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Audi 100 Engine problems by year

12 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Audi 100's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Engine complaints by model year

YearEngine complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest 100 engine complaints

1994 Audi 100Engine & cooling

Complete engine shutdown without any prior warning after driving approx. 4 Hours on i-95 south. Car started and ran normally for another 3 hours immediately after I pulled over and stopped. Same thing happened the next day after same amount of driving time on i-75, car started without problem and I reached destination after another 15 minutes. Readout of computer showed nothing. Mechanic recommended to prophylactically replace cam sensor which I did. Effect remains to be seen. Recommendation: car manufacturers...

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must be forced to take measures to prevent complete engine shutdown for any reason other than a direct engine failure. It is too dangerous and could lead to severe accidents if this happens in heavy traffic, especially in lanes with no shoulder! It is bad enough if an engine fails by itself. A brief internet search showed numerous reports of such incidents!!! *Tr

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10484922
1993 Audi 100Engine & cooling

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.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 766777
1994 Audi 100Engine & cooling

The car has stalled out without any warning numerous times when driving at highway speed, the first occurance dealer replaced a radiator switch, and two days later vehicle stalled again.*Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 563667
1998 Audi 100Engine & cooling

Consumer was driving and noticed a knocking noise. The more gas he gave the vehicle the louder the noise became. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 855517
1994 Audi 100Engine & cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 715454
1993 Audi 100Engine & cooling

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.

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 704905
1994 Audi 100Engine & cooling

Material in the catalytic converter comes loose and clogs the converter, causes a rattling or rasping sound and could lead to engine damage.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 537844
1993 Audi 100Engine & coolingFire

While driving the engine caught on fire. The dealer has been notified. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 820168
1993 Audi 100Engine & coolingFire

Vehicle spontaneously caught fire buring the engine and the passenger compartment.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 546730
1990 Audi 100Engine & cooling

Vehicle stalls when put into reverse gear, also high rpm. *Skd

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 481122
1993 Audi 100Engine & cooling

Catalytic converter emits odor inside of vehicle.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 478000

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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