Most common 1995 Audi 90 problems
Share of the 18 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Audi 90 complaints by model year
1995 Audi 90 recalls (3)
Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines. An internal seal of the fuel injector can malfunction, allowing fuel leakage in the engine compartment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all fuel injectors.
Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The discharge of static electricity under low humidity conditions can activate the driver side air bag when the driver enters or exits the vehicle and forms an electrical circuit by touching certain areas of the steering wheel.
Remedy: Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
What 1995 Audi 90 owners say
Electrical system
Dt: in May the problem began. Owner noticed that while starting the vehicle the key goes back into accessory position and car won't start. There is recall 96V017000 concerning electrical system: ignition switch. But owner's vehicle not included in recall due to VIN. The owner contacted the regional office of Audi, but they would not help. There is a problem with the electrical system as well. When car is started, sometimes the windshield wipers don't work or the windows won't roll down. When the key is shut off, and slowly turned back on, the electrical system will be fine. Once happened while driving down a highway at about 70 MPH. The key physically moved to the accessory position, and the car stalled. The entire electrical system shut down when it stalled. The car still had manual steering and manual brakes. …
When turning on ignition certain accessories will not work. Consumer has to stop car and restart it. Took to dealer, and they replaced switch under warranty, and consumer had to pay twice. This is the forth time that consumer has had to have an ignition switch put in. Consumer felt Audi never fixed the problem.
Body & structure
Intermittently windshield wipers malfunction, and power locks operate erratically. A recall 96V017000 has been issued on ignition switch. Manufacturer will be notified.
Consumer closed door and buzzer went off. Vehicle would not lock. Dealer took lock apart and found that the spring was broken.
1995 Audi 90 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17 / 24 / 20 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 17 / 24 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Audi 90 a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the 90 to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Audi 90?
The electrical system — 12 complaints, 67% of all complaints for this model year, most often about ignition › switch. Next are the body & structure (4) and engine & cooling (2).
How many recalls does the 1995 Audi 90 have?
There are 3 recalls for the 1995 Audi 90, the most recent from December 23, 1998 (fuel injection system). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 1995 Audi 90 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 146,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.