1991 Audi 200 Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 4campaigns 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
- 18 mpgcombined, 2.2L 5-cyl FWD · 16 city / 20 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Audi 200 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1991 Audi 200. The part named most often is equipment, with 8 complaints (80% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and electrical system (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 120,000 miles. Of all complaints, 4 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 6 technical service bulletins for this model year. Equipment complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the radio/tape deck/cd etc. and 2 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.
- Equipment8 80%
- Brakes1 10%
- Electrical system1 10%
Example complaints
Equipment: “Rear speaker crackled and hissed. Progressively getting worse. Found out about recall and had them fixed by a dealer in danvers. Crackle and hissing stopped. Confirmed fire hazzard by other car owners with bose stereo speakers.”
NHTSA complaint #10098504, filed 2004-11, 140,000 milesElectrical system: “The wiring harness to the drivers door fails from flexing when the door is opened and closed - causing power windows and locks to activate intermittently and without warning.”
NHTSA complaint #10260952, filed 2009-03, 100,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 100,000 and 140,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1991 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 | 3-speed automatic | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,700 |
| 200 quattro 20v 4WD/AWD | 2.2L 5-cyl | 5-speed manual | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| 200 quattro 20v Wagon 4WD/AWD | 2.2L 5-cyl | 5-speed manual | 16 | 22 | 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
- 01V324000Oct 10, 2001Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.Covers: Audi 200 1991–1992, 100 1991–1992, V8 1991–1992
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An electrolytic capacitor contained in the amplifier for each rear speaker could leak an electrolyte, which may in time and in the presence of humidity, cause an unwanted conductive path.
- 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 1991 Audi 200 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
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. 6 on record; the latest 6 are shown.
- 10155644Jun 28, 2017Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
- 10128222Mar 3, 2017Equipment. Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the…
- 10058584Jul 1, 2015Engine. Audi: engine, on some vehicles, would run irregularly or have malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on or possible filter element for camshaft adjustment valve can loosen and in oil circuit, there is no…
- 10249054Jul 10, 2014Other or unknown. Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
- 10249085May 13, 2014Other or unknown. Google Maps Street View (NVLW))
- 10022141Feb 26, 2007Exterior lighting. Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter.
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 1991 Audi 200 have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1991 Audi 200 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1991 Audi 200 is reported most often?
Equipment is named most often, in 8 complaints (80% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 1991 Audi 200 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1991 Audi 200 get?
The EPA rates the 1991 Audi 200 (200, 2.2L 5-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 16 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1991 Audi 200 reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 120,000 miles and the middle half falls between 100,000 and 140,000 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 28, 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.