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Body and structurePart report

1985 Audi 5000 Body and structure 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 body and structure 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.

“Consumer parked car and locked door with child in car, came back to the car and discovered the power lock wouldn't unlock, had to play with lock about one hour and the rear door would not unlock. Please describe .*”

NHTSA complaint #800931, filed 1996-08

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
198719%
1985214%

Other parts of the 1985 Audi 5000

Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Vehicle 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology