1991 AUDI QUATTRO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1991 AUDI QUATTRO
The 1991 AUDI QUATTRO has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc (2 complaints), Electrical Systemignition (1 complaint), and Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1991 AUDI QUATTRO
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1991 AUDI QUATTRO. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1991 AUDI QUATTRO
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 AUDI QUATTRO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcables | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 RECALL 96V084000 FOR WAS ISSUED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY SHIMMY. HAPPENS MORE WHEN GOING DOWN A HILL. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE VIBRATES. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT NEW BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS INSTALLED AT AUDI DEALER 5 TIMES IN THE PAST 50000 MILES, THE NEW ROTORS CONTINUE TO WARP AND THUS PROVIDE VERY POOR BRAKING AFTER ONLY ABOUT 5000 MILES. *YD
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE VIBRATES. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT NEW BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS INSTALLED AT AUDI DEALER 5 TIMES IN THE PAST 50000 MILES, THE NEW ROTORS CONTINUE TO WARP AND THUS PROVIDE VERY POOR BRAKING AFTER ONLY ABOUT 5000 MILES. *YD
HAVE REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH 3 TIMES SINCE JANUARY 1996. THE SWITCH HAS A POSITION THAT CONTROLS THE TURN SIGNALS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS. ONE OF THE FAILURE MODES I HAVE EXPERIENCED ALLOWS THE CAR TO START AND RUN PUT DISCONNECTS THE TURN SIGNALS AND WIPERS. I FIND THIS OUT IN TRAFFIC WHEN I NEED THOSE ELEMENTS. AUDI WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THIS PROBLEM, BUT I NOTICE THE LATEST SWITCH SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN STRENGTHENED WHERE IT WAS BREAKING PREVIOUSLY. I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT I'M THE ONLY AUDI OWNER WHO HAS EXPERIENCED FAILURES WITH THIS SWITCH.
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Safety Rating for the 1991 AUDI QUATTRO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 AUDI QUATTRO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 AUDI QUATTRO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 AUDI QUATTRO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI QUATTRO
- 1986 AUDI QUATTRO — 0 complaints
- 1987 AUDI QUATTRO — 1 complaint
- 1988 AUDI QUATTRO — 0 complaints
- 1989 AUDI QUATTRO — 0 complaints
- 1990 AUDI QUATTRO — 5 complaints
- 1991 AUDI QUATTRO (current)
- 1993 AUDI QUATTRO — 3 complaints
- 1994 AUDI QUATTRO — 1 complaint
- 1995 AUDI QUATTRO — 1 complaint
- 1996 AUDI QUATTRO — 10 complaints