1990 Audi 100
Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1990
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1990: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 2001 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine and engine cooling
6 of 4 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gas recirculation valve (egr valve) and emission control.
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Vehicle stalls when put into reverse gear, also high RPM.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-23
Fuel system, gasoline
2 of 4 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing injectors and carburetor system.
Visibility
1 of 4 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing defroster/defogger/hvac system.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 4 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Tires
1 of 4 total reports mentions: tires.
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Short in dashboard lights causes fuse to blow frequently.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-10-10
Also filed under Interior lighting
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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1991-04-17Equipment91V050000 Instruction label in the trunk of vehicle is incorrect for the jack supplied with the vehicle.
Remedy: Supply insert to owner's manual noting correct usage, as well as a corrected instruction label for the trunk.
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1991-12-10Equipment91V156000 The vehicle capacity weight was inadvertently omitted from placard located inside the gas filler door, as required by FMVSS 11O.
Remedy: New labels containing the vehicle capacity weight will be affixed to the vehicles.
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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.
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1994-03-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-07-19 Inadvertent air bag deployment
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1994-07-19Engineering analysisClosed 1995-07-28 Inadver.air bag deployment
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1997-10-13Air bags97V172000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some air bag sensors do not comply with Audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag sensor control module.
Buy-smart checklist
1990 Audi 100 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 91V050000 · Equipment
- Recall 91V156000 · Equipment
- Recall 93V006000 · Power train
- Recall 97V172000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 1990 Audi 100 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1990 Audi 100?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 150% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1990 Audi 100 have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.