1990 Audi 80 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 67%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,974miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1990 Audi 80, 67% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,974 miles. 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.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The differential failure was dur to lack of oil in the chamber the vehicle still had the original component and the record kept by the original owner indicate that no differential recall work was done on this vehicle. I contact Audi of america's nation consumer office and they said there was no such recall on this vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #702009, filed 1999-01“Recall on differential done on vehicle previously. Is still having the same problem with the vehicle high grinding noise, car slows down seems like hitting brakes but didn't. Took car to dealer and they say the entire transaxle has to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #807130, filed 1997-01Related 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 1990 Audi 80
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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.
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