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Audi 100Model year report

1994 Audi 100 Problems

Complaints
20filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
142,222miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 2.8L 6-cyl FWD · 16 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Audi 100 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 1994 Audi 100. The part named most often is electrical system, with 7 complaints (35% of the total), followed by engine cooling (4) and fuel system (4). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 142,222 miles. Of all complaints, 3 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 15 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the switch filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as mentioned in recall 96v071000 concerning ignition switch. Dealership would not repair the problem free of charge, because the VIN was not included.”

NHTSA complaint #10092585, filed 2004-09, 142,222 miles

Engine cooling: “The car has stalled out without any warning numerous times when driving at highway speed, the first occurance dealer replaced a radiator switch, and two days later vehicle stalled again.”

NHTSA complaint #563667, filed 2001-10

Fuel system: “Engine fire prior to recall. Consumer states prior to fire there were several occasions of raw gasoline smell when starting vehicle. Also states recall has not yet been initiated, however recall went into effect 3/99, owner did not receive notification. (98v-332)”

NHTSA complaint #544803, filed 1999-04

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 95,000 and 149,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–7533%75–10067%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 142,222 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

19951998519992001520022003200420082012
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1994 Audi 100 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
100 FWD2.8L 6-cyl5-speed manual172219$4,350
100 FWD2.8L 6-cyl4-speed automatic162218$4,550
100 Wagon FWD2.8L 6-cyl4-speed automatic162118$3,700
100 quattro 4WD/AWD2.8L 6-cyl4-speed automatic162118$3,700
100 quattro 4WD/AWD2.8L 6-cyl5-speed manual162218$3,700
100 quattro Wagon 4WD/AWD2.8L 6-cyl4-speed automatic162118$3,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1994 Audi 100 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 15 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 15 bulletins →

Other model years of the Audi 100

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2001663,2150———Not enough data
199420142,2223—18—Stable
199318189,5003—19—Stable
19922286,0003—19—Stable
199110121,0004—18—Not enough data

All Audi 100 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 Audi 100 have?

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 1994 Audi 100 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1994 Audi 100 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 7 complaints (35% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 4.

Has the 1994 Audi 100 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1994 Audi 100 get?

The EPA rates the 1994 Audi 100 (100, 2.8L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 16 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1994 Audi 100 reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 142,222 miles and the middle half falls between 95,000 and 149,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.