1990 Audi 80 Sedan Auto
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- Photo: Audi 80 1.9 E (front) by Fiver, der Hellseher, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1990 Audi 80 1.8 S (B3) (16122909134) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1990 Audi 80 1.8 (B3) (12986505315) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi 80 1.9 E (side) (2) by Fiver, der Hellseher, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1990 Audi 80 1.8 S (Sweden) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1990 Audi 80 Sedan Auto is a 108-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 sedan with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $18,900 MSRP.
It makes 108 horsepower and 121 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 24 mpg highway.
The 80 measures 176.3 inches long on a 100.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,612 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $18,900 ($46,997 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L SOHC I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 108 hp |
| Torque | 121 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14-inch |
| Wheels Rear | 14-inch |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 176.3 in |
| Width | 66.7 in |
| Height | 55 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,612 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1990 Audi 80 Sedan Auto 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 1990 Audi 80. 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 10, 1990 · STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED STEERING LOCK BOLTS COULD BREAK IF DRIVER APPLIES EXCESSIVE FORCE TO A LOCKED STEERING WHEEL IN AN ATTEMPT TO DISENGAGE THE STEERING LOCK.
Consequence: BOLT BREAKAGE WOULD CAUSE STEERING WHEEL TO REMAIN LOCKED EVEN AFTER THE DRIVER TURNS THE IGNITION KEY AND ATTEMPTS TO MOVE THE CAR; THIS TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE COMPLETE STEERING LOCK ASSEMBLY, INCLUDING A MODIFIED LOCK BOLT.
NHTSA campaign 90V070000
10 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1990 Audi 80
Owner Complaints
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Audi 80 (2 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 6 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 |
| Steering | 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 1990 AUDI 80. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.