Model year record
1991 Audi Quattro recalls & problems
The 1991 Audi Quattro has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 6 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (3 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1991 Audi Quattro.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components › Disc; Foundation components | 3 | — |
| VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer | 1 | — |
| Exterior lightingHeadlights | 1 | — |
| EquipmentElectrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. | 1 | — |
| Electrical systemIgnition | 1 | — |
| Vehicle speed controlCables | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Vehicle speed control › Cables
DT: THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 90 MPH. A LOCAL MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CONTROL ROD WAS JAMMED. THE MECHANIC DISCONNECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL SO THAT THE CONTROL ROD WOULD NOT STICK AGAIN. NHTSA RECALL 96V084000 FOR WAS ISSUED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY SHIMMY. HAPPENS MORE WHEN GOING DOWN A HILL. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE VIBRATES. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT NEW BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS INSTALLED AT AUDI DEALER 5 TIMES IN THE PAST 50000 MILES, THE NEW ROTORS CONTINUE TO WARP AND THUS PROVIDE VERY POOR BRAKING AFTER ONLY ABOUT 5000 MILES. *YD
- Electrical system › Ignition
HAVE REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH 3 TIMES SINCE JANUARY 1996. THE SWITCH HAS A POSITION THAT CONTROLS THE TURN SIGNALS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS. ONE OF THE FAILURE MODES I HAVE EXPERIENCED ALLOWS THE CAR TO START AND RUN PUT DISCONNECTS THE TURN SIGNALS AND WIPERS. I FIND THIS OUT IN TRAFFIC WHEN I NEED THOSE ELEMENTS. AUDI WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THIS PROBLEM, BUT I NOTICE THE LATEST SWITCH SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN STRENGTHENED WHERE IT WAS BREAKING PREVIOUSLY. I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT I'M THE ONLY AUDI OWNER WHO HAS EXPERIENCED FAILURES WITH THIS SWITCH.
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.
1991 AUDI QUATTRO FEELS THE BOSE FACTORY STEREO SYSTEM IS NOT SAFE DUE TO DEFECT (WHICH CAUSED FIRE AND DAMAGE IN OTHER VEHICLES). THE CONSUMER HAS DISCONNECTED THE REAR SPEAKERS AS A PRECAUTION. YH
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.