MYRModel Year Report

1992 Audi 100

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1992 Audi 100
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:44:40.353Z

Only 22 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 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
22

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

1992: 22 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 22 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Equipment

4 of 22 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing radio/tape deck/cd etc. and air conditioner.

Show complaint excerpts

The rear speaker had blown, which caused the entire system to fail, there was a recall regarding the issue # 01V324000, however the vehicle identification number was not included.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-20

Air bags

4 of 22 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

CRASH
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While driving at 35 MPH the vehicle had a direct frontal impact in which the airbags did not deploy. Thus, failing to protect the occupant in this accident. Cause unknown. Please provide details.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-02-17

Vehicle speed control

3 of 22 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing linkages.

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While driving, a sudden surge in speed caused I believe bythe automatic activation of the cruise control feature on my 1992 Audi cs 100.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-15

Power train

3 of 22 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and gear position indication (prndl).

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Transmission disengaged while travelling at highway speed.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-22

Service brakes

3 of 22 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1993-01-29Service brakes, hydraulic93V007000 The blades in the brake vacuum booster pump can wear prematurely, causing reduced brake assist pressure when the brake pedal is applied.

    Remedy: Replace the brake vacuum booster pump with a newly developed brake vacuum booster valve assembly.

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  2. I
    1994-07-19Engineering analysisClosed 1995-07-28 Inadver.air bag deployment
  3. R
    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.

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  4. I
    1999-10-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 2000-03-31 Fuel supply line leak
  5. R
    2002-07-10Equipment01V324000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An electrolytic capacitor contained in the amplifier for each rear speaker could leak an electrolyte, which may in time and in the presence of humidity…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the amplifiers for the rear speaker assemblies. Owner notification began July 10, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Audi 100 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Equipment: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V007000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 97V172000 · Air bags
  • Recall 01V324000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1992 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 1992 Audi 100?
The most-reported component is equipment, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Audi 100 have?
3 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.