1988 Audi 5000 S quattro
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The 1988 Audi 5000 S quattro is a 130-hp 2.3-liter with a 5-speed manual and all-wheel drive. It starts at $26,825 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 130 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The 5000 measures 192.0 inches long on a 105.7-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $26,825 ($73,695 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.3L SOHC I5 |
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
| Horsepower | 130 hp |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | quattro permanent all-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15-inch |
| Wheels Rear | 15-inch |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 192 in |
| Width | 71 in |
| Height | 55 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1988 Audi 5000 S quattro with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1988 Audi 5000. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 11, 1993 · POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
THE DIFFERENTIAL OIL OF THE TRANSAXLE IS LOST OVER TIME DUE TO EVAPORATION. LOW OIL LEVELS CAUSE PREMATURE BEARING AND GEAR WEAR AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE DIFFERENTIAL.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE, THE VEHICLE'S DRIVE WHEELS COULDLOSE POWER. IN EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES, THE FRONT WHEELS LOCK, CAUSING RAPIDDECELERATION RESULTING IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DRAIN AND REPLACE THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL WITH OIL HAVING HIGHER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS.
NHTSA campaign 93V006000
Jan 17, 1989 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL INJECTION SEALS MAY HARDEN, DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE AND ALCOHOL IN SOME FUELS, AND ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence: FUEL DRIPPING ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE ANENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE ENGINES FUEL INJECTOR SEALS WITH IMPROVED SEALS PLUS IMPROVEMENTS DESIGNED TO BETTER INSULATE THE ENGINE AGAINST FIRE RISK.
NHTSA campaign 89V006000
Oct 6, 1987 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
REPEATED TOPPING OFF OF FUEL TANK DURING REFUELING REDUCES THE EXPANSION SPACE WITHIN THE TANK ALLOWING VAPORS TO ESCAPE FROM THE CHARCOAL FILTER TO OUTSIDE RATHER THAN BEING INDUCTED INTO THE ENGINE.
Consequence: ESCAPING VAPORS COULD IGNITE BY HEAT EMITTED BY THEEXHAUST SYSTEM.
Remedy: INSTALL REDESIGNED FILLER NECK AND A NEW VENT VALVE AND HOSE FOR CHARCOAL FILTER. ALSO, STOP REFUELING WHEN PUMP NOZZLE SHUTS OFF.
NHTSA campaign 87V157000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1988 Audi 5000
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Audi 5000 (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1988 AUDI 5000. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.