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Power train: axle assembly
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE, THE VEHICLE'S DRIVE WHEELS COULDLOSE POWER.
1988 Audi 90Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1988 Audi 90, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 22, 2000. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1988 Audi 90 has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Steering
1Visibility1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1988 Audi 90 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.
Best & worst years
1988 vs. every other 90 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 90 median. How we score
'71'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 90 owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE BRAKES LOSE PRESSURE AND GO TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Own a 1988 90?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.