3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
44,935 miles

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1999 Audi A6 engine problems

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1999 Audi A6 Owner Comments

problem #7

Sep 212003

A6 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 56,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I had a leak in the cam seal and it seems that a lot of others have experienced it in the Audi forum.

- Duluth, GA, USA

problem #6

Jun 102003

A6 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 58,000 miles
Cam seals and main seal both failed and cost over $2000 to repair out of warranty. Very upset since the car only had 58000 miles on it.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #5

Feb 162004

A6 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 88,000 miles
Unintended acceleration -- car accelerated rapidly. Would not slow even when driver's foot was not on the gas. Engine revved rapidly and would not return to normal idle speed.

- Annapolis, MD, USA

problem #4

Feb 062004

A6

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer smelled a burning odor while driving. Upon inspection of vehicle they noticed that oil was leaking onto the exhaust system, and the oil pressure escalated.

- Holden, MA, USA

problem #3

Feb 242004

A6 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,000 miles
Engine oil leaks. Wife (main driver of vehicle) reported strong smell of burning oil. Dealer mentioned that this is a common problem and that manufacturer has covered repair for other owners. Manufacturer declined assistance for our model year (1999 with 37,000 miles) even though they would approve a 2000 model year with up to 62,000 miles.

- Chantilly, VA, USA

problem #2

Mar 012003

A6 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,542 miles
Engine oil leak: Driver side valve cover leaks after cam seals, water pump, and timing belt replaced. Vehicle now has 95,000 miles. Valve cover gasket on that side replaced 2 times each time only lasts one week before oil leak develops. Worse leak each time.

- Hilliard, OH, USA

problem #1

Oct 011999

A6

  • miles
Consumer states has had an oil leak between engine and transmission for the last 3 years. Inspected by dealer who replaced head gasket, but problem reoccured.

- Uniontown, OH, USA

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