10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 178,900 miles
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The contact owns a 2004 Audi Allroad. While driving at an unknown speed, burning fumes emitted into the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that a fire erupted near the turn signals and the steering column area. The contact was able to extinguish the flames with water. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and later to a dealer for inspection and diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 08V157000 (fuel system, gasoline), 06V198000 (electrical system), and 04V133000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 162,000.
- Warren, MI, USA
- Union City, CA, USA