1991 Audi Quattro
Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1991: 6 complaints
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
3 of 6 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Visibility
1 of 6 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer.
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Headlights failed.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-03-12
Also filed under Exterior lighting
Vehicle speed control
1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cables.
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Dt: the contact's wife was driving and vehicle accelerated to 90 MPH. A local mechanic determined that the control rod was jammed. The mechanic disconnected the cruise control so that the control rod would not stick again.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-11-09
Exterior lighting
1 of 6 total reports mentions: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights.
Equipment
1 of 6 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing radio/tape deck/cd etc..
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1991 Audi Quattro feels the bose factory stereo system is not safe due to defect (Which caused fire and damage in other vehicles). The consumer has disconnected the rear speakers as a precaution.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-03-09
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1991 Audi Quattro — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1991 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 1991 Audi Quattro?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 Audi Quattro have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.