1983 Audi 5000

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1983 Audi 5000
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:12:01.525Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1983: 1 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1980	1
1981	1
1982	2
1983	1
1984	4
1985	14
1986	15
1987	11
1988	1
1989	0
1990	0
1991	0

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY

1 of 1 total report mentions: visibility.

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ELECTRICAL WINDOWS FAILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19960404

POWER TRAIN

1 of 1 total report mentions: power train.

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ODOMETER FAILED. *DSH

NHTSA ODI report, 19960404

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19820528 — vehicle speed control

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, AN IMPROPERLY PLACED MAT INTERFERES WITH THE VIBRATION ABSORBER ATTACHED TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE ACCELERATOR. THE PEDAL MAY NOT FULLY RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL, WHERE NECESSARY, A GUIDE FOR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND INSPECT THE ENTIRE THROTTLE SYSTEM.

Campaign 82V037000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19830928 — service brakes, hydraulic

CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL A BRAKE PEDAL PLATE WHICH WILL RAISE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE PROPER HEIGHT.

Campaign 83V095000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19860319 — DP (closed 19860623)

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

I 19860805 — C (closed 19890711)

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

R 19870213 — power train

SUDDEN ACCELERATION FROM A STATIONARY POSITION MAY OCCUR, WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE.

Remedy: INSTALL AN AUTOMATIC SHIFT LOCK TO PREVENT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER FROM BEING MOVED FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE UNLESS BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED AT THE SAME TIME.

Campaign 87V008000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19960410 — service brakes, hydraulic

THESE BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES HAVE INADEQUATE CRIMPS ATTACHING THE HOSE TO THE HOSE FITTINGS AND COULD CAUSE THE HOSE AND FITTING TO SEPARATE.

Remedy: THESE BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED.

Campaign 96E006000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — service brakes, hydraulic

UNDER ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, OUTER RUBBER LAYER OF BRAKE HOSES MAY BECOME BRITTLE AND DEVELOP CRACKS.

Remedy: REPLACE BRAKE HOSES AS NECESSARY.

Campaign 85V099000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1983 Audi 5000 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 85V099000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Verify recall 82V037000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Verify recall 83V095000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Verify recall 87V008000 (power train) has been completed.
Verify recall 96E006000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1983 Audi 5000 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 1983 Audi 5000?

The most-reported component is visibility:power window devices and controls, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1983 Audi 5000 have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

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