Worst 1997 Audi A6 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
Electrical Faults
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Audi A6.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 8 | — | 1 | 116,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 1 | — | — | — |
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1997 Audi A6 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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