1994 AUDI 90 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
13
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1994 AUDI 90
The 1994 AUDI 90 has received a total of 13 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignitionswitch (3 complaints), Electrical Systemignition (2 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1994 AUDI 90
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1994 AUDI 90, potentially affecting up to 61,200 vehicles.
Recall 98V332000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
| 37,200 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES. AN INTERNAL SEAL OF THE FUEL INJECTOR CAN MALFUNCTION, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FUEL INJECTORS.
View full details →Recall 96V017000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
| 24,000 vehicles affected
Defect: DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION.
Consequence: SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS, TURN SIGNALS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, LAMPS, POWER WIND0WS AND AIR CONDITIONERS CAN MALFUNCTION WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1994 AUDI 90
13 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 AUDI 90. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Electric | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 AUDI 90 CS. THE CONTACT PLACED ALL FOUR WINDOWS DOWN AND THEY WILL CURRENTLY NOT GO BACK UP OR DOWN. THE WINDOWS ARE STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS THE CONTACT'S RESPONSIBILITY. THE DEALER FURTHER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 96V017000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH). THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 158,960 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 158,360. UPDATE 09/10/08 *CW UPDATED 09/17/08. *JB
DT: THE IGNITION SWITCH STICKS IN THE ON POSITION AND IS CAUSING ERATIC ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS.*AK
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRONIC IGNITION SWITCH. IT CAUSES A MALFUNCTION WITH THE SIGNAL LIGHTS AND THE BLINKERS AS WELL AS THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH MUST BE REPLACED. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STOPPED. TS THE FAILURES CORRESPOND EXACTLY WITH THE CONSEQUENCES DESCRIBED IN RECALL 96V017000. THIS ALSO CAUSED THE TURN SIGNALS, LIGHTS AND HORN TO MALFUNCTION. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE IGNITION WOULD NOT MOVE AND COULD NOT TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. BRAKE PADS WORN AND REPLACED. *TT
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH MUST BE REPLACED. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STOPPED. TS THE FAILURES CORRESPOND EXACTLY WITH THE CONSEQUENCES DESCRIBED IN RECALL 96V017000. THIS ALSO CAUSED THE TURN SIGNALS, LIGHTS AND HORN TO MALFUNCTION. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE IGNITION WOULD NOT MOVE AND COULD NOT TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. BRAKE PADS WORN AND REPLACED. *TT
Safety Rating for the 1994 AUDI 90
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 AUDI 90 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 AUDI 90
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1994 AUDI 90. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
GRP97/9501 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FUSE S12 BLOWN/MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 AUDI 90
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI 90
- 1989 AUDI 90 — 0 complaints
- 1990 AUDI 90 — 5 complaints
- 1991 AUDI 90 — 3 complaints
- 1992 AUDI 90 — 0 complaints
- 1993 AUDI 90 — 37 complaints
- 1994 AUDI 90 (current)
- 1995 AUDI 90 — 33 complaints
- 1996 AUDI 90 — 0 complaints
- 1997 AUDI 90 — 0 complaints