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1994 Audi 100 problems

NHTSA has received 34 complaints about the 1994 Audi 100, and 29% of them involve electrical system. After that come engine (24%) and fuel system (15%).

At a glance

Complaints
34 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Electrical system 29% of complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 4
Injuries and deaths
1 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

Where the complaints are

Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  • Electrical system 29%
  • Engine 24%
  • Fuel system 15%
  • Cruise control 6%
  • Exhaust system 6%
  • Steering 6%
  • Transmission 6%
  • Air bags 3%
  • Drivetrain & axles 3%
  • Seats 3%

What the data shows

Safety-related details: 4 complaints mention a fire; 1 injury reported.

It is also covered by 3 safety recall campaigns.

What owners wrote

A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.

While driving on dry surface, on a clear day, at 25 MPH, vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control, hit guard railing and came to a stop.

March 1998 Injury

While parked and locked in supermarket parking lot 5 min. After parking, engine compartment spontaneously broke into flames. Owner was shopping in supermarket. Fire company responding to 911 extinguished the fire. Insurance and audi representatives determine car is not repairable. Believed caused by defective fuel injectors. This problem is pending recall; but owner was not notified nor made aware of hazard to life and limb. What is manufacturer responsibility to owner?

March 1999 Fire

Engine fire prior to recall. Consumer states prior to fire there were several occasions of raw gasoline smell when starting vehicle. Also states recall has not yet been initiated, however recall went into effect 3/99, owner did not receive notification. (98v-332)

March 1999 Fire

Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as mentioned in recall 96v071000 concerning ignition switch. Dealership would not repair the problem free of charge, because the VIN was not included.

Reported at 142,222 miles, August 2004

Complete engine shutdown without any prior warning after driving approx. 4 hours on I-95 south. Car started and ran normally for another 3 hours immediately after I pulled over and stopped. Same thing happened the next day after same amount of driving time on I-75, car started without problem and I reached destination after another 15 minutes. Readout of computer showed nothing. Mechanic recommended to prophylactically replace cam sensor which I did. Effect remains to be seen.

Reported at 95,000 miles, November 2012

Other model years of the 100

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