1989 Audi 200 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 19 mpgcombined, 2.2L 5-cyl FWD · 16 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1989 Audi 200 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1989 Audi 200. The part named most often is exterior lighting, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and air bags (1). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign 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.
- Exterior lighting2 40%
- Air bags1 20%
- Electrical system1 20%
- Engine cooling1 20%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Underhood fire occured on vehicle while traveling eb on lie. Engine cooling fan motor siezed, resulting in a uninterupted ground fault which burned all the wires in the main wiring harness. There was no circuit breaker or fuse provided in the wiring to prevent a groud fault from occuring. Audi upgraded subsuquent model years of this vehicle with a fuseable link on the ground side of the cooling fan motor, but failed to provide the upgrade to owners of 1984 thru 1989 vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #706301, filed 1999-05Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1989 Audi 200 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 FWD | 2.2L 5-cyl | 5-speed manual | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| 200 FWD | 2.2L 5-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,700 |
| 200 quattro 4WD/AWD | 2.2L 5-cyl | 5-speed manual | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,700 |
| 200 quattro Wagon 4WD/AWD | 2.2L 5-cyl | 5-speed manual | 15 | 23 | 18 | $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
- 97V172000Oct 6, 1997Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactiveCovers: Audi 200 1989–1993, 90 1989–1993, 100 1989–1993 +4 more
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some air bag sensors do not comply with audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle.
- 93V006000Jan 11, 1993Power train › Axle assemblyCovers: Audi 200 1985–1991, 5000 1985–1991, 90 1985–1991 +3 more
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.
- 91V050000Apr 2, 1991Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizerCovers: Audi 200 1989–1991, 100 1989–1991, V8 1989–1991
Instruction label in the trunk of vehicle is incorrect for the jack supplied with the vehicle.
Recall details for the 1989 Audi 200 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1989 Audi 200.
Other model years of the Audi 200
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 10 | 120,000 | 4 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 5 | — | 3 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1989 Audi 200 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1989 Audi 200 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1989 Audi 200 is reported most often?
Exterior lighting is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.
Has the 1989 Audi 200 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 1989 Audi 200 get?
The EPA rates the 1989 Audi 200 (200, 2.2L 5-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
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.