1993 AUDI QUATTRO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1993 AUDI QUATTRO
The 1993 AUDI QUATTRO has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (1 complaint), Fuel System Gasolinedelivery (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1993 AUDI QUATTRO
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1993 AUDI QUATTRO. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1993 AUDI QUATTRO
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 AUDI QUATTRO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedelivery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 AUDI QUATTRO. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE HIT THE RAISED PORTION OF A GRATING IN THE ROAD, AND UPON IMPACT THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND EXPLODED. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED. THE DASHBOARD, TRANSMISSION PAN, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, FOG LIGHTS AND FRONT SHOCKS WERE DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 180,000.
FAILURE IS OF A FACTORY ASSEMBLY OF FLEXIBLE AND RIGID FUEL LINE. A CRIMPED HOSE CONNECTION (THE HOSE IS OF STAINLESS STEEL BRAID SHEATHING OVER RUBBER, WITH A CRIMPED SLEEVE AT ONE END, AND A THREADED FITTING ON THE OTHER) HAS BEEN LEAKING FOR SOME TIME BUT WAS NOT TRACKED DOWN AS THE SOURCE OF FUEL VAPOR FUMES UNTIL THIS AM. I WILL NOT BE TAKING IT TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND EVENTUAL REPAIR - THE PROCEDURE IS MORE CUMBERSOME THAN PAYING THE $86 AND REPLACING IT MYSELF. COINCIDENTALLY, THE DEALER PARTS DEPT. TOLD ME HE HAD TO ORDER 2 OTHER FUEL LINES FOR CUSTOMERS THIS SAME WEEK - HE DIDN'T KNOW WHY. AS MANUFACTURED, THIS HAS THE APPEARANCE (AND COST) OF A "LIFETIME" PART. THE LEAK EVENTUALLY ENDS UP ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. FOR REFERENCE, THE AUDI REPORT REFERENCE # IS 524906, FILED 7/20 @ 9:00 AM. PS: YOUR HOTLINE WOULDN'T LET ME GET BEYOND THE MESSAGE LOOP!*AK
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE SMELLED A STRONG GAS ODOR. ONCE THE VEHICLE STOPPED, THE GAS WOULD LEAK OUT OF THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1993 AUDI QUATTRO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 AUDI QUATTRO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 AUDI QUATTRO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 AUDI QUATTRO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI QUATTRO
- 1988 AUDI QUATTRO — 0 complaints
- 1989 AUDI QUATTRO — 0 complaints
- 1990 AUDI QUATTRO — 5 complaints
- 1991 AUDI QUATTRO — 8 complaints
- 1993 AUDI QUATTRO (current)
- 1994 AUDI QUATTRO — 1 complaint
- 1995 AUDI QUATTRO — 1 complaint
- 1996 AUDI QUATTRO — 10 complaints
- 1997 AUDI QUATTRO — 15 complaints
- 1998 AUDI QUATTRO — 10 complaints