1989 Audi 100
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1989 Audi 100. Newest first.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. some air bag sensors do not comply with audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the air bag sensor control module.
The differential oil of the transaxle IS lost over time due to evaporation. Low oil levels cause premature bearing and gear wear and eventual failure of the differential.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of failure, the vehicle's drive wheels couldlose power. In extreme circumstances, the front wheels lock, causing rapiddeceleration resulting in possible loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy
Drain and replace the differential gear oil with oil having higher performance characteristics.
Instruction label in the trunk of vehicle IS incorrect for the jack supplied with the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Incorrect use can result in the jack collapsing, withinjury to individuals under or near vehicle during collapse.
Remedy
Supply insert to owner's manual noting correct usage, as well as a corrected instruction label for the trunk.
Owner complaints
4 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
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
- 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
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Windows fog over and the defroster only makes the problem worse.
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Fan motor failed.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Inadver.air bag deployment
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