- 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.
Electrical system
1994 Audi 90 Electrical problems
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1994 Audi 90's electrical system with NHTSA - 46% of all its complaints, most recently on August 11, 2008. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Electrical recalls for the 1994 Audi 90
Electrical complaints
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
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
Vehicle has sudden loss of electrical power with no prior warning.Has occured 3 times. Tt
Audi 90 electrical complaints by year
90 electrical problems, every yearSource: 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