2001 Audi 100 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 1, 2013 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 100 years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Audi 100. That is the most of any 100 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 1,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2001 Audi 100 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train3 · ~1,000 mi
Electrical System1
Exterior Lighting1
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~125,430 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train350%1,000——
Electrical System117%———
Exterior Lighting117%———
Fuel/propulsion System117%125,430——
Fuel System, Gasoline117%———
Vehicle Speed Control117%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2002, with 3 complaints
2001: 1200112002: 3200232012: 1201212013: 120131

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2001 Audi 100 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Audi 100.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

De la nada el carro brinco la velocidad de 65 millas a 25 estuvimos a punto de tener un accidente, i reported the issues on 01/04/2010 to the audi company at the time of the incident they said there was no recalls, the car behind almost hit us and since them the car jumps every five minutes from…

Electrical System · received Oct 1, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10546412

I took my audi 2001 allroad quattro 2.7t to the dealership to fix the check engine light problem. I was told there is a leak on the valves on top of the gas tank. I am aware there was a recall on that model regarding the gas tank. *tr

Fuel/propulsion System · received Dec 12, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10488646

Transmission or turbos lags after stopping-causing a delay in accelleration-almost hit and rear ended several times. No accident yet but some adjustment in the transmission or chip should be made by audi on all of these cars- check out audi forums for 60 or more experiencing this same event. *ak

Power Train · received May 28, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 762348

I have noticed significant hesitation when i launch the car from a stop. When the car is completely stopped, and i step on the gas pedal, a lag of 1-3 seconds is observed. Within this time range, the car just idles as-is without moving forward. The same problem happens when i attempt to accelerate…

Power Train · received May 24, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 762241

Second transmission lags when accelerating from rolling stop, unresponsive throttle.*ts *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***762229

Power Train · received May 23, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 10009355

Other Audi 100 years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
200160
1998 10030
1996 10001
1995 10002

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Audi 100?

Owners most often report power train, electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Audi 100?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2001 Audi 100 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 100 model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.