Audi V8 1990
Model V8 made in 1990 by Audi got 11 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. There were some recalls concerningair bags and equipment. The car has one 3.6l engine.
Model 1990
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 3.6L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 14/18/16 | 16/23/19 | Regular | $ 984 | 5 | 890701 |
| ( 3.6L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 14/20/16 | 15/26/19 | Regular | $ 984 | 5 | 900313 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V172000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 09/01/1988 to 07/31/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 54800 | 10/13/1997 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 10/06/1997 | 10/10/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. some air bag sensors do not comply with audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event the sensor should malfunction, the air bag restraint system can inadvertently deploy. deployment of the air bag restraint system without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the air bag sensor control module. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began october 13, 1997.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V050000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 05/01/1989 to 02/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 20800 | 04/17/1991 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 04/02/1991 | 04/11/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Instruction label in the trunk of vehicle is incorrect for the jack supplied with the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Incorrect use can result in the jack collapsing, withinjury to individuals under or near vehicle during collapse. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Supply insert to owner's manual noting correct usage, as well as a corrected instruction label for the trunk. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: vehicle jack.description of vehicle: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V084000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 09/01/1989 to 09/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 3100 | 05/31/1996 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 05/10/1996 | 05/13/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A bushing which guides the cruise control rod can, over time, deteriorate and cause the control rod to bind. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A binding control rod can impede the return of the throttle plate to its full idle position. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the control rod bushing with an improved version. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; throttle linkages and control. vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-2834. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 09/22/1990 | |||
| While driving driver's side air bag deployed without being in an accident. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | |||
| 08/10/2006 | 75000 | 2 | 10/28/2005 |
| Rear speakers make noise upon turning radio on. noise includes hum, hissing, squeal and poop noises. according to audi, the speakers and amplifiers in my car are the asme as those in 1991 and 1992 versions. 1991 and 1992 cars had a recall on these bose speakers as the failure can cuase a fire. audi is not extending the same repair to my car because it is not within the scope of the recall, although the systems are the same as are the problems | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 11/01/2001 | 11/01/2001 | ||
| The consumers vehicle does not fit within the scope of recall 01v-324 due to the vin, the consumer feels the vehicle is subject to the same risk of failure and fire. | |||
| 11/15/2001 | 1 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Nhtsa already has a defect noted as #01v324000 - this notice is to advise the condition exists on 1990 models not just the 1991 as listed in the nhtsa report. my speakers have failed just as the report indicates causing a fire hazard. please add 1990 as a year to be included in the report.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 11/01/1991 | |||
| While driving approximately 60 mph, in the process of braking, the steering wheel vibrates out of control until the speed reaches 25 to 30 mph, then the vehicle operates close to normal. dealer and manufacturer have been notified.*ak | |||
| 08/07/1996 | 1 | ||
| Cruise control was engaged, automatically disengaed, hit resume, vehicle went into open throttle position and would not release, applied the brakes real hard to stop vehicle.*ak mechanic disengaged cruise control rod and informed consumer there was a recall 96v084, consumer is angry that he never received recall notice. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| The rotors have to be replaced every (10,000-15,000) miles because of warping. because of the warped rotors, when braking, the vehicle goes into a uncontrollable shaking virbration. in the last 2 1/2 years (3) sets of rotors have been replaced. rotors need to be replaced a (4th) time. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | |||
| 08/07/1996 | 1 | ||
| Cruise control was engaged, automatically disengaed, hit resume, vehicle went into open throttle position and would not release, applied the brakes real hard to stop vehicle.*ak mechanic disengaged cruise control rod and informed consumer there was a recall 96v084, consumer is angry that he never received recall notice. *slc | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 03/27/2004 | 1 | 02/12/2003 | |
| The driver was attempting to pass another vehicle on the highway, when there was an increase in acceleration. the throttle was stuck in the open position. the consumer says that it was due to the cruise control. please provide any further information. | |||
| 08/07/1996 | 1 | ||
| Cruise control was engaged, automatically disengaed, hit resume, vehicle went into open throttle position and would not release, applied the brakes real hard to stop vehicle.*ak mechanic disengaged cruise control rod and informed consumer there was a recall 96v084, consumer is angry that he never received recall notice. *slc | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||
| 08/07/1996 | 1 | ||
| Cruise control was engaged, automatically disengaed, hit resume, vehicle went into open throttle position and would not release, applied the brakes real hard to stop vehicle.*ak mechanic disengaged cruise control rod and informed consumer there was a recall 96v084, consumer is angry that he never received recall notice. *slc | |||