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.
1980-1991 · 11 model years
Audi 4000 Problems by year
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the Audi 4000 across 11 model years, and it has 7 recalls. The 1986 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (4), while 1983 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the acceleration & cruise control, followed by the transmission & drivetrain.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes
- 3
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
4000 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 4000 problems
Audi 4000 recalls 7
Excessive wear of idle stabilizer could cause idle fluctuations.
Rear or front right seat belt locks may not properly engage. Consequence of defect: seat belts could...
Under adverse weather conditions, outer rubber layer of brake hoses may become brittle and develop cracks. Consequence of defect: cracks could...
The fuel pump may stop functioning without warning. This can occur because an electrical connector in the fuse panel may overheat and interrupt the electrical circuit.
Rear bumper system on certain vehicles may not have been properly welded during assembly. In the event of a rear end collision, the right side bumper supportor could break loose, damage the fuel tank and allow fuel to leak.
On certain vehicles, porous spots may have developed on the interior surface of the threaded hole for the brake hose during the moulding process. These spots allow brake fluid to seep from the calipers during heavy brake applications.
Latest 4000 complaints
Tl*the contact owns a 1984 audi 4000. The fuel and brake lines began leaking underneath the vehicle. The fuel line failed in july of 2004. The clamps that secure the lines beneath the vehicle failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer in 2004 and wanted $1,000 to replace the fuel line. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 120,000 and failure mileage was 97,653.
The consumer smelled gas coming from the vehicle. The consumer examined the vehicle and discovered the fuel rail was leaking gas which in turn leaked onto the driveway and down the fuel lines. *Jb (this was a huge fuel leak and was under pressure when the vehicle was in motion) *sc *jb
While driving accelerator pad stuck to the floor, couldn't stop vehicle , and hit a tree.*Ak
Fuel pump broke, causing vehicle to catch on fire while going 60mph on highway. Vehicle wouldn't downshift, and accelerator pedal failed. Also, battery light illuminated just before vehicle stalled at the stop sign.*Ak
Sudden acceleration of transmission upon either starting and placing in gear or pressing on brake at stopping. Evaporation of transmission fluid has caused transmission gears to wear out and slip upon acceleration. Internal hard parts broken and chipped.
First the report on door handles. The handles are made from pot metal and over time stress crack. You may simply try to open the door one day and the handle literally comes off in your hand. If the vehicle were in an accident, it would be impossible to open the door from the outside. V.W. Rabbits and golf's were also prone to this. Second report: failed transaxle seals can throw transaxle oil on catalytic converter and other hot surfaces, creating a serious fire hazzard. *Ak
Questions about the Audi 4000
Which Audi 4000 years have the most problems?
Which Audi 4000 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Audi 4000 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the acceleration & cruise control (5), transmission & drivetrain (5), fuel system (4) most often.
How many recalls does the Audi 4000 have?
NHTSA lists 7 recalls across all Audi 4000 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
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