- 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
1994 Audi 90 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 1994 Audi 90 with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (6) and the brakes (2). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in December 1998 for the fuel injection system. For comparison, the 1993 has 16 and the 1995 has 18.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical 90 year, for its age
#139 most complained-about 1994 vehicle
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1994 Audi 90 problems
Share of all 13 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1994 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
- Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.
- The risk
- Some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
What owners say
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13 complaints about the 1994 Audi 90
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 audi 90 cs. The contact placed all four windows down and they will currently not go back up or down. The windows are stuck in the down position. The dealer stated that the failure was the contact's responsibility. The dealer further stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 96v017000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). The current mileage was 158,960 and failure mileage was 158,360. Update 09/10/08 *cw updated 09/17/08. *Jb
Dt: the ignition switch sticks in the on position and is causing eratic electrical problems.*Ak
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the electronic ignition switch. It causes a malfunction with the signal lights and the blinkers as well as the windshield wipers. Manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was a recall but this vehicle was not included due to vin. *Ak
Consumer stated that the ignition switch must be replaced. Electrical system stopped. Ts the failures correspond exactly with the consequences described in recall 96v017000. This also caused the turn signals, lights and horn to malfunction. On another occasion, the ignition would not move and could not turn the vehicle off. Brake pads worn and replaced. *Tt
Mfr#kb & nhtsa#96 v 017 000/vw electrical system: consumer states that the vehicle has intermittent problem with delayed in starting, intermittently the turn signal and the headlight become inoperative while driving and loss of power. Dealer notified and informed that the vin# was no cover under that recall pease provide further information. Ts
On cold mornings, some electrical accessories, such as brake lights, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power windows fail to operate, restarting sometimes causes problem to go away. *Mjs
Audi recalled catalytic converters on auto transmisions only. Manual trans audi's have cat's that fail also. Audi insists they have remedied the problem, but only on auto trans
The air conditioner does not function and leaks. Dealer has seen but not repaired. *Ak
Vehicle has sudden loss of electrical power with no prior warning.Has occured 3 times. Tt
Seatback on driver's/passenger's side lurch forward upon stopping due to the tooling of the seat in manufacturing process, also only one track for seat. *Ak
VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. *AK
AIR COMES THROUGH REAR PASSENGER'S DOOR. *SKD
Misalignment causing vehicle to pull to the right/steering difficulty. *Skd
Audi 90: every year compared
All 90 years1994 Audi 90 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 Audi 90 | 13 | 2 | F | |
| 1994 Audi 100 | 20 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1994 Audi S4 | 7 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1994 Audi Cabriolet | 2 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1994 Audi A6 | 2 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1994 Audi Quattro | 1 | 0 | A | 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 1994 Audi 90
Does the 1994 Audi 90 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1994 Audi 90: fuel injection system (December 1998); switch (January 1996). 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 1994 Audi 90?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (6), brakes (2), suspension (2).
How many complaints has the 1994 Audi 90 had?
13 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 28, 1994 and the latest on August 11, 2008. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1994 Audi 90 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 15 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 1994 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