MYRModel Year Report

1990 Audi Quattro

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1990 Audi Quattro
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:35:41.122Z

Only 5 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 5 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 Quattro Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 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
1990: 5 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 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 5 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

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WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HAD UNWANTED ACCELERATION AND OVERRIDING THE BRAKING SYSTEM. HAD TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE IN ORDER TO STOP DUE TO A BROKEN ROD BETWEEN THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE THROTTLE CONTROL. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970528

SEAT BELTS

1 of 5 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT IS CRACKED AND NO LONGER FUNCTIONS. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950620

EQUIPMENT

1 of 5 total reports mentions: equipment.

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THIS COMPLAINT REFERS TO EXISTING CAMPAIGN ID 01V324000, MY VEHICLE HAS SAME LEAKING CAPACITATORS IN REAR SPEAKERS, WHICH CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD, AS VEHICLES IN THE RECALL BUT MY MODEL YEAR WAS EXCLUDED FROM RECALL.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020823

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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THE EXHAUST HANGER BROKE . TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951101

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19900404 — seats

A SECURING CLIP ON THE OUTSIDE OF HINGES OF THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACK MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEATED DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH SEAT COVERING MATERIAL.

Remedy: REALIGN SEAT COVERING MATERIAL WHERE INTERFERENCE IS PRESENT.

Campaign 90V069000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19900406 — steering

IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED STEERING LOCK BOLTS COULD BREAK IF DRIVER APPLIES EXCESSIVE FORCE TO A LOCKED STEERING WHEEL IN AN ATTEMPT TO DISENGAGE THE STEERING LOCK.

Remedy: REPLACE COMPLETE STEERING LOCK ASSEMBLY, INCLUDING A MODIFIED LOCK BOLT.

Campaign 90V070000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Audi Quattro — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for equipment issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 90V069000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 90V070000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Audi Quattro?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Audi Quattro have?

2 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.