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Audi 90 Problems

The Audi 90 was a compact executive sedan that represented Audi's mid-range offering in America during the late 1980s and early 1990s. With 190 complaints and no fatalities recorded, the 90 offered German engineering at accessible prices. Available with inline-five engines and optional quattro all-wheel drive, the 90 provided capable all-weather transportation. These cars have aged into interesting classics for Audi enthusiasts.

190
Total Complaints
0
Total Recalls
6
Model Years
0
Reported Deaths
✓

Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems.

1988 1990 1991

Common Problem Categories

Electrical System 56
Engine And Engine Cooling 24
Fuel System, Gasoline 16
Visibility 14
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12

Complaints by Model Year

All Model Years

Year ↓ Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
1995 66 0 2 0 Below Average
1994 26 0 0 0 Average
1993 74 0 2 8 Below Average
1991 6 0 0 2 Good
1990 10 0 0 0 Good
1988 8 0 0 0 Good

Audi 90 Years to Avoid

The 1993 model year shows the highest complaint volume, with electrical issues, cooling system problems, and typical aging concerns for vehicles of this era. The 1993 was among the final years for the 90 nameplate in America before it evolved into the A4. Engine and transmission issues also appear in complaint data.

Best Audi 90 Years

The 1991 model year represents the Audi 90 in mature form before the final model year pressures. The 2.3-liter inline-five engine had proven reliability, and the quattro system provided genuine all-weather capability. Clean examples from 1990-1991 represent the best of this generation.

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