2001 Audi A6 problems
Owners have filed 148 complaints about the 2001 Audi A6 with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 12.2% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of power train at 10.8%.
Complaints148
Crashes17
Fires11
Injuries15
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 12.2% · 18
Power train 10.8% · 16
Air bags 10.8% · 16
Electrical system 9.5% · 14
Fuel system, gasoline 8.1% · 12
Service brakes, hydraulic 8.1% · 12
Tires 7.4% · 11
Exterior lighting 4.1% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 17 describe a crash, 11 describe a fire and 15 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 7 model years of the Audi A6 in this data, 2001 draws comparatively few complaints; 1999 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 3 in the last three years against 8 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 70,500 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2001 Audi A6. The contact stated that a valve that allows air in the crankcase freezes. This causes a build-up and prevents oil from escaping due to the frozen valve. The failure occurs in cold weather conditions. The contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer for repair. The failure and current mileages were 65,000. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 65,000 miles
Consumer has had valve cover replaced 3 times on the 2001 a-6. *Ts the right side camshaft tensioner seals were replaced. The valve cover gasket was replaced. The pcv hose assembly broke and had to be replaced. The consumer request reimbursement due to the inadequate service received. The battery in the vehicle died twice. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 63,904 miles
The insulated hear shield around the catalytic converter started a slow burn and excessive smoke, causing a fire alarm, while the car was parked at my work place. The fire company responded and put the fire out. The incident happened a second time. Updated 01/30/12 Engine and engine cooling · reported at 132,200 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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