MYRModel Year Report

1987 Audi Quattro

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1987 Audi Quattro
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:35:36.970Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Audi Quattro Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 highlighted. 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1993: 3 complaints 1994: 1 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaints 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 complaints 2009
1987: 1 complaints
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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.

Show complaint excerpts

SUNVISOR COMES DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY, OBSTRUCTING VIEW. (2ND VEHICLE ON 513315)

NHTSA ODI report, 19970122

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19890123 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 89V006000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19920117 — PE (closed 19920529)

GAS TANK LEAKAGE

I 19920529 — EA (closed 19930630)

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Audi Quattro — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 89V006000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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:body, 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.