1998 AUDI A6 Electrical System Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical System Issues in the 1998 AUDI A6
2 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 AUDI A6. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical System Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE DASHBOARD WIRES HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TR
ON FEBRUARY 4, 2006 I WAS DRIVING NORTHBOUND ON INTERSTATE 95, BETWEEN EXITS 15 AND 16 IN NORWALK, CONNECTICUT. I WAS THE ONLY OCCUPANT OF THE CAR, AND I WAS DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE LANE AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MILES PER HOUR. THE TIME WAS APPROXIMATELY 12:30 PM. SMOKE AND FLAMES SUDDENLY STARTED POURING OUT OF THE VENTS ON THE DASHBOARD. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR, SO THERE WAS NO OPPORTUNITY TO SLOW DOWN OR PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR QUICKLY FILLED WITH BLACK SMOKE AND THE DASHBOARD WAS COVERED WITH FIRE. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND IT WOULDN'T TURN AT ALL. ALTHOUGH I COULD NOT STEER, THE CAR DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT LANE. WHILE SMOKE AND FLAMES WERE POURING OUT OF THE DASHBOARD, AND THE CAR WAS STILL MOVING, I OPENED THE PASSENGER SIDE...
Other 1998 AUDI A6 Problem Areas
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
18 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
7 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
7 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
6 complaints
Structurebodybumpers
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Air Bags
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
3 complaints
Fuel System Other
3 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
3 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
3 complaints
Steeringlinkages
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Valvegauge
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdelivery
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint