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1995 Audi A6 problems

The most common problem on the 1995 Audi A6 is electrical system, typically around 126,444 miles. It has fewer complaints than a typical A6 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
16
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
33
Worst area
Electrical
Fuel economy
18-19mpg

The worst 1995 Audi A6 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

  • Electrical
    10
  • Steering
    2
  • Airbags
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Recalls 2

Air bags: frontalReported October 8, 1997 · 39,300 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The discharge of static electricity under low humidity conditions can activate the driver side air bag when the driver enters or exits the vehicle and forms an electrical circuit by touching certain areas of the steering wheel.
Risk
Activation of the air bag under these conditions can cause personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.

Recall number 97V175000 · Recall details

Electrical system: ignition: switchReported January 29, 1996 · 24,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.
Risk
Some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

Recall number 96V017000 · Recall details

See all 2 recalls for the 1995 Audi A6

Defect investigations

Fuel supply line leakOpened October 28, 1999, closed March 31, 2000

There is no summary currently available

PE99065

Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Audi A6 33

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 33 bulletins for the 1995 Audi A6

1995 Audi A6 fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
2.8L 6‑cylFWD1722-2319
2.8L 6‑cyl4WD1620-2218

What 1995 Audi A6 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 12, 2011 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 audi a6. The contact was driving at an unknown speed when the parking brake, warning brake and air bag warning gauges illuminated simultaneously. The failures did not seem to affect the operation of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken the to the dealer who diagnosed that there was an internal harness failure with the rear brakes and an internal failure with the seat occupant control module. The manufacturer was contacted and the vehicle as repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 92,000.

Filed Jan 24, 2009 · Transmission · MT

I was driving to work in my 95 a6 quattro wagon when I noticed the vehicle was accelerating without me putting pressure on the gas pedal. When I shifted the vehicle into neutral the rpms red lined. It took both of my feet on the brake while the vehicle was in drive to stop it and when I finally got it stopped and into park it was "idling" at around 3000 rpms.

Filed Jun 21, 2007 · Engine · 118,000 miles · WV

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 audi a6. When driving below 10 MPH or in the idle position, the vehicle shuts off. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic who stated that an adjustment needed to be made to the tachometer. When the vehicle is started, it appears to be operating normally. The current mileage is 128,000 and failure mileage was 118,000.

Filed Jun 5, 2006 · Electrical · 186,903 miles · CT

Dt*: the contact stated there is a the federal safety agency recall number 98e002000 for the auto command remote car starter. The remote starter is model number 20036. There is no known problem with the remote starter. After the manufacturer was alerted, it was discovered that the company was no longer under the same ownership.

Filed Oct 18, 2004 · Electrical · IL

The consumer placed the key inside of the ignition switch, the vehicle would turn on, but the lights failed to come on. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. Please fill in additional information.

Filed Feb 10, 2004 · Electrical · 81,798 miles · UT

Ignition switch, part number 4a0905849b, on my audi a6 failied. Audi told me that this particular campaign did not apply to my vehicle. However, the recalled ignition switch part number, and the ignition swith replaced on my car, are the same. Audi will not respond to that question. They continue to say that my car was not involved in the recall.

Filed Aug 18, 2003 · Electrical, Lights · OH

When turning on the ignition switch front lights and turn signals would malfunction when the vehicle was started. Consumer has been to the dealer.

Filed Jul 17, 2003 · Electrical, Visibility · 118,000 miles · ME

When driving the vehicle power windows/windshield wipers, and air conditioner do not work due to a faulty ignition switch.

Filed May 19, 2003 · Airbags · WV

A recall repair related to the discharge of static electricity, which may cause the air bag to deploy, failed.

Filed Dec 12, 2002 · Electrical · 126,444 miles · VA

Jamming ignition switch was cause of starter solenoid burnout. Both ignition switch and starter solenoid were replaced. Equipment failure caused headlights to suddenly go out during night time driving. I was able to get the car off the roadway in time to prevent an accident, but then the car stalled out and had to be towed.

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Questions about the 1995 Audi A6

Is the 1995 Audi A6 reliable?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 1995 Audi A6, fewer than a typical A6 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1995 Audi A6?

Electrical system, with 10 complaints, typically around 126,444 miles. Next is steering (2).

How many recalls does the 1995 Audi A6 have?

2 recalls, covering air bags and electrical system.

What gas mileage does the 1995 Audi A6 get?

Official estimates for the 1995 Audi A6 range from 18 to 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.8L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 17 city and 22-23 highway.

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