MYRModel Year Report

1990 Audi 5000

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1990 Audi 5000
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:12:04.758Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Audi 5000 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 4 complaints 1984 1985: 14 complaints 1986: 15 complaints 1986 1987: 11 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1991
1990: 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

I 19920803 — EA (closed 19930209)

TRANSMISSION FAILURES

R 19930129 — power train

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.

Campaign 93V006000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Audi 5000 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Verify recall 93V006000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Audi 5000 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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