MYRModel Year Report

1987 Audi Quattro

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1987 Audi Quattro
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:28.045Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1987

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1987: 1 complaint 1987 1 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1993: 3 complaints 1994: 1 complaint 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1996: 6 complaints 1997: 11 complaints 1997 1998: 9 complaints 1999: 21 complaints 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 11 complaints 2002: 12 complaints 2003: 3 complaints 2003 2009: 1 complaint
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1993: 3 complaints 1994: 1 complaint 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 11 complaints 1998: 9 complaints 1998 1999: 21 complaints 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 11 complaints 2002: 12 complaints 2002 2003: 3 complaints 2009: 1 complaint 2009
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 11 complaints 1997 1998: 9 complaints 1998 1999: 21 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 11 complaints 2001 2002: 12 complaints 2002 2003: 3 complaints 2003 2009: 1 complaint 2009

1987: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19840
19850
19860
19871
19880
19890
19905
19916
19933
19941
19951
19966
199711
19989
199921
20007
200111
200212
20033
20091

Known problem areas

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

Structure

1 of 1 total report mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.

Show complaint excerpts

Sunvisor comes down unexpectedly, obstructing view. (2ND vehicle on 513315)

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-01-22

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · 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
    1992-01-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-05-29 Gas tank leakage
  3. I
    1992-05-29Engineering analysisClosed 1993-06-30 Fuel tank leakage

Buy-smart checklist

1987 Audi Quattro — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

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

FAQ

Is the 1987 Audi Quattro 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 1987 Audi Quattro?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1987 Audi Quattro have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.