1995 Audi 90 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 67%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 146,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Audi 90, 67% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 146,000 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 vehicle's electrical system has malfunctioned. A recall has been issued, however the vehicle's VIN number is outside of the remedy scope. Please provide any additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10074391, filed 2004-05, 146,000 miles“When turning on ignition certain accessories will not work. Consumer has to stop car and restart it. Took to dealer, and they replaced switch under warranty, and consumer had to pay twice. This is the forth time that consumer has had to have an ignition switch put in. Consumer felt Audi never fixed the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #867700, filed 2000-08“Vehicle was bought used by consumer, and dealer claimed recall 96v017000 was performed prior,but part has failed again. There was starter switch recall but the dealer stated that the recall was performed during the previous owner of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #881113, filed 2001-02“When starting vehicle electrical parts, such as power windows or changing signal lights will stop working. Consumer has to shut off, and then turn vehicle back on for these parts to work again. But, presently windows do not work any more.”
NHTSA complaint #892495, filed 2001-07“The ignition switch failed to start engine when turned on. Instrument panel lights did not come on. Took to dealer & had it replaced. Problem still exists. Took to different dealer & replaced switch again. Ignition switch under recall #96v017000 which had also failed.”
NHTSA complaint #845146, filed 1999-08Related recalls
- 96V017000Jan 29, 1996Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.Covers: Audi 90 1994–1996, 100 1994–1996, A6 1994–1996 +3 more
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1995 Audi 90
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Audi 90
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology