- 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 200 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 1991 Audi 200 with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (8) and the brakes (1). Those complaints describe 4 fires. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in October 2001 for the radio / tape deck / cd etc.. For comparison, the 1990 has 3 and the 1992 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical 200 year, for its age
#127 most complained-about 1991 vehicle
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1991 Audi 200 problems
Share of all 10 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1991 Audi 200 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 200
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The wiring harness to the drivers door fails from flexing when the door is opened and closed - causing power windows and locks to activate intermittently and without warning. *Tr
Rear speaker crackled and hissed. Progressively getting worse. Found out about recall and had them "fixed" by a dealer in danvers. Crackle and hissing stopped. Confirmed fire hazzard by other car owners with bose stereo speakers.*Ak
Vehicle caught fire in a rear speaker, consumer is requesting reimbursement, stating that audi and the manufacturer of radio (bose) had knowledge of the problem, but failed to make anyone aware.*Jb
A fire broke out in the rear compartment and was extinguised. The fire was started by and limited to the bose speaker.*Ak
Consumer concerned with the possibility of fire due to speaker noise (electrical problem). Nlm
Rear speaker ignited while driving. The car filled entirely with black, acrid smoke by the time I pulled over. Was holding my breath while bringing car to a stop. Car went up in flames and is a total loss. Jacksonville fire department extinguished blaze, filed ccr#29200. Had car towed to key audi dealership in jacksonville, fl from scene of incident. Wrote audi of america 3 times, and numerous phone calls. They refused to send a representative to the dealership to investigate. *Ak
The capacitor for the rear speaker amplifier will short out which could cause rear speaker to catch on fire. Defect is same as recall98v284000,. But this make and model was not included . *Ak
Concerned about other audi owner reports of bose speaker failuers resulting in car fires, similar to recall 98v284000. *Ak
Right rear speaker internal amplifier has a high occurance of failure where speaker assembly catches fire unexpectedly, filling passenger compartment with toxic smoke and possibly resulting in loss of control of the vehicle due to smoke; fire has spread inside trunk and passenger compartment in some cases. Audi of america has "researched internally" the problem and found nothing; I know of several vehicles with these problems and I am collecting more information from owners.
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS CONTINUALLY WARP. *DSH
Audi 200: every year compared
All 200 years1991 Audi 200 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 Audi 200 | 10 | 4 | F | |
| 1991 Audi 100 | 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 200
Does the 1991 Audi 200 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1991 Audi 200: 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 200?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (8), brakes (1), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 1991 Audi 200 had?
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 21, 1996 and the latest on March 6, 2009. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 4 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1991 Audi 200 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 3 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Audi 200 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 200 years have the most complaints?
1991 (10), 1989 (5), 1990 (3). See every Audi 200 year compared.
What should I do if my 1991 Audi 200 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