FaultScore report
Owners have filed 29 complaints about the 1985 Audi 5000 with NHTSA between 1995 and 2002. The largest single group is the transmission & drivetrain.
29
Complaints
3
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
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Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKS
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
SUMMARY:AUDI IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN (86V-103)TO PREVENT FIRES WHICH HAVE STARTED WHILE THE DRIVER WAS ATTEMPTING TOSTART THE ENGINE.THE RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE 1984 MODELS.ANALYSIS:THE RECALL CAMPAIGN APPEARS TO RESOLVE THE MAJOR CAUSE OF FIRESIN THE 1985 MODELS BUT DOES NOT ADDRESS DIFFERENT PROBLEMS WHICH HAVEBEEN REPORTED IN 1984 MODELS. PROBLEMS IN 1984 MODELS APPEAR TO HAVEINVOLVED MOSTLY NEW LOW MILEAGE VEHICLES.STATUS: ANALYZING ADEQUACY OF RECALL.CLOSED DECEMBER 23, 1987.===
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones.
Powertrain
ON VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, A LOW OIL LEVEL IN THE DIFFERENTIAL COULD CAUSE PREMATURE BEARING AND GEAR WEAR AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE DIFFERENTIAL. THIS COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE DRIVE WHEEL LOCK-UP AND LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. CORRECTION: DIFFERENTIAL WILL BE DRAINED AND OIL WILL BE REPLACED WITH AN ADVANCED DESIGN HIGH PERFORMANCE GEAR OIL. OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REVISED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
Fuel System
On certain Audi 200 turbo and 5000 turbo, the fuel injector seals may harden due to high temperature and alcohol in fuel. This could allow fuel to escape and leak into the engine compartment as a result of turbo pressure. Fuel escaping in this manner could drop onto hot engine components and cause a fire. Correction: Fuel injector seals will be replaced with improved seals, fuel lines will be replaced with fire resistant fuel lines and the sound proofing pad will be replaced with an improved surface treated non- flammable pad. Also, measures will be taken to better seal the engine against lubricant leakage.
Engine
On Audi 5000 and 5000 turbo with automatic transmissions, the idle control unit may experience isolated malfunctions of internal electronic components which could cause the idle stabilizer valve to become activated outside its normal operating range. This could cause the rpm to become erratic resulting in possible control problems. Correction: Idle control units will be replaced on all affected vehicles.
Fuel System
On certain Audi 5000 turbo and 5000 Quattro, repeated `topping off' of the fuel tank after the gas station pump has stopped the fuel supply during refuelling, reduces the expansion space within the fuel tank. Consequent pressure conditions within the evaporative emission control system could result in fuel vapours being released into the engine compartment. Heat from the turbo exhaust system could ignite the vapours and cause an engine compartment fire with a risk of injury to the vehicle occupants. Correction: Vehicles will be fitted with a new vent valve and a new type charcoal filter vent hose. In addition, Quattro models will receive a redesigned fuel filler neck.
Engine
WHEN SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION FROM `PARK' TO EITHER `REVERSE' OR `DRIVE', UNINTENDED VEHICLE ACCELERATION MAY OCCUR WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF VEHICLE CRASH. CORRECTION: AN AUTOMATIC SHIFT LOCK WILL BE INSTALLED IN ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. THIS WILL PREVENT SHIFTING FROM `PARK' TO `REVERSE' OR `DRIVE' UNLESS THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED. V.I.N. RANGE WAU**044*E*000001 TO WAU**044*G*160000 NOTE: CHANGED FROM A SERVICE ACTION, SEPT.29,1986 TO A SAFETY RELATED RECALL
Fuel System
MALADJUSTMENT OF THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR COULD ALLOW A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL TO ESCAPE IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE ENGINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF, AND BE ABSORBED INTO THE AIR FILTER. IF THE ENGINE MISFIRES DURING RESTARTING, THE FUEL ABSORBED BY THE AIR FILTER COULD IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CORRECTION: AN AIR FILTER MODIFICATION KIT WILL BE INSTALLED. IN ADDITION THE ENGINE IDLE STABILIZER VALVE WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF NECCESSARY. V.I.N.RANGE WAU..044.FN000001 TO WAU..044.GN100600
Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #537424 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
TRANSMISSION LOCKED IN REVERSE, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION/ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #488784 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE PRIOR TO RECALL (93V-006),CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *SKD
NHTSA complaint #480410 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
DIFFERENTIAL FAILED TWICE, ONCE CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOCK UP, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *SKD
NHTSA complaint #481297 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
RADIATOR COOLING FAN SHORTS OUTS AFTER ACCUMULATING MANY MILES. WIRING TO FAN BURNED OUT COMPLETELY. THE AFFECT TO VEHICLE WAS UNKNOWN. DEALER WAS CONTACTED . PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #8010943 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #537424 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP AFTER RECALL REPAIR.
NHTSA complaint #501099 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DOOR LOCKS WILL LOCK AND UNLOCK, ELECTRICAL DOOR LOCKS, NO MANUAL RELEASE BUTTON, CAN OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE.
NHTSA complaint #800789 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CONSUMER PARKED CAR AND LOCKED DOOR WITH CHILD IN CAR, CAME BACK TO THE CAR AND DISCOVERED THE POWER LOCK WOULDN'T UNLOCK, HAD TO PLAY WITH LOCK ABOUT ONE HOUR AND THE REAR DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK. PLEASE DESCRIBE .*
NHTSA complaint #800931 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
CONSUMER PARKED CAR AND LOCKED DOOR WITH CHILD IN CAR, CAME BACK TO THE CAR AND DISCOVERED THE POWER LOCK WOULDN'T UNLOCK, HAD TO PLAY WITH LOCK ABOUT ONE HOUR AND THE REAR DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK. PLEASE DESCRIBE .*
NHTSA complaint #800931 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #484377 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
POWER WINDOWS INOPERTIVE.
NHTSA complaint #484377 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
POWER WINDOWS FAILED TWICE.
NHTSA complaint #485221 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES WORK INTERMITTENTLY.
NHTSA complaint #484377 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES FAIL OCCASIONALLY.
NHTSA complaint #485221 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
DISTRIBUTOR REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #484377 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
GEAR LEVER STICKS.
NHTSA complaint #484377 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUNROOF INOPERTIVE.
NHTSA complaint #484377 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
POWER SUN ROOF FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #485221 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM LEAK CAUSES LOSS OF STEERING, BRAKES, AND TRANSMISSION.
NHTSA complaint #485960 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
VEHICLE SLIPS OUT OF GEAR.
NHTSA complaint #484377 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
POWER MIRRORS FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #485221 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INTERMITTENT STALLING.
NHTSA complaint #484377 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #485221 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
GEAR SHIFT FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #485221 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
WHEEL BEARINGS NOISY.
NHTSA complaint #484377 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
POWER STEERING RACK REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #484377 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
TRANSMISSION LOCKED IN REVERSE, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION/ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #488784 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE, CAUSING FRONT WHEEL TO LOCK UP.
NHTSA complaint #486456 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.