1989 Audi 100 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 1989 Audi 100 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (4 reports).

3Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1989 Audi 100 recalls

Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

Recall 97V172Oct 6, 199754,800 vehicles affected

Power Train:Axle Assembly

Recall 93V006Jan 11, 1993152,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1989 Audi 100 problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train4
Equipment1
Visibility1

What owners report

2003-12-11, Power Train
DIFFERENTIAL LEAKED OIL INTO THE TRANSMISSION WHICH DAMAGED THE GEARS. *AK A RECALL WAS ISSUED RELATED TO THE PROBLEM THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *NM
2000-05-08, Power Train
SPEEDOMETER FAILED. YH THE SPEEDOMETER NO LONGER RECORDS SPEED, IT BOBS UP AND DOWN BETWEEN 20-40 MPH, THE ODOMETER NO LONGER RECORDS MILEAGE, THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT THEY SAID THIS WAS NOT A SAFETY HAZARD DUE TO THE AGE AND MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE (CASE # 990-329-290). NLM 12-APR-01
1998-01-26, Visibility
WINDOWS FOG OVER AND THE DEFROSTER ONLY MAKES THE PROBLEM WORSE.
1996-12-31, Equipment
FAN MOTOR FAILED.

1989 Audi 100 questions

Does the 1989 Audi 100 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1989 Audi 100: Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Power Train:Axle Assembly; Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift; Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1989 Audi 100?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (4), Equipment (1), Visibility (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1989 Audi 100 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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