Transmission and drivetrainPart report
1986 Audi 5000 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 15 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 transmission and drivetrain of the 1986 Audi 5000, 13% of the 15 complaints for this model year. 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 1986 Audi 5000
Vehicle speed control
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Audi 5000
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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