Audi 90 electrical problems
11 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
35 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
114,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1971 to 1997 model years. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
11 of 35 complaints match this topic (31.4%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 965193 · 1995-05-11 (May 11, 1995)
BATTERY EXPLODED, AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE IGNITION COIL HAD A CRACK. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 965193 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 960186 · 1995-02-17 (February 17, 1995)
WHILE DRIVING, ELECTRICAL SYS. WIRE HARNESS FRONT SHORTED, CAUSED FAN TO BURN OUT, VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND CAUGHT FIRE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 960186 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10004197 · 2003-01-21 (January 21, 2003)
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH MUST BE REPLACED. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STOPPED. TS THE FAILURES CORRESPOND EXACTLY WITH THE CONSEQUENCES DESCRIBED IN RECALL 96V017000. THIS ALSO CAUSED THE TURN SIGNALS, LIGHTS AND HORN TO MALFUNCTION. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE IGNITION WOULD NOT MOVE AND COULD NOT TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. BRAKE PADS WORN AND REPLACED. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. 62,142 miles reported. Look up ODI 10004197 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10124653 · 2005-06-09 (June 9, 2005)
DT: THE IGNITION SWITCH STICKS IN THE ON POSITION AND IS CAUSING ERATIC ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 200,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10124653 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10237670 · 2008-08-11 (August 11, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 AUDI 90 CS. THE CONTACT PLACED ALL FOUR WINDOWS DOWN AND THEY WILL CURRENTLY NOT GO BACK UP OR DOWN. THE WINDOWS ARE STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS THE CONTACT'S RESPONSIBILITY. THE DEALER FURTHER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 96V017000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH). THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 158,960 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 158,360. UPDATE 09/10/08 *CW UPDATED 09/17/08. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 158,360 miles reported. Look up ODI 10237670 at NHTSA ↗