1985 Audi 100

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1985 Audi 100
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:38:36.161Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1985

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1985: 0 complaints 1985 0 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 10 complaints 1991 1992: 22 complaints 1993: 18 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1995: 0 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1998: 3 complaints 1998 2001: 6 complaints
1985: 0 complaints 1985 0 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1990 1991: 10 complaints 1991 1992: 22 complaints 1992 1993: 18 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1994 1995: 0 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1996 1998: 3 complaints 1998 2001: 6 complaints 2001
1985: 0 complaints 1985 0 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1990 1991: 10 complaints 1991 1992: 22 complaints 1992 1993: 18 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1994 1995: 0 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1996 1998: 3 complaints 1998 2001: 6 complaints 2001

1985: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19850
19860
19870
19880
19894
19904
199110
199222
199318
199420
19950
19960
19983
20016

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1993-01-29Power train93V006000 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.

    Remedy: Drain and replace the differential gear oil with oil having higher performance characteristics.

Buy-smart checklist

1985 Audi 100 — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V006000 · Power train

FAQ

Is the 1985 Audi 100 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1985 Audi 100 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.