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1990 Audi 200 Turbo quattro Avant

The 1990 Audi 200 Turbo quattro Avant is a 162-hp 2.2-liter turbocharged with a 5-speed manual and all-wheel drive. It starts at $36,930 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.

It makes 162 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).

The 200 measures 192.7 inches long on a 105.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,572 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$36,930 ($91,831 *)
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
Highway22 MPG
Combined18 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity20 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15-inch aluminum alloy
Wheels Rear15-inch aluminum alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Length192.7 in
Width71.4 in
Height55.9 in
Wheelbase105.9 in
Curb Weight3,572 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1990 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

Sep 18, 1991 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT WAS INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM PLACARD LOCATED INSIDE THE GAS FILLER DOOR, AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 11O.

Consequence: VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 110.

Remedy: NEW LABELS CONTAINING THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT WILL BE AFFIXED TO THE VEHICLES.

NHTSA campaign 91V156000

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

3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1990 Audi 200

Owner Complaints

3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Audi 200. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Vehicle Speed Control2
Power Train1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 18, 1999 · Vehicle Speed Control
“WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON, CONSUMER WENT TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO FULL THROTTLE. TO STOP, VEHICLE HAD TO BE SHUT OFF…”
Jun 15, 1998 · Vehicle Speed Control
“CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 55 MPH, CAR RPMS INCREASED OUT OF CONTROL, CAR HAD TO BE PLACED IN NEUTRAL AND STEERED TO SIDE OF ROAD. CAR WAS THEN UNDRIVABLE, BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE RPM PROBLEM.”
May 10, 1996 · Power Train
“TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD”

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 1990 AUDI 200. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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