Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1984 Audi 5000 peaked in 1995, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1984 Audi 5000
Sedan, gasoline, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Apr 20, 1995 to Oct 29, 1999.
Recall campaigns covering this model year6474k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints4Close to the median 1984 sedan
Severity index25.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
25% of complaints about the 1984 Audi 5000 name powertrain
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
6 recall campaigns cover the 1984 Audi 5000
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96E-006 | Mar 4, 1996 | These brake hose assemblies have inadequate crimps attaching the hose to the hose fittings and could cause the hose and fitting to separate | Brakes | 414 | Part replacement |
| 89V-006 | Jan 17, 1989 | Fuel injection seals may harden, due to high temperature and alcohol in some fuels, and allow fuel to escape into the engine compartment | Fuel system | 35,000 | Part replacement |
| 87V-170 | Oct 28, 1987 | Malfunctions of internal components of idle control unit could cause idle stabilizer valve to become activated outside its normal operating range | Speed control | 57,000 | Repair or modification |
| 87V-157 | Oct 6, 1987 | Repeated topping off of fuel tank during refueling reduces the expansion space within the tank allowing vapors to escape from the charcoal filter… | Fuel system | 25,000 | Repair or modification |
| 87V-008 | Jan 3, 1987 | Sudden acceleration from a stationary position may occur, when shifting from park to reverse or drive | Powertrain | 251,102 | Repair or modification |
| 85V-099 | Jul 30, 1985 | Under adverse weather conditions, outer rubber layer of brake hoses may become brittle and develop cracks | Brakes | 105,000 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1984 Audi 5000
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
4 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Oct 29, 1999Campbell, CAHeater core
HEATER CORE EXPLODED CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY WHEN SMOKE CAME THROUGH VENTILLATION. MJS
NHTSA complaint 549568 - Filed Feb 27, 1997Sherman Oaks, CAVehicle speed controlCrash
OWNER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FOR NO REASON, CAUSING HIGH RPM AND AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE SPEED. *AK
NHTSA complaint 809460 - Filed Aug 20, 1996Huntington Station, NYService brakes, Power assist, Pump
REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP 8 TIMES, ALSO REPLACED POWER BRAKES. *AK
NHTSA complaint 507682 - Filed Apr 20, 1995Failure Sep 1, 1994Washington, DCAutomatic transmission
TRANSMISSION REBUILT DUE TO LINKAGE FAILURES. *SKD
NHTSA complaint 489383
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
4 NHTSA investigations on file
- C86001 Investigation, Speed control
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
Opened Aug 5, 1986, closed Jul 11, 1989 - EA86016 Engineering analysis, Speed control
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
Opened May 30, 1986, closed Aug 18, 1986 - DP86006 Defect petition, Speed control
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
Opened Mar 19, 1986, closed Jun 23, 1986 - EA85037 Engineering analysis, Engine and cooling
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
Opened Jul 31, 1985, closed Dec 23, 1987 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
No manufacturer communications on file
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.