1998 AUDI A6 Electrical Systemwiring Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
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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Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints
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