1990 Audi 90 Sedan MT
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- Photo: Audi 90 front 20071015 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi 90 (B3) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1990 Audi 90 2.3E Auto by Calreyn88, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi 90 rear 20071015 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi90IMSACockpit by Timmäää, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1990 Audi 90 Sedan MT is a 130-hp 2.3-liter sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $23,990 MSRP.
It makes 130 horsepower and 140 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 24 mpg highway.
The 90 measures 176.3 inches long on a 100.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,789 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $23,990 ($59,654 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.3L SOHC I5 |
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
| Horsepower | 130 hp |
| Torque | 140 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 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 | 54.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,789 lbs |
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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 90. 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
4 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1990 Audi 90
Owner Complaints
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Audi 90. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 |
| Power Train | 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 90. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.