1974-1979 · 5 model years

Audi Fox Problems by year

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Audi Fox across 5 model years, and it has 3 recalls. The 1979 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the acceleration & cruise control, followed by the steering.

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Most complaints for its age19791 complaint · 1 recallSee the 1979

Complaints: 2
Recalls: 3
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

Fox complaints by model year

1974 1976 1977 1978 11979

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Top problem	Grade
1979	1	1	Steering	C
1978	0	2	-	D
1977	1	1	Acceleration & cruise control	C
1976	0	1	-	B
1974	0	1	-	B

Most common Fox problems

Audi Fox recalls 3

Fuel system: fuel injection system

83V117000Nov 9, 1983930,000 vehicles affected

The fuel pump may stop functioning without warning. This can occur because an electrical connector in the fuse panel may overheat and interrupt the electrical circuit.

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Vehicle speed control: cables

77V245000Dec 30, 1977219,000 vehicles affected

The accelerator cable assembly in the involved vehicles could fail prematurely under certain operating conditions. This would either prevent the accelerator pedal from returning to the idle position or cause a loss of adequate engine power.

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Service brakes: caliper

77V184000Oct 19, 19771,125 vehicles affected

On the involved vehicles, the two guide bolts for each of the left and right side free-floating front brake calipers may not have been tightened according to specifications during assembly.

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Latest Fox complaints

1977 Audi Fox Acceleration & cruise control

THROTTLE CABLE FAILED. *MJS

1979 Audi Fox Steering

As the car was stopped at a stop sign I started to make a right turn, lost control and than parked in a parking lot. Tt

Questions about the Audi Fox

Which Audi Fox years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1977 (1), 1979 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1979 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Audi Fox years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1974, 1976 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Fox years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Audi Fox problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the acceleration & cruise control (1), steering (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Audi Fox have?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all Audi Fox model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

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