- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- Dealer will inspect the fuse box and its connectors for corrosion, and correct where necessary. A bypass adapter to the fuel pump electrical circuit will be installed.
Vehicle safety record
1977 Audi Fox Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1977 Audi Fox with NHTSA, most often about the acceleration & cruise control (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 1983 for the fuel injection system. For comparison, the 1976 has 0 and the 1978 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Fox year, for its age
#14 most complained-about 1977 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1977 Audi Fox problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1977 Audi Fox recalls 1
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
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1 complaints about the 1977 Audi Fox
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All Fox yearsQuestions about the 1977 Audi Fox
Does the 1977 Audi Fox have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1977 Audi Fox: fuel injection system (November 1983). 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 1977 Audi Fox?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the acceleration & cruise control (1).
How many complaints has the 1977 Audi Fox had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 12, 2000 and the latest on December 12, 2000. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1977 Audi Fox a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Audi Fox 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 Fox years have the most complaints?
1977 (1), 1979 (1). See every Audi Fox year compared.
What should I do if my 1977 Audi Fox 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