1990 Audi V8 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 38%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Audi V8, 38% of the 8 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.
“Cruise control was engaged, automatically disengaed, hit resume, vehicle went into open throttle position and would not release, applied the brakes real hard to stop vehicle. Mechanic disengaged cruise control rod and informed consumer there was a recall 96v084, consumer is angry that he never received recall notice.”
NHTSA complaint #800668, filed 1996-08“The rotors have to be replaced every (10,000-15,000) miles because of warping. Because of the warped rotors, when braking, the vehicle goes into a uncontrollable shaking virbration. In the last 2 1/2 years (3) sets of rotors have been replaced. Rotors need to be replaced a (4th) time.”
NHTSA complaint #812462, filed 1997-05“While driving approximately 60 MPH, in the process of braking, the steering wheel vibrates out of control until the speed reaches 25 to 30 MPH, then the vehicle operates close to normal. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #829602, filed 1998-10Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3 | 38% |
Other parts of the 1990 Audi V8
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Audi V8
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology