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1993 Audi 90Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 1993 Audi 90, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints164 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem5Fuel system, gasoline

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 20, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Audi 90 has problems

16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline51
Electrical system41
Engine and engine cooling30
Vehicle speed control20
Visibility20
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Structure10
Suspension11
Air bags10
6 other systems60

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1993 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.

–no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Recall 98V-332 · Dec 23, 1998 · 37,200 vehicles

Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Recall 97V-172 · Oct 6, 1997 · 54,800 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT THE SENSOR SHOULD MALFUNCTION, THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1993 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
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  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1993 Audi 90, and the recalls they led to.

  1. UNDERHOOD FUEL FIRESEA98011 · closed Dec 23, 1998
    Led to recall 98V-332
  2. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE98003 · closed May 18, 1998
    No recall
In owners' words

What 90 owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL #98V332000 CONCERNING FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE IN APRIL OF 1999. HAS ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT DEALER HAS NO PARTS FOR REMEDY. *AK *ML
Complaint 856264 · Feb 4, 2000
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER 98V332000. CONTACTED DEALER. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO REMEDY RECALL PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Complaint 855161 · Jan 20, 2000
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL (98V-332) REPAIR WORK ON THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ON MAY 18, 2001, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE THE NEXT DAY IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *MJS
Complaint 561502 · Jun 15, 2001

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