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11V267000 May 3, 2011 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 AUDI A6, MODEL YEAR 2002-2003 S6 AND MODEL YEAR 2003 RS6 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.2L ENGINES AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 19, 2001, THROUGH JUNE 8, 2...

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Jun 12, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

WHEN I FIRST GOT THE VEHICLE IT WOULD START WITH NO ISSUES AND NOW IT WONT START AN I CANT FIGURE OUT WHY AND NOT SURE IF THIS IS THE REASON I CANT THINK OF WHAT ELSE IT COULD BE IT ACTS LIKE ITS NOT GETTING ANY FUEL OR SOMETHING TO GET STARTED.

Jun 12, 2021 Engine

WHEN I FIRST GOT THE VEHICLE IT WOULD START WITH NO ISSUES AND NOW IT WONT START AN I CANT FIGURE OUT WHY AND NOT SURE IF THIS IS THE REASON I CANT THINK OF WHAT ELSE IT COULD BE IT ACTS LIKE ITS NOT GETTING ANY FUEL OR SOMETHING TO GET STARTED.

Jun 12, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

WHEN I FIRST GOT THE VEHICLE IT WOULD START WITH NO ISSUES AND NOW IT WONT START AN I CANT FIGURE OUT WHY AND NOT SURE IF THIS IS THE REASON I CANT THINK OF WHAT ELSE IT COULD BE IT ACTS LIKE ITS NOT GETTING ANY FUEL OR SOMETHING TO GET STARTED.

Jun 12, 2021 Engine

WHEN I FIRST GOT THE VEHICLE IT WOULD START WITH NO ISSUES AND NOW IT WONT START AN I CANT FIGURE OUT WHY AND NOT SURE IF THIS IS THE REASON I CANT THINK OF WHAT ELSE IT COULD BE IT ACTS LIKE ITS NOT GETTING ANY FUEL OR SOMETHING TO GET STARTED.

Apr 1, 2021 Air Bags Crash 85,000 mi

ON FEBRUARY 11, 2021, MR. TRAVIS WAS TRAVELING ON I-70 IN VANDALIA ILLINOIS WHEN HE WAS REAR ENDED AT HIGH SPEEDS BY MR. FREE. MR. TRAVIS' 2002 AUDI A6 SUSTAINED SERIOUS DAMAGE BUT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MR. TRAVIS SUSTAINED FATAL INJURIES AS A RESULT OF THE CRASH.

Apr 1, 2021 Air Bags Crash 85,000 mi

ON FEBRUARY 11, 2021, MR. TRAVIS WAS TRAVELING ON I-70 IN VANDALIA ILLINOIS WHEN HE WAS REAR ENDED AT HIGH SPEEDS BY MR. FREE. MR. TRAVIS' 2002 AUDI A6 SUSTAINED SERIOUS DAMAGE BUT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MR. TRAVIS SUSTAINED FATAL INJURIES AS A RESULT OF THE CRASH.

Sep 10, 2020 Electrical System 150,499 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS ARE SHORTING OUT AND CRACKING AND BARE WIRES TOUCHING

Sep 10, 2020 Electrical System 150,499 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS ARE SHORTING OUT AND CRACKING AND BARE WIRES TOUCHING

May 20, 2020 Engine 18,000 mi

I PARKED MY CAR TO DETAIL IT AND AFTER I WENT TO DRIVE TO THE STORE AND MY CAR WASN'T REACHING ABOVE 4000 RPMS AND WOULDN'T GO OVER 60 MPH ...ITS ACTING LIKE THERE IS A REV LIMITER AND THROW 2 NEW CODES...NEVER GOT ENGINE BAY WET JUS OUTER BODY OF VEHICLE ...DIAGNOSTIC CODES ARE P0322 AND P0421 I BE...

May 20, 2020 Unknown Or Other 18,000 mi

I PARKED MY CAR TO DETAIL IT AND AFTER I WENT TO DRIVE TO THE STORE AND MY CAR WASN'T REACHING ABOVE 4000 RPMS AND WOULDN'T GO OVER 60 MPH ...ITS ACTING LIKE THERE IS A REV LIMITER AND THROW 2 NEW CODES...NEVER GOT ENGINE BAY WET JUS OUTER BODY OF VEHICLE ...DIAGNOSTIC CODES ARE P0322 AND P0421 I BE...

May 20, 2020 Engine 18,000 mi

I PARKED MY CAR TO DETAIL IT AND AFTER I WENT TO DRIVE TO THE STORE AND MY CAR WASN'T REACHING ABOVE 4000 RPMS AND WOULDN'T GO OVER 60 MPH ...ITS ACTING LIKE THERE IS A REV LIMITER AND THROW 2 NEW CODES...NEVER GOT ENGINE BAY WET JUS OUTER BODY OF VEHICLE ...DIAGNOSTIC CODES ARE P0322 AND P0421 I BE...

May 20, 2020 Unknown Or Other 18,000 mi

I PARKED MY CAR TO DETAIL IT AND AFTER I WENT TO DRIVE TO THE STORE AND MY CAR WASN'T REACHING ABOVE 4000 RPMS AND WOULDN'T GO OVER 60 MPH ...ITS ACTING LIKE THERE IS A REV LIMITER AND THROW 2 NEW CODES...NEVER GOT ENGINE BAY WET JUS OUTER BODY OF VEHICLE ...DIAGNOSTIC CODES ARE P0322 AND P0421 I BE...

Jan 9, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 145,000 mi

FILLED GAS TANK AND NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM TOP OF THE TANK TO THE GROUND NEAR THE INSIDE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE REAL WHEEL. FUEL STOPS LEAKING AFTER IT DROPS BELOW 3/4 FULL. TOOK THE CAR TO THE AUDI DEALERSHIP THINKING IT WAS FAILURE OF THE ROLLOVER/FILLER NECK VALVE RECALL AGAIN (NHTSA RECALL #08...

Jan 9, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 145,000 mi

FILLED GAS TANK AND NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM TOP OF THE TANK TO THE GROUND NEAR THE INSIDE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE REAL WHEEL. FUEL STOPS LEAKING AFTER IT DROPS BELOW 3/4 FULL. TOOK THE CAR TO THE AUDI DEALERSHIP THINKING IT WAS FAILURE OF THE ROLLOVER/FILLER NECK VALVE RECALL AGAIN (NHTSA RECALL #08...

Mar 6, 2018 Electrical System Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 AUDI A6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THERE WAS AN ODOR OF SMOKE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED SMOKE COMING THROUGH THE VENTS ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VE...

Mar 6, 2018 Electrical System Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 AUDI A6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THERE WAS AN ODOR OF SMOKE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED SMOKE COMING THROUGH THE VENTS ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VE...

Aug 24, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 125,690 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 65 MPH. I WENT TO PASS ANOTHER CAR IN A PASSING ZONE SO I ACCELERATED FULL THROTTLE. THE GAS PEDAL STUCK AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. I BRAKED AND MANEUVERED THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED IT OFF. AFTER A WHILE IT RELEASED. I STARTED THE CAR AGAIN AND CONTI...

Aug 24, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 125,690 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 65 MPH. I WENT TO PASS ANOTHER CAR IN A PASSING ZONE SO I ACCELERATED FULL THROTTLE. THE GAS PEDAL STUCK AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. I BRAKED AND MANEUVERED THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED IT OFF. AFTER A WHILE IT RELEASED. I STARTED THE CAR AGAIN AND CONTI...

Jul 25, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 72,000 mi

FUEL VAPORS AND LEAKING FUEL APPEARS WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FILLED BEYOND 3/4 TANK. THIS IS UNSAFE FOR THE CAR TO BE PARKED INSIDE OF THE GARAGE. THE FUMES MAKE PASSENGERS FEEL ILL. AUDI SERVICE DEPARTMENTS WANT TO CHARGE OVER $2500 TO REPAIR. A RECALL FOR THE ROLLOVER VALVE HAS BEEN PERFORMED; HOWEV...

Jul 25, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 72,000 mi

FUEL VAPORS AND LEAKING FUEL APPEARS WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FILLED BEYOND 3/4 TANK. THIS IS UNSAFE FOR THE CAR TO BE PARKED INSIDE OF THE GARAGE. THE FUMES MAKE PASSENGERS FEEL ILL. AUDI SERVICE DEPARTMENTS WANT TO CHARGE OVER $2500 TO REPAIR. A RECALL FOR THE ROLLOVER VALVE HAS BEEN PERFORMED; HOWEV...

May 2, 2013 Power Train 122,700 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY. FOURTH TIME IN 3 YEARS. EACH TIME THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. AUDI REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE FAILURE OF THE CVT TRANSMISSION ON THAT MODEL. IT IS A DANGER TO PUBLIC SAFETY. *TR

May 2, 2013 Power Train 122,700 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY. FOURTH TIME IN 3 YEARS. EACH TIME THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. AUDI REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE FAILURE OF THE CVT TRANSMISSION ON THAT MODEL. IT IS A DANGER TO PUBLIC SAFETY. *TR

Feb 20, 2013 Engine 61,000 mi

I RECENTLY BOUGHT MY AUDI AND THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER IT DROVE JUST FINE, BUT ONCE WINTER CAME AROUND AND THE TEMPERATURES DROPPED, I NOTICED THE SMELL OF GAS IN MY CAR AS SOON AS IT WAS STARTED. I OPENED THE HOOD AND THERE WAS GAS SPRAYING FROM WHAT LOOKED LIKE ALL SIX FUEL INJECTORS. SO I TOOK THE C...

Feb 20, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 61,000 mi

I RECENTLY BOUGHT MY AUDI AND THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER IT DROVE JUST FINE, BUT ONCE WINTER CAME AROUND AND THE TEMPERATURES DROPPED, I NOTICED THE SMELL OF GAS IN MY CAR AS SOON AS IT WAS STARTED. I OPENED THE HOOD AND THERE WAS GAS SPRAYING FROM WHAT LOOKED LIKE ALL SIX FUEL INJECTORS. SO I TOOK THE C...

Feb 20, 2013 Engine 61,000 mi

I RECENTLY BOUGHT MY AUDI AND THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER IT DROVE JUST FINE, BUT ONCE WINTER CAME AROUND AND THE TEMPERATURES DROPPED, I NOTICED THE SMELL OF GAS IN MY CAR AS SOON AS IT WAS STARTED. I OPENED THE HOOD AND THERE WAS GAS SPRAYING FROM WHAT LOOKED LIKE ALL SIX FUEL INJECTORS. SO I TOOK THE C...

Feb 20, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 61,000 mi

I RECENTLY BOUGHT MY AUDI AND THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER IT DROVE JUST FINE, BUT ONCE WINTER CAME AROUND AND THE TEMPERATURES DROPPED, I NOTICED THE SMELL OF GAS IN MY CAR AS SOON AS IT WAS STARTED. I OPENED THE HOOD AND THERE WAS GAS SPRAYING FROM WHAT LOOKED LIKE ALL SIX FUEL INJECTORS. SO I TOOK THE C...

Oct 10, 2012 Engine 70,290 mi

THE AUDI WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN THE RPM METER STARTED TO DROP REVS SUDDENLY. ONCE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION THE ENGINE FELT ROUGH. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN 3 MILES WITH NO FURTHER INCIDENCE AND WAS PARKED FOR THE NIGHT. THE NEXT DAY WHEN THE CAR WAS STARTED IN THE MORNING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME...

Oct 10, 2012 Electrical System 70,290 mi

THE AUDI WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN THE RPM METER STARTED TO DROP REVS SUDDENLY. ONCE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION THE ENGINE FELT ROUGH. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN 3 MILES WITH NO FURTHER INCIDENCE AND WAS PARKED FOR THE NIGHT. THE NEXT DAY WHEN THE CAR WAS STARTED IN THE MORNING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME...

Oct 10, 2012 Engine 70,290 mi

THE AUDI WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN THE RPM METER STARTED TO DROP REVS SUDDENLY. ONCE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION THE ENGINE FELT ROUGH. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN 3 MILES WITH NO FURTHER INCIDENCE AND WAS PARKED FOR THE NIGHT. THE NEXT DAY WHEN THE CAR WAS STARTED IN THE MORNING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME...

Oct 10, 2012 Electrical System 70,290 mi

THE AUDI WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN THE RPM METER STARTED TO DROP REVS SUDDENLY. ONCE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION THE ENGINE FELT ROUGH. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN 3 MILES WITH NO FURTHER INCIDENCE AND WAS PARKED FOR THE NIGHT. THE NEXT DAY WHEN THE CAR WAS STARTED IN THE MORNING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME...

Oct 3, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 40,000 mi

TYPICAL AUDI FUEL LEAK PROBLEM. THEY SAY IT IS A ROLL OVER VALVE. THEY FIXED IT. IT STILL LEAKS AND NOW IT IS MY PROBLEM AT $2800. *TR

Oct 3, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 40,000 mi

TYPICAL AUDI FUEL LEAK PROBLEM. THEY SAY IT IS A ROLL OVER VALVE. THEY FIXED IT. IT STILL LEAKS AND NOW IT IS MY PROBLEM AT $2800. *TR

Jul 10, 2012 Electrical System Fire 90,000 mi

AFTER PARKING THE CAR IT CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE DASHBOARD THE FIREMEN CAME AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND SAID IT WAS FROM THE ELECTRICAL FIRE FROM THE DASHBOARD. *TR

Jul 10, 2012 Air Bags Fire 90,000 mi

AFTER PARKING THE CAR IT CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE DASHBOARD THE FIREMEN CAME AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND SAID IT WAS FROM THE ELECTRICAL FIRE FROM THE DASHBOARD. *TR

Jul 10, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Fire 90,000 mi

AFTER PARKING THE CAR IT CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE DASHBOARD THE FIREMEN CAME AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND SAID IT WAS FROM THE ELECTRICAL FIRE FROM THE DASHBOARD. *TR

Jul 10, 2012 Electrical System Fire 90,000 mi

AFTER PARKING THE CAR IT CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE DASHBOARD THE FIREMEN CAME AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND SAID IT WAS FROM THE ELECTRICAL FIRE FROM THE DASHBOARD. *TR

Jul 10, 2012 Air Bags Fire 90,000 mi

AFTER PARKING THE CAR IT CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE DASHBOARD THE FIREMEN CAME AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND SAID IT WAS FROM THE ELECTRICAL FIRE FROM THE DASHBOARD. *TR

Jul 10, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Fire 90,000 mi

AFTER PARKING THE CAR IT CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE DASHBOARD THE FIREMEN CAME AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND SAID IT WAS FROM THE ELECTRICAL FIRE FROM THE DASHBOARD. *TR

May 23, 2012 Power Train 55,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI A6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE WHILE ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE TRANSMISSION CLUTCH PLATE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE F...

May 23, 2012 Power Train 55,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI A6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE WHILE ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE TRANSMISSION CLUTCH PLATE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE F...

May 12, 2012 Engine 180,879 mi

THIS CAR HAS BEEN GREAT TO ME. ASIDE FROM A FUEL PUMP GOING, JUST RECENTLY I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THE CAR DIED. THE EPC LIGHT ON THE DASH POPPED UP AND LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I ATTEMPTED TO START THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE CALLING AAA (15-20 MIN) WHILE ON ...

May 12, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 180,879 mi

THIS CAR HAS BEEN GREAT TO ME. ASIDE FROM A FUEL PUMP GOING, JUST RECENTLY I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THE CAR DIED. THE EPC LIGHT ON THE DASH POPPED UP AND LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I ATTEMPTED TO START THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE CALLING AAA (15-20 MIN) WHILE ON ...

May 12, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 180,879 mi

THIS CAR HAS BEEN GREAT TO ME. ASIDE FROM A FUEL PUMP GOING, JUST RECENTLY I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THE CAR DIED. THE EPC LIGHT ON THE DASH POPPED UP AND LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I ATTEMPTED TO START THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE CALLING AAA (15-20 MIN) WHILE ON ...

May 12, 2012 Engine 180,879 mi

THIS CAR HAS BEEN GREAT TO ME. ASIDE FROM A FUEL PUMP GOING, JUST RECENTLY I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THE CAR DIED. THE EPC LIGHT ON THE DASH POPPED UP AND LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I ATTEMPTED TO START THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE CALLING AAA (15-20 MIN) WHILE ON ...

May 12, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 180,879 mi

THIS CAR HAS BEEN GREAT TO ME. ASIDE FROM A FUEL PUMP GOING, JUST RECENTLY I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THE CAR DIED. THE EPC LIGHT ON THE DASH POPPED UP AND LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I ATTEMPTED TO START THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE CALLING AAA (15-20 MIN) WHILE ON ...

May 12, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 180,879 mi

THIS CAR HAS BEEN GREAT TO ME. ASIDE FROM A FUEL PUMP GOING, JUST RECENTLY I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THE CAR DIED. THE EPC LIGHT ON THE DASH POPPED UP AND LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I ATTEMPTED TO START THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE CALLING AAA (15-20 MIN) WHILE ON ...

Dec 7, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC, WHICH LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE FUEL TANK. THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING FUEL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, AND...

Dec 7, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC, WHICH LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE FUEL TANK. THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING FUEL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, AND...

Oct 19, 2011 Electrical System

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS MARKING MISFIRE BUT I HAVE GOTTEN A COMPLETE TUNE-UP, CHANGED ALL 6 COILS ON THE ENGINE CHANGED ALL THE SPARK PLUGS, I'VE DONE EVERYTHING POSSIBLE AND CHANGED EVERYTHING I CAN THAT HAS TO DO WITH THE ENGINE ALL BRAND NEW AND NOTHING HAS WORKED AND ITS STILL SAYING MISFIRE......

Oct 19, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS MARKING MISFIRE BUT I HAVE GOTTEN A COMPLETE TUNE-UP, CHANGED ALL 6 COILS ON THE ENGINE CHANGED ALL THE SPARK PLUGS, I'VE DONE EVERYTHING POSSIBLE AND CHANGED EVERYTHING I CAN THAT HAS TO DO WITH THE ENGINE ALL BRAND NEW AND NOTHING HAS WORKED AND ITS STILL SAYING MISFIRE......

Oct 19, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS MARKING MISFIRE BUT I HAVE GOTTEN A COMPLETE TUNE-UP, CHANGED ALL 6 COILS ON THE ENGINE CHANGED ALL THE SPARK PLUGS, I'VE DONE EVERYTHING POSSIBLE AND CHANGED EVERYTHING I CAN THAT HAS TO DO WITH THE ENGINE ALL BRAND NEW AND NOTHING HAS WORKED AND ITS STILL SAYING MISFIRE......

Oct 19, 2011 Electrical System

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS MARKING MISFIRE BUT I HAVE GOTTEN A COMPLETE TUNE-UP, CHANGED ALL 6 COILS ON THE ENGINE CHANGED ALL THE SPARK PLUGS, I'VE DONE EVERYTHING POSSIBLE AND CHANGED EVERYTHING I CAN THAT HAS TO DO WITH THE ENGINE ALL BRAND NEW AND NOTHING HAS WORKED AND ITS STILL SAYING MISFIRE......

Oct 19, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS MARKING MISFIRE BUT I HAVE GOTTEN A COMPLETE TUNE-UP, CHANGED ALL 6 COILS ON THE ENGINE CHANGED ALL THE SPARK PLUGS, I'VE DONE EVERYTHING POSSIBLE AND CHANGED EVERYTHING I CAN THAT HAS TO DO WITH THE ENGINE ALL BRAND NEW AND NOTHING HAS WORKED AND ITS STILL SAYING MISFIRE......

Oct 19, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS MARKING MISFIRE BUT I HAVE GOTTEN A COMPLETE TUNE-UP, CHANGED ALL 6 COILS ON THE ENGINE CHANGED ALL THE SPARK PLUGS, I'VE DONE EVERYTHING POSSIBLE AND CHANGED EVERYTHING I CAN THAT HAS TO DO WITH THE ENGINE ALL BRAND NEW AND NOTHING HAS WORKED AND ITS STILL SAYING MISFIRE......

Apr 10, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 87,000 mi

I HAVE 3 MAJOR CONCERNS REGARDING MY 2002 AUDI A6 3.0 QUATTRO. I WILL START WITH THE MOST DANGEROUS PROBLEM FIRST...1) THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES THAT KICK IN UNEXPECTEDLY. THE ABS/ESP PROBLEM STARTED IN MAY, 2007, WITH THE ABS/ESP LIGHT COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY, RESULTING IN US REPLACING THE BRAKE LIGHT ...

Apr 10, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 87,000 mi

I HAVE 3 MAJOR CONCERNS REGARDING MY 2002 AUDI A6 3.0 QUATTRO. I WILL START WITH THE MOST DANGEROUS PROBLEM FIRST...1) THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES THAT KICK IN UNEXPECTEDLY. THE ABS/ESP PROBLEM STARTED IN MAY, 2007, WITH THE ABS/ESP LIGHT COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY, RESULTING IN US REPLACING THE BRAKE LIGHT ...

Apr 5, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI A6 QUATTRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS TO THE IGNITION COIL UNDER AN UNKNOWN RECALL. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND ADVISED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS FAILING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT B...

Apr 5, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI A6 QUATTRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS TO THE IGNITION COIL UNDER AN UNKNOWN RECALL. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND ADVISED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS FAILING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT B...

Mar 25, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V157000 VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 68,240 MY 2001-2004 AUDI A6 QUATTRO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L, 2.8L, OR 3.0L ENGINES AND MY 2001-2005 ALLROAD QUATTRO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L OR 4.2L ENGINES. THE AGING OF THE PLASTIC MATERIAL IN THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE COMBINED...

Mar 25, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V157000 VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 68,240 MY 2001-2004 AUDI A6 QUATTRO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L, 2.8L, OR 3.0L ENGINES AND MY 2001-2005 ALLROAD QUATTRO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L OR 4.2L ENGINES. THE AGING OF THE PLASTIC MATERIAL IN THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE COMBINED...

Feb 17, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,370 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI A6. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED FOR EMISSIONS 01/10/2011, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE WAS MISFIRING DUE TO A DEFECTIVE COIL. THE FAILURE LED TO DAMAGE TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE COIL. THE LOCAL AUTHORIZ...

Feb 17, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,370 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI A6. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED FOR EMISSIONS 01/10/2011, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE WAS MISFIRING DUE TO A DEFECTIVE COIL. THE FAILURE LED TO DAMAGE TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE COIL. THE LOCAL AUTHORIZ...

Dec 1, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,476 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI A6. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ON JUNE 4, 2010 FOR THE MANUFACTURERS VOLUNTARY COIL SPRING RECALL; HOWEVER, THE DEFECTED COIL SPRINGS CAUSED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER TO FAIL. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS REPLACED; AND THE COIL SPRING REPAIR DIDN'T CORRECT T...

Dec 1, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,476 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI A6. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ON JUNE 4, 2010 FOR THE MANUFACTURERS VOLUNTARY COIL SPRING RECALL; HOWEVER, THE DEFECTED COIL SPRINGS CAUSED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER TO FAIL. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS REPLACED; AND THE COIL SPRING REPAIR DIDN'T CORRECT T...

Oct 25, 2010 Air Bags 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS, THE DEALER INFORMED HER THAT THE SAUTER JOINT FOR THE AIR BAGS WAS NOT SAUTERED PROPERLY. SHE WAS INFORMED THAT EITHER IT WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT OR SUDDENLY DEPLOY WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING. THE VEHICLE...

Oct 25, 2010 Air Bags 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS, THE DEALER INFORMED HER THAT THE SAUTER JOINT FOR THE AIR BAGS WAS NOT SAUTERED PROPERLY. SHE WAS INFORMED THAT EITHER IT WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT OR SUDDENLY DEPLOY WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING. THE VEHICLE...

Oct 22, 2010 Air Bags Crash 102,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 AUDI A6. WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH, A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO HIS SPINE AND HEAD. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE...

Oct 22, 2010 Air Bags Crash 102,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 AUDI A6. WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH, A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO HIS SPINE AND HEAD. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE...

Oct 21, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIVE EXTREMELY SLUGGISH UNTIL THE VEHICLE WOULD REACH A SPEED OF 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC THAT ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FUEL PUMP ...

Oct 21, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIVE EXTREMELY SLUGGISH UNTIL THE VEHICLE WOULD REACH A SPEED OF 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC THAT ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FUEL PUMP ...

Oct 20, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI A6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE ABS ENGAGED SUDDENLY AND THEN THE VEHICLE WENT BACK TO NORMAL FUNCTION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 78,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAG...

Oct 20, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI A6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE ABS ENGAGED SUDDENLY AND THEN THE VEHICLE WENT BACK TO NORMAL FUNCTION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 78,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAG...

Sep 13, 2010 Structure 92,764 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI A6. THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY PURCHASED USED AND TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND THAT THE REAR CROSS MEMBER WAS FRACTURED AND HAD BEEN RE-WELDED IN FOUR ...

Sep 13, 2010 Structure 92,764 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI A6. THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY PURCHASED USED AND TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND THAT THE REAR CROSS MEMBER WAS FRACTURED AND HAD BEEN RE-WELDED IN FOUR ...

Mar 4, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 127,254 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WHEN ENGINE STARTED RUNNING VERY ROUGH, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. STOPPED AND CONSULTED MANUAL REGARDING ENGINE LIGHT, SAID TO DRIVE AT REDUCED SPEED TO AUDI DEALER. ENGINE RAN ROUGH, FLOOR OF CAR HEATED UP, SMOKE AND ODOR STARTED COMING FROM EXHAUST. DEALER HAD TO REPLACE IGNITION C...

Mar 4, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 127,254 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WHEN ENGINE STARTED RUNNING VERY ROUGH, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. STOPPED AND CONSULTED MANUAL REGARDING ENGINE LIGHT, SAID TO DRIVE AT REDUCED SPEED TO AUDI DEALER. ENGINE RAN ROUGH, FLOOR OF CAR HEATED UP, SMOKE AND ODOR STARTED COMING FROM EXHAUST. DEALER HAD TO REPLACE IGNITION C...

Feb 10, 2010 Visibility 142,000 mi

1. NORMAL USE HAS LEAD TO THE FAILURE. 2. THE FAILURE IS THAT THE WIPER BLADES LEAVE A 4" - 6" WIDE STREAK ACROSS THE LINE OF VISION OF THE DRIVER. THIS OCCURS WITHIN A COUPLE OF WEEKS OF REPLACING THE BLADES WITH NEW BLADES FROM THE DEALER, WHICH IS THE ONLY PLACE THESE PARTICULAR STYLE BLADES CAN...

Feb 10, 2010 Visibility 142,000 mi

1. NORMAL USE HAS LEAD TO THE FAILURE. 2. THE FAILURE IS THAT THE WIPER BLADES LEAVE A 4" - 6" WIDE STREAK ACROSS THE LINE OF VISION OF THE DRIVER. THIS OCCURS WITHIN A COUPLE OF WEEKS OF REPLACING THE BLADES WITH NEW BLADES FROM THE DEALER, WHICH IS THE ONLY PLACE THESE PARTICULAR STYLE BLADES CAN...

Dec 16, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 83,000 mi

THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE AGING OF PLASTIC MATERIAL ON AUDI A6 MODELS YRS 2001-2005.THE AGING OF THE PLASTIC MATERIAL IN THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE COMBINED WITH BENDING STRESS FROM THE ALUMINUM VENTILATION LINE TO THE ROLLOVER VALVE NIPPLE MAY LEAD TO CRACKING OF THE NIPPLE.IF THIS HAPPENS,...

Dec 16, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 83,000 mi

THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE AGING OF PLASTIC MATERIAL ON AUDI A6 MODELS YRS 2001-2005.THE AGING OF THE PLASTIC MATERIAL IN THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE COMBINED WITH BENDING STRESS FROM THE ALUMINUM VENTILATION LINE TO THE ROLLOVER VALVE NIPPLE MAY LEAD TO CRACKING OF THE NIPPLE.IF THIS HAPPENS,...

Nov 9, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 68,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 AUDI A6 WITH A 3.0 V-6 ENGINE. WHEN THE GAS TANK IS FILLED UP MORE THAN 3/4 FULL THE GAS TANK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE LEAKS ALL OVER THE PLACE. ON THE INTERNET THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS EXPLAINING THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. AUDI HAS A RECALL PROGRAM FOR 2001 TO 2004 AUDI A6 3.0 LITRE MODELS,...

Nov 9, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 68,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 AUDI A6 WITH A 3.0 V-6 ENGINE. WHEN THE GAS TANK IS FILLED UP MORE THAN 3/4 FULL THE GAS TANK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE LEAKS ALL OVER THE PLACE. ON THE INTERNET THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS EXPLAINING THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. AUDI HAS A RECALL PROGRAM FOR 2001 TO 2004 AUDI A6 3.0 LITRE MODELS,...

Aug 5, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 76,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO AN AUDI RECALL #PE08008 ISSUED IN MAY, 2008 AND RELATES TO THE FAILURE OF THE A PLASTIC NIPPLE ON THE GAS TANK THAT FAILS DUE TO STRESS. ACCORDING TO AUDI, MY VEHICLE DID NOT FALL WITHIN THE PARAMETERS OF THE RECALL PER MY VIN . ACCORDING TO YOUR NOTICE IT COVERS MY 2002...

Aug 5, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 76,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO AN AUDI RECALL #PE08008 ISSUED IN MAY, 2008 AND RELATES TO THE FAILURE OF THE A PLASTIC NIPPLE ON THE GAS TANK THAT FAILS DUE TO STRESS. ACCORDING TO AUDI, MY VEHICLE DID NOT FALL WITHIN THE PARAMETERS OF THE RECALL PER MY VIN . ACCORDING TO YOUR NOTICE IT COVERS MY 2002...

Jun 18, 2009 Structure

2002 AUDI A6 HAS A PROBLEM WITH INTERIOR FLOODING DUE TO RAINY WEATHER AND IT CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION MODULE TO SHORT OUT. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED DURING HEAVY RAIN, THE WATER FROM THE WINDSHIELD RUNOFF DOES NOT DRAIN FAST ENOUGH THROUGH THE DRAIN HOLE, WHICH IS LOCATED UNDER THE BATTERY. THE DRA...

Jun 18, 2009 Unknown Or Other

2002 AUDI A6 HAS A PROBLEM WITH INTERIOR FLOODING DUE TO RAINY WEATHER AND IT CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION MODULE TO SHORT OUT. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED DURING HEAVY RAIN, THE WATER FROM THE WINDSHIELD RUNOFF DOES NOT DRAIN FAST ENOUGH THROUGH THE DRAIN HOLE, WHICH IS LOCATED UNDER THE BATTERY. THE DRA...

Jun 18, 2009 Structure

2002 AUDI A6 HAS A PROBLEM WITH INTERIOR FLOODING DUE TO RAINY WEATHER AND IT CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION MODULE TO SHORT OUT. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED DURING HEAVY RAIN, THE WATER FROM THE WINDSHIELD RUNOFF DOES NOT DRAIN FAST ENOUGH THROUGH THE DRAIN HOLE, WHICH IS LOCATED UNDER THE BATTERY. THE DRA...

Jun 18, 2009 Unknown Or Other

2002 AUDI A6 HAS A PROBLEM WITH INTERIOR FLOODING DUE TO RAINY WEATHER AND IT CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION MODULE TO SHORT OUT. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED DURING HEAVY RAIN, THE WATER FROM THE WINDSHIELD RUNOFF DOES NOT DRAIN FAST ENOUGH THROUGH THE DRAIN HOLE, WHICH IS LOCATED UNDER THE BATTERY. THE DRA...

Feb 22, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 122,124 mi

ON 02/21/09 I PURCHASE A 2002 AUDI A6 3.0 IN FREDERICK, MARYLAND FOR THE AMOUNT OF 5,808.00. I DROVE BACK THE VEHICLE TO SELINSGROVE, PA I ALMOST DID NOT MAKE IT. I NOTICED A LOTS OF WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND THE CAR WAS SHAKEN REALLY HARD. I PULLED OVER CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE...

Feb 22, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 122,124 mi

ON 02/21/09 I PURCHASE A 2002 AUDI A6 3.0 IN FREDERICK, MARYLAND FOR THE AMOUNT OF 5,808.00. I DROVE BACK THE VEHICLE TO SELINSGROVE, PA I ALMOST DID NOT MAKE IT. I NOTICED A LOTS OF WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND THE CAR WAS SHAKEN REALLY HARD. I PULLED OVER CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE...

Jan 26, 2009 Power Train 43,000 mi

APPARENTLY AUDI HAVE KNOWN FOR AGES THAT THE CVT CLUTCH HAS NEEDED UPGRADING ON THIS ENGINE, BUT HASN'T RECALLED THE CARS. WE OWN A 2002 AUDI A6 (3.0 ENGINE & MULTITRONIC CVT). *TR

Jan 26, 2009 Power Train 43,000 mi

APPARENTLY AUDI HAVE KNOWN FOR AGES THAT THE CVT CLUTCH HAS NEEDED UPGRADING ON THIS ENGINE, BUT HASN'T RECALLED THE CARS. WE OWN A 2002 AUDI A6 (3.0 ENGINE & MULTITRONIC CVT). *TR

Aug 21, 2008 Power Train

OWN 2002 AUDI A6 3.0 LITER SEDAN. MODULE(COMPUTER) REPLACED AND COMPLAINED OF TRANSMISSION NOT WORKING PROPERLY. BROUGHT AUTO BACK TO DEALER AND AFTER CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION FOUND NOTHING WRONG. TRANSMISSION STILL NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN PUT IN DRIVE AUTO DOESN'T MOVE FORWARD. HAVE TO PLAY AR...

Aug 21, 2008 Equipment

OWN 2002 AUDI A6 3.0 LITER SEDAN. MODULE(COMPUTER) REPLACED AND COMPLAINED OF TRANSMISSION NOT WORKING PROPERLY. BROUGHT AUTO BACK TO DEALER AND AFTER CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION FOUND NOTHING WRONG. TRANSMISSION STILL NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN PUT IN DRIVE AUTO DOESN'T MOVE FORWARD. HAVE TO PLAY AR...

Aug 21, 2008 Power Train

OWN 2002 AUDI A6 3.0 LITER SEDAN. MODULE(COMPUTER) REPLACED AND COMPLAINED OF TRANSMISSION NOT WORKING PROPERLY. BROUGHT AUTO BACK TO DEALER AND AFTER CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION FOUND NOTHING WRONG. TRANSMISSION STILL NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN PUT IN DRIVE AUTO DOESN'T MOVE FORWARD. HAVE TO PLAY AR...

Aug 21, 2008 Equipment

OWN 2002 AUDI A6 3.0 LITER SEDAN. MODULE(COMPUTER) REPLACED AND COMPLAINED OF TRANSMISSION NOT WORKING PROPERLY. BROUGHT AUTO BACK TO DEALER AND AFTER CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION FOUND NOTHING WRONG. TRANSMISSION STILL NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN PUT IN DRIVE AUTO DOESN'T MOVE FORWARD. HAVE TO PLAY AR...

Mar 15, 2008 Structure 62,000 mi

DRIVING FROM NJ TO UPSTATE NY FOR SKI TRIP TO HUNTER MOUNTAIN. HEAVY RAIN DURING DRIVE UP ON FRIDAY EVENING, RAIN ALL DAY SATURDAY. GOT IN THE CAR TO GO SKIING ON SUNDAY MORNING AND NOTICED SEVERAL INCHES OF WATER IN REAR PASSENGER FOOTWELL. I WAS ABLE TO BALE OUT SOME OF THE WATER BUT INTERIOR C...

Mar 15, 2008 Electrical System 62,000 mi

DRIVING FROM NJ TO UPSTATE NY FOR SKI TRIP TO HUNTER MOUNTAIN. HEAVY RAIN DURING DRIVE UP ON FRIDAY EVENING, RAIN ALL DAY SATURDAY. GOT IN THE CAR TO GO SKIING ON SUNDAY MORNING AND NOTICED SEVERAL INCHES OF WATER IN REAR PASSENGER FOOTWELL. I WAS ABLE TO BALE OUT SOME OF THE WATER BUT INTERIOR C...

Mar 15, 2008 Structure 62,000 mi

DRIVING FROM NJ TO UPSTATE NY FOR SKI TRIP TO HUNTER MOUNTAIN. HEAVY RAIN DURING DRIVE UP ON FRIDAY EVENING, RAIN ALL DAY SATURDAY. GOT IN THE CAR TO GO SKIING ON SUNDAY MORNING AND NOTICED SEVERAL INCHES OF WATER IN REAR PASSENGER FOOTWELL. I WAS ABLE TO BALE OUT SOME OF THE WATER BUT INTERIOR C...

Mar 15, 2008 Electrical System 62,000 mi

DRIVING FROM NJ TO UPSTATE NY FOR SKI TRIP TO HUNTER MOUNTAIN. HEAVY RAIN DURING DRIVE UP ON FRIDAY EVENING, RAIN ALL DAY SATURDAY. GOT IN THE CAR TO GO SKIING ON SUNDAY MORNING AND NOTICED SEVERAL INCHES OF WATER IN REAR PASSENGER FOOTWELL. I WAS ABLE TO BALE OUT SOME OF THE WATER BUT INTERIOR C...

Mar 4, 2008 Electrical System 63,000 mi

2002 AUDI A6 WITH A BELT FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE DID RESEARCH ABOUT THIS FAILURE AND FOUND OUT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE PROBLEM TOO. HE STATED THAT WHEN THE WATER PUMP AND THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED OR FIXED THE TIMING BELT WAS NOT. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HIS ENGINE OVERHEATED AND SMOKE BE...

Mar 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

2002 AUDI A6 WITH A BELT FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE DID RESEARCH ABOUT THIS FAILURE AND FOUND OUT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE PROBLEM TOO. HE STATED THAT WHEN THE WATER PUMP AND THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED OR FIXED THE TIMING BELT WAS NOT. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HIS ENGINE OVERHEATED AND SMOKE BE...

Mar 4, 2008 Electrical System 63,000 mi

2002 AUDI A6 WITH A BELT FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE DID RESEARCH ABOUT THIS FAILURE AND FOUND OUT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE PROBLEM TOO. HE STATED THAT WHEN THE WATER PUMP AND THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED OR FIXED THE TIMING BELT WAS NOT. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HIS ENGINE OVERHEATED AND SMOKE BE...

Mar 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

2002 AUDI A6 WITH A BELT FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE DID RESEARCH ABOUT THIS FAILURE AND FOUND OUT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE PROBLEM TOO. HE STATED THAT WHEN THE WATER PUMP AND THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED OR FIXED THE TIMING BELT WAS NOT. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HIS ENGINE OVERHEATED AND SMOKE BE...

Nov 26, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI A6. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AFTER FOUR ATTEMPTS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS UNTIL AFTER THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE ESP WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DE...

Nov 26, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI A6. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AFTER FOUR ATTEMPTS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS UNTIL AFTER THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE ESP WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DE...

Oct 17, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM CONCERNED WITH THE SAFETY INVOLVED WITH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER ON MY AUDI A6. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED AND I TOOK IT INTO MY LOCAL MECHANIC WHO SHOWED THE FAULT AS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. I THEN TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL AUDI DEALER WHERE THEY INSISTED IT WAS THE OXYGEN SENSOR. I T...

Oct 17, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM CONCERNED WITH THE SAFETY INVOLVED WITH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER ON MY AUDI A6. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED AND I TOOK IT INTO MY LOCAL MECHANIC WHO SHOWED THE FAULT AS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. I THEN TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL AUDI DEALER WHERE THEY INSISTED IT WAS THE OXYGEN SENSOR. I T...

Oct 2, 2007 Equipment 63,000 mi

WATER FROM AIR CONITIONING SYSTEM LEAKED INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND FLOODED AND DISABLED TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. TRANSMISSION WENT INTO "LIMP MODE,' ALLOWING VEHICLE TO ONLY OPERATE IN 4TH GEAR. *TR

Oct 2, 2007 Power Train 63,000 mi

WATER FROM AIR CONITIONING SYSTEM LEAKED INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND FLOODED AND DISABLED TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. TRANSMISSION WENT INTO "LIMP MODE,' ALLOWING VEHICLE TO ONLY OPERATE IN 4TH GEAR. *TR

Oct 2, 2007 Equipment 63,000 mi

WATER FROM AIR CONITIONING SYSTEM LEAKED INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND FLOODED AND DISABLED TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. TRANSMISSION WENT INTO "LIMP MODE,' ALLOWING VEHICLE TO ONLY OPERATE IN 4TH GEAR. *TR

Oct 2, 2007 Power Train 63,000 mi

WATER FROM AIR CONITIONING SYSTEM LEAKED INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND FLOODED AND DISABLED TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. TRANSMISSION WENT INTO "LIMP MODE,' ALLOWING VEHICLE TO ONLY OPERATE IN 4TH GEAR. *TR

Aug 4, 2007 Exterior Lighting 80,100 mi

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (DIRECTLY ATTACHED TO BRAKE PEDAL) HAS FAILED TWICE. ONCE IT ALLOWED THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO COME ON AT ANY TIME, EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BEING OPERATED. THE SECOND TIME IT WAS NOT ACTIVATING THE BRAKE LIGHTS WHEN THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IT HAS BEEN REPLACED BOTH TIMES. VOL...

Aug 4, 2007 Exterior Lighting 80,100 mi

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (DIRECTLY ATTACHED TO BRAKE PEDAL) HAS FAILED TWICE. ONCE IT ALLOWED THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO COME ON AT ANY TIME, EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BEING OPERATED. THE SECOND TIME IT WAS NOT ACTIVATING THE BRAKE LIGHTS WHEN THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IT HAS BEEN REPLACED BOTH TIMES. VOL...

Apr 26, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,000 mi

MY ENGINE FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH ON ROUTE 375 IN WOODSTOCK, NY. THE FAILURE WAS A RESULT OF ASSEMBLY BOLTS ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF THE EXHAUST CAM SHAFT VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SPROCKET LOOSENING AND FALLING OUT AGAINST THE CYLINDER HEAD, STALLING THE THE CAMSHAFT AND BREAKING THE TIMING BELT. ...

Apr 26, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,000 mi

MY ENGINE FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH ON ROUTE 375 IN WOODSTOCK, NY. THE FAILURE WAS A RESULT OF ASSEMBLY BOLTS ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF THE EXHAUST CAM SHAFT VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SPROCKET LOOSENING AND FALLING OUT AGAINST THE CYLINDER HEAD, STALLING THE THE CAMSHAFT AND BREAKING THE TIMING BELT. ...

Apr 3, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING THE COLD WEATHER SEASON THE BRAKE BOOSTER FILLED WITH WATER AND CAUSED THE BRAKES TO FAIL. THE ABS INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE BRAKE...

Apr 3, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING THE COLD WEATHER SEASON THE BRAKE BOOSTER FILLED WITH WATER AND CAUSED THE BRAKES TO FAIL. THE ABS INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE BRAKE...

Apr 3, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING THE COLD WEATHER SEASON THE BRAKE BOOSTER FILLED WITH WATER AND CAUSED THE BRAKES TO FAIL. THE ABS INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE BRAKE...

Apr 3, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING THE COLD WEATHER SEASON THE BRAKE BOOSTER FILLED WITH WATER AND CAUSED THE BRAKES TO FAIL. THE ABS INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE BRAKE...

Mar 28, 2007 Exterior Lighting 82,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE. 2002 AUDI A6. CAR WAS HAVING PROBLEMS RUNNING, BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD STAY ON EVEN WHEN CAR WAS OFF, WAS WONDERING WHY VEHICLES WERE HONKING AT ME WHEN I WAS DRIVING. SINCE CAR IS MADE BY VW AND THEY HAVE A MAJOR RECALL ONGOING WITH BRAKE SWITCH FAILURES JUST LIKE I ENCOUN...

Mar 28, 2007 Exterior Lighting 82,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE. 2002 AUDI A6. CAR WAS HAVING PROBLEMS RUNNING, BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD STAY ON EVEN WHEN CAR WAS OFF, WAS WONDERING WHY VEHICLES WERE HONKING AT ME WHEN I WAS DRIVING. SINCE CAR IS MADE BY VW AND THEY HAVE A MAJOR RECALL ONGOING WITH BRAKE SWITCH FAILURES JUST LIKE I ENCOUN...

Dec 15, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 74,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WHICH STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THIS OCCURRED ON THREE OCCASIONS. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER, WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM.

Dec 15, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 74,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WHICH STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THIS OCCURRED ON THREE OCCASIONS. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER, WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM.

Sep 15, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 66,753 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH THE VEHICLE STOPPED AND HAD TO BE PULLED OVER. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MOVE FORWARD WHEN THE FRONT END BEGAN TO SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AT A SLOW SPEED WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKES LOCKED UP. THE VEHIC...

Sep 15, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 66,753 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH THE VEHICLE STOPPED AND HAD TO BE PULLED OVER. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MOVE FORWARD WHEN THE FRONT END BEGAN TO SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AT A SLOW SPEED WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKES LOCKED UP. THE VEHIC...

Sep 14, 2006 Electrical System 89,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED RECALL NOTICE #04V133000 WAS RECEIVED FOR A 2000 AUDI A6 PERTAINING TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE CONTACT ALSO OWNS A 2002 AUDI A6 WHICH A RECALL NOTICE WAS NOT RECEIVED FOR. WHEN THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE RECALL ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE, A LETTER IN THE DOCUMENT SEARCH FROM VOLKSW...

Sep 14, 2006 Electrical System 89,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED RECALL NOTICE #04V133000 WAS RECEIVED FOR A 2000 AUDI A6 PERTAINING TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE CONTACT ALSO OWNS A 2002 AUDI A6 WHICH A RECALL NOTICE WAS NOT RECEIVED FOR. WHEN THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE RECALL ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE, A LETTER IN THE DOCUMENT SEARCH FROM VOLKSW...

Aug 27, 2006 Equipment 55,000 mi

ON AROUND MAY 28TH 2006- UPON RETURN FROM WORK THAT EVENING, THE FLOOR OF MY CAR WAS FLOODED- I WAS IN TOTAL SHOCK. I WAS ABOUT TO GO ON VACATION, I DRIED ALL THE FLOOR AND AIRED IT OUT ETC. UPON MY RETURN FROM VACATION, IT WAS WORSE THAN EVER- THE FLOOR WAS AGAIN SOAKED, IT IN TURN HAD DAMAGED THE...

Aug 27, 2006 Structure 55,000 mi

ON AROUND MAY 28TH 2006- UPON RETURN FROM WORK THAT EVENING, THE FLOOR OF MY CAR WAS FLOODED- I WAS IN TOTAL SHOCK. I WAS ABOUT TO GO ON VACATION, I DRIED ALL THE FLOOR AND AIRED IT OUT ETC. UPON MY RETURN FROM VACATION, IT WAS WORSE THAN EVER- THE FLOOR WAS AGAIN SOAKED, IT IN TURN HAD DAMAGED THE...

Aug 27, 2006 Equipment 55,000 mi

ON AROUND MAY 28TH 2006- UPON RETURN FROM WORK THAT EVENING, THE FLOOR OF MY CAR WAS FLOODED- I WAS IN TOTAL SHOCK. I WAS ABOUT TO GO ON VACATION, I DRIED ALL THE FLOOR AND AIRED IT OUT ETC. UPON MY RETURN FROM VACATION, IT WAS WORSE THAN EVER- THE FLOOR WAS AGAIN SOAKED, IT IN TURN HAD DAMAGED THE...

Aug 27, 2006 Structure 55,000 mi

ON AROUND MAY 28TH 2006- UPON RETURN FROM WORK THAT EVENING, THE FLOOR OF MY CAR WAS FLOODED- I WAS IN TOTAL SHOCK. I WAS ABOUT TO GO ON VACATION, I DRIED ALL THE FLOOR AND AIRED IT OUT ETC. UPON MY RETURN FROM VACATION, IT WAS WORSE THAN EVER- THE FLOOR WAS AGAIN SOAKED, IT IN TURN HAD DAMAGED THE...

Aug 3, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,691 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A PUDDLE OF GAS WAS OBSERVED UNDER THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY DISCOVERED A GAS LEAK. A SEALANT WAS PLACED ON THE GAS TANK HOWEVER THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. UPDATED 09/12/06.*JB

Aug 3, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,691 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A PUDDLE OF GAS WAS OBSERVED UNDER THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY DISCOVERED A GAS LEAK. A SEALANT WAS PLACED ON THE GAS TANK HOWEVER THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. UPDATED 09/12/06.*JB

Jun 5, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,409 mi

CAR ENGINE HAD STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY HIGHWAY. THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWED THAT THERE WAS HALF A TANK OF GAS LEFT. IN REALITY THERE WAS NO FUEL IN THE CAR. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED AT OWNERS EXPENSE. FUEL SENDER UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED AT OVER $500. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE SAME REASON FOR THE SAME ...

Jun 5, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,409 mi

CAR ENGINE HAD STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY HIGHWAY. THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWED THAT THERE WAS HALF A TANK OF GAS LEFT. IN REALITY THERE WAS NO FUEL IN THE CAR. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED AT OWNERS EXPENSE. FUEL SENDER UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED AT OVER $500. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE SAME REASON FOR THE SAME ...

Mar 11, 2006 Suspension

I HAVE PURCHASED A 2002 AUDI A6 2.7T FROM SUNNYSIDE IN MIDDLEBURG HTS OHIO. THE CAR HAD A VIBRATION FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND FLOORBOARD WITH OEM WHEELS AND TIRES. WENT BACK AND FORTH TO THIS SPECIFIC DEALER WITH NO RESULTS. OTHER AREA DEALER, FRED BAKER WAS ABLE TO ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEM, BU...

Mar 11, 2006 Power Train

I HAVE PURCHASED A 2002 AUDI A6 2.7T FROM SUNNYSIDE IN MIDDLEBURG HTS OHIO. THE CAR HAD A VIBRATION FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND FLOORBOARD WITH OEM WHEELS AND TIRES. WENT BACK AND FORTH TO THIS SPECIFIC DEALER WITH NO RESULTS. OTHER AREA DEALER, FRED BAKER WAS ABLE TO ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEM, BU...

Mar 11, 2006 Suspension

I HAVE PURCHASED A 2002 AUDI A6 2.7T FROM SUNNYSIDE IN MIDDLEBURG HTS OHIO. THE CAR HAD A VIBRATION FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND FLOORBOARD WITH OEM WHEELS AND TIRES. WENT BACK AND FORTH TO THIS SPECIFIC DEALER WITH NO RESULTS. OTHER AREA DEALER, FRED BAKER WAS ABLE TO ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEM, BU...

Mar 11, 2006 Power Train

I HAVE PURCHASED A 2002 AUDI A6 2.7T FROM SUNNYSIDE IN MIDDLEBURG HTS OHIO. THE CAR HAD A VIBRATION FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND FLOORBOARD WITH OEM WHEELS AND TIRES. WENT BACK AND FORTH TO THIS SPECIFIC DEALER WITH NO RESULTS. OTHER AREA DEALER, FRED BAKER WAS ABLE TO ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEM, BU...

Nov 17, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,340 mi

VEHICLE SERVICE BRAKES PULSATE DURING NORMAL USE AT ALL VEHICLE SPEEDS RESULTING IN UNEVEN BRAKING ACTION AND LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES. DURING SCHEDULED WARRANTY SERVICE, REAR BRAKE ROTORS WERE FOUND TO BE WARPED BEYOND MANUFACTURER'S ALLOWABLE LIMITS. DEALER STATED THAT REPAIR WOULD NOT BE COVERE...

Nov 17, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,340 mi

VEHICLE SERVICE BRAKES PULSATE DURING NORMAL USE AT ALL VEHICLE SPEEDS RESULTING IN UNEVEN BRAKING ACTION AND LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES. DURING SCHEDULED WARRANTY SERVICE, REAR BRAKE ROTORS WERE FOUND TO BE WARPED BEYOND MANUFACTURER'S ALLOWABLE LIMITS. DEALER STATED THAT REPAIR WOULD NOT BE COVERE...

Oct 20, 2005 Electrical System 45,000 mi

1. CAR SEIZED AFTER GOING THROUGH CAR WASH; PRIOR TO THAT, CAR HAD EXPERIENCED ODD ELECTRICAL ISSUES, SUCH AS THE RADIO TURNING ITSELF ON AND OFF AND THE ALARM GOING OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON. CAR IS STILL UNDER BOTH THE AUDI OF AMERICA WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS. 2. ENGINE SEIZED. 3...

Oct 20, 2005 Electrical System 45,000 mi

1. CAR SEIZED AFTER GOING THROUGH CAR WASH; PRIOR TO THAT, CAR HAD EXPERIENCED ODD ELECTRICAL ISSUES, SUCH AS THE RADIO TURNING ITSELF ON AND OFF AND THE ALARM GOING OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON. CAR IS STILL UNDER BOTH THE AUDI OF AMERICA WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS. 2. ENGINE SEIZED. 3...

Aug 18, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNED THIS CAR FOR NEARLY 3 YEARS AND HAVE HAD TO REPLACE PADS/ROTORS 5-6X. AUDI NO LONGER COVERS THE REPLACEMENTS OF THE ROTORS AFTER ORIGINALLY COVERING THEM UNDER THE WARRANTY. THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE PROBLEM THAT CONTINUES TO REOCCUR. DEALER IN PORTLAND, OR IS OF NO HELP.*JB

Aug 18, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNED THIS CAR FOR NEARLY 3 YEARS AND HAVE HAD TO REPLACE PADS/ROTORS 5-6X. AUDI NO LONGER COVERS THE REPLACEMENTS OF THE ROTORS AFTER ORIGINALLY COVERING THEM UNDER THE WARRANTY. THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE PROBLEM THAT CONTINUES TO REOCCUR. DEALER IN PORTLAND, OR IS OF NO HELP.*JB

Jul 14, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 100,819 mi

AFTER A SHORT DRIVE (ABOUT 3 MILES IN TOWN), THE CAR WAS PULLED INTO MY GARAGE A FEW MINUTES LATER MY WIFE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I BACKED THE CAR INTO THE DRIVEWAY, OPENED THE HOOD AND SIGNIFICANT WHITE SMOKE WITH THE SMELL OF BURNING PLASTIC CAME FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ...

Jul 14, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 100,819 mi

AFTER A SHORT DRIVE (ABOUT 3 MILES IN TOWN), THE CAR WAS PULLED INTO MY GARAGE A FEW MINUTES LATER MY WIFE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I BACKED THE CAR INTO THE DRIVEWAY, OPENED THE HOOD AND SIGNIFICANT WHITE SMOKE WITH THE SMELL OF BURNING PLASTIC CAME FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ...

Jun 7, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 34,264 mi

DEALER AND FACTORTY HAVE REFUSED TO SEND ME MY ORIGINAL WARRANTY AND THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FOR BRAKE/ROTER REPAIR/REPLACEMENT. WHEN THE CAR WAS SERVICED LAST YEAR THEY SAID THE BRAKES & ROTARS WERE NOT READY YET, BUT TODAY THEY SAY THE BRAKES AND ROTARS ARE NO LONGER COVERED. CONNECTICUT P...

Jun 7, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 34,264 mi

DEALER AND FACTORTY HAVE REFUSED TO SEND ME MY ORIGINAL WARRANTY AND THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FOR BRAKE/ROTER REPAIR/REPLACEMENT. WHEN THE CAR WAS SERVICED LAST YEAR THEY SAID THE BRAKES & ROTARS WERE NOT READY YET, BUT TODAY THEY SAY THE BRAKES AND ROTARS ARE NO LONGER COVERED. CONNECTICUT P...

May 27, 2005 Tires 40,805 mi

PURCHASED NEW COOPER TIRES FROM GRAHAM AUTOMOTIVE @801 WEST 41ST ST, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105 ON MAY 10TH OF 2004. MY AUDI HAD 24,105 MILES ON IT WHEN I PICKED IT UP. ON NOV. 17TH, 2004 I WAS RETURNING FROM SIOUX FALLS, SD @ ABOUT 11PM AND I HAD A BLOWOUT ON THE DRIVERS FRONT. IT HAD 10,753 MILES ON...

May 27, 2005 Tires 40,805 mi

PURCHASED NEW COOPER TIRES FROM GRAHAM AUTOMOTIVE @801 WEST 41ST ST, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105 ON MAY 10TH OF 2004. MY AUDI HAD 24,105 MILES ON IT WHEN I PICKED IT UP. ON NOV. 17TH, 2004 I WAS RETURNING FROM SIOUX FALLS, SD @ ABOUT 11PM AND I HAD A BLOWOUT ON THE DRIVERS FRONT. IT HAD 10,753 MILES ON...

May 18, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28,478 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2002 AUDI A6 4.2. THIS IS THE SECOND EXACT MAKE AND MODEL THAT I HAVE OWNED. MY COMPLAINT IS TWO FOLD. FIRST AND FOREMOST, THIS PARTICULAR AUDI HAS NO REAR BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR. BOTH VEHICLES I OWNED HAD REAR BRAKE FAILURE. THE SECOND VECHICLE I HAD THE IDEA TO CONTINOUSLY C...

May 18, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28,478 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2002 AUDI A6 4.2. THIS IS THE SECOND EXACT MAKE AND MODEL THAT I HAVE OWNED. MY COMPLAINT IS TWO FOLD. FIRST AND FOREMOST, THIS PARTICULAR AUDI HAS NO REAR BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR. BOTH VEHICLES I OWNED HAD REAR BRAKE FAILURE. THE SECOND VECHICLE I HAD THE IDEA TO CONTINOUSLY C...

May 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

AUDI A6 3.0 2005 68,000 MI. PREMATURE WATER PUMP FAILURE PREMATURE TIMING BELT FAILURE AS I WAS PULLING INTO A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING SPOT ON 4/25/05, THE CAR BEGAN TO FEEL DIFFERENT AND THE POWER STEERING WAS NOT WORKING. I SHUT CAR OFF IMMEDIATELY AND IT WAS STEAMING. I TURNED KEY ON AGAIN WI...

May 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

AUDI A6 3.0 2005 68,000 MI. PREMATURE WATER PUMP FAILURE PREMATURE TIMING BELT FAILURE AS I WAS PULLING INTO A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING SPOT ON 4/25/05, THE CAR BEGAN TO FEEL DIFFERENT AND THE POWER STEERING WAS NOT WORKING. I SHUT CAR OFF IMMEDIATELY AND IT WAS STEAMING. I TURNED KEY ON AGAIN WI...

Apr 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,000 mi

2002 AUDI A6 BRAKE EQUIPMENT FAILS IN COLD WEATHER. *MR THIS WOULD OCCUR WHEN THE TEMPERATURES BELOW 10 DEGREES. *SC

Apr 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,000 mi

2002 AUDI A6 BRAKE EQUIPMENT FAILS IN COLD WEATHER. *MR THIS WOULD OCCUR WHEN THE TEMPERATURES BELOW 10 DEGREES. *SC

Jan 31, 2005 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN, AND THE STEERING WILL LOCK UP. THIS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES.*AK

Jan 31, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN, AND THE STEERING WILL LOCK UP. THIS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES.*AK

Jan 31, 2005 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN, AND THE STEERING WILL LOCK UP. THIS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES.*AK

Jan 31, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN, AND THE STEERING WILL LOCK UP. THIS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES.*AK

Nov 14, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WET ROADS, ACCELERATION UP HILL, CAR SLID OVER HILL CRASHED INTO SEVERAL TREES, RESTRAINED FS PASSENGER WITH SEVERE BONE, SOFT TISSUE AND NERVE DAMAGE. NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, QUESTION OF SEATBELT FAILURE. STATUTE SOON TO EXPIRE, MANUFACTURER WILL NOT RESPOND RE:TESTING POSSIBLE FAULTY PARTS. *JB

Nov 14, 2004 Seat Belts Crash

WET ROADS, ACCELERATION UP HILL, CAR SLID OVER HILL CRASHED INTO SEVERAL TREES, RESTRAINED FS PASSENGER WITH SEVERE BONE, SOFT TISSUE AND NERVE DAMAGE. NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, QUESTION OF SEATBELT FAILURE. STATUTE SOON TO EXPIRE, MANUFACTURER WILL NOT RESPOND RE:TESTING POSSIBLE FAULTY PARTS. *JB

Nov 14, 2004 Seat Belts Crash

WET ROADS, ACCELERATION UP HILL, CAR SLID OVER HILL CRASHED INTO SEVERAL TREES, RESTRAINED FS PASSENGER WITH SEVERE BONE, SOFT TISSUE AND NERVE DAMAGE. NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, QUESTION OF SEATBELT FAILURE. STATUTE SOON TO EXPIRE, MANUFACTURER WILL NOT RESPOND RE:TESTING POSSIBLE FAULTY PARTS. *JB

Nov 14, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WET ROADS, ACCELERATION UP HILL, CAR SLID OVER HILL CRASHED INTO SEVERAL TREES, RESTRAINED FS PASSENGER WITH SEVERE BONE, SOFT TISSUE AND NERVE DAMAGE. NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, QUESTION OF SEATBELT FAILURE. STATUTE SOON TO EXPIRE, MANUFACTURER WILL NOT RESPOND RE:TESTING POSSIBLE FAULTY PARTS. *JB

Nov 14, 2004 Seat Belts Crash

WET ROADS, ACCELERATION UP HILL, CAR SLID OVER HILL CRASHED INTO SEVERAL TREES, RESTRAINED FS PASSENGER WITH SEVERE BONE, SOFT TISSUE AND NERVE DAMAGE. NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, QUESTION OF SEATBELT FAILURE. STATUTE SOON TO EXPIRE, MANUFACTURER WILL NOT RESPOND RE:TESTING POSSIBLE FAULTY PARTS. *JB

Nov 14, 2004 Seat Belts Crash

WET ROADS, ACCELERATION UP HILL, CAR SLID OVER HILL CRASHED INTO SEVERAL TREES, RESTRAINED FS PASSENGER WITH SEVERE BONE, SOFT TISSUE AND NERVE DAMAGE. NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, QUESTION OF SEATBELT FAILURE. STATUTE SOON TO EXPIRE, MANUFACTURER WILL NOT RESPOND RE:TESTING POSSIBLE FAULTY PARTS. *JB

Nov 11, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WET ROADS, LARGE HILL CAR OVER CLIFF T BONE TREE, NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, QUESTION OF SEAT BELT FAILURE. *JB

Nov 11, 2004 Seat Belts Crash

WET ROADS, LARGE HILL CAR OVER CLIFF T BONE TREE, NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, QUESTION OF SEAT BELT FAILURE. *JB

Nov 11, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WET ROADS, LARGE HILL CAR OVER CLIFF T BONE TREE, NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, QUESTION OF SEAT BELT FAILURE. *JB

Nov 11, 2004 Seat Belts Crash

WET ROADS, LARGE HILL CAR OVER CLIFF T BONE TREE, NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, QUESTION OF SEAT BELT FAILURE. *JB

Nov 9, 2004 Air Bags Crash

AUDI A-6, 2000, WET ROAD CONDITIONS, APROXIMATELY 36 DEGREES, STEEP HILL CAR SLID OFF ROAD, DOWN EMBANKMENT FRONT/SIDE CRASH NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND QUESTION OF SEATBELT FAILURE RESTRAINED FS PASSENGER WITH COMMINUTED, SEGMENTAL HUMERUS FRACTURE, NERVE AND SOFT TISSUE DAMAGE CAR SAT IN GARAGE FO...

Nov 9, 2004 Seat Belts Crash

AUDI A-6, 2000, WET ROAD CONDITIONS, APROXIMATELY 36 DEGREES, STEEP HILL CAR SLID OFF ROAD, DOWN EMBANKMENT FRONT/SIDE CRASH NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND QUESTION OF SEATBELT FAILURE RESTRAINED FS PASSENGER WITH COMMINUTED, SEGMENTAL HUMERUS FRACTURE, NERVE AND SOFT TISSUE DAMAGE CAR SAT IN GARAGE FO...

Nov 9, 2004 Air Bags Crash

AUDI A-6, 2000, WET ROAD CONDITIONS, APROXIMATELY 36 DEGREES, STEEP HILL CAR SLID OFF ROAD, DOWN EMBANKMENT FRONT/SIDE CRASH NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND QUESTION OF SEATBELT FAILURE RESTRAINED FS PASSENGER WITH COMMINUTED, SEGMENTAL HUMERUS FRACTURE, NERVE AND SOFT TISSUE DAMAGE CAR SAT IN GARAGE FO...

Nov 9, 2004 Seat Belts Crash

AUDI A-6, 2000, WET ROAD CONDITIONS, APROXIMATELY 36 DEGREES, STEEP HILL CAR SLID OFF ROAD, DOWN EMBANKMENT FRONT/SIDE CRASH NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND QUESTION OF SEATBELT FAILURE RESTRAINED FS PASSENGER WITH COMMINUTED, SEGMENTAL HUMERUS FRACTURE, NERVE AND SOFT TISSUE DAMAGE CAR SAT IN GARAGE FO...

Aug 14, 2004 Tires 10,300 mi

2002 AUDI A6 WAS TAKEN TO SUNSET AUDI IN PORTLAND OR IN DEC.2003 BECAUSE APPEARED TIRES WERE WEARING-SHAVING ON EDGES AND MIDDLE,THEY ALIGNED THE CAR. ON AUGUST 11TH ONE OF THE TIRES WENT FLAT. ON THE NEXT FRIDAY THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO LES SCHWAB WHICH IS THE WARRANTY AGENT FOR PIRELLI.LES SCHWAB ...

Aug 14, 2004 Tires 10,300 mi

2002 AUDI A6 WAS TAKEN TO SUNSET AUDI IN PORTLAND OR IN DEC.2003 BECAUSE APPEARED TIRES WERE WEARING-SHAVING ON EDGES AND MIDDLE,THEY ALIGNED THE CAR. ON AUGUST 11TH ONE OF THE TIRES WENT FLAT. ON THE NEXT FRIDAY THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO LES SCHWAB WHICH IS THE WARRANTY AGENT FOR PIRELLI.LES SCHWAB ...

Jul 15, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PULLING INSIDE OF THE GARAGE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SKID INTO THE BACK WALL OF THE CONSUMERS HOME. NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK *SC *JB

Jul 15, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PULLING INSIDE OF THE GARAGE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SKID INTO THE BACK WALL OF THE CONSUMERS HOME. NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK *SC *JB

Jun 10, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 2,000 mi

WHENEVER I ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE IMMEDIATELY AFTER USING THE BRAKES, NOTHING HAPPENS. THE CAR'S THROTTLE APPEARS TO HAVE NO EFFECT FOR 2+ SECONDS, EVEN WHEN PRESSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. ON SEVERAL SEPARATE OCCAISIONS, WHILE TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC, I HAVE NEARLY BEEN HIT BY AN ONCOMING VE...

Jun 10, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 2,000 mi

WHENEVER I ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE IMMEDIATELY AFTER USING THE BRAKES, NOTHING HAPPENS. THE CAR'S THROTTLE APPEARS TO HAVE NO EFFECT FOR 2+ SECONDS, EVEN WHEN PRESSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. ON SEVERAL SEPARATE OCCAISIONS, WHILE TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC, I HAVE NEARLY BEEN HIT BY AN ONCOMING VE...

Jun 10, 2004 Power Train 2,000 mi

WHENEVER I ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE IMMEDIATELY AFTER USING THE BRAKES, NOTHING HAPPENS. THE CAR'S THROTTLE APPEARS TO HAVE NO EFFECT FOR 2+ SECONDS, EVEN WHEN PRESSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. ON SEVERAL SEPARATE OCCAISIONS, WHILE TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC, I HAVE NEARLY BEEN HIT BY AN ONCOMING VE...

Jun 10, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 2,000 mi

WHENEVER I ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE IMMEDIATELY AFTER USING THE BRAKES, NOTHING HAPPENS. THE CAR'S THROTTLE APPEARS TO HAVE NO EFFECT FOR 2+ SECONDS, EVEN WHEN PRESSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. ON SEVERAL SEPARATE OCCAISIONS, WHILE TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC, I HAVE NEARLY BEEN HIT BY AN ONCOMING VE...

Jun 10, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 2,000 mi

WHENEVER I ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE IMMEDIATELY AFTER USING THE BRAKES, NOTHING HAPPENS. THE CAR'S THROTTLE APPEARS TO HAVE NO EFFECT FOR 2+ SECONDS, EVEN WHEN PRESSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. ON SEVERAL SEPARATE OCCAISIONS, WHILE TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC, I HAVE NEARLY BEEN HIT BY AN ONCOMING VE...

Jun 10, 2004 Power Train 2,000 mi

WHENEVER I ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE IMMEDIATELY AFTER USING THE BRAKES, NOTHING HAPPENS. THE CAR'S THROTTLE APPEARS TO HAVE NO EFFECT FOR 2+ SECONDS, EVEN WHEN PRESSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. ON SEVERAL SEPARATE OCCAISIONS, WHILE TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC, I HAVE NEARLY BEEN HIT BY AN ONCOMING VE...

Mar 16, 2004 Visibility

WIPER BLADES NOT FUNCTIONAL IN WINTRY CONDITIONS. BLADE DOES NOT REMOVE SNOW AND THUS FREEZES AND BECOMES A LAYER OF ICE. CAN'T SEE. VERY DANGEROUS. DEFROSTER MELTS THE SNOW HOWEVER THE OEM BLADE ISN'T STRONG ENOUGH TO REMOVE & THUS MORE ICE. NO WINTER BLADES ARE AVAILABLE AS THE MANUFACTURER - A...

Mar 16, 2004 Visibility

WIPER BLADES NOT FUNCTIONAL IN WINTRY CONDITIONS. BLADE DOES NOT REMOVE SNOW AND THUS FREEZES AND BECOMES A LAYER OF ICE. CAN'T SEE. VERY DANGEROUS. DEFROSTER MELTS THE SNOW HOWEVER THE OEM BLADE ISN'T STRONG ENOUGH TO REMOVE & THUS MORE ICE. NO WINTER BLADES ARE AVAILABLE AS THE MANUFACTURER - A...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 13,300 mi

THERE IS A SOUND OF METAL RATTLING TOWARDS THE FRONT END OF THE CAR. SOUNDS AS IF SOMETHING IS GOING TO FALL OFF THE CAR. AUDI COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM FOR 10 DAYS AND THEN SAID THEY IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM AS FRONT BREAK PADS COMING LOOSE. THEY REPAIRED WHAT THEY THOUGHT TO BE THE PROBLEM. ...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 13,300 mi

THERE IS A SOUND OF METAL RATTLING TOWARDS THE FRONT END OF THE CAR. SOUNDS AS IF SOMETHING IS GOING TO FALL OFF THE CAR. AUDI COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM FOR 10 DAYS AND THEN SAID THEY IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM AS FRONT BREAK PADS COMING LOOSE. THEY REPAIRED WHAT THEY THOUGHT TO BE THE PROBLEM. ...

Sep 22, 2003 Suspension 9,000 mi

THE IGNITION COIL SPRING FAILED AND DAMAGED THE ENGINE. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE COIL SPRING WAS SERVICE TWICE UNDER THE RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. RECALL NOT FOUND. *AK

Sep 22, 2003 Suspension 9,000 mi

THE IGNITION COIL SPRING FAILED AND DAMAGED THE ENGINE. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE COIL SPRING WAS SERVICE TWICE UNDER THE RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. RECALL NOT FOUND. *AK

Jun 26, 2003 Electrical System 11,234 mi

2002 AUDI A6 BREAKDOWN. NAR 06/26/2003 *MR THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE BROKE DOWN AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP UPON ARRIVAL ALL OF THE IGNITION COILS HAD TO BE REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE AUDI DEALERSHIP DID NOT MAKE THE CUSTOMER AWARE OF THE IGNITION COILS BEING INOPERATIVE UNTIL THE I...

Jun 26, 2003 Electrical System 11,234 mi

2002 AUDI A6 BREAKDOWN. NAR 06/26/2003 *MR THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE BROKE DOWN AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP UPON ARRIVAL ALL OF THE IGNITION COILS HAD TO BE REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE AUDI DEALERSHIP DID NOT MAKE THE CUSTOMER AWARE OF THE IGNITION COILS BEING INOPERATIVE UNTIL THE I...

Apr 15, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 5,763 mi

DELAYED THROTTLE RESPONSE. *JB

Apr 15, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 5,763 mi

DELAYED THROTTLE RESPONSE. *JB

Mar 6, 2003 Power Train

THE VEHICLE JERKED HEAVILY, WHILE DRIVING.*JB

Mar 6, 2003 Power Train

THE VEHICLE JERKED HEAVILY, WHILE DRIVING.*JB

Feb 6, 2003 Electrical System

IGNITION COILS ARE DEFECTIVE AND ARE REDUCING THE PERFORMANCE OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER ACKNOWLEDGING DEFECTIVE COILS, BUT WILL ONLY REPLACE WHEN THEY FAIL. PH

Feb 6, 2003 Electrical System

IGNITION COILS ARE DEFECTIVE AND ARE REDUCING THE PERFORMANCE OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER ACKNOWLEDGING DEFECTIVE COILS, BUT WILL ONLY REPLACE WHEN THEY FAIL. PH

Jan 30, 2003 Electrical System

STARTER COILS ON MY 2002 AUDI A6 FAILED. DEALER REPLACED 4 FAILED STARTER COILS, BUT UNABLE TO REPLACE OTHER 2 UNTIL THEY FAIL. RECENT NEWS ARTICLE CITED A4'S, BUT MY A6 HAD PROBLEM

Jan 30, 2003 Electrical System

STARTER COILS ON MY 2002 AUDI A6 FAILED. DEALER REPLACED 4 FAILED STARTER COILS, BUT UNABLE TO REPLACE OTHER 2 UNTIL THEY FAIL. RECENT NEWS ARTICLE CITED A4'S, BUT MY A6 HAD PROBLEM

Jan 22, 2003 Child Seat

I PURCHASED A 2002 AUDI A6 AS OUR "FAMILY CAR." DURING THE PURCHASE PROCESS I INQUIRED ABOUT THE SAFETY REGULATIONS IN REGARDS TO THE SIDE AIRBAGS (REAR SEAT) AND CHILD SAFETY SEATS. I WAS TOLD THAT AS LONG AS THEY WERE POSTIONED PROPERLY THAT THERE WAS NO DANGER TO A CHILD IN A PROPERLY INSTALLED S...

Jan 22, 2003 Child Seat

I PURCHASED A 2002 AUDI A6 AS OUR "FAMILY CAR." DURING THE PURCHASE PROCESS I INQUIRED ABOUT THE SAFETY REGULATIONS IN REGARDS TO THE SIDE AIRBAGS (REAR SEAT) AND CHILD SAFETY SEATS. I WAS TOLD THAT AS LONG AS THEY WERE POSTIONED PROPERLY THAT THERE WAS NO DANGER TO A CHILD IN A PROPERLY INSTALLED S...

Jan 14, 2003 Electrical System 22,000 mi

VEHICLE HAD A DEFECTIV IGNITION COILS. DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE THE COILS. TS. *AK

Jan 14, 2003 Electrical System 22,000 mi

VEHICLE HAD A DEFECTIV IGNITION COILS. DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE THE COILS. TS. *AK

Jan 13, 2003 Electrical System 22,835 mi

THE IGNITION COILS HAVE FAILED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, WHICH IS NOT ONLY INCONVENIENT BUT DANGEROUS AS THE CAR LOSES POWER WITHOUT WARNING. AUDI ADMITS THAT THE COILS ARE DEFECTIVE BUT WILL NOT REPLACE THE REMAINING THREE UNTIL THEY ACTUALLY FAIL. THIS MAKES THE CAR UNRELIABLE AS WELL AS DANG...

Jan 13, 2003 Electrical System 22,835 mi

THE IGNITION COILS HAVE FAILED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, WHICH IS NOT ONLY INCONVENIENT BUT DANGEROUS AS THE CAR LOSES POWER WITHOUT WARNING. AUDI ADMITS THAT THE COILS ARE DEFECTIVE BUT WILL NOT REPLACE THE REMAINING THREE UNTIL THEY ACTUALLY FAIL. THIS MAKES THE CAR UNRELIABLE AS WELL AS DANG...

Jan 8, 2003 Power Train

2002 AUDI A6 AVANTE WAGON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT"HESITATION" ON ACCELERATION SUCH THAT THE CAR DOES NOT INITIALLY RESPOND WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED BUT DOES SO SUDDENLY A SHORT TIME RESLTING IN A HESITATION. I CONSIDER THIS TO BE A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY CONCERN SINCE T...

Jan 8, 2003 Power Train

2002 AUDI A6 AVANTE WAGON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT"HESITATION" ON ACCELERATION SUCH THAT THE CAR DOES NOT INITIALLY RESPOND WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED BUT DOES SO SUDDENLY A SHORT TIME RESLTING IN A HESITATION. I CONSIDER THIS TO BE A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY CONCERN SINCE T...

Dec 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 4,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE JERKS FORWARD. THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE ONE OUT OF THE SIX CYLINDER COIL HAD BROKE, AND THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE DESIGN. THEY ALSO INDICATED THAT THE REMAINING FIVE COILS WILL ALSO BREAK. TS *JG

Dec 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 4,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE JERKS FORWARD. THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE ONE OUT OF THE SIX CYLINDER COIL HAD BROKE, AND THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE DESIGN. THEY ALSO INDICATED THAT THE REMAINING FIVE COILS WILL ALSO BREAK. TS *JG

Dec 6, 2002 Electrical System

THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME A COIL FAILED ON MY CAR; THE FIRST TIME WAS LAST SPRING. AUDI ACKNOWLEDGES PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO REPLACE ALL COILS, SAYING IT WILL ONLY REPLACE THOSE THAT HAVE ALREADY FAILED, LEAVING A POTENTIAL FOR SIX FAILURES. AUDI SAYS UPGRADED COILS ARE ON BACK ORDER AND ARE THEREFORE...

Dec 6, 2002 Electrical System

THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME A COIL FAILED ON MY CAR; THE FIRST TIME WAS LAST SPRING. AUDI ACKNOWLEDGES PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO REPLACE ALL COILS, SAYING IT WILL ONLY REPLACE THOSE THAT HAVE ALREADY FAILED, LEAVING A POTENTIAL FOR SIX FAILURES. AUDI SAYS UPGRADED COILS ARE ON BACK ORDER AND ARE THEREFORE...

Sep 25, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE SHIFTS FROM AUTOMATIC MODE TO MANUAL MODE INADVERTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *MR

Sep 25, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE SHIFTS FROM AUTOMATIC MODE TO MANUAL MODE INADVERTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *MR

Sep 24, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES THE WINDSHIELD IS DISTORTED, DEALER REPLACED WINDSHIELD. THE NEW WINDSHIELD IS OF SAME DESIGN, AUDI HAS STATED ALL WINDSHIELDS HAVE THIS DISTORTION. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*JB

Sep 24, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES THE WINDSHIELD IS DISTORTED, DEALER REPLACED WINDSHIELD. THE NEW WINDSHIELD IS OF SAME DESIGN, AUDI HAS STATED ALL WINDSHIELDS HAVE THIS DISTORTION. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*JB

Sep 3, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THERE IS SEVERE HESITATION IN ACCELERATION.*AK

Sep 3, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THERE IS SEVERE HESITATION IN ACCELERATION.*AK

Jul 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL SLOW DOWN WITHOUT AND SHUT DOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL SLOW DOWN WITHOUT AND SHUT DOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN MAKING RIGHT OR LEFT TURNS VEHICLE WILL SHUTOFF OR WILL START TO LOOSE POWER. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Jun 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN MAKING RIGHT OR LEFT TURNS VEHICLE WILL SHUTOFF OR WILL START TO LOOSE POWER. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

May 24, 2002 Visibility

FRONT WINDSHIELD IS BENT OR DISTORTED. UNABLE TO SEE OUT OF WINDSHEILD CLEARLY. HAD WINDSHIELD REPLACED, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. *AK

May 24, 2002 Visibility

FRONT WINDSHIELD IS BENT OR DISTORTED. UNABLE TO SEE OUT OF WINDSHEILD CLEARLY. HAD WINDSHIELD REPLACED, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. *AK