- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some air bag sensors do not comply with audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle.
- The risk
- In the event the sensor should malfunction, the air bag restraint system can inadvertently deploy. Deployment of the air bag restraint system without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the air bag sensor control module.
Vehicle safety record
1989 Audi 100 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1989 Audi 100 with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (2) and the equipment & accessories (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in October 1997 for the sensor / control module-inactive. For comparison, the 1988 has 0 and the 1990 has 5.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical 100 year, for its age
#143 most complained-about 1989 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1989 Audi 100 problems
Share of all 4 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1989 Audi 100 recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- Drain and replace the differential gear oil with oil having higher performance characteristics.
- The problem
- Instruction label in the trunk of vehicle is incorrect for the jack supplied with the vehicle.
- The risk
- Incorrect use can result in the jack collapsing, withinjury to individuals under or near vehicle during collapse.
- The fix
- Supply insert to owner's manual noting correct usage, as well as a corrected instruction label for the trunk.
What owners say
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4 complaints about the 1989 Audi 100
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Differential leaked oil into the transmission which damaged the gears. *Ak a recall was issued related to the problem the consumer's vehicle experienced but the vehicle was not included due to vin. *Nm
Speedometer failed. Yh the speedometer no longer records speed, it bobs up and down between 20-40 mph, the odometer no longer records mileage, the manufacturer was notified but they said this was not a safety hazard due to the age and mileage of the vehicle (case # 990-329-290). Nlm 12-apr-01
Windows fog over and the defroster only makes the problem worse.
FAN MOTOR FAILED.
Audi 100: every year compared
All 100 years1989 Audi 100 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Audi 100 | 4 | 3 | F | |
| 1989 Audi 80 | 7 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1989 Audi 200 | 5 | 3 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1989 Audi 100
Does the 1989 Audi 100 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1989 Audi 100: sensor / control module-inactive (October 1997); axle assembly (January 1993); accessory scissor / screw / bottle jack / lift (April 1991). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Audi 100?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (2), equipment & accessories (1), visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 1989 Audi 100 had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 15, 1996 and the latest on December 11, 2003. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1989 Audi 100 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 24 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Audi 100 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Audi 100 years have the most complaints?
1992 (23), 1994 (20), 1993 (19). See every Audi 100 year compared.
What should I do if my 1989 Audi 100 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data