1988 Audi 90
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1988 Audi 90. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1988 Audi 90. Newest first.
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.
Owner complaints
4 complaints1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Unknown or other
No summary
- Steering › Column locking › Anti-theft device
The anti-theft locking mechanism that engages when the vehicle IS shut off, sometimes engages while driving, causing steering to malfunction.the dealer has been contacted. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Heater core failed as vehicle wa sentering gas station, windshield became fogged up and driver's right foot was burned by hot coolant. *ak
Every Audi 90 model year
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