1998 AUDI A6 Fuel System Otherdelivery Problems

1 NHTSA complaint on file

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Fuel System Otherdelivery Issues in the 1998 AUDI A6

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

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All Fuel System Otherdelivery Complaints

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I OWN A 1998 AUDI A6 QUATTRO (2.8 LITER ENGINE). LAST WINTER DURING A COLD SPELL SOME PART IN THE PCV VALVE FROZE SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING. THIS CAUSED THE THROTTLE TO BE STUCK AT ABOUT 4,000 RPM AND THE CAR TURNED INTO A ROCKET. FORTUNATELY, I COULD BRING THE CAR TO A STOP AND NOBODY WAS HURT. IT WAS QUITE AN EXPERIENCE THOUGH, ESPECIALLY SINCE THE ROADS WERE SNOWY AND ICY THAT DAY. WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE AUDI DEALER I WAS TOLD THAT "IT MAY TAKE A WEEK BECAUSE WE ARE SWAMPED WITH MANY OTHER AUDI A6, ALL WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS SOME SORT OF DESIGN FLAW WITH THIS PARTICULAR MODEL/ENGINE, AND THAT THIS WILL HAPPEN AGAIN IN VERY COLD WEATHER. IN APRIL I FOUND A SHORT ARTICLE IN "DER SPIEGEL" (THE GERMAN EQUIVALENT TO NEWSWEEK OR TIME MAGAZINES), REPORTING THAT...

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 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 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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