1985 Audi 5000 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 14%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1985 Audi 5000, 14% of the 14 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Radiator cooling fan shorts outs after accumulating many miles. Wiring to fan burned out completely. The affect to vehicle was unknown. Dealer was contacted . Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #8010943, filed 2002-06Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 9% |
| 1985 | 2 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1985 Audi 5000
9 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1985 Audi 5000
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.
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