MYRModel Year Report

1989 Audi 5000

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1989 Audi 5000
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:38:40.207Z

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
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1989

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 4 complaints 1984 1985: 14 complaints 1986: 15 complaints 1986 1987: 11 complaints 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 0 complaints 1989 0 1990: 0 complaints 1991: 0 complaints
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 4 complaints 1984 1985: 14 complaints 1985 1986: 15 complaints 1986 1987: 11 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1989 0 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1991
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 4 complaints 1984 1985: 14 complaints 1985 1986: 15 complaints 1986 1987: 11 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1989 0 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1991

1989: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19801
19811
19822
19831
19844
198514
198615
198711
19881
19890
19900
19910

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1989-01-23Fuel system, gasoline89V006000 Fuel injection seals may harden, due to high temperature and alcohol in some fuels, and allow fuel to escape into the engine compartment.

    Remedy: Replace engines fuel injector seals with improved seals plus improvements designed to better insulate the engine against fire risk.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1992-08-03Engineering analysisClosed 1993-02-09 Transmission failures
  3. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1989 Audi 5000 — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 89V006000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 93V006000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 Audi 5000 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1989 Audi 5000 have?
2 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.