- 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
1978 Audi Fox Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1978 Audi Fox have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in November 1983 for the fuel injection system.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Fox year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1978 Audi Fox 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
- 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.
- The fix
- The dealer will tighten the front brake caliper guide bolts to specifications, free of charge, where found necessary.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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Does the 1978 Audi Fox have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1978 Audi Fox: fuel injection system (November 1983); caliper (October 1977). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1978 Audi Fox had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1978 Audi Fox a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than 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 1978 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