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1989 Audi 200 Turbo quattro

The 1989 Audi 200 Turbo quattro is a 162-hp 2.2-liter turbocharged with a 5-speed manual and all-wheel drive. It starts at $37,640 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.

It makes 162 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).

The 200 measures 192.0 inches long on a 105.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,484 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$37,640 ($98,653 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.2L turbocharged SOHC I5
Displacement2.2 L
Horsepower162 hp
Drivetrain
Drive Typequattro permanent all-wheel drive
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City15 MPG
Highway23 MPG
Combined18 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity20 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15-inch aluminum alloy
Wheels Rear15-inch aluminum alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Length192 in
Width71 in
Height55 in
Wheelbase105.9 in
Curb Weight3,484 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1989 Audi 200. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Oct 6, 1997 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME AIR BAG SENSORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AUDI'S DURABILITY STANDARDS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT THE SENSOR SHOULD MALFUNCTION, THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROL MODULE.

NHTSA campaign 97V172000

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

Apr 2, 1991 · EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT

INSTRUCTION LABEL IN THE TRUNK OF VEHICLE IS INCORRECT FOR THE JACK SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE.

Consequence: INCORRECT USE CAN RESULT IN THE JACK COLLAPSING, WITHINJURY TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER OR NEAR VEHICLE DURING COLLAPSE.

Remedy: SUPPLY INSERT TO OWNER'S MANUAL NOTING CORRECT USAGE, AS WELL AS A CORRECTED INSTRUCTION LABEL FOR THE TRUNK.

NHTSA campaign 91V050000

5 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1989 Audi 200

Owner Complaints

5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1989 Audi 200 (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Exterior Lighting2
Power Train2
Air Bags1
Electrical System1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 20, 2003 · Power Train Crash
“VEHICLE'S DIFFERENTIAL WENT OUT RESULTING IN ACCIDENT.*MR THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE DEFECTIVE DIFFERENTIAL WITH A USED ONE BECAUSE OF THE AGE AND MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER CALLED AUDI AND…”
Apr 7, 2000 · Power Train, Exterior Lighting
“BRAKE LIGHT SYSTEM ON EFFECTS STEERING AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM/ UNKNOWN SPEED BROKEN SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER. *AK”
May 6, 1999 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System Fire
“UNDERHOOD FIRE OCCURED ON VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING EB ON LIE. ENGINE COOLING FAN MOTOR SIEZED, RESULTING IN A UNINTERUPTED GROUND FAULT WHICH BURNED ALL THE WIRES IN THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS. THERE WAS…”
May 1, 1997 · Air Bags
“OWNER STATES WHILE SITTING AT A RED LIGHT HIS DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON.O WNER IS CONCERNED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. *AK”
Feb 27, 1996 · Exterior Lighting
“POOR PERFORMANCE ON THE HEAD LIGHTS, CAN NOT SEE THE ROAD AT NIGHT DUE TO THE HEADLIGHTS FOGGING. *AK”

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 1989 AUDI 200. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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