Audi 200 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
13 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
120,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1985 to 1993 model years. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 13 complaints (53.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 15.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 15.4% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 7.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 7 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.: 7; Electrical System: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights: 1; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 1; Power Train: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 11 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 3 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
1996: 3; 2000: 5; 2001: 2; 2003: 1; 2004: 1; 2009: 1
Pattern summary
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 721134 · 2000-04-07 (April 7, 2000)
BRAKE LIGHT SYSTEM ON EFFECTS STEERING AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM/ UNKNOWN SPEED BROKEN SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 721134 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 500801 · 1996-01-21 (January 21, 1996)
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS CONTINUALLY WARP. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 500801 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10260952 · 2009-03-06 (March 6, 2009)
THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE DRIVERS DOOR FAILS FROM FLEXING WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED AND CLOSED - CAUSING POWER WINDOWS AND LOCKS TO ACTIVATE INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10260952 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 551334 · 2000-03-10 (March 10, 2000)
CONSUMER CONCERNED WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF FIRE DUE TO SPEAKER NOISE (ELECTRICAL PROBLEM). NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 551334 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
1985: 1; 1986: 1; 1987: 1; 1988: 1; 1989: 3; 1990: 4; 1991: 4; 1992: 2; 1993: 1