Transmission and drivetrainPart report
1985 Audi 5000 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 64%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 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1985 Audi 5000, 64% of the 14 complaints for this model year. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related recalls
- 93V006000Jan 11, 1993The 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…Covers: Audi 5000 1985–1991, 90 1985–1991, 100 1985–1991 +3 more
- 87V008000Jan 3, 1987Sudden acceleration from a stationary position may occur, when shifting from park to reverse or drive.Covers: Audi 5000 1978–1986
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1985 Audi 5000
Steering
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
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
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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