Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1985 Audi 5000 peaked in 1995, with 9 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
1985 Audi 5000
Sedan, gasoline, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Jan 19, 1995 to Jun 3, 2002.
Recall campaigns covering this model year8682k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints142.8 times the median 1985 sedan
Severity index28.6Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
64% of complaints about the 1985 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
8 recall campaigns cover the 1985 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 |
| 93V-006 | Jan 11, 1993 | Differential oil of the transaxle is lost over time due to evaporation | Powertrain | 152,000 | 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-009 | Jan 3, 1987 | Idle stabilizer may experience excessive wear, causing engine idle fluctuations, usually described as engine surge, which increase with usage of… | Speed control | 81,000 | Part replacement |
| 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 |
| 86V-103 | Aug 4, 1986 | Misadjustment of fuel distributor allows fuel to escape and be absorbed by the air filter | Fuel system | 80,710 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1985 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.
14 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jun 3, 2002Failure Jan 1, 2002Yakaima, WAFan
RADIATOR COOLING FAN SHORTS OUTS AFTER ACCUMULATING MANY MILES. WIRING TO FAN BURNED OUT COMPLETELY. THE AFFECT TO VEHICLE WAS UNKNOWN. DEALER WAS CONTACTED . PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA complaint 8010943 - Filed Jul 8, 1998Failure Dec 30, 1994NEW Orlean, LADifferential unit2 injured
DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint 537424 - Filed Mar 23, 1998Failure Feb 5, 1996Auburn, NHAutomatic transmission
TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP AFTER RECALL REPAIR.
NHTSA complaint 501099 - Filed Sep 10, 1996Failure Aug 10, 1996Virginia Beach, VADoor
DOOR LOCKS WILL LOCK AND UNLOCK, ELECTRICAL DOOR LOCKS, NO MANUAL RELEASE BUTTON, CAN OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. *AK
NHTSA complaint 800789 - Filed Aug 15, 1996Failure Jun 23, 1996Virginia Beach, VALatch, Door
CONSUMER PARKED CAR AND LOCKED DOOR WITH CHILD IN CAR, CAME BACK TO THE CAR AND DISCOVERED THE POWER LOCK WOULDN'T UNLOCK, HAD TO PLAY WITH LOCK ABOUT ONE HOUR AND THE REAR DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK. PLEASE DESCRIBE .**AK
NHTSA complaint 800931 - Filed Aug 30, 1995Failure May 10, 1995Washington, DCFloor shift
RECIEVED A RECALL NOTICE AFTER TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT OWNERS EXPENSE OWNER IS SEEKING REIMBURSTMENT. TT
NHTSA complaint 971286 - Filed Jul 10, 1995Failure May 1, 1993Hartford, CTSteering
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM LEAK CAUSES LOSS OF STEERING, BRAKES, AND TRANSMISSION. *DH
NHTSA complaint 485960 - Filed Jul 2, 1995Failure Mar 1, 1994Lancaster, PAIgnition, Gasoline, Park/neutral start interlock switch, Gear position indication (prndl)
WHEEL BEARINGS NOISY. *SD
NHTSA complaint 484377 - Filed Jun 9, 1995Failure Apr 4, 1994Lancaster, PAColumn shift, Service brakes, Foundation components, Pump
POWER WINDOWS FAILED TWICE.
NHTSA complaint 485221 - Filed May 24, 1995Failure May 24, 1995NEW Orlean, LADifferential unit
DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE, CAUSING FRONT WHEEL TO LOCK UP. *AW
NHTSA complaint 486456 - Filed Apr 7, 1995Failure Apr 7, 1995Warner ROB, GAGear position indication (prndl)Crash2 injured
TRANSMISSION LOCKED IN REVERSE, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION/ACCIDENT. *SD
NHTSA complaint 488784 - Filed Feb 21, 1995Failure Dec 30, 1994NEW Orlean, LADifferential unitCrash2 injured
DIFFERENTIAL FAILED TWICE, ONCE CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOCK UP, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *SKD
NHTSA complaint 481297 - Filed Feb 11, 1995Failure Feb 11, 1995Edison, NJCruise control
IDLE SPEED CONTROL MODULE FAILED, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SKD
NHTSA complaint 481949 - Filed Jan 19, 1995Failure Dec 7, 1994NEW Orlean, LADifferential unitCrash2 injured
DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE PRIOR TO RECALL (93V-006),CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *SKD
NHTSA complaint 480410
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
5 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 - EA86015 Engineering analysis, Brakes
HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKS
Opened May 30, 1986, closed Sep 26, 1989 - 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.