Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1987 Audi 5000 peaked in 1995, with 3 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
1987 Audi 5000
Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from Mar 2, 1995 to Jun 14, 2000.
Recall campaigns covering this model year4228k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1111.0 times the median 1987 vehicle
Severity index18.2Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
27% of complaints about the 1987 Audi 5000 name electrical system
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
4 recall campaigns cover the 1987 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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-158 | Oct 6, 1987 | Certain rear brake calipers could bind and consequently overheat | Brakes | 16,000 | Part replacement |
| 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 |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1987 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.
11 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jun 14, 2000Failure Jun 12, 2000Springville, INWiring, Service brakes, Disc
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 45MPH AND BRAKES DEVELOPED A VIOLENT SHAKING AND VIBRATION. ALSO, UPON APPLYING BRAKES CONSUMER SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, IT WAS VERY HOT. *AK
NHTSA complaint 863589 - Filed Sep 10, 1998Failure Jan 1, 1995Fairlawn, OHInterior/under dash
SWITCH WHICH CONTROLS THE HEADLIGHTS, WIPERS, CRUISE CONTROL AND TURN SIGNALS WORK INTERMITTENTLY.
NHTSA complaint 540823 - Filed Jul 13, 1998Failure Jul 12, 1998Columbia, MDAxle assembly
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20MPH WHEN THE AXLE ASSEMBLY GAVE WAY. CONSUMER LOST ALL POWER. THE WHEELS DID NOT LOCK UP. THERE IS A RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN AXLE ASSEMBLY MANDATED IN 1993. CONSUMER HAD RECALL REPAIRS DONE ON 5-5-93 AT 48,651 MILES, BUT NEVER EXPERIENCED THE DEFECT UNTIL NOW. *AK
NHTSA complaint 825290 - Filed Feb 24, 1998Failure Feb 21, 1998Sacramento, CAHeater core
HEAT EXCHANGER BLEW CAUSING OVERFLOW OF HOT WATER TO SPILL INTO FRONT SEATS OF VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint 531371 - Filed Dec 13, 1997Failure Aug 15, 1997West Boxfo, MASwitch
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED.
NHTSA complaint 526879 - Filed Nov 21, 1997Failure Nov 3, 1997Buffalo, WVAccelerator pedal
STICKING ACCELERATOR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. *AK
NHTSA complaint 526489 - Filed Dec 30, 1996Failure Dec 14, 1996Fairlawn, OHBody
SUNVISOR COMES DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY, OBSTRUCTING VIEW. (1ST VEHICLE ON 602405)
NHTSA complaint 513315 - Filed Feb 16, 1996Failure Feb 15, 1996Pacifica, CASteering wheel/handle barCrash1 injured
WHEN MAKING A TURN THE CAR WENT ONE WAY WHEN THE WHEEL WAS TURNED ANOTHER. THE STEERING COLUMN BROKE AND THE CAR HIT A BARRIER. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
NHTSA complaint 979293 - Filed Aug 11, 1995Failure Aug 11, 1995Ogden, NCVehicle speed controlCrash
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT ON 2ND TIME. *TW
NHTSA complaint 483872 - Filed Jun 19, 1995Copiague, NYGasoline
PURCHASE CAR USED ON THE SECOND DAY CAR BROKE DOWN FOR THE LAST FIVE MONTH. TT
NHTSA complaint 967189 - Filed Mar 2, 1995Failure Jun 1, 1994Westminster, MAService brakes, Power assist
HAD LITTLE STOPPING ABILITY, HYDROBOOST HAD GONE BAD. (PLEASE GIVE DETAILS). TT
NHTSA complaint 960950
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- EA92028 Engineering analysis, Powertrain
TRANSMISSION FAILURES
Opened Aug 3, 1992, closed Feb 9, 1993 · 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.