MYRModel Year Report

1986 Audi 100

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1986 Audi 100
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:43:52.077Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Audi 100 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1986 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 2001
1986: 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

R 19930129 — power train

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.

Campaign 93V006000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Audi 100 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Verify recall 93V006000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 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 1986 Audi 100 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.