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1987 Audi 5000 Electrical problems

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1987 Audi 5000's electrical system with NHTSA - 25% of all its complaints, most recently on June 14, 2000. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Electrical complaints

BrakesElectrical system

Consumer was traveling about 45mph and brakes developed a violent shaking and vibration. Also, upon applying brakes consumer saw smoke coming from the steering wheel, it was very hot. *Ak

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Electrical systemNHTSA 863589
Electrical system

Switch which controls the headlights, wipers, cruise control and turn signals work intermittently.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 540823
Electrical system

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 526879

Audi 5000 electrical complaints by year

5000 electrical problems, every year

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