Complaints
71
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Audi A6 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#125 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Avg mileage:108,811 mi
#25 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:82,815 mi
#35 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Avg mileage:83,000 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Audi A6.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 25 | — | — | 108,811 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 82,815 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 5 | — | — | 83,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 114,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 127,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 100,600 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 125,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 | — | — | — |
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