3.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,714 miles

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problem #7

Mar 012004

A6 6-cyl

  • miles
In early March 2004 mr groza was driving in cleavland, Ohio on the highway doing about 65 mph. When he took foot off the accelerator pedal vehicle would not slow down. Mr groza said the vehicle actually accelerated. Mr groza was able to stop the vehicle with great difficulty by hitting the brakes as hard as possible, and putting the transmission in neutral. The engine went to redline. Mr groza pulled to the side of the road and turned off the engine. On March 16, a few days after the incident Mr. Groza took the vehicle to dealer, and dealer could find anything wrong with the car.

- Avon Lake, OH, USA

problem #6

Mar 152004

(reported on)

A6

  • miles
While accelerating from a stopped position vehicle accelerated more than the driver depressed the accelerator pedal. This occurred without warning, catching the driver off guard.

- Chatham, NY, USA

problem #5

Jan 202004

A6

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving gas pedal stuck at 61 mph. Consumer had to pull out of the road, and turn off the engine.

- Johnstown, NY, USA

problem #4

Jan 142004

(reported on)

A6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles
Throttle sticks when driving in cool temperatures. When this occurs vehicle accelerates at a high speed. Vehicle has to be turned off to solve the problem.

- Candia, NH, USA

problem #3

Feb 142003

A6 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 48,000 miles
Vehicle fully accelerated on it own, resulting in very high speeds in traffic and on downhill drive. Very difficult to stop vehicle when careening down steep hill toward an intersection. Reportedly can happen in cold weather at any time. Dangerous!!

- South Burlington, VT, USA

problem #2

Jan 192003

A6

  • 116,000 miles
The accelerator froze in full throttle position, the throttle body was cleaned, however the problem recurred.

- Lyndonville, NY, USA

problem #1

Jan 272003

(reported on)

A6

  • miles
Acceleration pedal stuck, causing loss of control. Please provide any additional information.

- Gorham, ME, USA