1988 AUDI 80 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 AUDI 80
The 1988 AUDI 80 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit (1 complaint), Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder (1 complaint), and Structurebodydoor (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1988 AUDI 80
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1988 AUDI 80, potentially affecting up to 152,000 vehicles.
Recall 93V006000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 152,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE, THE VEHICLE'S DRIVE WHEELS COULDLOSE POWER. IN EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES, THE FRONT WHEELS LOCK, CAUSING RAPIDDECELERATION RESULTING IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DRAIN AND REPLACE THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL WITH OIL HAVING HIGHER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1988 AUDI 80
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 AUDI 80. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED, TOOK TO DEALER AND HE REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. *AK
DIFFERENTIAL DAMAGED, CAUSING LOW FLUID LEVEL, PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO VEHICLE NOT BEING SERVICED BY AUDI DEALER. *DSH
DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. TT
VEHICLES HEATER CORE IS DEFECTIVE AND IS LEAKING HOT LIQUID ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FLOORS.THE WINDOWS ARE ALSO FOGGING. TT
Safety Rating for the 1988 AUDI 80
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 AUDI 80 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 AUDI 80
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 AUDI 80
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI 80
- 1985 AUDI 80 — 0 complaints
- 1986 AUDI 80 — 0 complaints
- 1987 AUDI 80 — 0 complaints
- 1988 AUDI 80 (current)
- 1989 AUDI 80 — 10 complaints
- 1990 AUDI 80 — 12 complaints
- 1991 AUDI 80 — 2 complaints
- 1992 AUDI 80 — 1 complaint
- 1993 AUDI 80 — 0 complaints