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.
Transmission & drivetrain
Audi 5000 Transmission problems by year
16 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Audi 5000's transmission & drivetrain. Harsh or delayed shifting, slipping, CVT shudder, rollaway, axles, driveshafts and transfer cases.
Transmission complaints by model year
Transmission recalls
Sudden acceleration from a stationary position may occur, when shifting from park to reverse or drive.
Latest 5000 transmission complaints
Consumer was driving approximately 20mph when the axle assembly gave way. Consumer lost all power. The wheels did not lock up. There is a recall for power train axle assembly mandated in 1993. Consumer had recall repairs done on 5-5-93 at 48,651 miles, but never experienced the defect until now. *Ak
Differential failure resulting in a vehicle accident.
TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP AFTER RECALL REPAIR.
ODOMETER FAILED. *DSH
DIFFERENTIAL FAILED.
Car was put in reverse, suddenly accelerated out of control, causing accident. *Dsh
Recieved a recall notice after transmission was replaced at owners expense owner is seeking reimburstment. Tt
Transaxle seal failed, resulting in a leak prior to/after recall repairs. (93V-0060). *Ak
Differential failure, causing front wheel to lock up. *Aw
Transmission rebuilt due to linkage failures. *Skd
Transmission locked in reverse, causing sudden acceleration/accident. *Sd
Differential failed twice, once causing vehicle to lock up, causing loss of control/accident/injuries. *Skd
Differential failure prior to recall (93v-006),causing loss of control/accident/injuries. *Skd
Transmission failure after recall work performed due to lower level of oil lubricating the bearings/seal went bad. *Skd
Transaxle failed, causing front wheels to lock up/ loss of control prior to recall (93v-006). *Ak
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