- 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
1992 Audi 100 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 23 complaints about the 1992 Audi 100 with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (4) and the equipment & accessories (4). Those complaints describe 2 crashes. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in October 2001 for the radio / tape deck / cd etc.. For comparison, the 1991 has 10 and the 1993 has 19.
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FFar more problems than a typical 100 year, for its age
#100 most complained-about 1992 vehicle
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1992 Audi 100 problems
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1992 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
- 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 blades in the brake vacuum booster pump can wear prematurely, causing reduced brake assist pressure when the brake pedal is applied.
- The risk
- Reduced brake assist could result in increased stoppingdistance and a vehicle accident.
- The fix
- Replace the brake vacuum booster pump with a newly developed brake vacuum booster valve assembly.
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23 complaints about the 1992 Audi 100
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92 Audi 100s, stuck throttle and brake boost failure, previously reported. Found the problem and am posting it here. This can kill someone. I hope nhtsa does something. Audi usa will not. See below: found the problem. Mangled plastic debris in the throttle body that would hang up the plate intermittently. Shame on me for calling it acceleration when it was actually a stuck throttle. What I learned is that the small brief throttle stabs you do to keep going uphill or in traffic can result in very high rpms...
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if the throttle sticks at max excursion. It makes you think the engine is accelerating. Shame on audi for never examining the throttle body and ignoring the problem posed by the disintegrating plastic neck on the valve I mentioned in earlier posts. The disintegration of that thin plastic neck apparently can result in simultaneous stuck throttle (from debris getting sucked into throttle body and preventing the throttle plate from returning to idle position) and loss of brake boost through the vacuum leak caused by the broken neck. Btw, the brakes would not stop the car on the last runaway (about 5500 rpm), just got it down to about 20 mph even when I was standing on them, had to shift into neutral (which took the rpms to redline and limiter) and turn off the key. That really surprised me. This problem could easily kill someone. I have notified audi usa and nhtsa but nobody has taken any action. I don't know what more I can do to prevent a tragedy. Remember, two others have reported runaway/ stuck throttles on 92 100s. Hopefully the debris would eventually get sucked out of the throttle body and chewed up in the engine, but mine didn't. It had to be found and dislodged manually. While it remains in the throttle body, it is a disaster waiting to happen. *Tr
Dangerous uncommanded acceleration. I submitted a complaint earlier today that said I thought it was a cruise control problem but it isnt. It happened again today with the cc fuse pulled!!! It was preceded by a funny feeling in the brakes, like not enough vacuum boost, then radical engine acceleration even with my foot off the gas pedal. I put the car in neutral, the tach redlined and then I shut off the ignition. Started it and it did it again. I am an engineer and never believed the stories about audis and unintended acceleration... But now I know it can happen and it is super dangerous!!!!
Runaway throttle. Uncommanded engagement of cruise control? Would not respond to brake or shutting cruise control off on steering column stalk switch. Very dangerous!!! Almost caused a crash, very ineffective braking with engine trying to keep car going at about 55 mph, but I managed to pull over and shut car off. I pulled the cruise control fuse and problem has not reappeared. I am an electrical engineer.
This is a follow-up to complaint 10146994 filed on 1-05-06. It concerns the rusted out fuel lines on my 100cs wagon from audi. I have started to tear down to replace the lines, and see where the main issue seems to be. At all of the mounting points for the fuel lines on the underbody from the fuel tank to the engine compartment, the lines have rusted through. There were actually 8 leaks instead of the three that I originally thought were present. Due to the rubber mounts being compressed around the lines, not...
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all of them showed the leaks until the mounting brackets were removed. It appears that the rubber mounts that are used hold water etc. Allowing the fuel lines to be prone to rust through in these areas. In checking online forums, it seems to have been a problem with previous model years as well. I have found numerous reports of people replacing rusted fuel lines on audi models. I have not made a big issue of it with audi as of yet, only contacted them to the point that they said they would not replace as a recall. I am surprised that there was no previous action on this as it creates a fuel leak that can be a source of fire. My guess is that if these leaks were in the engine compartment where an easier ignition source could be found, this would have been a big fire issue and recalled. *Nm
Recently purchase a used 1992 audi 100 cs wagon. When I got it home and in the garage, there was a terrible gasoline odor. I noticed the puddle on the floor, and got under the car to check it out. Sure enough, there was gas leaking from the fuel lines in multiple places from the tank to the engine bay. All of the lines are severely rusted, to the point that it has sprung leaks. In checking audi online forums, it seems to be a common problem, with most people splicing in sections of hose to keep their cars...
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running without having a persistent gas leak. I was suprised to see that the only fuel line recall on these units was 1993 and 1994 models. Luckily, I caught this thing before their was an ignition source to cause a fire. Currently, I am planning on using the ever popular tube splice until I decide if I will bend myself a new set of lines since replacements seem to be hard to come by. *Nm
Dt: there was a recall but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. Air bags did not deploy. However, air bag light was on. Dealer has not looked at vehicle. The light came on june 15, 2005, and it stayed on. *Ak
I?Ve a 92 audi 100 cs quatro, vin [[redacted]]. It appears that nhtsa recall id 97172000 would cover this car, as the vin number is in the range of applicable vehicles. As I write this, the dealer is replacing this part, the airbag controller, because the diagnostics has indicated that it has failed. This appears to fit with this recall. However, when I talk to the dealer (checkered flag, virginia beach, va) and the audi service line they say that this recall does not apply to this vehicle. But they...
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cannot tell me why. They plug it into the computer and it says it doesn't apply. Nobody can tell me if the recall was applied. And the range on the recall document says: [[redacted]] - [[redacted]] which certainly seems to fit by vin number (see above) my compliant ? Either the recall is not being honored or the recall has already been applied and nobody in the audi can confirm that it has been applied. I've only had this vehicle for a year. So I can't confirm that it wasn't applied. However, your system, should keep track if a particular car has had the recall applied. The consequences are that I've got to pay $1300 for the part and $300 for installation. I would like audi to (a) show me the recall was applied or (b) refund me $1600 (or so) for the part and labor that you charged me. *Js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Upon inspection of the tires by the consumer he noticed cracks around the edges of all four tires. Also, tread begun to separate from the tires. The tires were not worn out, and 80% tread remained them. Dealership was notified, but refused to provide assistance because the tires had over 5,000 miles.*Ak
While driving, a sudden surge in speed caused I believe bythe automatic activation of the cruise control feature on my 1992 audi cs 100. I hit my brakes, shiftedmy automatic transmission to neutral and stomped the accelerator several times until the engine stopped racing. I checked to see if the cruise control was in the off position, it was. The same thing occured several more times before I had the cruise control disconnected, after which the car drove normally.
The rear speaker had blown, which caused the entire system to fail, there was a recall regarding the issue # 01v324000, however the vehicle identification number was not included. *Jb
Transmission has no dipstick to check accuracy of fluid, as a result consumers' transmission failed. Dealers still claim a dipstick is not necessary. *Jg
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Consumer states windshield has causedpoor visibility while driving, mechanic states there is a malfunction with the winshield. Nlm
Nhtsa campaign id no. 93V007000 show a vacuum boost problem. I have phoned audi's 800 number yesterday [[redacted]] and in the past,, but they say they show no recall for my audi. The boost usually works, but sometimes doesn't; when it doesn't much more pedal pressure is required and stopping distances are increased. Is my car covered by the recall? Thank you, [[redacted]]. *Ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Js *tr
Consumer received recall notice 97v172000, consumer noted there iwas no dealer located on the island. Consumer has yet to have recall work corrected. Please provide any further details. *Ak
While driving at 35 mph the vehicle had a direct frontal impact in which the airbags did not deploy. Thus, failing to protect the occupant in this accident. Cause unknown. Please provide details. *Ak
Automatic shift selector had a plastic internal part brake. Could be placed in drive without depressing brake pedal.
Air conditioner compressor failure; 5 replacements.
Calipers locked up, causing smoke to come from rear wheel.
When put key in ignition and turned it there was smoke coming from the ignition. *Uak
SUDDEN ACCELERATION OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY.
Transmission disengaged while travelling at highway speed. *Tw
Sudden acceleration, resulting in loss of control/accident. *Ak
Audi 100: every year compared
All 100 years1992 Audi 100 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 Audi 100 | 23 | 3 | F | |
| 1992 Audi S4 | 5 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1992 Audi 80 | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1992 Audi V8 | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1992 Audi Audi | 1 | 0 | A | 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 1992 Audi 100
Does the 1992 Audi 100 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1992 Audi 100: radio / tape deck / cd etc. (October 2001); sensor / control module-inactive (October 1997); vacuum (January 1993). 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 1992 Audi 100?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (4), equipment & accessories (4), acceleration & cruise control (4).
How many complaints has the 1992 Audi 100 had?
23 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 10, 1994 and the latest on January 18, 2008. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1992 Audi 100 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 6 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 1992 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