Takata recall I've had to replace a wheel bearing and axel 2x @ $550 each time. Car wouldn't align right, so I replaced the tires several times due to the wearing on one side. The calipers won't come off when changing the brakes and rotors. The automatic windows would randomly roll down sometimes after it would rain, and wouldn't roll back up for several days. I fixed the turn signal and cruise control, but the problems with those returned after a couple weeks, and while I was driving the under cover/protector plastic broke off all over the road because the audi dealership apparently forgot to put it back on properly. This possibly allowed for the oil pan to hit the ground and crack, which a suspension problem was clearly part of that problem too. I took it in to see about a crack in the oil pan. They couldn't find it, but shortly thereafter, I drove to the movie store and when I got back to my car, it was no longer running. A puddle of oil was spilling out of it, and the the engine was shot. I had the car for about 2 years. I'm guessing that the problems stemmed from the what the car was recalled for.
1999 Audi A6 steering problems
19 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 63,500.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 63,500
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Linkages: tie rod assembly10
- Steering wheel/handle bar4
- Column locking: anti-theft device1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Audi A6 steering problems in other years
Related recalls
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The tie rods of the steering assembly are protected on each side by a seal to prevent moisture and dust particles from entering the swivel bearing mechanism. It is possible that some tie rod seals may not seal properly.
- Risk
- If moisture and/or dust particles enter the swivel bearing mechanism, the swivel bearing could wear over time diminishing the steering control of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the tie rods.
Recall number 00V414000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The tie rods of the steering assembly are protected on each side by a seal to prevent moisture and dust particles from entering the swivel bearing mechanism. It is possible that some tie rod seals may not seal properly.
- Risk
- If moisture and/or dust particles enter the swivel bearing mechanism, the swivel bearing could wear over time diminishing the steering control of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the tie rods.
Recall number 99V248000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Steering wheel heater overheats
This pe was opened based on four odi complaints that the steering wheel overheats. Vw has shown that moisture and prespiration permeate the steering wheel cover causing the heating element to corrode.this corrosion may cause a small, localized area of the steering wheel to experience a brief duration of overheating.there are no reports of the steering wheel sustaining combustion. The investigation has found no occurrences of severe burning and no consumers required medical attention. A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
PE03019
What 1999 Audi A6 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
1999 audi a6 avant with serious safety issues. Consumer would like audi to pay for the last 4 repairs that needed to be done. Consumer has had some serious safety issues with this vehicle and states that it is a lemon. *kb there was a rumbling noise coming from the engine, there was an oil leak coming from the engine, the engine light illuminated due to a bad pipe, the front rotors and pads were replaced, the transmission was leaking, the back wheels were dragging so the pads would not release, the brake and ABS light illuminated, the cruise control was inoperative, t he sunroof was inoperative, the tie rods needed to be replaced, the timing belt, water pump, gasket oil cooler and serpentine belt were all replaced.
Audi a6 customer states that after receiving a recall notice she took her car in for repairs and was given a larger bill for other things that need to be repaired**cc the consumer stated the dealer made repairs to the steering and engine. Update
My 1999 audi a6 avant's heated steering wheel would overheat to the point I could not touch it. It caused the ignition swith's wires to melt and I had to have the ignition switch replaced by audi and the heated wheel deactivated. The failed ignition switch caused my headlights, horn, windshieldwipers to not work. Everything now works after the switch was replaced and the steering wheel heater deavctivated by my audi dealer.
Dt: consumer stated found recalls 99v248000 and 00v414000 for tie rods. Consumer contacted audi, and they stated there were no such recalls. Also stated there could be recalls, but they could be in dispute between the federal safety agency and audi. Consumer did supply audi with VIN. The consumer's vehicle had worn out tie rods that needed replacement. . This problem was noticed by the dealership about 3-4 months ago.
Heated steering wheel extremely hot causing the steering wheel to get warp and melt(you can smell the burning, steering wheel as an indentation with burn makes)
1999 audi a6 avant heated steering wheel. Wheel generally heats at 12, 2, 5, 7 and 10 o'clock positions. On this particular occasion, I was driving at about 45 MPH with my hands at the 10 and 2 o'clock positions. I initiated a right turn that required my hands on the 12 and 7 o'clock positions. However, these two spots were too hot to hold. My instant reaction to the high heat was to jerk my hands from the wheel. For that instance, my focus shifted from driving to the heat of the wheel. Vehicle control was maintained. No accident.
1999 audi a-6 quattro, tie rod end replaced. *bf tie rod recall was done when the vehicle had 13187 miles on it. At 60806 the tie rods had to be replaced again. The transmission leaked.
00 v 414 000/vw tie rods: consumer states, "this recall was performed on march 10, 2001". The vehicle was at the dealer for routine inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the tie rods needed to be replaces again. The consumer would like to know is this considered normal? That the problem has recurred with less then 48,015 miles of wear since the recall work was performed the dealer has been notified.
The consumers audi a6 quattro has problems with both upper control arms being loose. Both front outer cv split open and leaked and front prop shaft leaked.*bf the left front tie rod was loose.
Questions about the 1999 Audi A6 steering
Does the 1999 Audi A6 have steering problems?
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Audi A6, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 Audi A6 steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 63,500 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Audi A6 steering?
Yes, 2 recalls: 00V414000, 99V248000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Audi A6 have bad steering?
The Audi A6 model years with the most steering complaints are 1999 (19 complaints), 1998 (13 complaints) and 2019 (12 complaints).
Other 1999 Audi A6 problems
Brakes 39Fuel system 39Electrical 37Acceleration 24Engine 17Suspension 15Transmission 12Airbags 8Body 8Lights 8Seats 8Visibility 8Tires 3Wheels 3Seat belts 2
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