3.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,516 miles

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problem #10

Sep 012005

A6 6-cyl

  • miles
1999 Audi A6 avant with serious safety issues. Consumer would like Audi to pay for the last 4 repairs that needed to be done. Consumer has had some serious safety issues with this vehicle and states that it is a lemon. There was a rumbling noise coming from the engine, there was an oil leak coming from the engine, the engine light illuminated due to a bad pipe, the front rotors and pads were replaced, the transmission was leaking, the back wheels were dragging so the pads would not release, the brake and ABS light illuminated, the cruise control was inoperative, T he sunroof was inoperative, the tie rods needed to be replaced, the timing belt, water pump, gasket oil cooler and serpentine belt were all replaced.

- Mount Pleasant, PA, USA

problem #9

Apr 292005

A6 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer stated found recalls 99V248000 and 00V414000 for tie rods. Consumer contacted Audi, and they stated there were no such recalls. Also stated there could be recalls, but they could be in dispute between NHTSA and Audi. Consumer did supply Audi with VIN. The consumer's vehicle had worn out tie rods that needed replacement.. this problem was noticed by the dealership about 3-4 months ago.

- Round Rock, TX, USA

problem #8

Jan 052005

A6 6-cyl

  • 60,806 miles
1999 Audi A-6 quattro, tie rod end replaced. Tie rod recall was done when the vehicle had 13187 miles on it. At 60806 the tie rods had to be replaced again. The transmission leaked.

- Proctorville, OH, USA

problem #7

Dec 012004

A6

  • 9,863 miles
The consumers Audi A6 quattro has problems with both upper control arms being loose. Both front outer cv split open and leaked and front prop shaft leaked. The left front tie rod was loose.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #6

Jan 052005

A6 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 12,787 miles
00 V 414 000/VW tie rods: Consumer states, "this recall was performed on March 10, 2001". the vehicle was at the dealer for routine inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the tie rods needed to be replaces again. The consumer would like to know is this considered normal? that the problem has recurred with less then 48,015 miles of wear since the recall work was performed the dealer has been notified.

- Proctorville, OH, USA

problem #5

Jul 202003

A6

  • miles
Dealership refused to perform control arm recall repairs unless consumer paid to have the tie rod done by them.

- Bridgewater, CT, USA

problem #4

Sep 222004

A6

  • 63,500 miles
Consumer's vehicle was having the same problems as mentioned in recall 99V248000 concerning tie rod assembly. Dealership would not repair free of charge because the VIN was not included.

- Pinehurst, NC, USA

problem #3

Oct 232004

A6 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 82,000 miles
I went to the dealer for a service bulletin I received and they told me my tie rods were worn out. There is a recal NHTSA recall campaign number: 00V414000 andl(99V248000) for 99 A6 that says the tie rods wear out due to the seal failing. What do I need to do for Audi to address this.

- Duluthj, GA, USA

problem #2

Aug 012003

A6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 76,200 miles
Consumer stated tie rods ends grease boot tore causing tie rod ends to wear out and make clunking noise. Dealership refused to repair them under extended warranty policy so the tie rod ends were replaced at consumer's expense by independent mechanic.

- Fox River Grove, IL, USA

problem #1

Oct 102003

A6 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
Front suspension failures. Audi A6 front control arms and tie rod ends seem to fail prematurely. I have had to replace first 3 of the left control arms and tie rod end, and then 2 months later 3 of the right control arms and tie rod end on my 1999 Audi A6 with 53,000 miles.

- University Hts, OH, USA