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Audi 90Model year report

1994 Audi 90 Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
158,360miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 2.8L 6-cyl FWD · 18 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Audi 90 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1994 Audi 90. The part named most often is electrical system, with 6 complaints (60% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and engine cooling (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 158,360 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 16 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the switch filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Consumer stated that the ignition switch must be replaced. Electrical system stopped. Ts the failures correspond exactly with the consequences described in recall 96v017000. This also caused the turn signals, lights and horn to malfunction. On another occasion, the ignition would not move and could not turn the vehicle off. Brake pads worn and replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10004197, filed 2003-01, 62,142 miles

Brakes: “Mfr#kb & NHTSA#96 v 017 000/vw electrical system: consumer states that the vehicle has intermittent problem with delayed in starting, intermittently the turn signal and the headlight become inoperative while driving and loss of power. Dealer notified and informed that the VIN# was no cover under that recall pease provide further information. Ts”

NHTSA complaint #8021085, filed 2002-10

Engine cooling: “Audi recalled catalytic converters on auto transmisions only. Manual trans Audi's have cat's that fail also. Audi insists they have remedied the problem, but only on auto trans”

NHTSA complaint #720694, filed 2000-03

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 62,142 and 200,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5033%50–750%75–1000%100–15067%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 158,360 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

1995219982000220022003220052008
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1994 Audi 90 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
90 FWD2.8L 6-cyl5-speed manual182420$4,100
90 FWD2.8L 6-cyl4-speed automatic162419$4,350
90 quattro 4WD/AWD2.8L 6-cyl5-speed manual172219$4,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1994 Audi 90 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 16 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 16 bulletins →

Other model years of the Audi 90

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
199518146,0003—19—Stable
199410158,3602—20—Not enough data
19931674,0002—20—Stable

All Audi 90 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 Audi 90 have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1994 Audi 90 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1994 Audi 90 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 6 complaints (60% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.

Has the 1994 Audi 90 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1994 Audi 90 get?

The EPA rates the 1994 Audi 90 (90, 2.8L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1994 Audi 90 reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 158,360 miles and the middle half falls between 62,142 and 200,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.