Audi 90 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 7, 2006 · 18 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Audi 90, across 3 model years (1995–1997). The 1995 model year has the most complaints (18). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.

Audi 90
Audi 90 B3. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Peak: 1995, with 18 complaints
1995: 181995181996: 0199601997: 019970

n = 18 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Audi 90 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No 90 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 1995 90: 18 complaints, 3 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Audi 90 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Electrical System1210
Structure410
Engine and Engine Cooling210
Visibility210
Air Bags110
Equipment110
Interior Lighting110
Service Brakes, Hydraulic110
Steering110
Suspension110
Vehicle Speed Control111

All Audi 90 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
1997 9001——
1996 9002——
1995 90183—Electrical System

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Frequently asked questions

Which Audi 90 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1995 (18). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Audi 90?

Electrical System, with 12 complaints across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Audi 90 have?

3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.