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20V056000 Jan 31, 2020 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 TT Roadster, 2000 TT Coupe, 1999 Audi A8, 1998-2000 Audi A6, and 1999-2000 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag...

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May 21, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

Gas is pouring out from the top of the gas tank

May 21, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

Gas is pouring out from the top of the gas tank

Jul 17, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 135,222 mi

EACH TIME I FILL THE GAS TANK THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF LEAKING GAS. NOT CLEARLY IDENTIFIED THE SOURCE BUT FEEL THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY RISK.

Jul 17, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 135,222 mi

EACH TIME I FILL THE GAS TANK THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF LEAKING GAS. NOT CLEARLY IDENTIFIED THE SOURCE BUT FEEL THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY RISK.

Jun 15, 2016 Electrical System Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT NOTICED STRONG FUMES ENTERING THE VENTS, WHICH AFFECTED THE CONTACT'S BREATHING. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO USE THE HEATER OR AIR CONDITIONER. A WEEK LATER, WHILE DRIVING, A FIRE ERUPTED NEAR THE DASHBOARD AND SMOKE CONSUMED THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE...

Jun 15, 2016 Electrical System Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT NOTICED STRONG FUMES ENTERING THE VENTS, WHICH AFFECTED THE CONTACT'S BREATHING. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO USE THE HEATER OR AIR CONDITIONER. A WEEK LATER, WHILE DRIVING, A FIRE ERUPTED NEAR THE DASHBOARD AND SMOKE CONSUMED THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE...

Apr 1, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 125,549 mi

THE FIRST TIME THIS CAR HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH ANYTHING LEAKING WAS A COUPLE DAYS AGO WHEN WE WOKE UP IN MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT TO HOUSE AND GARAGE SMELLING LIKE GAS. ON DRIVER'S SIDE REAR BY PASSENGER DOOR THERE WAS A SMALL LEAK LOOKED LIKE OIL BUT SMELLED OF GAS AND UNDERNEATH CAR YOU CAN SEE WEAR A S...

Apr 1, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 125,549 mi

THE FIRST TIME THIS CAR HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH ANYTHING LEAKING WAS A COUPLE DAYS AGO WHEN WE WOKE UP IN MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT TO HOUSE AND GARAGE SMELLING LIKE GAS. ON DRIVER'S SIDE REAR BY PASSENGER DOOR THERE WAS A SMALL LEAK LOOKED LIKE OIL BUT SMELLED OF GAS AND UNDERNEATH CAR YOU CAN SEE WEAR A S...

Oct 12, 2015 Electrical System

FIRST THE CAR RAN HOT NO TEMP HAVE CAME ON HAD TO REPLACE MOTOR .....THE COOLING FAN BROKE MADE OF PLASTIC AND CUT MY SERPENTINE BELT INTO ......THEN THE CAR FLOODED AND RUINED THE COMFORT CONTROL MODULE HAD TO REPLACE THIS NOW THE FRONT AXEL IS BROKE AND THE BOOTS FELL APART AND THE BALL JOINTS...

Oct 12, 2015 Steering

FIRST THE CAR RAN HOT NO TEMP HAVE CAME ON HAD TO REPLACE MOTOR .....THE COOLING FAN BROKE MADE OF PLASTIC AND CUT MY SERPENTINE BELT INTO ......THEN THE CAR FLOODED AND RUINED THE COMFORT CONTROL MODULE HAD TO REPLACE THIS NOW THE FRONT AXEL IS BROKE AND THE BOOTS FELL APART AND THE BALL JOINTS...

Oct 12, 2015 Suspension

FIRST THE CAR RAN HOT NO TEMP HAVE CAME ON HAD TO REPLACE MOTOR .....THE COOLING FAN BROKE MADE OF PLASTIC AND CUT MY SERPENTINE BELT INTO ......THEN THE CAR FLOODED AND RUINED THE COMFORT CONTROL MODULE HAD TO REPLACE THIS NOW THE FRONT AXEL IS BROKE AND THE BOOTS FELL APART AND THE BALL JOINTS...

Oct 12, 2015 Electrical System

FIRST THE CAR RAN HOT NO TEMP HAVE CAME ON HAD TO REPLACE MOTOR .....THE COOLING FAN BROKE MADE OF PLASTIC AND CUT MY SERPENTINE BELT INTO ......THEN THE CAR FLOODED AND RUINED THE COMFORT CONTROL MODULE HAD TO REPLACE THIS NOW THE FRONT AXEL IS BROKE AND THE BOOTS FELL APART AND THE BALL JOINTS...

Oct 12, 2015 Steering

FIRST THE CAR RAN HOT NO TEMP HAVE CAME ON HAD TO REPLACE MOTOR .....THE COOLING FAN BROKE MADE OF PLASTIC AND CUT MY SERPENTINE BELT INTO ......THEN THE CAR FLOODED AND RUINED THE COMFORT CONTROL MODULE HAD TO REPLACE THIS NOW THE FRONT AXEL IS BROKE AND THE BOOTS FELL APART AND THE BALL JOINTS...

Oct 12, 2015 Suspension

FIRST THE CAR RAN HOT NO TEMP HAVE CAME ON HAD TO REPLACE MOTOR .....THE COOLING FAN BROKE MADE OF PLASTIC AND CUT MY SERPENTINE BELT INTO ......THEN THE CAR FLOODED AND RUINED THE COMFORT CONTROL MODULE HAD TO REPLACE THIS NOW THE FRONT AXEL IS BROKE AND THE BOOTS FELL APART AND THE BALL JOINTS...

Jan 7, 2015 Fuel System, Gasoline 141,590 mi

HELLO! TODAY I WAS AT THE SAMS CLUB GAS STATION TO FILL UP MY VEHICLE, 2000 AUDI A6 WITH THE 4.2 ENGINE. WHEN I FINISHED, I WENT OVER TO THE DRIVER SIDE, WHERE IVE SEEN A HUGE AMOUNT OF GAS ON THE GROUND. THE FUEL WAS LEAKING REALLY BAD FROM MY CAR. THE SAM'S CLUB EVEN CALLED THE FIRED DEPARTM...

Jan 7, 2015 Fuel System, Gasoline 141,590 mi

HELLO! TODAY I WAS AT THE SAMS CLUB GAS STATION TO FILL UP MY VEHICLE, 2000 AUDI A6 WITH THE 4.2 ENGINE. WHEN I FINISHED, I WENT OVER TO THE DRIVER SIDE, WHERE IVE SEEN A HUGE AMOUNT OF GAS ON THE GROUND. THE FUEL WAS LEAKING REALLY BAD FROM MY CAR. THE SAM'S CLUB EVEN CALLED THE FIRED DEPARTM...

Mar 20, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 135,400 mi

AFTER FILLING GAS TANK, GAS BEGAN LEAKING AS A STEADY STREAM FROM LEFT FRONT SIDE OF GAS TANK, NEAR THE REAR DRIVER'S WHEEL WELL. OWNER CONTACTED AUDI DEALERSHIP AND AUDI OF AMERICA. OWNER PAID FOR DEALER INSPECTION TO DIAGNOSE LEAKING GAS ISSUE. DEALER STATED THE TANK WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE R...

Mar 20, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 135,400 mi

AFTER FILLING GAS TANK, GAS BEGAN LEAKING AS A STEADY STREAM FROM LEFT FRONT SIDE OF GAS TANK, NEAR THE REAR DRIVER'S WHEEL WELL. OWNER CONTACTED AUDI DEALERSHIP AND AUDI OF AMERICA. OWNER PAID FOR DEALER INSPECTION TO DIAGNOSE LEAKING GAS ISSUE. DEALER STATED THE TANK WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE R...

Aug 20, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 78,025 mi

FIRST INCIDENT MARCH 2006 LEAKY GAS TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED, COST TO US $2,249.27, AUDI DENIED RESPONSIBILITY. REQUESTED AUDI TO REPORT THIS ISSUE TO AUTHORITIES. SECOND INCIDENT, 7/30/13 (MILEAGE 163,016): VERY STRONG GASOLINE ODOR. THE MECHANIC REMOVED REAR SEAT AND FOUND FUEL STAINING ALL AROUN...

Aug 20, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 78,025 mi

FIRST INCIDENT MARCH 2006 LEAKY GAS TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED, COST TO US $2,249.27, AUDI DENIED RESPONSIBILITY. REQUESTED AUDI TO REPORT THIS ISSUE TO AUTHORITIES. SECOND INCIDENT, 7/30/13 (MILEAGE 163,016): VERY STRONG GASOLINE ODOR. THE MECHANIC REMOVED REAR SEAT AND FOUND FUEL STAINING ALL AROUN...

Mar 18, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 169,000 mi

LAST MONTH I FILLED UP MY TANK & AFTER DOING SO HAD A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GAS IN THE CABIN. I TOOK IT TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC & HE TOLD ME THAT I HAVE A BROKEN ROLLOVER VALVE. TO REPLACE THE TANK COSTS $2500. THIS IS POTENTIALLY A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE GIVEN LEAKING GAS! AFTER RESEARCH I FOUND THE...

Mar 18, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 169,000 mi

LAST MONTH I FILLED UP MY TANK & AFTER DOING SO HAD A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GAS IN THE CABIN. I TOOK IT TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC & HE TOLD ME THAT I HAVE A BROKEN ROLLOVER VALVE. TO REPLACE THE TANK COSTS $2500. THIS IS POTENTIALLY A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE GIVEN LEAKING GAS! AFTER RESEARCH I FOUND THE...

Feb 28, 2013 Electrical System 164,760 mi

WHEN MOVING THE STEERING COLUMN UP OR DOWN SMOKE COMES OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN AND GET A BURNING SMELL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. *TR

Feb 28, 2013 Steering 164,760 mi

WHEN MOVING THE STEERING COLUMN UP OR DOWN SMOKE COMES OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN AND GET A BURNING SMELL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. *TR

Feb 28, 2013 Electrical System 164,760 mi

WHEN MOVING THE STEERING COLUMN UP OR DOWN SMOKE COMES OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN AND GET A BURNING SMELL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. *TR

Feb 28, 2013 Steering 164,760 mi

WHEN MOVING THE STEERING COLUMN UP OR DOWN SMOKE COMES OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN AND GET A BURNING SMELL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. *TR

Nov 27, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 95,000 mi

STRONG FUEL FUMES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE CAR'S CABIN WHILE DRIVING OR STATIONARY WITH THE ENGINE BOTH ON AND OFF. UPON INSPECTION BY AN AUTOMOTIVE TECH, FUEL IS DRIPPING FROM THE FUEL TANK AREA ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE UNDER THE REAR SEATS. FUEL WILL CONTINUE TO DRIP OUT UNTIL THE FUEL TANK IS AT ABOU...

Nov 27, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 95,000 mi

STRONG FUEL FUMES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE CAR'S CABIN WHILE DRIVING OR STATIONARY WITH THE ENGINE BOTH ON AND OFF. UPON INSPECTION BY AN AUTOMOTIVE TECH, FUEL IS DRIPPING FROM THE FUEL TANK AREA ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE UNDER THE REAR SEATS. FUEL WILL CONTINUE TO DRIP OUT UNTIL THE FUEL TANK IS AT ABOU...

Oct 5, 2012 Electrical System Fire

DRIVERS SIDE VENTS OF THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE, IT THEN IGNITED CAUSING A VEHICLE FIRE. THE DRIVERS SIDE COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *TR

Oct 5, 2012 Electrical System Fire

DRIVERS SIDE VENTS OF THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE, IT THEN IGNITED CAUSING A VEHICLE FIRE. THE DRIVERS SIDE COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *TR

Sep 1, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 159,000 mi

HI AUDI REFUSES TO FIX THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE MY CAR IS 2000 MODEL , BUT IT HAS 6 IN THE VIN AS FOR RECALL REQUIREMENTS IN RECALL YUP GUYS ISSUED , I THINK 2000 MODELS SHOULD BE INCLUDED ALSO AS I HAVE SAME PROBLEM AS FOR RECALL FOR 2001 MODELS ALSO AS SAID BEFORE HAVE THAT 6 IN MY VIN NUMBER . CAN YO...

Sep 1, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 159,000 mi

HI AUDI REFUSES TO FIX THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE MY CAR IS 2000 MODEL , BUT IT HAS 6 IN THE VIN AS FOR RECALL REQUIREMENTS IN RECALL YUP GUYS ISSUED , I THINK 2000 MODELS SHOULD BE INCLUDED ALSO AS I HAVE SAME PROBLEM AS FOR RECALL FOR 2001 MODELS ALSO AS SAID BEFORE HAVE THAT 6 IN MY VIN NUMBER . CAN YO...

Apr 20, 2012 Electrical System

THE CENTER INSTUMENT CLUSTER HAS BEEN IN AND OUT FOR AS LONG AS I HAVE OWNED THE CAR. SOME DAYS, WHEN THE PLANETS ALIGN CORRECTLY, THE DISPLAY WILL BE MOSTLY VISIBLE. ON MOST DAYS, HOWEVER, MOST PIXELS ARE NOT VISIBLE, SOME ARE FADED, AND CERTAIN CRITICAL WARNINGS CANNOT BE SEEN...YOU CAN HEAR THE B...

Apr 20, 2012 Electrical System

THE CENTER INSTUMENT CLUSTER HAS BEEN IN AND OUT FOR AS LONG AS I HAVE OWNED THE CAR. SOME DAYS, WHEN THE PLANETS ALIGN CORRECTLY, THE DISPLAY WILL BE MOSTLY VISIBLE. ON MOST DAYS, HOWEVER, MOST PIXELS ARE NOT VISIBLE, SOME ARE FADED, AND CERTAIN CRITICAL WARNINGS CANNOT BE SEEN...YOU CAN HEAR THE B...

Mar 19, 2012 Electrical System

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS GONE OUT AND THERE IS NO WAY TO READ THE IMPORTANT MESSAGES THAT COME ACROSS IT. I.E. LOW FUEL, TEMP OR COOLANT OR ENGINE, BRAKE PROBLEMS, WASHER FLUID .... I FEEL SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ON THIS PART!! *JS

Mar 19, 2012 Electrical System

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS GONE OUT AND THERE IS NO WAY TO READ THE IMPORTANT MESSAGES THAT COME ACROSS IT. I.E. LOW FUEL, TEMP OR COOLANT OR ENGINE, BRAKE PROBLEMS, WASHER FLUID .... I FEEL SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ON THIS PART!! *JS

Feb 22, 2012 Electrical System Fire 203,463 mi

OUR AUDI A6 WAS TAKEN TO AUDI RECTOR ON 12/20/11 DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL COMING THROUGH THE AIR VENTS. AUDI RECTOR REPAIRED THE RACK AND PINION STEERING AND A TRANSMISSION LEAK. THEY SAID THE SMELL WAS DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION LEAK AND WOULD DISSIPATE. ON THE TRIP HOME FROM AUDI RECTOR ...

Feb 22, 2012 Electrical System Fire 203,463 mi

OUR AUDI A6 WAS TAKEN TO AUDI RECTOR ON 12/20/11 DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL COMING THROUGH THE AIR VENTS. AUDI RECTOR REPAIRED THE RACK AND PINION STEERING AND A TRANSMISSION LEAK. THEY SAID THE SMELL WAS DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION LEAK AND WOULD DISSIPATE. ON THE TRIP HOME FROM AUDI RECTOR ...

Oct 28, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 136,131 mi

FUEL VAPOR DETECTED IN CABIN. GASOLINE DETECTED ON FLOOR SURFACE UNDER DRIVER SIDE REAR PASSENGER LOCATION. ALSO OBSERVE FUEL DRIPPING FROM DRIVER SIDE FUEL TANK. SUSPECT DEFECTIVE ROLLOVER VALVE NIPPLE. ADDENDUM REQUESTED TO INCLUDE YEAR 2000 A6 AUDI C5 CAR YEAR IS 04/2000 A6 QUATTRO C5. S...

Oct 28, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 136,131 mi

FUEL VAPOR DETECTED IN CABIN. GASOLINE DETECTED ON FLOOR SURFACE UNDER DRIVER SIDE REAR PASSENGER LOCATION. ALSO OBSERVE FUEL DRIPPING FROM DRIVER SIDE FUEL TANK. SUSPECT DEFECTIVE ROLLOVER VALVE NIPPLE. ADDENDUM REQUESTED TO INCLUDE YEAR 2000 A6 AUDI C5 CAR YEAR IS 04/2000 A6 QUATTRO C5. S...

Oct 28, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 136,131 mi

FUEL VAPOR DETECTED IN CABIN. GASOLINE DETECTED ON FLOOR SURFACE UNDER DRIVER SIDE REAR PASSENGER LOCATION. ALSO OBSERVE FUEL DRIPPING FROM DRIVER SIDE FUEL TANK. SUSPECT DEFECTIVE ROLLOVER VALVE NIPPLE. ADDENDUM REQUESTED TO INCLUDE YEAR 2000 A6 AUDI C5 CAR YEAR IS 04/2000 A6 QUATTRO C5. S...

Oct 28, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 136,131 mi

FUEL VAPOR DETECTED IN CABIN. GASOLINE DETECTED ON FLOOR SURFACE UNDER DRIVER SIDE REAR PASSENGER LOCATION. ALSO OBSERVE FUEL DRIPPING FROM DRIVER SIDE FUEL TANK. SUSPECT DEFECTIVE ROLLOVER VALVE NIPPLE. ADDENDUM REQUESTED TO INCLUDE YEAR 2000 A6 AUDI C5 CAR YEAR IS 04/2000 A6 QUATTRO C5. S...

Sep 16, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CAR HAD THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT DISPLAY (BRAKE LIGHT IF FLASHING), CAUSING THE CAR TO SOMETIMES NOT STOP PROPERLY. CHECKED OUT TO BE ABS MODULE FAILURE. *TT

Sep 16, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CAR HAD THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT DISPLAY (BRAKE LIGHT IF FLASHING), CAUSING THE CAR TO SOMETIMES NOT STOP PROPERLY. CHECKED OUT TO BE ABS MODULE FAILURE. *TT

May 18, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 94,326 mi

FUEL TANK ROLLOVER NIPPLE CRACKED AND BEGAN LEAKING FUEL ON THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. CAUSING A MAJOR FIRE RISK, LEAVING ME TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED AND REPAIRED. AUDI HAS RECALLED 2001 AND UP CARS FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT LEFT OUT MY MODEL YEAR, EVEN THOUGH IT HAS THE SAME TANK. *TR

May 18, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 94,326 mi

FUEL TANK ROLLOVER NIPPLE CRACKED AND BEGAN LEAKING FUEL ON THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. CAUSING A MAJOR FIRE RISK, LEAVING ME TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED AND REPAIRED. AUDI HAS RECALLED 2001 AND UP CARS FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT LEFT OUT MY MODEL YEAR, EVEN THOUGH IT HAS THE SAME TANK. *TR

Apr 12, 2011 Service Brakes, Electric 122,353 mi

ABS MODULE FAILURE. BLINKING ABS LIGHT AND FLASHING DASH BRAKE LIGHT INDICATING FAILURE. IT APPARENTLY IS NOT UNCOMMON ON 1998-2002 AUDI VEHICLES, A4 & A6 MODELS ALIKE. *TR

Apr 12, 2011 Service Brakes, Electric 122,353 mi

ABS MODULE FAILURE. BLINKING ABS LIGHT AND FLASHING DASH BRAKE LIGHT INDICATING FAILURE. IT APPARENTLY IS NOT UNCOMMON ON 1998-2002 AUDI VEHICLES, A4 & A6 MODELS ALIKE. *TR

Mar 27, 2011 Service Brakes, Electric Crash 60,000 mi

2000 AUDI A6 ABS FAILURE. WITH AN CAR ACCIDENT CAR WAS TOTALED. FALL OF 2010. DAUGHTER SUSTAINED HEAD TRAMA. *TR

Mar 27, 2011 Service Brakes, Electric Crash 60,000 mi

2000 AUDI A6 ABS FAILURE. WITH AN CAR ACCIDENT CAR WAS TOTALED. FALL OF 2010. DAUGHTER SUSTAINED HEAD TRAMA. *TR

Feb 18, 2011 Electrical System Fire 130,000 mi

ON 1/30/11, THIS VEHICLE, A 2000 AUDI A6, HAD AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF WHILE LISTENING TO THE RADIO. A PLASTIC/RUBBER BURNING SMELL EMANATED FROM WITHIN THE VEHICLE, FOLLOWED BY BLACK SMOKE, AND FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE AIR VENTS, PRIMARILY IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE. A FIRE HAD IGNI...

Feb 18, 2011 Electrical System Fire 130,000 mi

ON 1/30/11, THIS VEHICLE, A 2000 AUDI A6, HAD AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF WHILE LISTENING TO THE RADIO. A PLASTIC/RUBBER BURNING SMELL EMANATED FROM WITHIN THE VEHICLE, FOLLOWED BY BLACK SMOKE, AND FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE AIR VENTS, PRIMARILY IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE. A FIRE HAD IGNI...

Nov 14, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 80,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON STEADY, THE HAND BRAKE LIGHT FLASHED CONSTANTLY, AND THREE WARNING BEEPS ARE HEARD. A COMPUTER READING SAYS THERE IS NO CONNECTION WITH THE ABS UNIT. THE ABS DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. IT SOMETIMES OCCURS WHEN I FIRST START THE CAR, AND SOMETIMES AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE. THE CONS...

Nov 14, 2010 Air Bags Crash 80,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON STEADY, THE HAND BRAKE LIGHT FLASHED CONSTANTLY, AND THREE WARNING BEEPS ARE HEARD. A COMPUTER READING SAYS THERE IS NO CONNECTION WITH THE ABS UNIT. THE ABS DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. IT SOMETIMES OCCURS WHEN I FIRST START THE CAR, AND SOMETIMES AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE. THE CONS...

Nov 14, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 80,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON STEADY, THE HAND BRAKE LIGHT FLASHED CONSTANTLY, AND THREE WARNING BEEPS ARE HEARD. A COMPUTER READING SAYS THERE IS NO CONNECTION WITH THE ABS UNIT. THE ABS DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. IT SOMETIMES OCCURS WHEN I FIRST START THE CAR, AND SOMETIMES AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE. THE CONS...

Nov 14, 2010 Air Bags Crash 80,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON STEADY, THE HAND BRAKE LIGHT FLASHED CONSTANTLY, AND THREE WARNING BEEPS ARE HEARD. A COMPUTER READING SAYS THERE IS NO CONNECTION WITH THE ABS UNIT. THE ABS DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. IT SOMETIMES OCCURS WHEN I FIRST START THE CAR, AND SOMETIMES AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE. THE CONS...

Jul 9, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

2000 AUDI A6 4.2L V8 QUATTRO ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM FAILURE. THE PLASTIC COOLANT PIPE BETWEEN THE OIL COOLER HOUSING AND THE ENGINE BLOCK FAILS CAUSING POTENTIAL CATASTROPHIC COOLANT LOSS, OVERHEATED ENGINE AND POTENTIAL FIRE. *TR THE PLASTIC PIPE HARDENS/CRUMBLES WITH AGE, APPROXIMATELY 10 YEARS A...

Jul 9, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

2000 AUDI A6 4.2L V8 QUATTRO ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM FAILURE. THE PLASTIC COOLANT PIPE BETWEEN THE OIL COOLER HOUSING AND THE ENGINE BLOCK FAILS CAUSING POTENTIAL CATASTROPHIC COOLANT LOSS, OVERHEATED ENGINE AND POTENTIAL FIRE. *TR THE PLASTIC PIPE HARDENS/CRUMBLES WITH AGE, APPROXIMATELY 10 YEARS A...

Jul 9, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

2000 AUDI A6 4.2L V8 QUATTRO ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM FAILURE. THE PLASTIC COOLANT PIPE BETWEEN THE OIL COOLER HOUSING AND THE ENGINE BLOCK FAILS CAUSING POTENTIAL CATASTROPHIC COOLANT LOSS, OVERHEATED ENGINE AND POTENTIAL FIRE. *TR THE PLASTIC PIPE HARDENS/CRUMBLES WITH AGE, APPROXIMATELY 10 YEARS A...

Jul 9, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

2000 AUDI A6 4.2L V8 QUATTRO ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM FAILURE. THE PLASTIC COOLANT PIPE BETWEEN THE OIL COOLER HOUSING AND THE ENGINE BLOCK FAILS CAUSING POTENTIAL CATASTROPHIC COOLANT LOSS, OVERHEATED ENGINE AND POTENTIAL FIRE. *TR THE PLASTIC PIPE HARDENS/CRUMBLES WITH AGE, APPROXIMATELY 10 YEARS A...

Jun 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 77,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON STEADY, THE HAND BRAKE LIGHT FLASHED CONSTANTLY, AND THREE WARNING BEEPS ARE HEARD. A COMPUTER READING SAYS THERE IS NO CONNECTION WITH THE ABS UNIT. THE ABS DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. IT SOMETIMES OCCURS WHEN I FIRST START THE CAR, AND SOMETIMES AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE. AUDI SAYS...

Jun 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 77,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON STEADY, THE HAND BRAKE LIGHT FLASHED CONSTANTLY, AND THREE WARNING BEEPS ARE HEARD. A COMPUTER READING SAYS THERE IS NO CONNECTION WITH THE ABS UNIT. THE ABS DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. IT SOMETIMES OCCURS WHEN I FIRST START THE CAR, AND SOMETIMES AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE. AUDI SAYS...

May 26, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,000 mi

I HAVE HAD A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH MY AUDI 2000 A6 2.7 TURBO EMISSIONS SYSTEM. I WAS TOLD I HAD A BAD CATALYTIC CONVERTER AT 90,000 AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. I LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE AUDI'S CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. WHY DO THEY ONLY LAST 80,000 TO...

May 26, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,000 mi

I HAVE HAD A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH MY AUDI 2000 A6 2.7 TURBO EMISSIONS SYSTEM. I WAS TOLD I HAD A BAD CATALYTIC CONVERTER AT 90,000 AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. I LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE AUDI'S CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. WHY DO THEY ONLY LAST 80,000 TO...

Mar 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 115,000 mi

THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILS INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING THE ABS BRAKES TO ONLY WORK WHEN THE ABS/BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT IS OFF. I HAVE DONE QUITE A BIT OF RESEARCH ONLINE REGARDING THIS AND HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH AUDI'S MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 1996 AND 2001. *TR

Mar 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 115,000 mi

THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILS INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING THE ABS BRAKES TO ONLY WORK WHEN THE ABS/BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT IS OFF. I HAVE DONE QUITE A BIT OF RESEARCH ONLINE REGARDING THIS AND HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH AUDI'S MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 1996 AND 2001. *TR

Dec 16, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS AN 2000 AUDI A6. HE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO SHE NOTICED FUEL LEAKAGE ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN...

Dec 16, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS AN 2000 AUDI A6. HE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO SHE NOTICED FUEL LEAKAGE ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN...

Oct 2, 2009 Electrical System 77,000 mi

ODOMETER BLACKS OUT WHEN IT WARMS UP. THE DISPLAY DISAPPEAR. *TR

Oct 2, 2009 Electrical System 77,000 mi

ODOMETER BLACKS OUT WHEN IT WARMS UP. THE DISPLAY DISAPPEAR. *TR

Aug 19, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 126,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDIT A6. THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS MODULE MALFUNCTIONED. HE DIDN'T WANT TO GIVE SPECIFIC FAILURES RELATED TO HIS VEHICLE. CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAS IDENTIFIED SEVERAL FAILURES HE VIEWED ON THE INTERNET. THE ...

Aug 19, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 126,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDIT A6. THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS MODULE MALFUNCTIONED. HE DIDN'T WANT TO GIVE SPECIFIC FAILURES RELATED TO HIS VEHICLE. CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAS IDENTIFIED SEVERAL FAILURES HE VIEWED ON THE INTERNET. THE ...

Jul 24, 2009 Seat Belts 121,550 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND HIT A MEDIUM SIZED BUMP. MY SEAT BEAT LOCK AND WOULDN'T RELEASE. I DISENGAGED THE BELT AND LET IT FULLY RETRACT THINK THAT THE LOCK WOULD RELEASE. BELT REMAINED LOCK IN THE FULLY RETRACTED POSITION. SEAT BELT INOPERABLE. *TR

Jul 24, 2009 Seat Belts 121,550 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND HIT A MEDIUM SIZED BUMP. MY SEAT BEAT LOCK AND WOULDN'T RELEASE. I DISENGAGED THE BELT AND LET IT FULLY RETRACT THINK THAT THE LOCK WOULD RELEASE. BELT REMAINED LOCK IN THE FULLY RETRACTED POSITION. SEAT BELT INOPERABLE. *TR

Jul 21, 2009 Electrical System 120,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIGHTING ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL DIMMED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE LCD SCREEN FOR THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE, AND WOULD COST $700 TO REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THIS TYPE OF FAILURE WAS COM...

Jul 21, 2009 Electrical System 120,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIGHTING ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL DIMMED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE LCD SCREEN FOR THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE, AND WOULD COST $700 TO REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THIS TYPE OF FAILURE WAS COM...

Mar 15, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 145,000 mi

PROBLEM RELATES TO AUDI A6 QUATTRO 2.8L MODEL YEAR 2000. GAS ODOR FROM OUTSIDE VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY STRONG, ESPECIALLY AFTER FILLING TANK. GAS LEAKS AND POOLS UNDER CAR, POSING EXTREME FIRE HAZARD. FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. AUDI RECALL [08V-157] DESCRIBES THIS PROBLEM EXACTLY, BUT ONLY COVERS ...

Mar 15, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 145,000 mi

PROBLEM RELATES TO AUDI A6 QUATTRO 2.8L MODEL YEAR 2000. GAS ODOR FROM OUTSIDE VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY STRONG, ESPECIALLY AFTER FILLING TANK. GAS LEAKS AND POOLS UNDER CAR, POSING EXTREME FIRE HAZARD. FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. AUDI RECALL [08V-157] DESCRIBES THIS PROBLEM EXACTLY, BUT ONLY COVERS ...

Feb 16, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 102,100 mi

2000 AUDI A-6 QUATTRO 2.8 L; ABS MODULE HAS MALFUNCTIONED. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON OCCURRENNCE ON THESE VEHICLES AS I'VE SEEN NUMEROUS PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT IT ON THE AUDI FORUM. *TR

Feb 16, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 102,100 mi

2000 AUDI A-6 QUATTRO 2.8 L; ABS MODULE HAS MALFUNCTIONED. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON OCCURRENNCE ON THESE VEHICLES AS I'VE SEEN NUMEROUS PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT IT ON THE AUDI FORUM. *TR

Feb 5, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 157,000 mi

ABS CONTROL MODULE HAS FAILED ON MY 2000 AUDI A6. FROM AN INTERNET SEARCH THIS APPEARS TO BE AN ALMOST TAKEN FOR GRANTED REPAIR/REPLACEMENT ITEM, I.E.; IT HAPPENS TO ALMOST EVERY VEHICLE. THIS IS NOT AN INEXPENSIVE ITEM TO REPLACE (500-1300 DOLLARS INCLUDING LABOR). THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS...

Feb 5, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 157,000 mi

ABS CONTROL MODULE HAS FAILED ON MY 2000 AUDI A6. FROM AN INTERNET SEARCH THIS APPEARS TO BE AN ALMOST TAKEN FOR GRANTED REPAIR/REPLACEMENT ITEM, I.E.; IT HAPPENS TO ALMOST EVERY VEHICLE. THIS IS NOT AN INEXPENSIVE ITEM TO REPLACE (500-1300 DOLLARS INCLUDING LABOR). THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS...

Jan 9, 2009 Exterior Lighting

MOISTURE IN HEADLAMP HOUSING CAUSING OXIDIZED HEADLAMP. *TR

Jan 9, 2009 Exterior Lighting

MOISTURE IN HEADLAMP HOUSING CAUSING OXIDIZED HEADLAMP. *TR

Oct 14, 2008 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THE INFORMATION ON THE DIGITAL READOUT IS ALL SCREWED UP. SOMETIMES THE TOPS OF THE LETTERS ARE MISSING, OTHER TIMES THE BOTTOMS ARE MISSING. MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO READ INFORMATION ON DASHBOARD. *TR

Oct 14, 2008 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THE INFORMATION ON THE DIGITAL READOUT IS ALL SCREWED UP. SOMETIMES THE TOPS OF THE LETTERS ARE MISSING, OTHER TIMES THE BOTTOMS ARE MISSING. MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO READ INFORMATION ON DASHBOARD. *TR

Oct 2, 2008 Equipment

NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE INSTRUMENT DISPLAY DOESN'T WORK, AND I CAN'T SEE VITAL SAFETY AND HAZARDOUS FAILURES OF THE VEHICLE AND/OR PARTS, ALSO THE REAR VIEW MIRROR HAS A FLUID TYPE SUBSTANCE THAT CLOUDS THE VIEWING AREA AND IT MAY LEAK THIS FLUID ONTO THE ELECTRONICS BELOW. I HAD TO REPLACE ...

Oct 2, 2008 Equipment

NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE INSTRUMENT DISPLAY DOESN'T WORK, AND I CAN'T SEE VITAL SAFETY AND HAZARDOUS FAILURES OF THE VEHICLE AND/OR PARTS, ALSO THE REAR VIEW MIRROR HAS A FLUID TYPE SUBSTANCE THAT CLOUDS THE VIEWING AREA AND IT MAY LEAK THIS FLUID ONTO THE ELECTRONICS BELOW. I HAD TO REPLACE ...

Oct 1, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAULTY ABS SYSTEM IN AUDI A6 2000 MODEL. *TR

Oct 1, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAULTY ABS SYSTEM IN AUDI A6 2000 MODEL. *TR

Sep 19, 2008 Electrical System 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDI A6 AVANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FAILED. THE COOLANT AND OIL TEMPERATURE GAUGES WERE NO LONGER OPERATIVE. HALF OF THE DISPLAY WAS VISIBLE, WHICH MEANT THAT CRITICAL INFORMATION THAT NEEDED TO BE DISPLAYED WAS NO LONGER ABLE TO BE SEEN....

Sep 19, 2008 Electrical System 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDI A6 AVANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FAILED. THE COOLANT AND OIL TEMPERATURE GAUGES WERE NO LONGER OPERATIVE. HALF OF THE DISPLAY WAS VISIBLE, WHICH MEANT THAT CRITICAL INFORMATION THAT NEEDED TO BE DISPLAYED WAS NO LONGER ABLE TO BE SEEN....

Sep 14, 2008 Electrical System

DASH DOES NOT SHOW IMPORTANT INFO TO MAINTAIN THE CAR PROPERLY. THE DIGITAL LETTERS HAVE DISAPPEARED. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT'S GOING ON WITH MY A-6.. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT ALL AUDI WITH THAT SAME FEATURE HAS THAT SAME PROBLEM. ALSO THERE IS A OIL LEAK THAT IS COMMON IN THE SAME MODELS AS MINE....

Sep 14, 2008 Air Bags

DASH DOES NOT SHOW IMPORTANT INFO TO MAINTAIN THE CAR PROPERLY. THE DIGITAL LETTERS HAVE DISAPPEARED. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT'S GOING ON WITH MY A-6.. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT ALL AUDI WITH THAT SAME FEATURE HAS THAT SAME PROBLEM. ALSO THERE IS A OIL LEAK THAT IS COMMON IN THE SAME MODELS AS MINE....

Sep 14, 2008 Electrical System

DASH DOES NOT SHOW IMPORTANT INFO TO MAINTAIN THE CAR PROPERLY. THE DIGITAL LETTERS HAVE DISAPPEARED. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT'S GOING ON WITH MY A-6.. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT ALL AUDI WITH THAT SAME FEATURE HAS THAT SAME PROBLEM. ALSO THERE IS A OIL LEAK THAT IS COMMON IN THE SAME MODELS AS MINE....

Sep 14, 2008 Air Bags

DASH DOES NOT SHOW IMPORTANT INFO TO MAINTAIN THE CAR PROPERLY. THE DIGITAL LETTERS HAVE DISAPPEARED. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT'S GOING ON WITH MY A-6.. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT ALL AUDI WITH THAT SAME FEATURE HAS THAT SAME PROBLEM. ALSO THERE IS A OIL LEAK THAT IS COMMON IN THE SAME MODELS AS MINE....

Sep 5, 2008 Electrical System 55,000 mi

THIS IS ABOUT MY 2000 AUDI A6. THE CENTRAL DISPLAY LCD ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED TO DISPLAY ANY INFORMATION INCLUDING IMPORTANT WARNINGS SUCH AS COOLANT LEVEL, ENGINE TEMPERATURE, ENGINE OIL PRESSURE, BRAKE/ TURN LIGHTS OUT, GEAR POSITION ETC. ALL ARE IMPORTANT TO DRIVING SAFETY. I ONCE HAD ...

Sep 5, 2008 Electrical System 55,000 mi

THIS IS ABOUT MY 2000 AUDI A6. THE CENTRAL DISPLAY LCD ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED TO DISPLAY ANY INFORMATION INCLUDING IMPORTANT WARNINGS SUCH AS COOLANT LEVEL, ENGINE TEMPERATURE, ENGINE OIL PRESSURE, BRAKE/ TURN LIGHTS OUT, GEAR POSITION ETC. ALL ARE IMPORTANT TO DRIVING SAFETY. I ONCE HAD ...

Aug 7, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 110,000 mi

THERE IS A RECENT RECALL FOR CERTAIN AUDI MODELS AS REFERENCED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : PE08008. THIS BEGINS WITH MODEL YEAR 2001 A6 AUDI CARS WITH THE 2.7 ENGINE. I OWN A 2000 MODEL A6 2.7 AND AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE IS A GASOLINE SMELL THAT JUST BEGAN AND BY INSPECTION FROM UNDERNEATH TH...

Aug 7, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 110,000 mi

THERE IS A RECENT RECALL FOR CERTAIN AUDI MODELS AS REFERENCED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : PE08008. THIS BEGINS WITH MODEL YEAR 2001 A6 AUDI CARS WITH THE 2.7 ENGINE. I OWN A 2000 MODEL A6 2.7 AND AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE IS A GASOLINE SMELL THAT JUST BEGAN AND BY INSPECTION FROM UNDERNEATH TH...

Aug 4, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 115,000 mi

THERE HAS BEEN AN AUDI RECALL (OPENED 1/31/-8, CLOSED 5/30/08) FOR AUDI A6 MODELS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2, 2001 TO JUNE 1, 2005. YOUR NHTSA ACTION NUMBER IS PE08008, RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 08V157000. THIS INVOLVES VERY DANGEROUS FUEL TANK CRACKS AND LEAKS. THE PROBLEM IS, I HAVE A 2000 AUDI...

Aug 4, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 115,000 mi

THERE HAS BEEN AN AUDI RECALL (OPENED 1/31/-8, CLOSED 5/30/08) FOR AUDI A6 MODELS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2, 2001 TO JUNE 1, 2005. YOUR NHTSA ACTION NUMBER IS PE08008, RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 08V157000. THIS INVOLVES VERY DANGEROUS FUEL TANK CRACKS AND LEAKS. THE PROBLEM IS, I HAVE A 2000 AUDI...

Jul 28, 2008 Air Bags 90,000 mi

THE "AIRBAG MODULES", MANUFACTURED BY BOSCH, IN MANY MODELS OF AUDI AUTOMOBILES APPEAR TO BE FAILING, INEXPLICABLY. THESE MODULES ACT AS THE CENTRAL "BRAIN" FOR A CAR'S AIRBAG SYSTEM AND IF THEY FAIL THE CAR'S AIRBAG SYSTEM IS RENDERED USELESS. IN MY CASE, MY MODULE FAILED INEXPLICABLY AND MUST BE R...

Jul 28, 2008 Air Bags 90,000 mi

THE "AIRBAG MODULES", MANUFACTURED BY BOSCH, IN MANY MODELS OF AUDI AUTOMOBILES APPEAR TO BE FAILING, INEXPLICABLY. THESE MODULES ACT AS THE CENTRAL "BRAIN" FOR A CAR'S AIRBAG SYSTEM AND IF THEY FAIL THE CAR'S AIRBAG SYSTEM IS RENDERED USELESS. IN MY CASE, MY MODULE FAILED INEXPLICABLY AND MUST BE R...

Jul 11, 2008 Electrical System 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDI A6. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 2007 AND THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAVE NEVER COMPLETELY WORKED. WHEN IT IS COLD OUTSIDE, THE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE BRIGHT ENOUGH TO BE VISIBLE. IN WARM TEMPERATURES, THE LIGHTS WERE VERY L...

Jul 11, 2008 Electrical System 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDI A6. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 2007 AND THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAVE NEVER COMPLETELY WORKED. WHEN IT IS COLD OUTSIDE, THE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE BRIGHT ENOUGH TO BE VISIBLE. IN WARM TEMPERATURES, THE LIGHTS WERE VERY L...

Apr 30, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,002 mi

ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM IN WHICH ABS LIGHT COMES ON, BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND FLASHES, AND CHIME COMES ON. WHEN THIS OCCURS IT SIGNIFIES THAT ABS SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING BECAUSE IT HAS LOST COMMUNICATION WITH THE COMPONENTS. DIAGNOSED BY AUDI DEALER AS "ABS CONTROL MODULE INTE...

Apr 30, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,002 mi

ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM IN WHICH ABS LIGHT COMES ON, BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND FLASHES, AND CHIME COMES ON. WHEN THIS OCCURS IT SIGNIFIES THAT ABS SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING BECAUSE IT HAS LOST COMMUNICATION WITH THE COMPONENTS. DIAGNOSED BY AUDI DEALER AS "ABS CONTROL MODULE INTE...

Apr 25, 2008 Electrical System 50,000 mi

MY INFORMATION LED CLUSTER IN MY DASH FADES OUT WHEN IT GETS WARM. THIS CLUSTER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DISPLAYING GEAR INFORMATION (P,R,N,D,4,3,2,1) AS WELL OTHER SAFETY AND INFORMATIONAL MESSAGES. IT IS A HAZARD TO DRIVE OR SHIFT INTO GEAR WHEN YOU ARE NOT SURE IF IT IS REVERSE OR DRIVE AS WELL AS ...

Apr 25, 2008 Electrical System 50,000 mi

MY INFORMATION LED CLUSTER IN MY DASH FADES OUT WHEN IT GETS WARM. THIS CLUSTER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DISPLAYING GEAR INFORMATION (P,R,N,D,4,3,2,1) AS WELL OTHER SAFETY AND INFORMATIONAL MESSAGES. IT IS A HAZARD TO DRIVE OR SHIFT INTO GEAR WHEN YOU ARE NOT SURE IF IT IS REVERSE OR DRIVE AS WELL AS ...

Apr 8, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 64,300 mi

ABS/BRAKE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING INFREQUENTLY AND I CALLED MAPLEWOOD AUDI SERVICE AND THEY PROCEEDING TO TELL ME IT WAS A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, THROUGH FURTHER INVESTIGATION I FOUND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THEIR ABS CONTROL MODULE AND IT IS A "FACTORY ONLY" FIX BECAUSE OF REPROGRAMMING...

Apr 8, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 64,300 mi

ABS/BRAKE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING INFREQUENTLY AND I CALLED MAPLEWOOD AUDI SERVICE AND THEY PROCEEDING TO TELL ME IT WAS A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, THROUGH FURTHER INVESTIGATION I FOUND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THEIR ABS CONTROL MODULE AND IT IS A "FACTORY ONLY" FIX BECAUSE OF REPROGRAMMING...

Dec 20, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,000 mi

1) THE ABS MODULE ON MY 2000 AUDI A6 HAS FAILED. FAILED AT 95,000 MILES, ALWAYS HAD REGULAR MAINTAINANCE DONE ON VEHICLE 2) I HAVE NOTICED A LARGE NUMBER OF THESE REPORTS REGARDING THIS MODULE AND TYPE OF CAR. IT IS $1500 TO FIX AND IN THE MANUAL STATES TO CORRECT IMMEDIATELY AS TO THE REAR BRAKES ...

Dec 20, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,000 mi

1) THE ABS MODULE ON MY 2000 AUDI A6 HAS FAILED. FAILED AT 95,000 MILES, ALWAYS HAD REGULAR MAINTAINANCE DONE ON VEHICLE 2) I HAVE NOTICED A LARGE NUMBER OF THESE REPORTS REGARDING THIS MODULE AND TYPE OF CAR. IT IS $1500 TO FIX AND IN THE MANUAL STATES TO CORRECT IMMEDIATELY AS TO THE REAR BRAKES ...

Dec 17, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

2000 AUDI A6 WITH A FUEL LEAK. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE FUEL LEAK AND WOULD LIKE SOME FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN PAYING FOR THE REPAIR. CONSUMER STATED HE NEVER RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE DEALER. *KB THE VEHICLE HAD PUDDLES OF FUEL ON TOP OF THE TANK. THE CONSUMER BELI...

Dec 17, 2007 Electrical System

2000 AUDI A6 WITH A FUEL LEAK. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE FUEL LEAK AND WOULD LIKE SOME FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN PAYING FOR THE REPAIR. CONSUMER STATED HE NEVER RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE DEALER. *KB THE VEHICLE HAD PUDDLES OF FUEL ON TOP OF THE TANK. THE CONSUMER BELI...

Dec 17, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

2000 AUDI A6 WITH A FUEL LEAK. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE FUEL LEAK AND WOULD LIKE SOME FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN PAYING FOR THE REPAIR. CONSUMER STATED HE NEVER RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE DEALER. *KB THE VEHICLE HAD PUDDLES OF FUEL ON TOP OF THE TANK. THE CONSUMER BELI...

Dec 17, 2007 Electrical System

2000 AUDI A6 WITH A FUEL LEAK. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE FUEL LEAK AND WOULD LIKE SOME FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN PAYING FOR THE REPAIR. CONSUMER STATED HE NEVER RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE DEALER. *KB THE VEHICLE HAD PUDDLES OF FUEL ON TOP OF THE TANK. THE CONSUMER BELI...

Nov 11, 2007 Structure 97,000 mi

MODEL YEAR 2000, AUDI A6 QUATTRO WAGON 4 INSTANCES OF SUB-STANDARD EQUIPMENT: 1) ABS WARNING LIGHTS DUE TO DEFECTIVE ABS CONTROLLER A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WHICH THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE FORCED TO RECALL. 2) SUB-STANDARD MATERIALS USED IN THE VENT TUBING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT (CHEAP PLASTIC ...

Nov 11, 2007 Electrical System 97,000 mi

MODEL YEAR 2000, AUDI A6 QUATTRO WAGON 4 INSTANCES OF SUB-STANDARD EQUIPMENT: 1) ABS WARNING LIGHTS DUE TO DEFECTIVE ABS CONTROLLER A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WHICH THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE FORCED TO RECALL. 2) SUB-STANDARD MATERIALS USED IN THE VENT TUBING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT (CHEAP PLASTIC ...

Nov 11, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,000 mi

MODEL YEAR 2000, AUDI A6 QUATTRO WAGON 4 INSTANCES OF SUB-STANDARD EQUIPMENT: 1) ABS WARNING LIGHTS DUE TO DEFECTIVE ABS CONTROLLER A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WHICH THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE FORCED TO RECALL. 2) SUB-STANDARD MATERIALS USED IN THE VENT TUBING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT (CHEAP PLASTIC ...

Nov 11, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 97,000 mi

MODEL YEAR 2000, AUDI A6 QUATTRO WAGON 4 INSTANCES OF SUB-STANDARD EQUIPMENT: 1) ABS WARNING LIGHTS DUE TO DEFECTIVE ABS CONTROLLER A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WHICH THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE FORCED TO RECALL. 2) SUB-STANDARD MATERIALS USED IN THE VENT TUBING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT (CHEAP PLASTIC ...

Nov 11, 2007 Electrical System 97,000 mi

MODEL YEAR 2000, AUDI A6 QUATTRO WAGON 4 INSTANCES OF SUB-STANDARD EQUIPMENT: 1) ABS WARNING LIGHTS DUE TO DEFECTIVE ABS CONTROLLER A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WHICH THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE FORCED TO RECALL. 2) SUB-STANDARD MATERIALS USED IN THE VENT TUBING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT (CHEAP PLASTIC ...

Nov 11, 2007 Structure 97,000 mi

MODEL YEAR 2000, AUDI A6 QUATTRO WAGON 4 INSTANCES OF SUB-STANDARD EQUIPMENT: 1) ABS WARNING LIGHTS DUE TO DEFECTIVE ABS CONTROLLER A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WHICH THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE FORCED TO RECALL. 2) SUB-STANDARD MATERIALS USED IN THE VENT TUBING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT (CHEAP PLASTIC ...

Nov 11, 2007 Electrical System 97,000 mi

MODEL YEAR 2000, AUDI A6 QUATTRO WAGON 4 INSTANCES OF SUB-STANDARD EQUIPMENT: 1) ABS WARNING LIGHTS DUE TO DEFECTIVE ABS CONTROLLER A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WHICH THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE FORCED TO RECALL. 2) SUB-STANDARD MATERIALS USED IN THE VENT TUBING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT (CHEAP PLASTIC ...

Nov 11, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,000 mi

MODEL YEAR 2000, AUDI A6 QUATTRO WAGON 4 INSTANCES OF SUB-STANDARD EQUIPMENT: 1) ABS WARNING LIGHTS DUE TO DEFECTIVE ABS CONTROLLER A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WHICH THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE FORCED TO RECALL. 2) SUB-STANDARD MATERIALS USED IN THE VENT TUBING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT (CHEAP PLASTIC ...

Nov 11, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 97,000 mi

MODEL YEAR 2000, AUDI A6 QUATTRO WAGON 4 INSTANCES OF SUB-STANDARD EQUIPMENT: 1) ABS WARNING LIGHTS DUE TO DEFECTIVE ABS CONTROLLER A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WHICH THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE FORCED TO RECALL. 2) SUB-STANDARD MATERIALS USED IN THE VENT TUBING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT (CHEAP PLASTIC ...

Nov 11, 2007 Electrical System 97,000 mi

MODEL YEAR 2000, AUDI A6 QUATTRO WAGON 4 INSTANCES OF SUB-STANDARD EQUIPMENT: 1) ABS WARNING LIGHTS DUE TO DEFECTIVE ABS CONTROLLER A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WHICH THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE FORCED TO RECALL. 2) SUB-STANDARD MATERIALS USED IN THE VENT TUBING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT (CHEAP PLASTIC ...

Oct 28, 2007 Electrical System

INFORMATION DISPLAY ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS NOT READABLE. MANY LINES ON THE LCD DISPLAY KEEP IT FROM PROVIDING CRITICAL INFORMATION. *TR

Oct 28, 2007 Electrical System

INFORMATION DISPLAY ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS NOT READABLE. MANY LINES ON THE LCD DISPLAY KEEP IT FROM PROVIDING CRITICAL INFORMATION. *TR

Oct 5, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 114,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ABS MODULE MALFUNCTIONED. AS OF OCTOBER 5, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 114,776.

Oct 5, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 114,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ABS MODULE MALFUNCTIONED. AS OF OCTOBER 5, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 114,776.

Oct 1, 2007 Fuel System, Other 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDI A6. THE CONSOLE HAS A CENTER DISPLAY THAT SHOWS WARNING LIGHTS FOR GAS, BRAKES, ETC. THE CENTER DISPLAY FAILED GRADUALLY APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AGO. THE DISPLAY HAS COMPLETELY FAILED AND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COLD SOME OF THE LINES IN THE DISPLAY ARE VISIBLE. THE DEALER...

Oct 1, 2007 Electrical System 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDI A6. THE CONSOLE HAS A CENTER DISPLAY THAT SHOWS WARNING LIGHTS FOR GAS, BRAKES, ETC. THE CENTER DISPLAY FAILED GRADUALLY APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AGO. THE DISPLAY HAS COMPLETELY FAILED AND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COLD SOME OF THE LINES IN THE DISPLAY ARE VISIBLE. THE DEALER...

Oct 1, 2007 Fuel System, Other 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDI A6. THE CONSOLE HAS A CENTER DISPLAY THAT SHOWS WARNING LIGHTS FOR GAS, BRAKES, ETC. THE CENTER DISPLAY FAILED GRADUALLY APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AGO. THE DISPLAY HAS COMPLETELY FAILED AND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COLD SOME OF THE LINES IN THE DISPLAY ARE VISIBLE. THE DEALER...

Oct 1, 2007 Electrical System 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDI A6. THE CONSOLE HAS A CENTER DISPLAY THAT SHOWS WARNING LIGHTS FOR GAS, BRAKES, ETC. THE CENTER DISPLAY FAILED GRADUALLY APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AGO. THE DISPLAY HAS COMPLETELY FAILED AND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COLD SOME OF THE LINES IN THE DISPLAY ARE VISIBLE. THE DEALER...

Aug 15, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS CONTROL MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $800. LITERALLY THOUSANDS OF THESE MODULES HAVE QUIT WORKING ON 2000 AUDI'S. A VISIT TO THE INTERNET DISPLAYS SO MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS PART THAT THERE IS NOT TIME ENOUGH TO READ THEM ALL. AUDI NOT ONLY REFUSES TO RECALL THIS PART (SI...

Aug 15, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS CONTROL MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $800. LITERALLY THOUSANDS OF THESE MODULES HAVE QUIT WORKING ON 2000 AUDI'S. A VISIT TO THE INTERNET DISPLAYS SO MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS PART THAT THERE IS NOT TIME ENOUGH TO READ THEM ALL. AUDI NOT ONLY REFUSES TO RECALL THIS PART (SI...

Jul 31, 2007 Fuel System, Other 93,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDI A6. HE STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE CONNECTION FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SMELL OF GASOLINE FUMES. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CONNECTOR WAS PLASTIC AND WOULD EVENTUALLY FAIL. THE MECHANIC STATED THE ONLY WAY THE COULD BE REPLACED WAS TO REPLAC...

Jul 31, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 94,750 mi

THERE WAS AN OVERWHELMING LECEL OF GASOLINE FUMES INSIDE THE CAR. THE PROBLEM: THE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE IS CONNECTED TO THE FUEL TANK BY A PLASTIC CONNECTOR. THE PLASTIC CONNECTOR WAS BROKEN. IT IS PHYSICALLY LOCATED WHERE NOTHING CAN CONTACT IT. IT JUST BROKE OVER TIME. IT'S CLEARLY NOT A WA...

Jul 31, 2007 Fuel System, Other 93,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDI A6. HE STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE CONNECTION FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SMELL OF GASOLINE FUMES. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CONNECTOR WAS PLASTIC AND WOULD EVENTUALLY FAIL. THE MECHANIC STATED THE ONLY WAY THE COULD BE REPLACED WAS TO REPLAC...

Jul 31, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 94,750 mi

THERE WAS AN OVERWHELMING LECEL OF GASOLINE FUMES INSIDE THE CAR. THE PROBLEM: THE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE IS CONNECTED TO THE FUEL TANK BY A PLASTIC CONNECTOR. THE PLASTIC CONNECTOR WAS BROKEN. IT IS PHYSICALLY LOCATED WHERE NOTHING CAN CONTACT IT. IT JUST BROKE OVER TIME. IT'S CLEARLY NOT A WA...

Jun 19, 2007 Electrical System 114,000 mi

THE LCD IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WHICH DISPLAYS ANY WARNING LAMPS WAS FAILING. THIS WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. WITHOUT USE OF THIS DISPLAY I WILL NOT KNOW IF I HAVE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT OR SO FORTH. I KNOW OVER 100 PEOPLE WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM ,AND I AM NOT MAKING THIS UP. ...

Jun 19, 2007 Electrical System 114,000 mi

THE LCD IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WHICH DISPLAYS ANY WARNING LAMPS WAS FAILING. THIS WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. WITHOUT USE OF THIS DISPLAY I WILL NOT KNOW IF I HAVE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT OR SO FORTH. I KNOW OVER 100 PEOPLE WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM ,AND I AM NOT MAKING THIS UP. ...

Mar 7, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 57,000 mi

AUDI A6 ABS NOT FUNCTIONING AFTER ONLY 58,000 MILES. AUDI REFUSES TO STAND BEHIND ITS ENGINEERING AND REPAIR. DIAGNOSIS" ABS CONTROL UNIT IS NO LONGER COMMUNICATING WITH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER". COST OVER $800 TO REPLACE AND CAN ONLY BE REPLACED BY AUDI DEALER. MANY A6 OWNERS HAVE SAME PROBLEM, YET ...

Mar 7, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 57,000 mi

AUDI A6 ABS NOT FUNCTIONING AFTER ONLY 58,000 MILES. AUDI REFUSES TO STAND BEHIND ITS ENGINEERING AND REPAIR. DIAGNOSIS" ABS CONTROL UNIT IS NO LONGER COMMUNICATING WITH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER". COST OVER $800 TO REPLACE AND CAN ONLY BE REPLACED BY AUDI DEALER. MANY A6 OWNERS HAVE SAME PROBLEM, YET ...

Mar 2, 2007 Air Bags 58,099 mi

MY 2000 AUDI A6 2.7T, WITH 58099 MILES, WAS PARKED IN COVERED BUT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE PARKING LOT FOR THREE DAYS AT APPROXIMATELY OF. WHEN I RETURNED FROM TRAVEL AND STARTED THE CAR, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ON. THE REPAIR FACILITY DISCOVERED THAT A SENSOR HAD SHORTED AND DESTROYED THE AI...

Mar 2, 2007 Air Bags 58,099 mi

MY 2000 AUDI A6 2.7T, WITH 58099 MILES, WAS PARKED IN COVERED BUT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE PARKING LOT FOR THREE DAYS AT APPROXIMATELY OF. WHEN I RETURNED FROM TRAVEL AND STARTED THE CAR, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ON. THE REPAIR FACILITY DISCOVERED THAT A SENSOR HAD SHORTED AND DESTROYED THE AI...

Feb 22, 2007 Air Bags 105,000 mi

DURING A COLD SNAP, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHEN THE CAR WAS STARTED IN THE MORNING. THE AIR BAG CONTROLLER WAS QUERIED FOR A FAULT CODE, AND THE CODE 65535, INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE MEMORY ERROR, WAS RETURNED. THE FACTORY MANUAL WAS CONSULTED AND THE REMEDY OFFERED WAS THE REPLACEMENT OF...

Feb 22, 2007 Air Bags 105,000 mi

DURING A COLD SNAP, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHEN THE CAR WAS STARTED IN THE MORNING. THE AIR BAG CONTROLLER WAS QUERIED FOR A FAULT CODE, AND THE CODE 65535, INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE MEMORY ERROR, WAS RETURNED. THE FACTORY MANUAL WAS CONSULTED AND THE REMEDY OFFERED WAS THE REPLACEMENT OF...

Sep 12, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 31,426 mi

A STRANGE NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF A 2000 A6 AUDI BEGAN SEVERAL MONTHS AGO. THE NOISE BECAME PROGRESSIVELY LOUDER. I THEN SUSPECTED A WATER PUMP MALFUNCTION WAS FORTHCOMING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUDI DEALER FOR EVALUATION. THEY DETERMINED THAT THE WATER PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE, AND REC...

Sep 12, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 31,426 mi

A STRANGE NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF A 2000 A6 AUDI BEGAN SEVERAL MONTHS AGO. THE NOISE BECAME PROGRESSIVELY LOUDER. I THEN SUSPECTED A WATER PUMP MALFUNCTION WAS FORTHCOMING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUDI DEALER FOR EVALUATION. THEY DETERMINED THAT THE WATER PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE, AND REC...

Aug 20, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 98,000 mi

LUCKILY I HAVEN'T HAD AN ACCIDENT BUT MY VEHICLE DOES HAVE A DANGEROUS PROBLEM. IF YOU BRAKE HARD AND THEN STEP ON THE THROTTLE THE CAR WILL JERK AND NOT WANT TO START GOING AGAIN. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS IF YOU ARE TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC OR GET OUT OF THE WAY. I WAS INFORMED IT WAS A PROGRAMMED...

Aug 20, 2006 Power Train 98,000 mi

LUCKILY I HAVEN'T HAD AN ACCIDENT BUT MY VEHICLE DOES HAVE A DANGEROUS PROBLEM. IF YOU BRAKE HARD AND THEN STEP ON THE THROTTLE THE CAR WILL JERK AND NOT WANT TO START GOING AGAIN. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS IF YOU ARE TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC OR GET OUT OF THE WAY. I WAS INFORMED IT WAS A PROGRAMMED...

Aug 20, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 98,000 mi

LUCKILY I HAVEN'T HAD AN ACCIDENT BUT MY VEHICLE DOES HAVE A DANGEROUS PROBLEM. IF YOU BRAKE HARD AND THEN STEP ON THE THROTTLE THE CAR WILL JERK AND NOT WANT TO START GOING AGAIN. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS IF YOU ARE TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC OR GET OUT OF THE WAY. I WAS INFORMED IT WAS A PROGRAMMED...

Aug 20, 2006 Power Train 98,000 mi

LUCKILY I HAVEN'T HAD AN ACCIDENT BUT MY VEHICLE DOES HAVE A DANGEROUS PROBLEM. IF YOU BRAKE HARD AND THEN STEP ON THE THROTTLE THE CAR WILL JERK AND NOT WANT TO START GOING AGAIN. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS IF YOU ARE TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC OR GET OUT OF THE WAY. I WAS INFORMED IT WAS A PROGRAMMED...

Jul 17, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 87,301 mi

GAS PEDAL STUCK IN THROTTLE POSITION CAUSING AN INABILITY TO STOP. I HAD TO MANUALLY SHIFT TO NEUTRAL TO GAIN CONTROL OF A SPEEDING VEHICLE. BY PRYING MY FOOD UNDER THE GAS PEDAL IT RELEASED. DEALER SUGGESTED CHANGING THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. *JB

Jul 17, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 87,301 mi

GAS PEDAL STUCK IN THROTTLE POSITION CAUSING AN INABILITY TO STOP. I HAD TO MANUALLY SHIFT TO NEUTRAL TO GAIN CONTROL OF A SPEEDING VEHICLE. BY PRYING MY FOOD UNDER THE GAS PEDAL IT RELEASED. DEALER SUGGESTED CHANGING THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. *JB

Jun 27, 2006 Power Train

2000 AUDI AX6 AXLE BROKE, TRANSMISSION IS POOR, LEFT FRONT RIM CRACKED, RACK AND PINION WORN, FLOOD LIGHTS DO NOT WORK, AIRBAG, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL WINDOWS AND SUNROOF FAILURES. *TS THE INSIDE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK. *JB

Jun 27, 2006 Wheels

2000 AUDI AX6 AXLE BROKE, TRANSMISSION IS POOR, LEFT FRONT RIM CRACKED, RACK AND PINION WORN, FLOOD LIGHTS DO NOT WORK, AIRBAG, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL WINDOWS AND SUNROOF FAILURES. *TS THE INSIDE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK. *JB

Jun 27, 2006 Tires

2000 AUDI AX6 AXLE BROKE, TRANSMISSION IS POOR, LEFT FRONT RIM CRACKED, RACK AND PINION WORN, FLOOD LIGHTS DO NOT WORK, AIRBAG, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL WINDOWS AND SUNROOF FAILURES. *TS THE INSIDE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK. *JB

Jun 27, 2006 Steering

2000 AUDI AX6 AXLE BROKE, TRANSMISSION IS POOR, LEFT FRONT RIM CRACKED, RACK AND PINION WORN, FLOOD LIGHTS DO NOT WORK, AIRBAG, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL WINDOWS AND SUNROOF FAILURES. *TS THE INSIDE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK. *JB

Jun 27, 2006 Exterior Lighting

2000 AUDI AX6 AXLE BROKE, TRANSMISSION IS POOR, LEFT FRONT RIM CRACKED, RACK AND PINION WORN, FLOOD LIGHTS DO NOT WORK, AIRBAG, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL WINDOWS AND SUNROOF FAILURES. *TS THE INSIDE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK. *JB

Jun 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

2000 AUDI AX6 AXLE BROKE, TRANSMISSION IS POOR, LEFT FRONT RIM CRACKED, RACK AND PINION WORN, FLOOD LIGHTS DO NOT WORK, AIRBAG, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL WINDOWS AND SUNROOF FAILURES. *TS THE INSIDE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK. *JB

Jun 27, 2006 Visibility

2000 AUDI AX6 AXLE BROKE, TRANSMISSION IS POOR, LEFT FRONT RIM CRACKED, RACK AND PINION WORN, FLOOD LIGHTS DO NOT WORK, AIRBAG, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL WINDOWS AND SUNROOF FAILURES. *TS THE INSIDE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK. *JB

Jun 27, 2006 Visibility

2000 AUDI AX6 AXLE BROKE, TRANSMISSION IS POOR, LEFT FRONT RIM CRACKED, RACK AND PINION WORN, FLOOD LIGHTS DO NOT WORK, AIRBAG, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL WINDOWS AND SUNROOF FAILURES. *TS THE INSIDE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK. *JB

Jun 27, 2006 Interior Lighting

2000 AUDI AX6 AXLE BROKE, TRANSMISSION IS POOR, LEFT FRONT RIM CRACKED, RACK AND PINION WORN, FLOOD LIGHTS DO NOT WORK, AIRBAG, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL WINDOWS AND SUNROOF FAILURES. *TS THE INSIDE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK. *JB

Jun 27, 2006 Power Train

2000 AUDI AX6 AXLE BROKE, TRANSMISSION IS POOR, LEFT FRONT RIM CRACKED, RACK AND PINION WORN, FLOOD LIGHTS DO NOT WORK, AIRBAG, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL WINDOWS AND SUNROOF FAILURES. *TS THE INSIDE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK. *JB

Jun 27, 2006 Wheels

2000 AUDI AX6 AXLE BROKE, TRANSMISSION IS POOR, LEFT FRONT RIM CRACKED, RACK AND PINION WORN, FLOOD LIGHTS DO NOT WORK, AIRBAG, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL WINDOWS AND SUNROOF FAILURES. *TS THE INSIDE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK. *JB

Jun 27, 2006 Tires

2000 AUDI AX6 AXLE BROKE, TRANSMISSION IS POOR, LEFT FRONT RIM CRACKED, RACK AND PINION WORN, FLOOD LIGHTS DO NOT WORK, AIRBAG, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL WINDOWS AND SUNROOF FAILURES. *TS THE INSIDE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK. *JB

Jun 27, 2006 Steering

2000 AUDI AX6 AXLE BROKE, TRANSMISSION IS POOR, LEFT FRONT RIM CRACKED, RACK AND PINION WORN, FLOOD LIGHTS DO NOT WORK, AIRBAG, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL WINDOWS AND SUNROOF FAILURES. *TS THE INSIDE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK. *JB

Jun 27, 2006 Exterior Lighting

2000 AUDI AX6 AXLE BROKE, TRANSMISSION IS POOR, LEFT FRONT RIM CRACKED, RACK AND PINION WORN, FLOOD LIGHTS DO NOT WORK, AIRBAG, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL WINDOWS AND SUNROOF FAILURES. *TS THE INSIDE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK. *JB

Jun 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

2000 AUDI AX6 AXLE BROKE, TRANSMISSION IS POOR, LEFT FRONT RIM CRACKED, RACK AND PINION WORN, FLOOD LIGHTS DO NOT WORK, AIRBAG, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL WINDOWS AND SUNROOF FAILURES. *TS THE INSIDE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK. *JB

Jun 27, 2006 Visibility

2000 AUDI AX6 AXLE BROKE, TRANSMISSION IS POOR, LEFT FRONT RIM CRACKED, RACK AND PINION WORN, FLOOD LIGHTS DO NOT WORK, AIRBAG, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL WINDOWS AND SUNROOF FAILURES. *TS THE INSIDE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK. *JB

Jun 27, 2006 Visibility

2000 AUDI AX6 AXLE BROKE, TRANSMISSION IS POOR, LEFT FRONT RIM CRACKED, RACK AND PINION WORN, FLOOD LIGHTS DO NOT WORK, AIRBAG, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL WINDOWS AND SUNROOF FAILURES. *TS THE INSIDE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK. *JB

Jun 27, 2006 Interior Lighting

2000 AUDI AX6 AXLE BROKE, TRANSMISSION IS POOR, LEFT FRONT RIM CRACKED, RACK AND PINION WORN, FLOOD LIGHTS DO NOT WORK, AIRBAG, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL WINDOWS AND SUNROOF FAILURES. *TS THE INSIDE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK. *JB

Jun 16, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 48,550 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 AUDI A6 2.7T (ABOUT 48,500 MILES AND OUT OF WARRANTY) HOME FROM WORK, WHEN I NOTICED THE CAR SEEMED TO HAVE LESS POWER. THE CAR DID NOT SEEM TO ACCELERATE VERY WELL. THEN I NOTICED THAT WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR THAT THE CAR WAS SLOWING ON ITS OWN. I WAS CLOSE T...

Jun 16, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 48,550 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 AUDI A6 2.7T (ABOUT 48,500 MILES AND OUT OF WARRANTY) HOME FROM WORK, WHEN I NOTICED THE CAR SEEMED TO HAVE LESS POWER. THE CAR DID NOT SEEM TO ACCELERATE VERY WELL. THEN I NOTICED THAT WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR THAT THE CAR WAS SLOWING ON ITS OWN. I WAS CLOSE T...

Apr 8, 2006 Tires

ALL FOUR OF MY CONTINENTAL 205/55-16 TOURING CONTACTS TIRES HAVE LARGE SIMILAR BULGES IN THE SIDEWALL TIRES ARE OBVIOUSLY FLAWED AND NEED REPLACEMENT I WANT CONTINENTAL TO KNOW THIS A SERIOUS AND RECURRING PROBLEM THAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE MADE COMPLAINTS ABOUT. *NM

Apr 8, 2006 Tires

ALL FOUR OF MY CONTINENTAL 205/55-16 TOURING CONTACTS TIRES HAVE LARGE SIMILAR BULGES IN THE SIDEWALL TIRES ARE OBVIOUSLY FLAWED AND NEED REPLACEMENT I WANT CONTINENTAL TO KNOW THIS A SERIOUS AND RECURRING PROBLEM THAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE MADE COMPLAINTS ABOUT. *NM

Apr 1, 2006 Equipment 50,000 mi

I OWN AN AUDI A6, 2000. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR OVER 18 MONTHS AND 2 1/2 YEARS FOR A RE-ACCRUING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. FOR OVER 50,000 MILES THE CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED BY AUDI AND AUDI ONLY. RECENTLY THE CAR WENT OUT OF WARRANTY, HOWEVER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL NOT RESOLVED AND BOTH FL...

Apr 1, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

I OWN AN AUDI A6, 2000. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR OVER 18 MONTHS AND 2 1/2 YEARS FOR A RE-ACCRUING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. FOR OVER 50,000 MILES THE CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED BY AUDI AND AUDI ONLY. RECENTLY THE CAR WENT OUT OF WARRANTY, HOWEVER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL NOT RESOLVED AND BOTH FL...

Apr 1, 2006 Power Train 50,000 mi

I OWN AN AUDI A6, 2000. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR OVER 18 MONTHS AND 2 1/2 YEARS FOR A RE-ACCRUING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. FOR OVER 50,000 MILES THE CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED BY AUDI AND AUDI ONLY. RECENTLY THE CAR WENT OUT OF WARRANTY, HOWEVER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL NOT RESOLVED AND BOTH FL...

Apr 1, 2006 Equipment 50,000 mi

I OWN AN AUDI A6, 2000. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR OVER 18 MONTHS AND 2 1/2 YEARS FOR A RE-ACCRUING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. FOR OVER 50,000 MILES THE CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED BY AUDI AND AUDI ONLY. RECENTLY THE CAR WENT OUT OF WARRANTY, HOWEVER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL NOT RESOLVED AND BOTH FL...

Apr 1, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

I OWN AN AUDI A6, 2000. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR OVER 18 MONTHS AND 2 1/2 YEARS FOR A RE-ACCRUING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. FOR OVER 50,000 MILES THE CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED BY AUDI AND AUDI ONLY. RECENTLY THE CAR WENT OUT OF WARRANTY, HOWEVER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL NOT RESOLVED AND BOTH FL...

Apr 1, 2006 Power Train 50,000 mi

I OWN AN AUDI A6, 2000. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR OVER 18 MONTHS AND 2 1/2 YEARS FOR A RE-ACCRUING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. FOR OVER 50,000 MILES THE CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED BY AUDI AND AUDI ONLY. RECENTLY THE CAR WENT OUT OF WARRANTY, HOWEVER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL NOT RESOLVED AND BOTH FL...

Mar 21, 2006 Electrical System Fire 55,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BECAME VERY SMOKY INSIDE. THE POWER STEERING AND ALL THE DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. UPON INSPECTION IT COULD NOT BE DETERMINED WHERE THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR A SHORT DISTA...

Mar 21, 2006 Electrical System Fire 55,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BECAME VERY SMOKY INSIDE. THE POWER STEERING AND ALL THE DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. UPON INSPECTION IT COULD NOT BE DETERMINED WHERE THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR A SHORT DISTA...

Feb 25, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,678 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CODE FOR THE LIGHT INDICATED A FAILED CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAD FAILED, THIS WAS AT 78K MILES THE DEALER SAID THAT IT MUST FAIL AGAIN BEFORE 80K MILE TO BE COVER UNDER WARRANTY. IT FAILED AGAIN AT 87K MILE AND NOW THE DEALER WON'T REPLACE IT UNDER WARRANTY. *NM

Feb 25, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,678 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CODE FOR THE LIGHT INDICATED A FAILED CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAD FAILED, THIS WAS AT 78K MILES THE DEALER SAID THAT IT MUST FAIL AGAIN BEFORE 80K MILE TO BE COVER UNDER WARRANTY. IT FAILED AGAIN AT 87K MILE AND NOW THE DEALER WON'T REPLACE IT UNDER WARRANTY. *NM

Feb 15, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LTR FM (OR) OWNER OF AUDI VEHICLE DEFECTIVE ABS/BRAKE COMPUTER CONTROL MODULE SUGGEST NHTSA RECALL VEHICLES AND AUDI TO REPLACE ABS DEFECT AT THEIR EXPENSE REPLY TO THE PORTLAND, OREGON OFFICE. *TS *JB

Feb 15, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LTR FM (OR) OWNER OF AUDI VEHICLE DEFECTIVE ABS/BRAKE COMPUTER CONTROL MODULE SUGGEST NHTSA RECALL VEHICLES AND AUDI TO REPLACE ABS DEFECT AT THEIR EXPENSE REPLY TO THE PORTLAND, OREGON OFFICE. *TS *JB

Feb 14, 2006 Steering 61,000 mi

FAILURE OF THE FRONT LEFT TIE ROD AND CONTROL ARM IN A 2000 AUDI A6 QUATTRO. SEVERE WOBBLE CAUSING NEAR ACCIDENT AND VEHICLE IN THE DITCH. *NM

Feb 14, 2006 Suspension 61,000 mi

FAILURE OF THE FRONT LEFT TIE ROD AND CONTROL ARM IN A 2000 AUDI A6 QUATTRO. SEVERE WOBBLE CAUSING NEAR ACCIDENT AND VEHICLE IN THE DITCH. *NM

Feb 14, 2006 Steering 61,000 mi

FAILURE OF THE FRONT LEFT TIE ROD AND CONTROL ARM IN A 2000 AUDI A6 QUATTRO. SEVERE WOBBLE CAUSING NEAR ACCIDENT AND VEHICLE IN THE DITCH. *NM

Feb 14, 2006 Suspension 61,000 mi

FAILURE OF THE FRONT LEFT TIE ROD AND CONTROL ARM IN A 2000 AUDI A6 QUATTRO. SEVERE WOBBLE CAUSING NEAR ACCIDENT AND VEHICLE IN THE DITCH. *NM

Jan 13, 2006 Electrical System Fire 95,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A RECALL NOTIFICATION WAS RECEIVED IN 2004 ON NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 04V133000, CONCERNING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED BY THE DEALERSHIP; HOWEVER THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED WHILE DRIVING. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE DASH ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE ...

Jan 13, 2006 Electrical System Fire 95,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A RECALL NOTIFICATION WAS RECEIVED IN 2004 ON NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 04V133000, CONCERNING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED BY THE DEALERSHIP; HOWEVER THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED WHILE DRIVING. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE DASH ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE ...

Jan 10, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 66,624 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD AT A STOP SIGN. THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKE CONTROL MODULE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED.*AK

Jan 10, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 66,624 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD AT A STOP SIGN. THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKE CONTROL MODULE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED.*AK

Jan 10, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 66,624 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD AT A STOP SIGN. THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKE CONTROL MODULE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED.*AK

Jan 10, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 66,624 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD AT A STOP SIGN. THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKE CONTROL MODULE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED.*AK

Dec 27, 2005 Electrical System 77,040 mi

FUSE NUMBER 14 BLEW, DISABLING THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS AND MOONROOF. I CONSIDER IT DANGEROUS TO DRIVE WITH INOPERATIVE WINDOWS. FOUR VISITS TO THE AUDI DEALER WERE REQUIRED BEFORE THE PROBLEM WAS SUCCESSFULLY FIXED. THE PROBLEM TURNED OUT TO BE THE LUMBAR SUPPORT MECHANISM IN THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT ...

Dec 27, 2005 Electrical System 77,040 mi

FUSE NUMBER 14 BLEW, DISABLING THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS AND MOONROOF. I CONSIDER IT DANGEROUS TO DRIVE WITH INOPERATIVE WINDOWS. FOUR VISITS TO THE AUDI DEALER WERE REQUIRED BEFORE THE PROBLEM WAS SUCCESSFULLY FIXED. THE PROBLEM TURNED OUT TO BE THE LUMBAR SUPPORT MECHANISM IN THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT ...

Sep 12, 2005 Suspension 93,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT PURCHASED A 2000 AUDI A6 IN AUGUST 2003. THE VEHICLE HAD 93,000 MILES ON IT WHEN PURCHASED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT SURE WEATHER OR NOT THE 90,000 MILES SERVICE WAS COMPLETED BECAUSE HE WAS NOT SUPPLIED WITH SERVICE RECORDS BY AUDI. A LOCAL DEALER COMPLETED THIS WORK SEVERAL MONTHS A...

Sep 12, 2005 Suspension 93,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT PURCHASED A 2000 AUDI A6 IN AUGUST 2003. THE VEHICLE HAD 93,000 MILES ON IT WHEN PURCHASED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT SURE WEATHER OR NOT THE 90,000 MILES SERVICE WAS COMPLETED BECAUSE HE WAS NOT SUPPLIED WITH SERVICE RECORDS BY AUDI. A LOCAL DEALER COMPLETED THIS WORK SEVERAL MONTHS A...

Jun 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A MODULE THAT IS FAILING ON VEHICLE. THIS RESULTS IN THE ABS SYSTEM NOT WORKING. TO REPLACE THE MODULE WOULD COST $1,000-$1,300. CONSUMER HAS AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE FIXED THIS FRIDAY. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN SPORADIC OVER THE LAST 6 WEEKS. WHEN THE VE...

Jun 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A MODULE THAT IS FAILING ON VEHICLE. THIS RESULTS IN THE ABS SYSTEM NOT WORKING. TO REPLACE THE MODULE WOULD COST $1,000-$1,300. CONSUMER HAS AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE FIXED THIS FRIDAY. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN SPORADIC OVER THE LAST 6 WEEKS. WHEN THE VE...

Jun 23, 2005 Power Train 52,000 mi

NEAR TOTAL LOSS OF POWER (INTERMITTENT) 17 ERROR CODES IN OBD. NEW TRIPTONIC TRANSMISSION 1 MONTH AFTER EXPIRATION OF WARENTEE. EXTENDED WARENTEE NEVER OFFERED BY AUDI. ERROR CODES INCLUDE THROTTLE HOUSING AND CAM ERROR. I HAVE SPENT NEARLY $7,000 IN 10 MONTHES ON MECHANICAL REPAIRS AND MECHANIC SAY...

Jun 23, 2005 Tires 52,000 mi

NEAR TOTAL LOSS OF POWER (INTERMITTENT) 17 ERROR CODES IN OBD. NEW TRIPTONIC TRANSMISSION 1 MONTH AFTER EXPIRATION OF WARENTEE. EXTENDED WARENTEE NEVER OFFERED BY AUDI. ERROR CODES INCLUDE THROTTLE HOUSING AND CAM ERROR. I HAVE SPENT NEARLY $7,000 IN 10 MONTHES ON MECHANICAL REPAIRS AND MECHANIC SAY...

Jun 23, 2005 Electrical System 52,000 mi

NEAR TOTAL LOSS OF POWER (INTERMITTENT) 17 ERROR CODES IN OBD. NEW TRIPTONIC TRANSMISSION 1 MONTH AFTER EXPIRATION OF WARENTEE. EXTENDED WARENTEE NEVER OFFERED BY AUDI. ERROR CODES INCLUDE THROTTLE HOUSING AND CAM ERROR. I HAVE SPENT NEARLY $7,000 IN 10 MONTHES ON MECHANICAL REPAIRS AND MECHANIC SAY...

Jun 23, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

NEAR TOTAL LOSS OF POWER (INTERMITTENT) 17 ERROR CODES IN OBD. NEW TRIPTONIC TRANSMISSION 1 MONTH AFTER EXPIRATION OF WARENTEE. EXTENDED WARENTEE NEVER OFFERED BY AUDI. ERROR CODES INCLUDE THROTTLE HOUSING AND CAM ERROR. I HAVE SPENT NEARLY $7,000 IN 10 MONTHES ON MECHANICAL REPAIRS AND MECHANIC SAY...

Jun 23, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 52,000 mi

NEAR TOTAL LOSS OF POWER (INTERMITTENT) 17 ERROR CODES IN OBD. NEW TRIPTONIC TRANSMISSION 1 MONTH AFTER EXPIRATION OF WARENTEE. EXTENDED WARENTEE NEVER OFFERED BY AUDI. ERROR CODES INCLUDE THROTTLE HOUSING AND CAM ERROR. I HAVE SPENT NEARLY $7,000 IN 10 MONTHES ON MECHANICAL REPAIRS AND MECHANIC SAY...

Jun 23, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 52,000 mi

NEAR TOTAL LOSS OF POWER (INTERMITTENT) 17 ERROR CODES IN OBD. NEW TRIPTONIC TRANSMISSION 1 MONTH AFTER EXPIRATION OF WARENTEE. EXTENDED WARENTEE NEVER OFFERED BY AUDI. ERROR CODES INCLUDE THROTTLE HOUSING AND CAM ERROR. I HAVE SPENT NEARLY $7,000 IN 10 MONTHES ON MECHANICAL REPAIRS AND MECHANIC SAY...

Jun 23, 2005 Visibility 52,000 mi

NEAR TOTAL LOSS OF POWER (INTERMITTENT) 17 ERROR CODES IN OBD. NEW TRIPTONIC TRANSMISSION 1 MONTH AFTER EXPIRATION OF WARENTEE. EXTENDED WARENTEE NEVER OFFERED BY AUDI. ERROR CODES INCLUDE THROTTLE HOUSING AND CAM ERROR. I HAVE SPENT NEARLY $7,000 IN 10 MONTHES ON MECHANICAL REPAIRS AND MECHANIC SAY...

Jun 23, 2005 Power Train 52,000 mi

NEAR TOTAL LOSS OF POWER (INTERMITTENT) 17 ERROR CODES IN OBD. NEW TRIPTONIC TRANSMISSION 1 MONTH AFTER EXPIRATION OF WARENTEE. EXTENDED WARENTEE NEVER OFFERED BY AUDI. ERROR CODES INCLUDE THROTTLE HOUSING AND CAM ERROR. I HAVE SPENT NEARLY $7,000 IN 10 MONTHES ON MECHANICAL REPAIRS AND MECHANIC SAY...

Jun 23, 2005 Tires 52,000 mi

NEAR TOTAL LOSS OF POWER (INTERMITTENT) 17 ERROR CODES IN OBD. NEW TRIPTONIC TRANSMISSION 1 MONTH AFTER EXPIRATION OF WARENTEE. EXTENDED WARENTEE NEVER OFFERED BY AUDI. ERROR CODES INCLUDE THROTTLE HOUSING AND CAM ERROR. I HAVE SPENT NEARLY $7,000 IN 10 MONTHES ON MECHANICAL REPAIRS AND MECHANIC SAY...

Jun 23, 2005 Electrical System 52,000 mi

NEAR TOTAL LOSS OF POWER (INTERMITTENT) 17 ERROR CODES IN OBD. NEW TRIPTONIC TRANSMISSION 1 MONTH AFTER EXPIRATION OF WARENTEE. EXTENDED WARENTEE NEVER OFFERED BY AUDI. ERROR CODES INCLUDE THROTTLE HOUSING AND CAM ERROR. I HAVE SPENT NEARLY $7,000 IN 10 MONTHES ON MECHANICAL REPAIRS AND MECHANIC SAY...

Jun 23, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

NEAR TOTAL LOSS OF POWER (INTERMITTENT) 17 ERROR CODES IN OBD. NEW TRIPTONIC TRANSMISSION 1 MONTH AFTER EXPIRATION OF WARENTEE. EXTENDED WARENTEE NEVER OFFERED BY AUDI. ERROR CODES INCLUDE THROTTLE HOUSING AND CAM ERROR. I HAVE SPENT NEARLY $7,000 IN 10 MONTHES ON MECHANICAL REPAIRS AND MECHANIC SAY...

Jun 23, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 52,000 mi

NEAR TOTAL LOSS OF POWER (INTERMITTENT) 17 ERROR CODES IN OBD. NEW TRIPTONIC TRANSMISSION 1 MONTH AFTER EXPIRATION OF WARENTEE. EXTENDED WARENTEE NEVER OFFERED BY AUDI. ERROR CODES INCLUDE THROTTLE HOUSING AND CAM ERROR. I HAVE SPENT NEARLY $7,000 IN 10 MONTHES ON MECHANICAL REPAIRS AND MECHANIC SAY...

Jun 23, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 52,000 mi

NEAR TOTAL LOSS OF POWER (INTERMITTENT) 17 ERROR CODES IN OBD. NEW TRIPTONIC TRANSMISSION 1 MONTH AFTER EXPIRATION OF WARENTEE. EXTENDED WARENTEE NEVER OFFERED BY AUDI. ERROR CODES INCLUDE THROTTLE HOUSING AND CAM ERROR. I HAVE SPENT NEARLY $7,000 IN 10 MONTHES ON MECHANICAL REPAIRS AND MECHANIC SAY...

Jun 23, 2005 Visibility 52,000 mi

NEAR TOTAL LOSS OF POWER (INTERMITTENT) 17 ERROR CODES IN OBD. NEW TRIPTONIC TRANSMISSION 1 MONTH AFTER EXPIRATION OF WARENTEE. EXTENDED WARENTEE NEVER OFFERED BY AUDI. ERROR CODES INCLUDE THROTTLE HOUSING AND CAM ERROR. I HAVE SPENT NEARLY $7,000 IN 10 MONTHES ON MECHANICAL REPAIRS AND MECHANIC SAY...

Jun 13, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES RUSTED AND WARPED ROTORS 5 TIMES IN 25000 MILES

Jun 13, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES RUSTED AND WARPED ROTORS 5 TIMES IN 25000 MILES

Feb 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,000 mi

AT 61,000 MILES TURBO CHARGER SHAFT SHATTERED RESULTING IN CATASTROPHIC FAILURE, IMMEDIATE LOSS OF OIL THROUGHOUT ENGINE AND EXHAUST, LOSS OF DRIVABILITY AND SERIOUS FIRE POTENTIAL. *JB

Feb 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,000 mi

AT 61,000 MILES TURBO CHARGER SHAFT SHATTERED RESULTING IN CATASTROPHIC FAILURE, IMMEDIATE LOSS OF OIL THROUGHOUT ENGINE AND EXHAUST, LOSS OF DRIVABILITY AND SERIOUS FIRE POTENTIAL. *JB

Jan 26, 2005 Air Bags 45,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE AIRBAG LIGHT BEGAN TO FLICKER ON AND OFF, AND THEN THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG UNEXPECTEDLY DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. *MR THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A RESULT OF AN ELECTRICAL S...

Jan 26, 2005 Structure 45,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE AIRBAG LIGHT BEGAN TO FLICKER ON AND OFF, AND THEN THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG UNEXPECTEDLY DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. *MR THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A RESULT OF AN ELECTRICAL S...

Jan 26, 2005 Electrical System

INSTALL PLASTIC COVER ON DRIVER'S SIDE SUPPORT ON CROSS MEMBER AND APPLY FELT TO LEFT CROSS MEMBER END. CHECK FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS. *BF THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT DISABLED THE VEHICLE AND REQUIRED EXTENSIVE REPAIRS FOR SMOKE AND PARTS/...

Jan 26, 2005 Suspension

INSTALL PLASTIC COVER ON DRIVER'S SIDE SUPPORT ON CROSS MEMBER AND APPLY FELT TO LEFT CROSS MEMBER END. CHECK FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS. *BF THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT DISABLED THE VEHICLE AND REQUIRED EXTENSIVE REPAIRS FOR SMOKE AND PARTS/...

Jan 26, 2005 Air Bags 45,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE AIRBAG LIGHT BEGAN TO FLICKER ON AND OFF, AND THEN THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG UNEXPECTEDLY DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. *MR THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A RESULT OF AN ELECTRICAL S...

Jan 26, 2005 Structure 45,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE AIRBAG LIGHT BEGAN TO FLICKER ON AND OFF, AND THEN THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG UNEXPECTEDLY DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. *MR THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A RESULT OF AN ELECTRICAL S...

Jan 26, 2005 Electrical System

INSTALL PLASTIC COVER ON DRIVER'S SIDE SUPPORT ON CROSS MEMBER AND APPLY FELT TO LEFT CROSS MEMBER END. CHECK FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS. *BF THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT DISABLED THE VEHICLE AND REQUIRED EXTENSIVE REPAIRS FOR SMOKE AND PARTS/...

Jan 26, 2005 Suspension

INSTALL PLASTIC COVER ON DRIVER'S SIDE SUPPORT ON CROSS MEMBER AND APPLY FELT TO LEFT CROSS MEMBER END. CHECK FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS. *BF THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT DISABLED THE VEHICLE AND REQUIRED EXTENSIVE REPAIRS FOR SMOKE AND PARTS/...

Jan 21, 2005 Electrical System 65,000 mi

04 V 133 000/WIRING HARNESS: CONSUMER NOTICE WHITE SMOKE AND A STRONG PLASTIC BURNING ODORS COMING FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CLUSTER MODULE AND REPAIRS THE BURNED WIRES. WITHIN TWO MONTH THE PROBLEM HAS RECURRED. THE CONSUMER BR...

Jan 21, 2005 Electrical System 65,000 mi

04 V 133 000/WIRING HARNESS: CONSUMER NOTICE WHITE SMOKE AND A STRONG PLASTIC BURNING ODORS COMING FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CLUSTER MODULE AND REPAIRS THE BURNED WIRES. WITHIN TWO MONTH THE PROBLEM HAS RECURRED. THE CONSUMER BR...

Jan 17, 2005 Air Bags

VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN A ACIDENT. AIR BAG LIGHT IN INSTRUMENT PANEL CAME ON. TESTS BY AUDI DEALERSHIP AND INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP SHOW AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. INDEPENTED REPAIR SHOP REPLACED AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE AT COST OF $879.50 PLUS 6...

Jan 17, 2005 Air Bags

VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN A ACIDENT. AIR BAG LIGHT IN INSTRUMENT PANEL CAME ON. TESTS BY AUDI DEALERSHIP AND INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP SHOW AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. INDEPENTED REPAIR SHOP REPLACED AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE AT COST OF $879.50 PLUS 6...

Jan 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41,500 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON. TOLD BY DEALER THAT ABS CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Jan 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41,500 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON. TOLD BY DEALER THAT ABS CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Nov 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

BOTH CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FAILED AT 78,000 MILES. CALLED AND WROTE TO AUDI, WANTING THIS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY; WAS TOLD THREE DIFFERENT THINGS REGARDING COVERAGE (1. 'DON'T KNOW," 2. 7YEARS AND 70,000 MILES, 3. 8 YEARS AND 80,000 MILES.) WAS REPEATEDLY REBUFFED. COST $4600 TO FIX. AUDI 20...

Nov 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

BOTH CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FAILED AT 78,000 MILES. CALLED AND WROTE TO AUDI, WANTING THIS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY; WAS TOLD THREE DIFFERENT THINGS REGARDING COVERAGE (1. 'DON'T KNOW," 2. 7YEARS AND 70,000 MILES, 3. 8 YEARS AND 80,000 MILES.) WAS REPEATEDLY REBUFFED. COST $4600 TO FIX. AUDI 20...

Oct 22, 2004 Steering 50,000 mi

PREMATURE FAILURE OF BOTH TIE ROD ENDS AND ALL UPPER CONTROL ARMS IN FRONT SUSPENSION, RESULTING IN LOOSE STEERING, DIFFICULTY IN MAINTAINING LANE POSITION, AND VIBRATION IN STEERING WHILE DRIVING AND BRAKING. ALL TIE ROD ENDS AND FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER CONTROL ARMS (4) REQUIRED REPLACEMENT; IF LEF...

Oct 22, 2004 Suspension 50,000 mi

PREMATURE FAILURE OF BOTH TIE ROD ENDS AND ALL UPPER CONTROL ARMS IN FRONT SUSPENSION, RESULTING IN LOOSE STEERING, DIFFICULTY IN MAINTAINING LANE POSITION, AND VIBRATION IN STEERING WHILE DRIVING AND BRAKING. ALL TIE ROD ENDS AND FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER CONTROL ARMS (4) REQUIRED REPLACEMENT; IF LEF...

Oct 22, 2004 Suspension 50,000 mi

PREMATURE FAILURE OF BOTH TIE ROD ENDS AND ALL UPPER CONTROL ARMS IN FRONT SUSPENSION, RESULTING IN LOOSE STEERING, DIFFICULTY IN MAINTAINING LANE POSITION, AND VIBRATION IN STEERING WHILE DRIVING AND BRAKING. ALL TIE ROD ENDS AND FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER CONTROL ARMS (4) REQUIRED REPLACEMENT; IF LEF...

Oct 22, 2004 Steering 50,000 mi

PREMATURE FAILURE OF BOTH TIE ROD ENDS AND ALL UPPER CONTROL ARMS IN FRONT SUSPENSION, RESULTING IN LOOSE STEERING, DIFFICULTY IN MAINTAINING LANE POSITION, AND VIBRATION IN STEERING WHILE DRIVING AND BRAKING. ALL TIE ROD ENDS AND FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER CONTROL ARMS (4) REQUIRED REPLACEMENT; IF LEF...

Oct 22, 2004 Suspension 50,000 mi

PREMATURE FAILURE OF BOTH TIE ROD ENDS AND ALL UPPER CONTROL ARMS IN FRONT SUSPENSION, RESULTING IN LOOSE STEERING, DIFFICULTY IN MAINTAINING LANE POSITION, AND VIBRATION IN STEERING WHILE DRIVING AND BRAKING. ALL TIE ROD ENDS AND FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER CONTROL ARMS (4) REQUIRED REPLACEMENT; IF LEF...

Oct 22, 2004 Suspension 50,000 mi

PREMATURE FAILURE OF BOTH TIE ROD ENDS AND ALL UPPER CONTROL ARMS IN FRONT SUSPENSION, RESULTING IN LOOSE STEERING, DIFFICULTY IN MAINTAINING LANE POSITION, AND VIBRATION IN STEERING WHILE DRIVING AND BRAKING. ALL TIE ROD ENDS AND FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER CONTROL ARMS (4) REQUIRED REPLACEMENT; IF LEF...

Sep 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 71,000 mi

NORMAL DRIVING. ABS UNIT FAILURE. ABS UNIT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Sep 23, 2004 Suspension

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A ROUTINE INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Sep 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 71,000 mi

NORMAL DRIVING. ABS UNIT FAILURE. ABS UNIT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Sep 23, 2004 Suspension

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A ROUTINE INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Sep 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,000 mi

TURBO BYPASS AND MASS AIRFLOW REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES DURING THE FIRST 30K MILES. CAR IN THE SHOP EVERY 2K...FOR ONE THING OR ANOTHER.*AK

Sep 7, 2004 Electrical System 2,000 mi

TURBO BYPASS AND MASS AIRFLOW REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES DURING THE FIRST 30K MILES. CAR IN THE SHOP EVERY 2K...FOR ONE THING OR ANOTHER.*AK

Sep 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,000 mi

TURBO BYPASS AND MASS AIRFLOW REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES DURING THE FIRST 30K MILES. CAR IN THE SHOP EVERY 2K...FOR ONE THING OR ANOTHER.*AK

Sep 7, 2004 Electrical System 2,000 mi

TURBO BYPASS AND MASS AIRFLOW REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES DURING THE FIRST 30K MILES. CAR IN THE SHOP EVERY 2K...FOR ONE THING OR ANOTHER.*AK

Aug 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IT IS MY BELIEF THAT THE WRONG SIZE REAR WHEEL ROTORS (DISCS) WERE INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY ON THIS CAR. THERE ARE APPARENTLY TWO SIZES, ONE FOR THE SEDAN AND A LARGER SIZE FOR THE STATION WAGON. MY STATION WAGON HAD BEEN GIVEN THW SMALLER SIZE. *AK I HAVE ASKED AUDI OF AMERICA TO INVESTIGATE ...

Aug 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IT IS MY BELIEF THAT THE WRONG SIZE REAR WHEEL ROTORS (DISCS) WERE INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY ON THIS CAR. THERE ARE APPARENTLY TWO SIZES, ONE FOR THE SEDAN AND A LARGER SIZE FOR THE STATION WAGON. MY STATION WAGON HAD BEEN GIVEN THW SMALLER SIZE. *AK I HAVE ASKED AUDI OF AMERICA TO INVESTIGATE ...

Aug 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IT IS MY BELIEF THAT THE WRONG SIZE REAR WHEEL ROTORS (DISCS) WERE INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY ON THIS CAR. THERE ARE APPARENTLY TWO SIZES, ONE FOR THE SEDAN AND A LARGER SIZE FOR THE STATION WAGON. MY STATION WAGON HAD BEEN GIVEN THW SMALLER SIZE. *AK I HAVE ASKED AUDI OF AMERICA TO INVESTIGATE ...

Aug 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IT IS MY BELIEF THAT THE WRONG SIZE REAR WHEEL ROTORS (DISCS) WERE INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY ON THIS CAR. THERE ARE APPARENTLY TWO SIZES, ONE FOR THE SEDAN AND A LARGER SIZE FOR THE STATION WAGON. MY STATION WAGON HAD BEEN GIVEN THW SMALLER SIZE. *AK I HAVE ASKED AUDI OF AMERICA TO INVESTIGATE ...

Aug 22, 2004 Unknown Or Other

2000 AUDI A6 QUATTRO. PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HAS A PERSISTANT AND ODD ODOR CONSTANTLY. IT IS NOT A MOISTURE OR MOLD SMELL NOR AN OIL OR GAS SMELL. ALMOST AS IF FROM THE UPHOLSTERY. ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE DISALLOWANCE OF CERTAIN LEATHERS PUT ON THE AUDI CARS IN GERMANY IN 2000 AND BEFORE AND DISA...

Aug 22, 2004 Unknown Or Other

2000 AUDI A6 QUATTRO. PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HAS A PERSISTANT AND ODD ODOR CONSTANTLY. IT IS NOT A MOISTURE OR MOLD SMELL NOR AN OIL OR GAS SMELL. ALMOST AS IF FROM THE UPHOLSTERY. ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE DISALLOWANCE OF CERTAIN LEATHERS PUT ON THE AUDI CARS IN GERMANY IN 2000 AND BEFORE AND DISA...

Aug 17, 2004 Tires 49,000 mi

TIRE FAILURE; PIRELLI P6000 TIRES 255/40/17/ZR; FOUR FAILURES IN 3 YEARS; THE INSIDE WALL SPLITS CAUSING A FLAT; IN THE LATEST, THE INSIDE WALL IS SO SEVERELY CRACKED, THAT THE RUBBER IS PULLING AWAY FROM THE TIRE; TIRES ARE 10 MONTHS OLD, LESS THAN 15,000 MILES; MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDG...

Aug 17, 2004 Tires 49,000 mi

TIRE FAILURE; PIRELLI P6000 TIRES 255/40/17/ZR; FOUR FAILURES IN 3 YEARS; THE INSIDE WALL SPLITS CAUSING A FLAT; IN THE LATEST, THE INSIDE WALL IS SO SEVERELY CRACKED, THAT THE RUBBER IS PULLING AWAY FROM THE TIRE; TIRES ARE 10 MONTHS OLD, LESS THAN 15,000 MILES; MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDG...

Aug 8, 2004 Steering 49,000 mi

TIE ROD END FAILURE. 2000 AUDI A6; 52,000 MILES. TIE ROD ENDS WERE PART OF A RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR 1998 AND 1999 MODEL YEARS (2000 WAS NOT INCLUDED), THE PART IS / WAS REPORTEDLY CORRECTED IN LATER MODEL YEARS. ONCE COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY PROVISIONS EFFECTIVE 4/30/2004 AUDI NO LONGER CONSIDER...

Aug 8, 2004 Steering 49,000 mi

TIE ROD END FAILURE. 2000 AUDI A6; 52,000 MILES. TIE ROD ENDS WERE PART OF A RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR 1998 AND 1999 MODEL YEARS (2000 WAS NOT INCLUDED), THE PART IS / WAS REPORTEDLY CORRECTED IN LATER MODEL YEARS. ONCE COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY PROVISIONS EFFECTIVE 4/30/2004 AUDI NO LONGER CONSIDER...

Aug 5, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,000 mi

VEHICLE IS A 2000 AUDI A6 WITH 2.7T ENGINE.ILEAGE: 52000.FAILURE: DEALER DIAGNOSED ABS/CONTROLLER WAS BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1300.00. THE PROBLEM CAUSES INTERMITTENT ABS FAILURE WHICH WILL PULSATE BRAKES OCCASSIONALLY IN SITUATIONS WHERE BRAKING WOULD NOT REQUIRE ABS ACTIVITY (...

Aug 5, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,000 mi

VEHICLE IS A 2000 AUDI A6 WITH 2.7T ENGINE.ILEAGE: 52000.FAILURE: DEALER DIAGNOSED ABS/CONTROLLER WAS BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1300.00. THE PROBLEM CAUSES INTERMITTENT ABS FAILURE WHICH WILL PULSATE BRAKES OCCASSIONALLY IN SITUATIONS WHERE BRAKING WOULD NOT REQUIRE ABS ACTIVITY (...

Jul 13, 2004 Power Train

CONSUMER REQUESTING ASSISTANCE FOR A MATTER DEALING WITH INTERAMERICANA TRANSPORT INDUSTRIES INC.*MR AFTER A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED THE CONSUMER WAS STILL DISSATISFIED WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE. OFFENSIVE ODORS HAVE BEEN EMITTING FORM THE VEHICLE. THESE ODORS HAVE MADE SEVERAL M...

Jul 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER REQUESTING ASSISTANCE FOR A MATTER DEALING WITH INTERAMERICANA TRANSPORT INDUSTRIES INC.*MR AFTER A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED THE CONSUMER WAS STILL DISSATISFIED WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE. OFFENSIVE ODORS HAVE BEEN EMITTING FORM THE VEHICLE. THESE ODORS HAVE MADE SEVERAL M...

Jul 13, 2004 Structure

CONSUMER REQUESTING ASSISTANCE FOR A MATTER DEALING WITH INTERAMERICANA TRANSPORT INDUSTRIES INC.*MR AFTER A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED THE CONSUMER WAS STILL DISSATISFIED WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE. OFFENSIVE ODORS HAVE BEEN EMITTING FORM THE VEHICLE. THESE ODORS HAVE MADE SEVERAL M...

Jul 13, 2004 Power Train

CONSUMER REQUESTING ASSISTANCE FOR A MATTER DEALING WITH INTERAMERICANA TRANSPORT INDUSTRIES INC.*MR AFTER A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED THE CONSUMER WAS STILL DISSATISFIED WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE. OFFENSIVE ODORS HAVE BEEN EMITTING FORM THE VEHICLE. THESE ODORS HAVE MADE SEVERAL M...

Jul 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER REQUESTING ASSISTANCE FOR A MATTER DEALING WITH INTERAMERICANA TRANSPORT INDUSTRIES INC.*MR AFTER A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED THE CONSUMER WAS STILL DISSATISFIED WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE. OFFENSIVE ODORS HAVE BEEN EMITTING FORM THE VEHICLE. THESE ODORS HAVE MADE SEVERAL M...

Jul 13, 2004 Structure

CONSUMER REQUESTING ASSISTANCE FOR A MATTER DEALING WITH INTERAMERICANA TRANSPORT INDUSTRIES INC.*MR AFTER A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED THE CONSUMER WAS STILL DISSATISFIED WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE. OFFENSIVE ODORS HAVE BEEN EMITTING FORM THE VEHICLE. THESE ODORS HAVE MADE SEVERAL M...

Apr 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 33,204 mi

2000 AUDI A6 CHRONIC "SERVICE ENGINE" LIGHT ILLUMINATION; OIL LEAKS & VALVE GASKETS REPEATEDLY REPLACED (WITHIN 30 DAYS); BRAKE ISSUES/FRONT END VIBRATION; ENGINE ROUGH WHEN INITIALLY STARTED. *JB

Apr 5, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 33,204 mi

2000 AUDI A6 CHRONIC "SERVICE ENGINE" LIGHT ILLUMINATION; OIL LEAKS & VALVE GASKETS REPEATEDLY REPLACED (WITHIN 30 DAYS); BRAKE ISSUES/FRONT END VIBRATION; ENGINE ROUGH WHEN INITIALLY STARTED. *JB

Apr 5, 2004 Suspension 33,204 mi

2000 AUDI A6 CHRONIC "SERVICE ENGINE" LIGHT ILLUMINATION; OIL LEAKS & VALVE GASKETS REPEATEDLY REPLACED (WITHIN 30 DAYS); BRAKE ISSUES/FRONT END VIBRATION; ENGINE ROUGH WHEN INITIALLY STARTED. *JB

Apr 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 33,204 mi

2000 AUDI A6 CHRONIC "SERVICE ENGINE" LIGHT ILLUMINATION; OIL LEAKS & VALVE GASKETS REPEATEDLY REPLACED (WITHIN 30 DAYS); BRAKE ISSUES/FRONT END VIBRATION; ENGINE ROUGH WHEN INITIALLY STARTED. *JB

Apr 5, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 33,204 mi

2000 AUDI A6 CHRONIC "SERVICE ENGINE" LIGHT ILLUMINATION; OIL LEAKS & VALVE GASKETS REPEATEDLY REPLACED (WITHIN 30 DAYS); BRAKE ISSUES/FRONT END VIBRATION; ENGINE ROUGH WHEN INITIALLY STARTED. *JB

Apr 5, 2004 Suspension 33,204 mi

2000 AUDI A6 CHRONIC "SERVICE ENGINE" LIGHT ILLUMINATION; OIL LEAKS & VALVE GASKETS REPEATEDLY REPLACED (WITHIN 30 DAYS); BRAKE ISSUES/FRONT END VIBRATION; ENGINE ROUGH WHEN INITIALLY STARTED. *JB

Mar 17, 2004 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH TIE ROD ASSEMBLY FAILED. *AK

Mar 17, 2004 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH TIE ROD ASSEMBLY FAILED. *AK

Jan 24, 2004 Steering 45,000 mi

TIE ROD ENDS WEARING PREMATURELY DUE TO DEFECTIVE BOOT COVERS RESULT IN STEERING WHEEL WOBBLE AND STEERING DIFFICULTY. *LA

Jan 24, 2004 Steering 45,000 mi

TIE ROD ENDS WEARING PREMATURELY DUE TO DEFECTIVE BOOT COVERS RESULT IN STEERING WHEEL WOBBLE AND STEERING DIFFICULTY. *LA

Jan 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

AT 65K MILES, MY BABY DAUGHTER AND I WERE DRIVING 70 MPH DOWN VAIL PASS ON I70 IN COLORADO WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT STARTS TO FLASH. I THEN LOSE ALL POWER, BRAKES AND STEERING DUE TO A TOTAL ENGINE AND TURBO FAILURE. THIS PROBLEM WAS DISCOVERED TO BE CAUSED BY A WATER PUMP FAILURE, CAUSING THE TIMING...

Jan 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

AT 65K MILES, MY BABY DAUGHTER AND I WERE DRIVING 70 MPH DOWN VAIL PASS ON I70 IN COLORADO WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT STARTS TO FLASH. I THEN LOSE ALL POWER, BRAKES AND STEERING DUE TO A TOTAL ENGINE AND TURBO FAILURE. THIS PROBLEM WAS DISCOVERED TO BE CAUSED BY A WATER PUMP FAILURE, CAUSING THE TIMING...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,442 mi

GASOLINE LEAKING FROM FUEL TANK DUE TO DEFECTIVE SEAL, VEHICLE HAD ALREADY HAD TWO RECALLS FOR FUEL TANK PROBLEMS. *CB

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,442 mi

GASOLINE LEAKING FROM FUEL TANK DUE TO DEFECTIVE SEAL, VEHICLE HAD ALREADY HAD TWO RECALLS FOR FUEL TANK PROBLEMS. *CB

Jan 7, 2004 Electrical System Fire 41,000 mi

VEHICLE FIRE: 2000 AUDI A6 CAUGHT FIRE APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES AFTER BEING PARKED IN A GARAGE. THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD...SIMILAR TO REPORTS MENTIONED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA03025. THE AUDI WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED, AS WER...

Jan 7, 2004 Electrical System Fire 41,000 mi

VEHICLE FIRE: 2000 AUDI A6 CAUGHT FIRE APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES AFTER BEING PARKED IN A GARAGE. THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD...SIMILAR TO REPORTS MENTIONED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA03025. THE AUDI WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED, AS WER...

Dec 3, 2003 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRROR LEAKED AN UNKNOWN FLUID. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE CONTACTED. THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED. *AK

Dec 3, 2003 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRROR LEAKED AN UNKNOWN FLUID. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE CONTACTED. THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED. *AK

Sep 6, 2003 Steering 40,000 mi

BROKEN TIE RODS AT 40,000 MILES. *AK

Sep 6, 2003 Steering 40,000 mi

BROKEN TIE RODS AT 40,000 MILES. *AK

Aug 25, 2003 Suspension 24,000 mi

2000,AUDI A6 , 2.7 , FRONT SUSPENSION PIECES NEED REPLACEMENT DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR AFTER 25000 MILES .SYMPTOMS ARE CRUNCHING NOISE WHILE STOPPING OR STARTING SLOWLY. 8AK

Aug 25, 2003 Suspension 24,000 mi

2000,AUDI A6 , 2.7 , FRONT SUSPENSION PIECES NEED REPLACEMENT DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR AFTER 25000 MILES .SYMPTOMS ARE CRUNCHING NOISE WHILE STOPPING OR STARTING SLOWLY. 8AK

Aug 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

THE VEHICLES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER REFUSED TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE UNLESS THE CONSUMER PAID OUT OF POCKET, ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE 3 DAYS PRIOR. THE CONSUMER PAID FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SERVICE, IN ADDITION TO THE DEFECTIVE THERMOSTAT, WHICH...

Aug 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

THE VEHICLES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER REFUSED TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE UNLESS THE CONSUMER PAID OUT OF POCKET, ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE 3 DAYS PRIOR. THE CONSUMER PAID FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SERVICE, IN ADDITION TO THE DEFECTIVE THERMOSTAT, WHICH...

Jun 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT IS ON. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE FIVE TIMES AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT IS ON. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE FIVE TIMES AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 8, 2003 Tires 25,000 mi

TWO SEPARATE TIRE FAILURES FROM SAME BRAND/TYPE OF ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES, FIRST: JANUARY 22, 2003, SECOND: APRIL 28, 2003 BOTH WERE SIDEWALL BLOWOUTS. THE FIRST, ON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL IN JANUARY 2001, DID NOT POSE A SAFETY HAZARD AS IT OCCURRED WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED IN A GARAGE. HOWEV...

May 8, 2003 Tires 25,000 mi

TWO SEPARATE TIRE FAILURES FROM SAME BRAND/TYPE OF ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES, FIRST: JANUARY 22, 2003, SECOND: APRIL 28, 2003 BOTH WERE SIDEWALL BLOWOUTS. THE FIRST, ON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL IN JANUARY 2001, DID NOT POSE A SAFETY HAZARD AS IT OCCURRED WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED IN A GARAGE. HOWEV...

Apr 17, 2003 Electrical System 27,000 mi

THERE WERE OIL LEAKS, THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE TURBO(S) AT 37000 MILES AND NEEDED A NEW TURBO(S) AGAIN, AND THE ENGINE AND BRAKE LIGHTS APPEARED ON DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. DEALER STATED THE OIL WASN'T CHANGED REGULARLY. THE INITIAL TURBO(S) WERE REPLACED WITH THE OLD OIL BECAUSE THE NEW OIL W...

Apr 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,000 mi

THERE WERE OIL LEAKS, THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE TURBO(S) AT 37000 MILES AND NEEDED A NEW TURBO(S) AGAIN, AND THE ENGINE AND BRAKE LIGHTS APPEARED ON DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. DEALER STATED THE OIL WASN'T CHANGED REGULARLY. THE INITIAL TURBO(S) WERE REPLACED WITH THE OLD OIL BECAUSE THE NEW OIL W...

Apr 17, 2003 Electrical System 27,000 mi

THERE WERE OIL LEAKS, THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE TURBO(S) AT 37000 MILES AND NEEDED A NEW TURBO(S) AGAIN, AND THE ENGINE AND BRAKE LIGHTS APPEARED ON DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. DEALER STATED THE OIL WASN'T CHANGED REGULARLY. THE INITIAL TURBO(S) WERE REPLACED WITH THE OLD OIL BECAUSE THE NEW OIL W...

Apr 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,000 mi

THERE WERE OIL LEAKS, THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE TURBO(S) AT 37000 MILES AND NEEDED A NEW TURBO(S) AGAIN, AND THE ENGINE AND BRAKE LIGHTS APPEARED ON DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. DEALER STATED THE OIL WASN'T CHANGED REGULARLY. THE INITIAL TURBO(S) WERE REPLACED WITH THE OLD OIL BECAUSE THE NEW OIL W...

Apr 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,000 mi

HELLO, 2000 A6 HAS AN AUXILIARY FAN ON THE 2.8 ENGINE. MY AUDI WAS IN WARRANTY ON 10/17/02, AND IT WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM IS THE FAN MAKES ALOT OF NOISE, AND THE FAN SMELLS LIKE A FIRE IS HAPPENING..NOW THE LOCAL DEALER, WAGNER AUDI IN ...

Apr 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,000 mi

HELLO, 2000 A6 HAS AN AUXILIARY FAN ON THE 2.8 ENGINE. MY AUDI WAS IN WARRANTY ON 10/17/02, AND IT WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM IS THE FAN MAKES ALOT OF NOISE, AND THE FAN SMELLS LIKE A FIRE IS HAPPENING..NOW THE LOCAL DEALER, WAGNER AUDI IN ...

Apr 2, 2003 Visibility 55,000 mi

WINDOWS ROLL DOWN BY THEMSELVES. I HAVE HEARD FROM MANY SOURCES, THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT'S, AND AUDI'S. THE FIX IS REPLACING THE REGULATOR, AT A VERY HIGH COST. THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE PERMANENTLY FIXED, AS IT IS A HAZARD TO BE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IN A STORM AT ...

Apr 2, 2003 Visibility 55,000 mi

WINDOWS ROLL DOWN BY THEMSELVES. I HAVE HEARD FROM MANY SOURCES, THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT'S, AND AUDI'S. THE FIX IS REPLACING THE REGULATOR, AT A VERY HIGH COST. THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE PERMANENTLY FIXED, AS IT IS A HAZARD TO BE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IN A STORM AT ...

Mar 20, 2003 Steering

I HAD BEEN COMPLAINING TO AUDI SERVICE ABOUT A NOISE IN THE STEERING. THIS WAS REPORTED TO THEM IN MAY OF 2002. 43,769 MILES. I WAS TOLD NO PROBLEM FOUND. I BROUGHT THIS TO THEIR ATTENTION AGAIN IN JUNE OF 2002. 48,743. NO PROBLEM FOUND. IN JAN. 2003 I BROUGHT THIS TO THEIR ATTENTION AGAIN. THEY HAD...

Mar 20, 2003 Steering

I HAD BEEN COMPLAINING TO AUDI SERVICE ABOUT A NOISE IN THE STEERING. THIS WAS REPORTED TO THEM IN MAY OF 2002. 43,769 MILES. I WAS TOLD NO PROBLEM FOUND. I BROUGHT THIS TO THEIR ATTENTION AGAIN IN JUNE OF 2002. 48,743. NO PROBLEM FOUND. IN JAN. 2003 I BROUGHT THIS TO THEIR ATTENTION AGAIN. THEY HAD...

Mar 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 66,450 mi

CYLINDER HEADS (V-6, 2.7 LITER, 5-VALVE) ARE LEAKING OIL FROM THE ENDS IN AN AREA WHICH IS PLUGGED WITH A "BALL SEAL" PRESSED IN PLACE DURING MFG. OIL DRIPS ONTO EXHAUST CAUSING CAUSING MODERATE TO SEVERE SMELL OF BURNING OIL INSIDE AND AROUND VEHICLE. DEALER MECHANICS WERE ABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM ...

Mar 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 66,450 mi

CYLINDER HEADS (V-6, 2.7 LITER, 5-VALVE) ARE LEAKING OIL FROM THE ENDS IN AN AREA WHICH IS PLUGGED WITH A "BALL SEAL" PRESSED IN PLACE DURING MFG. OIL DRIPS ONTO EXHAUST CAUSING CAUSING MODERATE TO SEVERE SMELL OF BURNING OIL INSIDE AND AROUND VEHICLE. DEALER MECHANICS WERE ABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM ...

Jan 13, 2003 Electrical System Fire 52,000 mi

AUDI A-6 YR 2000 WHILE DRIVING THE CAR MY HUSBAND EYES BECAME IRRITATED, SMELT SOMETHING BURNING, SHORTLY AFTER, SMOKE BLEW-OUT FROM THE LEFT AIR VENT INTO THE CAR AND THEN FIRE SPARKS. AS THE CAR WAS MOVING, HE NOTICED THE SMOKE, SLOWED DOWN, FORCED THE GEAR INTO PARK AND DASH OUT OF CAR. T...

Jan 13, 2003 Electrical System Fire 52,000 mi

AUDI A-6 YR 2000 WHILE DRIVING THE CAR MY HUSBAND EYES BECAME IRRITATED, SMELT SOMETHING BURNING, SHORTLY AFTER, SMOKE BLEW-OUT FROM THE LEFT AIR VENT INTO THE CAR AND THEN FIRE SPARKS. AS THE CAR WAS MOVING, HE NOTICED THE SMOKE, SLOWED DOWN, FORCED THE GEAR INTO PARK AND DASH OUT OF CAR. T...

Nov 13, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND HAVE HARD SHIFTING CAUSING THE VEHICAL TO STALL. PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. MR

Nov 13, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND HAVE HARD SHIFTING CAUSING THE VEHICAL TO STALL. PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. MR

Nov 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER NOTICED: THE VEHICLE BRAKE PADS WORN EXCESSIVELY PREMATURE. CAUSING TO STOP THE CAR VIOLENT. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER NOTICED: THE VEHICLE BRAKE PADS WORN EXCESSIVELY PREMATURE. CAUSING TO STOP THE CAR VIOLENT. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Aug 1, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT 60MPH FRONT RIGHT TIRE BLEWOUT, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. SIZE 25540ZR17 PLEASE PROVIDE THE DOT#.*AK

Aug 1, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT 60MPH FRONT RIGHT TIRE BLEWOUT, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. SIZE 25540ZR17 PLEASE PROVIDE THE DOT#.*AK

Jun 27, 2002 Structure

I THINK IT'S SILLY THAT THEY CAN PRODUCE A CAR WHOSE FRONT BUMPER DOESN'T CLEAR THE CONCRETE BUMPERS IN PARKING LOTS.*AK

Jun 27, 2002 Structure

I THINK IT'S SILLY THAT THEY CAN PRODUCE A CAR WHOSE FRONT BUMPER DOESN'T CLEAR THE CONCRETE BUMPERS IN PARKING LOTS.*AK

Apr 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR MAKES A WHINING NOISE ON COLD START. IT HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS SINCE MARCH 2, 2002. ZAUMBACH OF MANHATTAN HAS REPLACED THE ENGINE, TURBOS AND WATER PUMPS DUE TO POSSIBLE LEAK. THEY CANNOT REPAIR THE CAR, THEY SAY THE NOISE IS STILL PRESENT. NO ONE KNOWS WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND IT MAY BE...

Apr 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR MAKES A WHINING NOISE ON COLD START. IT HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS SINCE MARCH 2, 2002. ZAUMBACH OF MANHATTAN HAS REPLACED THE ENGINE, TURBOS AND WATER PUMPS DUE TO POSSIBLE LEAK. THEY CANNOT REPAIR THE CAR, THEY SAY THE NOISE IS STILL PRESENT. NO ONE KNOWS WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND IT MAY BE...

Sep 18, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

INTERMITTENT "BUZZ" SOUND (UP TO 3 SECONDS) WHEN USING TURN SIGNAL (EITHER SIDE)- DEALER SAYS CANNOT FIGURE OUT PROBLEM, THOUGH THEY HAVE HEARD "BUZZ"; TRUNK LATCH DOES NOT CLOSE UNLESS SHUT REALLY HARD- SOMETIMES IT DOES NOT LATCH AND WHILE I AM DRIVING, THE TRUNK SYMBOL SHOWS UP ON THE FRONT DASH;...

Sep 18, 2001 Exterior Lighting

INTERMITTENT "BUZZ" SOUND (UP TO 3 SECONDS) WHEN USING TURN SIGNAL (EITHER SIDE)- DEALER SAYS CANNOT FIGURE OUT PROBLEM, THOUGH THEY HAVE HEARD "BUZZ"; TRUNK LATCH DOES NOT CLOSE UNLESS SHUT REALLY HARD- SOMETIMES IT DOES NOT LATCH AND WHILE I AM DRIVING, THE TRUNK SYMBOL SHOWS UP ON THE FRONT DASH;...

Sep 18, 2001 Tires

VIBRATION OR CHUCKLE FELT BETWEEN 45MPH AND 75MPH IN FLOOR NEAR THROTTLE AND IN SEAT OF PASS, ALSO FELT WHEN CLIMBING /DECLINING ON HIGHWAY,AT HIGHWAY SPEED. STARTED AT DAY ONE OF BUYING THIS $52,000 VEHICLE. 12 VISITS TO DEALER FOR SAME REPAIR,10 TIRES REPLACED AND OTHER PARTS.. AUDI NO HELP!*AK

Sep 18, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

INTERMITTENT "BUZZ" SOUND (UP TO 3 SECONDS) WHEN USING TURN SIGNAL (EITHER SIDE)- DEALER SAYS CANNOT FIGURE OUT PROBLEM, THOUGH THEY HAVE HEARD "BUZZ"; TRUNK LATCH DOES NOT CLOSE UNLESS SHUT REALLY HARD- SOMETIMES IT DOES NOT LATCH AND WHILE I AM DRIVING, THE TRUNK SYMBOL SHOWS UP ON THE FRONT DASH;...

Sep 18, 2001 Exterior Lighting

INTERMITTENT "BUZZ" SOUND (UP TO 3 SECONDS) WHEN USING TURN SIGNAL (EITHER SIDE)- DEALER SAYS CANNOT FIGURE OUT PROBLEM, THOUGH THEY HAVE HEARD "BUZZ"; TRUNK LATCH DOES NOT CLOSE UNLESS SHUT REALLY HARD- SOMETIMES IT DOES NOT LATCH AND WHILE I AM DRIVING, THE TRUNK SYMBOL SHOWS UP ON THE FRONT DASH;...

Sep 18, 2001 Tires

VIBRATION OR CHUCKLE FELT BETWEEN 45MPH AND 75MPH IN FLOOR NEAR THROTTLE AND IN SEAT OF PASS, ALSO FELT WHEN CLIMBING /DECLINING ON HIGHWAY,AT HIGHWAY SPEED. STARTED AT DAY ONE OF BUYING THIS $52,000 VEHICLE. 12 VISITS TO DEALER FOR SAME REPAIR,10 TIRES REPLACED AND OTHER PARTS.. AUDI NO HELP!*AK

Aug 8, 2001 Tires

TIRE DISINTEGRATED. TREAD SEPARATED COMPLETELY FROM SIDEWALLS, LEAVING ONLY A SMALL PORTION OF SIDEWALL ON RIM.*AK

Aug 8, 2001 Tires

TIRE DISINTEGRATED. TREAD SEPARATED COMPLETELY FROM SIDEWALLS, LEAVING ONLY A SMALL PORTION OF SIDEWALL ON RIM.*AK (TIRESIZE: 215/55HR16)

Aug 8, 2001 Tires

TIRE DISINTEGRATED. TREAD SEPARATED COMPLETELY FROM SIDEWALLS, LEAVING ONLY A SMALL PORTION OF SIDEWALL ON RIM.*AK

Aug 8, 2001 Tires

TIRE DISINTEGRATED. TREAD SEPARATED COMPLETELY FROM SIDEWALLS, LEAVING ONLY A SMALL PORTION OF SIDEWALL ON RIM.*AK (TIRESIZE: 215/55HR16)

Aug 7, 2001 Power Train

THE TORSEN PART(S) IN THE AWD SYSTEM ARE DEFECTIVE THUS CAUSING A NOTICEABLE VIBRATION AT SPEEDS OF 40-80MPH. THE VIBRATION CAN VARY FROM SIGNIFICANT TO SLIGHT DEPENDING ON AMBIENT TEMP, VEHICLE/PART TEMP, SPEED, ACCELERATION PROFILE, AND LENGTH OF TIME AT CRUISE. MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROB...

Aug 7, 2001 Power Train

THE TORSEN PART(S) IN THE AWD SYSTEM ARE DEFECTIVE THUS CAUSING A NOTICEABLE VIBRATION AT SPEEDS OF 40-80MPH. THE VIBRATION CAN VARY FROM SIGNIFICANT TO SLIGHT DEPENDING ON AMBIENT TEMP, VEHICLE/PART TEMP, SPEED, ACCELERATION PROFILE, AND LENGTH OF TIME AT CRUISE. MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROB...

Aug 7, 2001 Power Train

THE TORSEN PART(S) IN THE AWD SYSTEM ARE DEFECTIVE THUS CAUSING A NOTICEABLE VIBRATION AT SPEEDS OF 40-80MPH. THE VIBRATION CAN VARY FROM SIGNIFICANT TO SLIGHT DEPENDING ON AMBIENT TEMP, VEHICLE/PART TEMP, SPEED, ACCELERATION PROFILE, AND LENGTH OF TIME AT CRUISE. MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROB...

Aug 7, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, CONSUMER WAS STRUCK HEAD ON BY A TRUCK, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, CONSUMER SUFFERED NECK INJURIES AND VEHICLE WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS.*JB (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT).

Aug 7, 2001 Power Train

THE TORSEN PART(S) IN THE AWD SYSTEM ARE DEFECTIVE THUS CAUSING A NOTICEABLE VIBRATION AT SPEEDS OF 40-80MPH. THE VIBRATION CAN VARY FROM SIGNIFICANT TO SLIGHT DEPENDING ON AMBIENT TEMP, VEHICLE/PART TEMP, SPEED, ACCELERATION PROFILE, AND LENGTH OF TIME AT CRUISE. MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROB...

Aug 7, 2001 Power Train

THE TORSEN PART(S) IN THE AWD SYSTEM ARE DEFECTIVE THUS CAUSING A NOTICEABLE VIBRATION AT SPEEDS OF 40-80MPH. THE VIBRATION CAN VARY FROM SIGNIFICANT TO SLIGHT DEPENDING ON AMBIENT TEMP, VEHICLE/PART TEMP, SPEED, ACCELERATION PROFILE, AND LENGTH OF TIME AT CRUISE. MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROB...

Aug 7, 2001 Power Train

THE TORSEN PART(S) IN THE AWD SYSTEM ARE DEFECTIVE THUS CAUSING A NOTICEABLE VIBRATION AT SPEEDS OF 40-80MPH. THE VIBRATION CAN VARY FROM SIGNIFICANT TO SLIGHT DEPENDING ON AMBIENT TEMP, VEHICLE/PART TEMP, SPEED, ACCELERATION PROFILE, AND LENGTH OF TIME AT CRUISE. MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROB...

Aug 7, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, CONSUMER WAS STRUCK HEAD ON BY A TRUCK, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, CONSUMER SUFFERED NECK INJURIES AND VEHICLE WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS.*JB (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT).

Jul 28, 2001 Electrical System

ORIGINAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WHICH WAS BACKLIT UNDER ALL RUNNING CONDITIONS NIGHT AND DAY WAS REPLACED W/ NON-BACKLIT CLUSTER DUE TO A SEPARATE FAILURE IN THE CLUSTER. UNLIKE OTHER CARS, THIS CLUSTER HAS NO LUMINESCENT MATERIAL ON THE INSTRUMENT FACE TO MAKE INSTRUMENTS READABLE UNDER DIFFICULT LIGH...

Jul 28, 2001 Electrical System

ORIGINAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WHICH WAS BACKLIT UNDER ALL RUNNING CONDITIONS NIGHT AND DAY WAS REPLACED W/ NON-BACKLIT CLUSTER DUE TO A SEPARATE FAILURE IN THE CLUSTER. UNLIKE OTHER CARS, THIS CLUSTER HAS NO LUMINESCENT MATERIAL ON THE INSTRUMENT FACE TO MAKE INSTRUMENTS READABLE UNDER DIFFICULT LIGH...

Jul 15, 2001 Tires

4 TIRES BUBBLED DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS

Jul 15, 2001 Tires

4 TIRES BUBBLED DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS

Jun 22, 2001 Electrical System

THE DATE I PURCHASE THE CAR I REALIZE THE INTRUMENT CLUSTER LOCATE IN THE CENTER OF THE INTRUMENT DID NOT LIGHT UP ALL THE INFORMATION UNDER THE SUN LIGHT, THE DEALER REPLACE THE PART AND THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPEN AGAIN, I REQUEST THE DEALER TO REPLACE IT , THEY SAY THEY ONLY GET THE PART FROM AUDI, T...

Jun 22, 2001 Electrical System

THE DATE I PURCHASE THE CAR I REALIZE THE INTRUMENT CLUSTER LOCATE IN THE CENTER OF THE INTRUMENT DID NOT LIGHT UP ALL THE INFORMATION UNDER THE SUN LIGHT, THE DEALER REPLACE THE PART AND THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPEN AGAIN, I REQUEST THE DEALER TO REPLACE IT , THEY SAY THEY ONLY GET THE PART FROM AUDI, T...

May 30, 2001 Tires

ONE FLAT, ONE BLOWOUT AND FOUR SEVERE LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURES (INCLUDES THE FLAT AND BLOWOUT. OUT TEMPERATURES WERE BELOW 30F. OEM TIRE EXPERENCED SEVERE 50% LOSS OF PRESSURE.

May 30, 2001 Tires

ONE FLAT, ONE BLOWOUT AND FOUR SEVERE LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURES (INCLUDES THE FLAT AND BLOWOUT. OUT TEMPERATURES WERE BELOW 30F. OEM TIRE EXPERENCED SEVERE 50% LOSS OF PRESSURE.

Jan 24, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE CAN BE DRIVEN AS MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC. WHEN DRIVEN AS AN AUTOMATIC VEHICLE SLIPS OUT OF GEAR. THIS IS DUE TO A WIRE HARNESS GONE BAD. DEALER TOLD THIS TO CONSUMER.*AK

Jan 24, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE CAN BE DRIVEN AS MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC. WHEN DRIVEN AS AN AUTOMATIC VEHICLE SLIPS OUT OF GEAR. THIS IS DUE TO A WIRE HARNESS GONE BAD. DEALER TOLD THIS TO CONSUMER.*AK

Jan 24, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE CAN BE DRIVEN AS MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC. WHEN DRIVEN AS AN AUTOMATIC VEHICLE SLIPS OUT OF GEAR. THIS IS DUE TO A WIRE HARNESS GONE BAD. DEALER TOLD THIS TO CONSUMER.*AK

Jan 24, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE CAN BE DRIVEN AS MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC. WHEN DRIVEN AS AN AUTOMATIC VEHICLE SLIPS OUT OF GEAR. THIS IS DUE TO A WIRE HARNESS GONE BAD. DEALER TOLD THIS TO CONSUMER.*AK

Jan 4, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING ABS BRAKES PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 4, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING ABS BRAKES PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Dec 21, 2000 Unknown Or Other

OIL PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR COMES ON FREQUENTLY. REPORTED 3 TIMES, NOT YET FIXED. *AK

Dec 21, 2000 Unknown Or Other

OIL PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR COMES ON FREQUENTLY. REPORTED 3 TIMES, NOT YET FIXED. *AK

Dec 19, 2000 Tires

FRONT END VIBRATION CAUSING EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR. MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY BY IGNORING WHAT MAY BE A SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

Dec 19, 2000 Suspension

FRONT END VIBRATION CAUSING EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR. MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY BY IGNORING WHAT MAY BE A SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

Dec 19, 2000 Tires

FRONT END VIBRATION CAUSING EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR. MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY BY IGNORING WHAT MAY BE A SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

Dec 19, 2000 Suspension

FRONT END VIBRATION CAUSING EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR. MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY BY IGNORING WHAT MAY BE A SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

Nov 6, 2000 Tires

TIRES ARE CUPPING, RESULTING IN HEAVY WEAR, NOISE AND VIBRATION. CAUSE IS IMPROPER ALIGNMENT OR SUSPENSION WEAR. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT RESPONDED TO REQUEST FOR CORRECTION. (TIRESIZE: P20555R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P20555R16 )

Nov 6, 2000 Tires

TIRES ARE CUPPING, RESULTING IN HEAVY WEAR, NOISE AND VIBRATION. CAUSE IS IMPROPER ALIGNMENT OR SUSPENSION WEAR. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT RESPONDED TO REQUEST FOR CORRECTION. (TIRESIZE: P20555R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P20555R16 )

Nov 1, 2000 Suspension

ONE YEAR OLD TIRES CUPPING, RESULTING IN HEAVY WEAR, NOISE & VIBRATION. CAUSED BY IMPROPER ALIGNMENT OR SUSPENSION WEAR. DEALER HAS NOT RESPONDED WITH CORRECTION.*AK (TIRESIZE: P20555R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P20555R16 )

Nov 1, 2000 Suspension

ONE YEAR OLD TIRES CUPPING, RESULTING IN HEAVY WEAR, NOISE & VIBRATION. CAUSED BY IMPROPER ALIGNMENT OR SUSPENSION WEAR. DEALER HAS NOT RESPONDED WITH CORRECTION.*AK (TIRESIZE: P20555R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P20555R16 )

Oct 29, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

TRUNK ON AUDI DOES NOT CLOSE WITHOUT USING EXTREME FORCE TO LATCH. DEALER REPORTS ENCOUNTERING PROBLEM ON SEVERAL NEW AUDI 2000 A6

Oct 29, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

TRUNK ON AUDI DOES NOT CLOSE WITHOUT USING EXTREME FORCE TO LATCH. DEALER REPORTS ENCOUNTERING PROBLEM ON SEVERAL NEW AUDI 2000 A6

Oct 19, 2000 Equipment

THE RADIO CHANGES STATIONS WHEN THE CAR IS FIRST STARTED IN THE MORNING. *MJS

Oct 19, 2000 Suspension

THE FRONT END ALIGNMENT WAS OUT OF SPECIFICATION CAUSING EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR, CONSUMER WAS HAVING TROUBLE OBTAINING A SERVICE CALL FROM THE DEALERSHIP. *MJS

Oct 19, 2000 Electrical System

THE ELECTRICAL FUSE PANEL HAS A SHORT IN IT WHICH BLOWS FUSES. *MJS

Oct 19, 2000 Equipment

THE RADIO CHANGES STATIONS WHEN THE CAR IS FIRST STARTED IN THE MORNING. *MJS

Oct 19, 2000 Suspension

THE FRONT END ALIGNMENT WAS OUT OF SPECIFICATION CAUSING EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR, CONSUMER WAS HAVING TROUBLE OBTAINING A SERVICE CALL FROM THE DEALERSHIP. *MJS

Oct 19, 2000 Electrical System

THE ELECTRICAL FUSE PANEL HAS A SHORT IN IT WHICH BLOWS FUSES. *MJS

Sep 18, 2000 Tires

DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO BALANCE THESE TIRES ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITHIN PAST 4 MONTHS WITHOUT SUCCESS.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/55/16 )

Sep 18, 2000 Tires

DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO BALANCE THESE TIRES ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITHIN PAST 4 MONTHS WITHOUT SUCCESS.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/55/16 )

Sep 5, 2000 Electrical System

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WILL NOT START. WHEN IT DOES START IT, RUNS ON A LIMP. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 5, 2000 Electrical System

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WILL NOT START. WHEN IT DOES START IT, RUNS ON A LIMP. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 14, 2000 Steering

STEERING WOULD INTERMITTENTLY SWITCH FROM NORMAL EFFORT TO A VERY LIGHT TWITCHY MODE. MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO CORRECCT PROBLEM DUE TO INTERMITTENT NATURE.

Aug 14, 2000 Steering

STEERING WOULD INTERMITTENTLY SWITCH FROM NORMAL EFFORT TO A VERY LIGHT TWITCHY MODE. MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO CORRECCT PROBLEM DUE TO INTERMITTENT NATURE.

Aug 7, 2000 Suspension

NOTICE A REAR SUSPENSION PROBLEM WHILE ON A ROAD TRIP, THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT DISENGAGE UNLESS THE BRAKE IS PUSHED ALMOST OT THE FLOOR AND THE CAR IS STOPPED, BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT GO ON UNLESS YOU STEP ON THE BRAKES VERY HARD, ENGINE ACCELERATION THE ENGINE GOES FULL THROTTLE AND "TAKES OFF"

Aug 7, 2000 Suspension

NOTICE A REAR SUSPENSION PROBLEM WHILE ON A ROAD TRIP, THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT DISENGAGE UNLESS THE BRAKE IS PUSHED ALMOST OT THE FLOOR AND THE CAR IS STOPPED, BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT GO ON UNLESS YOU STEP ON THE BRAKES VERY HARD, ENGINE ACCELERATION THE ENGINE GOES FULL THROTTLE AND "TAKES OFF"

Jul 19, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SHUT DOWN AFTER DRIVING, THEN IT'S RE-STARTED THE ENGIN IDLES ROUGH. AT THAT TIME THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COME ON, AND THE ENGINES POWER IS REDUCED. IT WON'T GO FASTER THAN 15 MPH.

Jul 19, 2000 Unknown Or Other

FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SHUT DOWN AFTER DRIVING, THEN IT'S RE-STARTED THE ENGIN IDLES ROUGH. AT THAT TIME THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COME ON, AND THE ENGINES POWER IS REDUCED. IT WON'T GO FASTER THAN 15 MPH.

Jul 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SHUT DOWN AFTER DRIVING, THEN IT'S RE-STARTED THE ENGIN IDLES ROUGH. AT THAT TIME THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COME ON, AND THE ENGINES POWER IS REDUCED. IT WON'T GO FASTER THAN 15 MPH.

Jul 19, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SHUT DOWN AFTER DRIVING, THEN IT'S RE-STARTED THE ENGIN IDLES ROUGH. AT THAT TIME THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COME ON, AND THE ENGINES POWER IS REDUCED. IT WON'T GO FASTER THAN 15 MPH.

Jul 19, 2000 Unknown Or Other

FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SHUT DOWN AFTER DRIVING, THEN IT'S RE-STARTED THE ENGIN IDLES ROUGH. AT THAT TIME THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COME ON, AND THE ENGINES POWER IS REDUCED. IT WON'T GO FASTER THAN 15 MPH.

Jul 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SHUT DOWN AFTER DRIVING, THEN IT'S RE-STARTED THE ENGIN IDLES ROUGH. AT THAT TIME THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COME ON, AND THE ENGINES POWER IS REDUCED. IT WON'T GO FASTER THAN 15 MPH.

Jun 28, 2000 Tires

I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR ONLY SLIGHTLY MORE THAN 6 MONTHS, AND HAVE HAD NO COLLISIONS OR OTHER UNUSUAL IMPACTS TO TIRES. AFTER ONLY 800 MILES OF SERVICE, MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE DEVELOPED A BULGING KNOT IN THE SIDEWALL. DEALER INSPECTED THE TIRE AND COULD FIND NO INDICATION OF "IMPACT" INJURY SO TIRE W...

Jun 28, 2000 Tires

I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR ONLY SLIGHTLY MORE THAN 6 MONTHS, AND HAVE HAD NO COLLISIONS OR OTHER UNUSUAL IMPACTS TO TIRES. AFTER ONLY 800 MILES OF SERVICE, MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE DEVELOPED A BULGING KNOT IN THE SIDEWALL. DEALER INSPECTED THE TIRE AND COULD FIND NO INDICATION OF "IMPACT" INJURY SO TIRE W...

Jun 22, 2000 Fuel System, Other

GAS GAUGE MALFUNCTIONED, PREVENTING OWNER FROM IDENTIFYING WHAT THE CORRECT FUEL READING WAS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. RECALL NUMBER 00V137000, CONSUMER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Jun 22, 2000 Fuel System, Other

GAS GAUGE MALFUNCTIONED, PREVENTING OWNER FROM IDENTIFYING WHAT THE CORRECT FUEL READING WAS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. RECALL NUMBER 00V137000, CONSUMER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Apr 20, 2000 Unknown Or Other

MY CAR WAS SERVICE FOR THE TRIP FROM SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY TO HILTON HEAD,SC. TWO DAYS AFTER I HAD MADE THIS 1000 MILE TRIP THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. MY CAR WAS RUNNING FINE AND I STOPPED FOR GAS. WHEN I PULLED OUT OF THE GAS STATION ONTO VERY BUSY HIGHWAY. *AK

Apr 20, 2000 Unknown Or Other

MY CAR WAS SERVICE FOR THE TRIP FROM SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY TO HILTON HEAD,SC. TWO DAYS AFTER I HAD MADE THIS 1000 MILE TRIP THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. MY CAR WAS RUNNING FINE AND I STOPPED FOR GAS. WHEN I PULLED OUT OF THE GAS STATION ONTO VERY BUSY HIGHWAY. *AK

Mar 17, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THERE HAS NOT BEEN A FATAL FAILURE, BUT PARTS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Mar 17, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THERE HAS NOT BEEN A FATAL FAILURE, BUT PARTS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Mar 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAUGE REGISTERS EMPTY AFTER FILLING WITH 18 GALLONS FROM TRUE EMPTY STATE;AFTER 100 MILES GAUGE NOW REGISTERS FULL CONSTANTLY. *AK

Mar 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAUGE REGISTERS EMPTY AFTER FILLING WITH 18 GALLONS FROM TRUE EMPTY STATE;AFTER 100 MILES GAUGE NOW REGISTERS FULL CONSTANTLY. *AK

Mar 2, 2000 Unknown Or Other Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Mar 2, 2000 Unknown Or Other Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK