1995 Audi 90 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

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

Compared with other 90 years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Audi 90. That is the most of any 90 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (12 complaints, 67%), typically at around 146,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

Audi 90
Audi 90 B3. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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

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Most common 1995 Audi 90 problems

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

Electrical System12 · ~146,000 mi
Structure4
Engine and Engine Cooling2
Visibility2
Air Bags1
Equipment1
Interior Lighting1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Steering1
Suspension1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1267%146,000——
Structure422%———
Engine and Engine Cooling211%———
Visibility211%———
Air Bags16%———
Equipment16%———
Interior Lighting16%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic16%———
Steering16%———
Suspension16%———
Vehicle Speed Control16%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 4 complaints
1995: 1199511997: 1199711998: 2199821999: 3199932000: 4200042001: 2200122002: 2200222004: 1200412005: 1200512006: 120061

n = 18 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Audi 90 recalls (3)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection systemDec 23, 1998 · NHTSA campaign 98V332000 · 37,200 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines. An internal seal of the fuel injector can malfunction, allowing fuel leakage in the engine compartment.

Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace all fuel injectors.

Air bags:frontalOct 8, 1997 · NHTSA campaign 97V175000 · 39,300 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The discharge of static electricity under low humidity conditions can activate the driver side air bag when the driver enters or exits the vehicle and forms an electrical circuit by touching certain areas of the steering wheel.

Risk: Activation of the air bag under these conditions can cause personal injury.

Fix: Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.

Electrical system:ignition:switchJan 29, 1996 · NHTSA campaign 96V017000 · 24,000 vehicles

Problem: Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.

Risk: Some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started.

Fix: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

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.

Consumer has had two replacement ignition switches all of which failed shortly after replacement. *ts a recall was issued regarding the ignition switch and the dealer/manufacturer continued to use defective ignition switches. The consumer had 6 ignition switches replaced. *jb

Electrical System · received Mar 29, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10155180

Dt: in may the problem began. Owner noticed that while starting the vehicle the key goes back into accessory position and car won't start. There is recall 96v017000 concerning electrical system: ignition switch. But owner's vehicle not included in recall due to vin. The owner contacted the regional…

Electrical System · received Jul 26, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10130050

The vehicle's electrical system has malfunctioned. A recall has been issued, however the vehicle's vin number is outside of the remedy scope. Please provide any additional information. *nm

Electrical System · received May 27, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10074391

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

Electrical System · received Mar 13, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 759317

Steering rack failed. *yh

Steering · received Mar 10, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 785908

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Audi 90?

Owners most often report electrical system, structure, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 12 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Audi 90?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1995 Audi 90 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 90 model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.