1990 Audi Quattro Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 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 vehicle speed control of the 1990 Audi Quattro, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Failure of recalled throttle part. Kd recall NHTSA campaign id #96v084000 was performed on 08/01/96. On 08/10/98 this new improved cruise control bushing failed, while the engine throttle was in the full open position. The cruise control rod, attached to the throttle quadrant and now broken bushing, became jambed between the transmission housing and the throttle cable support assembly. The auto remained in the full throttle position, with the speed aproaching 80 MPH, in 3 lanes of moderate 35 MPH traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #710832, filed 1999-09“While driving the vehicle had unwanted acceleration and overriding the braking system. Had to turn off the engine in order to stop due to a broken rod between the cruise control and the throttle control.”
NHTSA complaint #812535, filed 1997-05Vehicle speed control: other model years
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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