Previous owner exchanged left side catalytic converter (under audi recall - right side converter not included in recall). Car started vibrating and engine overheated. Catalytic converter found to be clogged internally - same fault as with recalled left side. Cost $1500 to replace not under warranty. Major safety concern due to potentially severe engine damage caused by clogged exhaust on one side.
Engine & cooling
1993 Audi 100 Engine problems
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1993 Audi 100's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 32% of all its complaints, most recently on September 5, 2002. They describe 0 crashes, 3 fires and 0 injuries. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine complaints
Water pump failed at 60 mph with no previous indication or symptoms. All appeared normal . Timing belt was destroyed and valves bent, major engine damage.
While driving the engine caught on fire. The dealer has been notified. *Ak
ENGINE FIRE BEGAN 1/4 MILE INTO TRIP.
Vehicle spontaneously caught fire buring the engine and the passenger compartment.
Catalytic converter emits odor inside of vehicle.
Audi 100 engine complaints by year
100 engine problems, every yearSource: 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