MYRModel Year Report

1993 Audi 100

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1993 Audi 100
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:27:35.083Z

Only 18 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 18 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, 1993 highlighted. 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
1993: 18 complaints
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YearComplaints
19850
19860
19870
19880
19894
19904
199110
199222
199318
199420
19950
19960
19983
20016

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 18 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

8 of 18 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and tank assembly.

FIRE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

6 of 18 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and catalytic convertor.

FIRE
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VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE BURING THE ENGINE AND THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970215

PREVIOUS OWNER EXCHANGED LEFT SIDE CATALYTIC CONVERTER (UNDER AUDI RECALL - RIGHT SIDE CONVERTER NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL). CAR STARTED VIBRATING AND ENGINE OVERHEATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020909

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 18 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH
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WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HAD UNCONTROLLED SUDDEN ACCLERATION, OCCURRED AT 40MPH THE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR AND BRAKE WOULD NOT OVERRIDE.VEHICLE HAD TO BE PUT IN NEUTRAL TO STOP.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960815

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

AIR BAGS

2 of 18 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 AUDI 100 CS QUARTO.(N/A) THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT 20 MPH WHEN HE TRAVELED OVER AN EXTREMELY UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE. THE TRANSMISSION OIL PAN FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG INDEPENDENTLY DEPLOYED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100802

AIR BAG SENSOR DEFECTIVE,WENT OFF BY SELF,CAUSE ACCIDENT AUDI 93 100 QUATTRO,RECALL LISTED ON YOUR SITE.WWW.SAFECAR.GOV. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20100413

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 18 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19971013 — air bags

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.

Campaign 97V172000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19980123 — PE (closed 19980518)

UNDERHOOD FIRES

I 19980518 — EA (closed 19981223)

UNDERHOOD FUEL FIRES

R 19990409 — fuel system, gasoline

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES. AN INTERNAL SEAL OF THE FUEL INJECTOR CAN MALFUNCTION, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FUEL INJECTORS.

Campaign 98V332000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19991028 — PE (closed 20000331)

FUEL SUPPLY LINE LEAK

R 20010322 — fuel system, gasoline

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FUEL FEED LINE CONNECTING THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE DELIVERED BY THE SUPPLIER FOR USE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL FEED LINE FROM THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE.

Campaign 00V084000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Audi 100 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 97V172000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V332000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V084000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1993 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 1993 Audi 100?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Audi 100 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.