1998 AUDI A6 Electrical Systemwiring Problems

1 NHTSA complaint on file

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Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 1998 AUDI A6

1 electrical systemwiring complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 AUDI A6. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints

#10125117 | Fire
DT: ON MAY 31 2005 WHILE DRIVING SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THEN, SMOKE CAME FROM AIR VENTS, AND SMOKE GOT WORSE. WHILE SPEAKING W/ 911 FLAMES BEGAN TO COME FROM THE AIR VENTS. FIRE APPEARED TO COME FROM THE AIR VENTS. VEHICLE WAS OPERATING NORMALLY BEFORE THE FIRE BROKE OUT. THERE WAS NO WARNING OR CODES TO OWNER'S KNOWLEDGE. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE. OWNER BELIEVED IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD A HARD TIME EXTINGUISHING THE FIRE, AND WERE UNSURE AS TO THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT FILED. CAR WAS SERVICED REGULARLY AND RECORDS WERE AVAILABLE. THE CAR WAS MOVED TO A STORAGE FACILITY BEHIND A GAS STATION. THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOOK POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE, AND CONSIDERED IT A TOTAL LOSS. AUDI CONTACTED THE OWNER ABOUT AN INVESTIGATION. THERE WERE OTHER RECALLS BUT NOTHING ABOUT THIS VEHICLE. *AK

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 Electrical System 2 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 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
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