- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines. An internal seal of the fuel injector can malfunction, allowing fuel leakage in the engine compartment.
- The risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FUEL INJECTORS.
Vehicle safety record
1993 Audi 90 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 1993 Audi 90 with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (5) and the electrical system (4). Those complaints describe 1 crash, 2 fires and 2 injuries. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in December 1998 for the fuel injection system. For comparison, the 1992 has 0 and the 1994 has 13.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical 90 year, for its age
#139 most complained-about 1993 vehicle
- Complaints
- 16
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1993 Audi 90 problems
Share of all 16 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1993 Audi 90 recalls 2
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.
What owners say
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16 complaints about the 1993 Audi 90
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tie rods midas auto repair center put on my 1993 audi 90 cs where both defective that they got from car quest. The day the tie rods failed was when I and my wife where coming out of the drive through at taco bell on wilson street in brewer maine. The front passengers right side tie rod came undone and separated from the strut housing where it bolts down to it and caused my wheel which was in a straight position to cock right and I loosing control totally of the car and driving up over a large curb almost into a...
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building. It felt like the wheel had come right off the car. The front drivers side tie rod froze up and also was defective and would have done the same of even worse if it were driven longer. Midas towed me in and kept saying sorry or this and also said that car quest sent the wrong tie rod for my car for the drivers side tie rod but, car quest said that the tie rod is listed from the manufacture to fit this car. They replaced both tie rods but, when my insurance came to see the car the car underneath was damaged to much they said so they totaled the audi out which I bought back from the insurance. My wife and I both suffered injuries as a result of these tie rods and are seeing doctors all the time now because of this accident. The auto body said we are lucky to be alive that if we were on the highway when this happened we would have rolled the audi over possibly and got killed. These tie rods are poor a designed and possibly are being mislabled from the manufacturer of them to fit cars that they don't or car quest is labeling them wrong in their system to fix cars like mine. The very sad thing is midas is a state inspection station and should have known that these weren't right for my audi and could have prevented this accident where my wife and I could have been killed. I would like the nhtsa to look into this matter and fix the issue so that this accident that we had doesn't happen to another audi owner or other make and gets killed. *Tr
Wire harness at the trunk lid (l.H.S) . Where it hinges , wires tend to break there and short which controls the brake lights, blinkers, reverse lights, dashlights. Over time from opening and closing the trunk the wire break and come into contact with the other wires. I have had my fuse blow and not know it and have had cars behind me almost hit my car or people yelling at me saying I have no break lights. I have read on many forums that this is a common problem and audi knows about it and has yet to come up with fix. This is very dangerous and could cause a fire or have someone hit and killed for not having brake lights or directional lights. *Tr
Consumer took vehicle in for recall (98v-332) repair work on the fuel injection system on may 18, 2001, the vehicle caught fire the next day in the engine compartment. *Mjs
When ignition switch does not kick from the start to the run position the starter remains engaged. Once in the key is manually moved into the run position if not in the exact position the following systems don't work: head lights, wipers, turn-signals, power windows, rear defrost, side mirrors defrost, air-conditioner / heat system. Audi has recalled 24,000 models from '94 - '96 to fix this problem. When I contacted the manufacturer they said I was not part of the recall and that I would have to go to the dealer. The dealer has been very unresponsive to my problems in the past so I thought I would start from the top and go down. Thank you for your time. Alan toler. *Ak
On 10/17/00 , the driver's side front wheel of this vehicle broke away from the rotor. Subsequent loss of control of vehicle, however, luckily no injuries. Unfortunately, another vehicle ran over the wheel which had continued down the highway. Mechanic suggested metal fatigue. Sent notification to audi client relations for reimbursement of expenses. Also, suggested audi look into my incident with an eye towards public safety. I have the faulty wheel along with the rotor at my residence for anyone to inspect. I also requested audit to inspect all my wheels and also the wheels of my other 1994 audi 90 cs. This is a very serious situation, especially if metal fatigue was the cause. *Ak
Consumer received recall #98v332000 concerning fuel injection system failure in april of 1999. Has attempted to contact dealer on several occasions, but dealer has no parts for remedy. *Ak *ml
Consumer received recall letter 98v332000. Contacted dealer. No parts were available to remedy recall problem. Please give any further details. *Ak
Consumer is not able to receive recall repair due to lack of parts (98v-332). *Mjs
3Rd time in 14 days car in shop due to thermostat problem($300), fuel system($400), and know car stalling and smoke from underhood with temp gauge above normal. Car also taken in for cruise contol failure with no response to complaint & transmission that slips re-engaging for sudden stops. 2Nd time in 14 months needing new pads/rotors!!
Possible failure of the catalytic converters could possibly have been the result/related to failure of the recall component (fuel injectors) 98v-332. Mjs
The alarm system on the car will sound by itself without any disturbance to the car. Approximately 5 minutes after the doors are locked the alarm will sound. Only way to keep the alarm from going off is to leave the car unlocked.
Radiator fan runs constantly, and car overheats. I inspected the car 2 months after purchase and discovered that all fuses regarding the radiator fan were pulled in order to keep it from running constantly. The rear doors do not lock or unlock. The trunk does not unlock either. The airbag warning light is on constantly.
CAYALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED.
Driving about 40mph when vehicle started to decelerate. Pulled to side. Smoke came from under hood & filled inside of vehicle. Owner exited vehicle & then sparks appeared & then flames dropping from radiator. Fire dept arrived & put flames out. Vehicle gutted.
Brake calipers seize, causing rotors to warp and pads to glaze.
CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE.
Audi 90: every year compared
All 90 years1993 Audi 90 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 Audi 90 | 16 | 2 | F | |
| 1993 Audi 100 | 19 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1993 Audi S4 | 16 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1993 Audi Quattro | 3 | 0 | C | 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 1993 Audi 90
Does the 1993 Audi 90 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1993 Audi 90: fuel injection system (December 1998); sensor / control module-inactive (October 1997). 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 1993 Audi 90?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (5), electrical system (4), engine & cooling (3).
How many complaints has the 1993 Audi 90 had?
16 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 1, 1996 and the latest on August 20, 2008. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 2 a fire, and together they report 2 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1993 Audi 90 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 8 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Audi 90 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 90 years have the most complaints?
1995 (18), 1993 (16), 1994 (13). See every Audi 90 year compared.
What should I do if my 1993 Audi 90 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