This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
All of a sudden my ABS light came on in my 1999 Audi A6, and the brake light started flashing. I had a full loss of my ABS brakes on icy winter roads. I eventually slid off the road and hit a fence. The ABS control module on my car had failed, and I've read posts of several hundreds other having the same problem. In my car it is a constant error, and no-one but Audi can fix the problem. I also contacted Audi, which claims that the ABS system disabling is not a safety concern. When there's a chance that your ABS (something you've relied on for years) suddenly shuts down because of a way too common error, it is a major safety concern. I was lucky I only got some dents to my car, but if Audi had recalled these I wouldn't have had to get repairs done to my car. Unfortunately someone will probably have to die before this safety concern is taken seriously and Audi will do a recall.
ABS failure. Flashing light, ABS(orange) and brake light(red)followed by about three high pitched beeps. After doing alot of research online, found out it is a common problem with this type of Bosch ABS system, Audi, VW's and others fitted with this type of system.
- the contact purchased a 1999 Audi A6. On March 19, 2007. The contact explained that on March 20, 2007 the check engine light turned on for the first time, and that there was burnt smell coming from the engine. The dealer stated that there was air in the gas lines. On March 21, 2007 the air conditioner stopped working. On March 22, 2007 the check engine light turned on a second time. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The contact was told that the air conditioner needed to be repaired, and that the engine hoses needed to be tuned. On March 24, 2007 the vehicle would not start. The dealership transported the vehicle back to the repair shop. The contact was told that this problem was due to a bad battery, the hoses were adjusted. They were only waiting on the parts for the air conditioner. The contact had informed them that there continued to be a strong burnt smell coming from the engine. On March 31, 2007 the contact took the vehicle back to the dealership to have worked on the air condition unit. On April 1 the contact heard a loud fan noise from under the hood when she started the vehicle. On April 4, 2007 the contact called the dealer and was told that all vehicles go through a 25 point inspection before sales. On April 7 the vehicle was taken to a professional dealer, where the contact was informed that there were leaks on the front and the back of the engine. All engine cam seals, hoses, and ABS module need to be replaced. The repair costs would come to over $5000. The contact wanted to file a complaint against americar trading company 501 North thompson, spring dale ar, 72764 (479-927-0333) since they did not report that these problems existed on the vehicle prior to the sale. The dealer has not returned the contacts calls after this last failure. The failure mileage was 120,049, and the current mileage was 121,594. Updated 07/17/07.
ABS light stays on.. took to dealer and they said faulty control module..$@$1000 to repair... was told that this is a common problem with 1999 Audi A6 avant...also was told that this problem almost never happens on any other automobile...checked on the internet and found many Audi owners have had the same problem..why should we pay for Audi's faulty components?
Intermittent ABS light displayed on driver's display. Problem is now continuous. Audi dealer ran diagnostic test and determined that ABS control module needs to be replaced. Relayed that this is a common failure item and unfortunately the cost for replacement is nearly $1000. Research on internet confirms that this is a common failure item for late 90's and early 00's Audi A6 models. Is there any information on a possible recall for this component?
It has become well known that the Bosch 5.3 ABS control module on Audi cars and other makes are defective and need to be repaired or replaced. A quick search on the internet reveals this fact. The control module on my 1999 Audi A6 recently malfunctioned repeatedly, meaning that I did not have to protection of the ABS braking system until it was replaced.
During normal use and driving ABS and brake light comes on. Erratic at first then steady. Diagnosis: ABS controller failure. During period of failure vehicle operates but without automatic braking system. Repair was to replace ABS controller.
ABS brake pump on 1999 Audi A6 avant failed at approximately 80,000 miles. No accidents have occurred, however, Audi refused to replace the pump citing the vehicle had too many miles. This car is just over 5 years old. It seems odd that a safety item like an ABS brake pump would fail at this point in the vehicle's life.
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