Transmission and drivetrainPart report
1989 Audi 80 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 86%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1989 Audi 80, 86% of the 7 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is 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 80 1985–1991, 5000 1985–1991, 90 1985–1991 +3 more
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6 | 67% |
| 1989 | 6 | 86% |
Other parts of the 1989 Audi 80
← All problems reported for the 1989 Audi 80
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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