1990 Audi V8 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 25%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 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1990 Audi V8, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. 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 driver was attempting to pass another vehicle on the highway, when there was an increase in acceleration. The throttle was stuck in the open position. The consumer says that it was due to the cruise control. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #10065558, filed 2004-04“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 1996-08Related recalls
- 96V084000May 10, 1996A bushing which guides the cruise control rod can, over time, deteriorate and cause the control rod to bind.Covers: Audi V8 1990–1991
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1990 Audi V8
3 complaintsEquipment
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