- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An electrolytic capacitor contained in the amplifier for each rear speaker could leak an electrolyte, which may in time and in the presence of humidity, cause an unwanted conductive path.
- The risk
- This condition could result in the amplifier overheating and a potential fire risk.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the amplifiers for the rear speaker assemblies. Owner notification began july 10, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Vehicle safety record
1991 Audi 100 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 1991 Audi 100 with NHTSA, most often about the acceleration & cruise control (4) and the transmission & drivetrain (2). Those complaints describe 2 crashes and 1 injury. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in October 2001 for the radio / tape deck / cd etc.. For comparison, the 1990 has 5 and the 1992 has 23.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical 100 year, for its age
#127 most complained-about 1991 vehicle
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1991 Audi 100 problems
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1991 Audi 100 recalls 4
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
- 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.
- 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.
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10 complaints about the 1991 Audi 100
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The vehicle was involved in a front collision accident due to the brakes not operating. The air bags did not deploy upon impact as well. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer. *Nm
Bosch fuel distributor sensor plate failure, which is lower half of unit. Car stalls, floods, creeps, looses all power, will not accel over 20 mph. Must purchase entire unit for over $1,500 usd to repair.*Ak
The accelerator pedal has a plastic part connected to it when this part breaks off the entire accelerator pedal has to be replaced. *Yh
Nhtsa recall 01v324000/ manufacturer's recall lm concerning speaker amplifier. Rear amplifier system is not working properly. Also consumer called manufacturer about vehicle and recall, and manufacturer stated recall effected only 1992 models and older. Consumer stated his vehicle was having same problem as stated in recall. *Ak *yh
When driving and upon depressing accelerator pedal for no apparent reason vehicle will lose all power unexpectedly, causing vehicle to go into a drift due to sudden decrease in speed. Engine continued revving without any forward movement. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause. Please provide any further details. *Ak
The car is currently not safe to drive. On june 25th I drove the car for 40 minutes on the highway. When I exited the highway, the engine would race when I came to a stop light. The brakes were applied and the car was at a complete stop, but the engine would race so that the speedometer registered 50 miles per hours. When I released the brakes to proceed through the light, the car immediately sped off at nearly fifty miles per hour. I did not apply the gas pedal at all. I had no control over the car. It was not...
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shifting into lower gear. It was racing, even when the car was put into park. Since that time, I have tried to start up the car on several occasions. Every time the engine races as soon as the car is turned on. When in park the speedometer registers up to 60 miles per hour and must be immediately turned off. I cannot drive the car. I called audi to complain, but they informed me that there had not been a recall for this problem on my model. Other audi owners have told me that this problem is very common and that drivers have been seriously injured. When I first purchased the car, I brought it in because of a slight shifting problem. The car would stutter a bit before shifting gears. The dealer said they had fixed the problem. It seems as though it has only become more severe. I have only put about 10,000 miles on the car in the 2 years since I bought it. The car is well maintained. This problem seems to be a manufacturer's defect.
Automatic transmission broke down with less than 40,000 miles, without any kind of warning. The transmission was replaced with a rebuilt transmission by the dealership (sunset imports). *Ak.*Yh
Intermittently when slowing down the vehicle stalls and dies, resulting in loss of vehicle control. The dealer has repaired the vehicle, but the problem stills exists. *Ak dealer reset throttle position adaption and replaced the idle stabilizer valve, stalling has not occurred anymore. *Slc
Short in electrical system, causing computer/gas gauge/warning buzzer/radio to fail. *Ak
The consumer is having transmission problems.Please describe. Tt
Audi 100: every year compared
All 100 years1991 Audi 100 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 Audi 100 | 10 | 4 | F | |
| 1991 Audi 200 | 10 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1991 Audi Quattro | 6 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1991 Audi 90 | 3 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1991 Audi V8 | 2 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 1991 Audi 80 | 2 | 2 | D | 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 1991 Audi 100
Does the 1991 Audi 100 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1991 Audi 100: radio / tape deck / cd etc. (October 2001); 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 1991 Audi 100?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the acceleration & cruise control (4), transmission & drivetrain (2), equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 1991 Audi 100 had?
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 6, 1995 and the latest on February 17, 2005. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 1991 Audi 100 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 9 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 1991 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