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AUDI 5000 Vehicle Speed Control

AUDI 5000 1986 Safety Review #959411

AUDI 5000 1986 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 1995.AUDI 5000 1986, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . SUDDEN ACCELERATION OF VEHICLE. TT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAU8D0448G0. Audi 5000 1986 problem was reported in DAHLGERAN, VA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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AUDI 5000 1986 Safety Review #486120

AUDI 5000 1986 car safety problem was reported on Apr 29, 1995.AUDI 5000 1986, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/2 ACCIDENTS/INJURIES. *SKD.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 2 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Audi 5000 1986 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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AUDI 5000 Power Train Axle Assembly

AUDI 5000 1986 Safety Review #484663

AUDI 5000 1986 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 1995.AUDI 5000 1986, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY . TRANSAXLE SEAL FAILED, RESULTING IN A LEAK PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. (93V-0060). *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUFB0447GN. Audi 5000 1986 problem was reported in REISTERSTO, MD. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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AUDI 5000 Visibility Windshield

AUDI 5000 1986 Safety Review #490989

AUDI 5000 1986 car safety problem was reported on Jan 02, 1996.AUDI 5000 1986, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD . LOCATION OF BUBBLES IN FRONT WINDSHIELD GLASS, IMPAIRS VISIBILITY. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUHD0446GN. Audi 5000 1986 problem was reported in JAFFREY, NH. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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AUDI 5000 Exterior Lighting Headlights High/low Beam Dimmer Switch

AUDI 5000 1986 Safety Review #981228

AUDI 5000 1986 car safety problem was reported on .AUDI 5000 1986, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH . WHILE DRIVING, LOW/HIGH BEAM SWITCH FAILED, MALFUNCTION CAUSING HEADLAMP HIGH BEAMS TO STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUHD0442GN. Audi 5000 1986 problem was reported in CARLSBAD, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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AUDI 5000 1986 Safety Review #981229

AUDI 5000 1986 car safety problem was reported on .AUDI 5000 1986, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH . WHILE DRIVING, LOW/HIGH BEAM SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING HEADLAMP HIGH BEAMS TO STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUHD0442GN. Audi 5000 1986 problem was reported in CARLSBAD, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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AUDI 5000 1986 Safety Review #981230

AUDI 5000 1986 car safety problem was reported on .AUDI 5000 1986, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH . WHILE DRIVING, LOW-HIGH BEAM SWITCH FAILURE OCCURS, CAUSING HEADLAMP HIGH BEAMS TO STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUHD0442GN. Audi 5000 1986 problem was reported in CARLSBAD, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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AUDI 5000 Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Fuel Pump

AUDI 5000 1986 Safety Review #505001

AUDI 5000 1986 car safety problem was reported on Mar 27, 1996.AUDI 5000 1986, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP . FUEL PUMP FAILS TO PUMP SUFFICIENT GAS TO ENGINE, CAUSING IT TO STALL. *DH.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUFB0442GN. Audi 5000 1986 problem was reported in BRONX, NY. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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AUDI 5000 Power Train Driveline Differential Unit

AUDI 5000 1986 Safety Review #500920

AUDI 5000 1986 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 1995.AUDI 5000 1986, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT . DIFFERENTIAL FAILED..0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUFBO447GN. Audi 5000 1986 problem was reported in HALLANDALE, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 19900119. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Audi 5000 1986 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Audi 5000 1986 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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AUDI 5000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System

AUDI 5000 1986 Safety Review #843710

AUDI 5000 1986 car safety problem was reported on .AUDI 5000 1986, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM . RECALL 89V006000, FUEL INJECTION SEAL HAS HARDENED DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES. RECALL REMEDY DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK.Vehicle was on fire. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUHD0447GN. Audi 5000 1986 problem was reported in TOM RIVER, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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AUDI 5000 Vehicle Speed Control

AUDI 5000 1986 Safety Review #710716

AUDI 5000 1986 car safety problem was reported on Aug 28, 1999.AUDI 5000 1986, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . I STARTED THE CAR IN A DRIVEWAY, INTENDING TO BACK ONTO THE STREET. WHEN I PLACED THE CAR IN REVERSE, THE CAR ACCELERATED BACKWARD AT TOP SPEED. I COULD NOT STOP THE CAR BY APPLYING THE BRAKES. I HAD 40 FEET OF SKID MARKS VISIBLE ON THE PAVEMENT. THE CAR WAS STOPPED BY IT'S IMPACT WITH A PARKED CAR. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS TYPE OF INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES WITH 1986 AUDI 5000 MODELS. WHAT SHOULD I DO WITH THIS CAR? IS IT SAFE TO CONTINUE TO USE?.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUFB0448GN. Audi 5000 1986 problem was reported in LITTLETON, CO. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on 19990601. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Audi 5000 1986 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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AUDI 5000 Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood

AUDI 5000 1986 Safety Review #550691

AUDI 5000 1986 car safety problem was reported on May 10, 1997.AUDI 5000 1986, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD . ENGINE WIRING HARNESS FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO LOCK UP AND DAMAGED ENGINE. *MJS .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUFB0442GN. Audi 5000 1986 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Audi 5000 1986 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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AUDI 5000 1986 Safety Review #534042

AUDI 5000 1986 car safety problem was reported on Nov 05, 1996.AUDI 5000 1986, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD . WIRE HARNESS SELF DESTRUCTED, CAUSING COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUFB0442GN. Audi 5000 1986 problem was reported in LOS ANGELE, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 19961001. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.VEHICLE SPEED: 52 mph.
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AUDI 5000 Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal

AUDI 5000 1986 Safety Review #751705

AUDI 5000 1986 car safety problem was reported on Aug 31, 2001.AUDI 5000 1986, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL . ON WAY TO WORK, PASSED CAR, PUT PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AND IT STUCK THERE, UNTIL TAPPED WITH FOOT, THANK GOD, BUT WHEN I GOT TO WORK, CAR IDLED UP AND DOWN, ERRATIC, BETWEEN 10,000 AND 20,000 RPMS. TURNED OFF ENGINE, NO NOISE, NO WARNING LIGHTS ON. RESTARTED OK, STILL IDLED FUNNY. TURNED OFF ENGINE. WAITED A MINUTE, NO NOISE, NO WARNING LIGHTS, NO SMOKE. INSIDE NWA BUILDING WORKING 15 MINUTES AND MY MANAGER SAID CAR WAS ON FIRE...FLAMES UNDERHOOD ABOUT 20 FEET IN THE AIR...BURNED CAR NEXT TO IT TOO. FIRE DEPARTMENT, PUT OUT, MILLERSVILLE, MD HQS DEPT. SAID STARTED IN ENGINE, SO BAD BURNT AND MELTED HARD TO TELL WHAT FAILED. I HAD NO FIRE INSURANCE ON CAR. ANY RECOURSE AGAINST AUDI? PLEASE ADVISE. I HAD JUST SPENT $3,000 IN REPAIRS ON CAR...SEAT, CRUISE, EXHUAST, TUNE UP, INJECTORS...AT LOCAL SHOPS. I AM SICK...WAS PLANNING TO ADD COMPREHENSIVE,BUT HAD TO TAKE TO GEICO FOR INSPECTION FIRST. MOREOVER, I LIVE IN CONDO, WITH GARAGE, 4 FAMILY UNIT, HAD BEEN PARKING IN MY GARAGE AT NIGHT...A FEW HOURS LATER WE MIGHT HAVE ALL BEEN KILLED OR INJURED...WHOLE PLACE IS WOOD FRAME. THE TOW TRUCK OPERATOR/OWNER WHO TOWED CAR TO HIS SHOP, SAID HE HAS SEEN THIS BEFORE IN THIS MODEL MANY TIMES...HE SAID CAR WILL BE THERE TO INSPECT FOR A FEW WEEKS...THE JUNKED.*AK.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUFB0446GN. Audi 5000 1986 problem was reported in STEVENSVILLE, MD. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010201. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Audi 5000 1986 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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AUDI 5000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System

AUDI 5000 1986 Safety Review #751705

AUDI 5000 1986 car safety problem was reported on Aug 31, 2001.AUDI 5000 1986, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM . ON WAY TO WORK, PASSED CAR, PUT PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AND IT STUCK THERE, UNTIL TAPPED WITH FOOT, THANK GOD, BUT WHEN I GOT TO WORK, CAR IDLED UP AND DOWN, ERRATIC, BETWEEN 10,000 AND 20,000 RPMS. TURNED OFF ENGINE, NO NOISE, NO WARNING LIGHTS ON. RESTARTED OK, STILL IDLED FUNNY. TURNED OFF ENGINE. WAITED A MINUTE, NO NOISE, NO WARNING LIGHTS, NO SMOKE. INSIDE NWA BUILDING WORKING 15 MINUTES AND MY MANAGER SAID CAR WAS ON FIRE...FLAMES UNDERHOOD ABOUT 20 FEET IN THE AIR...BURNED CAR NEXT TO IT TOO. FIRE DEPARTMENT, PUT OUT, MILLERSVILLE, MD HQS DEPT. SAID STARTED IN ENGINE, SO BAD BURNT AND MELTED HARD TO TELL WHAT FAILED. I HAD NO FIRE INSURANCE ON CAR. ANY RECOURSE AGAINST AUDI? PLEASE ADVISE. I HAD JUST SPENT $3,000 IN REPAIRS ON CAR...SEAT, CRUISE, EXHUAST, TUNE UP, INJECTORS...AT LOCAL SHOPS. I AM SICK...WAS PLANNING TO ADD COMPREHENSIVE,BUT HAD TO TAKE TO GEICO FOR INSPECTION FIRST. MOREOVER, I LIVE IN CONDO, WITH GARAGE, 4 FAMILY UNIT, HAD BEEN PARKING IN MY GARAGE AT NIGHT...A FEW HOURS LATER WE MIGHT HAVE ALL BEEN KILLED OR INJURED...WHOLE PLACE IS WOOD FRAME. THE TOW TRUCK OPERATOR/OWNER WHO TOWED CAR TO HIS SHOP, SAID HE HAS SEEN THIS BEFORE IN THIS MODEL MANY TIMES...HE SAID CAR WILL BE THERE TO INSPECT FOR A FEW WEEKS...THE JUNKED.*AK.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUFB0446GN. Audi 5000 1986 problem was reported in STEVENSVILLE, MD. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010201. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Audi 5000 1986 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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AUDI 5000 Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood

AUDI 5000 1986 Safety Review #751705

AUDI 5000 1986 car safety problem was reported on Aug 31, 2001.AUDI 5000 1986, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD . ON WAY TO WORK, PASSED CAR, PUT PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AND IT STUCK THERE, UNTIL TAPPED WITH FOOT, THANK GOD, BUT WHEN I GOT TO WORK, CAR IDLED UP AND DOWN, ERRATIC, BETWEEN 10,000 AND 20,000 RPMS. TURNED OFF ENGINE, NO NOISE, NO WARNING LIGHTS ON. RESTARTED OK, STILL IDLED FUNNY. TURNED OFF ENGINE. WAITED A MINUTE, NO NOISE, NO WARNING LIGHTS, NO SMOKE. INSIDE NWA BUILDING WORKING 15 MINUTES AND MY MANAGER SAID CAR WAS ON FIRE...FLAMES UNDERHOOD ABOUT 20 FEET IN THE AIR...BURNED CAR NEXT TO IT TOO. FIRE DEPARTMENT, PUT OUT, MILLERSVILLE, MD HQS DEPT. SAID STARTED IN ENGINE, SO BAD BURNT AND MELTED HARD TO TELL WHAT FAILED. I HAD NO FIRE INSURANCE ON CAR. ANY RECOURSE AGAINST AUDI? PLEASE ADVISE. I HAD JUST SPENT $3,000 IN REPAIRS ON CAR...SEAT, CRUISE, EXHUAST, TUNE UP, INJECTORS...AT LOCAL SHOPS. I AM SICK...WAS PLANNING TO ADD COMPREHENSIVE,BUT HAD TO TAKE TO GEICO FOR INSPECTION FIRST. MOREOVER, I LIVE IN CONDO, WITH GARAGE, 4 FAMILY UNIT, HAD BEEN PARKING IN MY GARAGE AT NIGHT...A FEW HOURS LATER WE MIGHT HAVE ALL BEEN KILLED OR INJURED...WHOLE PLACE IS WOOD FRAME. THE TOW TRUCK OPERATOR/OWNER WHO TOWED CAR TO HIS SHOP, SAID HE HAS SEEN THIS BEFORE IN THIS MODEL MANY TIMES...HE SAID CAR WILL BE THERE TO INSPECT FOR A FEW WEEKS...THE JUNKED.*AK.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUFB0446GN. Audi 5000 1986 problem was reported in STEVENSVILLE, MD. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010201. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Audi 5000 1986 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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AUDI 5000 Tires Tread/belt

AUDI 5000 1986 Safety Review #10227801

AUDI 5000 1986 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2008.AUDI 5000 1986, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with TIRES:TREAD/BELT . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 AUDI 5000. THE VEHICLE HAS MICHELIN XM PLUS 300 TIRES (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND THE CONTACT HEARD LOUD FLAPPING NOISES. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE LOST APPROXIMATELY HALF OF ITS TREAD, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO NEARLY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND REPLACED THE TIRE WITH A SPARE. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY INFORMED HIM THAT THE TIRES WERE NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT HIS EXPENSE. THE VIN AND TIRE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 200,100. UPDATE 09/10/08 *CW UPDATED 09/17/08. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 200000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUHE0448GN. Audi 5000 1986 problem was reported in SEATTLE, WA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. Audi 5000 1986 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Audi 5000 1986 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. DEALER'S NAME: JEEP TOWN COUNTRY .
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THESE BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES HAVE INADEQUATE CRIMPS ATTACHING THE HOSE TO THE HOSE FITTINGS AND COULD CAUSE THE HOSE AND FITTING TO SEPARATE....

THE DIFFERENTIAL OIL OF THE TRANSAXLE IS LOST OVER TIME DUE TO EVAPORATION. LOW OIL LEVELS CAUSE PREMATURE BEARING AND GEAR WEAR AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE DIFFERENTIAL....

FUEL INJECTION SEALS MAY HARDEN, DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE AND ALCOHOL IN SOME FUELS, AND ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT....

REAR OR FRONT RIGHT SEAT BELT LOCKS MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE. ...

MISADJUSTMENT OF FUEL DISTRIBUTOR ALLOWS FUEL TO ESCAPE AND BE ABSORBED BY THE AIR FILTER. ...

THE IDLE STABILIZER MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR, CAUSING ENGINE IDLE FLUCTUATIONS, USUALLY DESCRIBED AS ENGINE SURGE, WHICH INCREASE WITH USAGE OF THE CAR....

SUDDEN ACCELERATION FROM A STATIONARY POSITION MAY OCCUR, WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE....

REPEATED TOPPING OFF OF FUEL TANK DURING REFUELING REDUCES THE EXPANSION SPACE WITHIN THE TANK ALLOWING VAPORS TO ESCAPE FROM THE CHARCOAL FILTER TO OUTSIDE RATHER THAN BEING INDUCTED INTO THE ENGINE....

CERTAIN REAR BRAKE CALIPERS COULD BIND AND CONSEQUENTLY OVERHEAT....

AUDI 5000 1986