Audi A6 ball joint problems

Filed Oct 12, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · AL

First the car ran hot no temp have came on had to replace motor .....the cooling fan broke made of plastic and cut my serpentine belt into ......then the car flooded and ruined the comfort control module had to replace this now the front axel is broke and the boots fell apart and the ball joints are no good......

Filed Apr 20, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · MD

I have a 2001 audi a6 quattro 2.8l with p1411 and p1423 dtc codes. I am hearing it is a vacuum hose or combi value problems from what I am reading, common to this model, but I have had several mechanics look at it and not want to tackle it. In a recent forum I was told many of the items I have listed were recall items-including vacuum hoses. Yes, many were, there was even a law suit with audi, that audi denied my claim and paid several on. I appealed and they did not respond and did not define why they refused to cover it. Audi still has yet to cover the vehicle in the professional manner I expected. My life burdens are enough, I do not need a car manufacturer or dealer to yank me around, the vehicle now has 205,000 miles, because I paid outrageous car repairs on it. I feel audi is a good car, but fixing things on it that should be covered under recalls and service warranties is not happening. Do I really have to sue to get results, this is ridiculous! I have experienced check engine light, failed emissions testing, headlight problems, issues with water in lenses and mirrors, turn signal issues, I have had problems with my fuel line, replaced tie rods, and ABS brake light signals after brake repair. I am hoping the federal safety agency can shed some light and assist me with rectifying my car situation possibly. I have been dealing with these issues for many years now and I am hopeful to receive some relief.

Filed Mar 16, 2012 · Suspension · 150,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 audi a6. While traveling 25 MPH, the contact noticed that the front end of the vehicle had suddenly dropped to the ground. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the front lower control arm was replaced twice. The failure continued. The failure and current mileages were 150,000. Updated 5/7/12 *cn the consumer stated one month prior, while turning off a road, the vehicle dropped to 25 MPH, there was loss of brakes and the vehicle was hard to control. Updated 05/30/10

Filed Dec 3, 2007 · Suspension, Transmission · 101,000 miles · NC

Tie rods, ball joints, and upper control arms all failed, resulting in damage to axle causing failure of vehicle in traffic and requiring axle replacement (in addition to replacement of upper control arms, ball joints, and tie rods). Dealer says none of damage or repairs covered by any recall.

Filed Nov 2, 2007 · Acceleration, Brakes · PA

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.

Filed Aug 4, 2007 · Suspension · 81,300 miles · MI

Control arm bearings of the front suspension on my audi a6 2.8 quattro wagon (my 1999) show excessive wear after ~80,000 mls. Oem seems to be aware of since it delivers complete repair kits that include all control arms instead since 2003. Same front suspension is also used on vw passat and audi a4 all with the same issues. Recall in germany was done. Why not in USA?

Filed Jun 15, 2006 · Suspension · UT

Control arms wear out prematurely causing worn tires.

Filed Jun 9, 2006 · Steering · 85,000 miles · CA

Tie rods in the steering systems are damaged. Audi claims they had a recall on these rods and that the previous owner of the car had the service completed back in 2000. Yet, I still have problems now in 2006. I wonder if the fix audi implemented is really effective or not.

Filed Feb 14, 2006 · Steering, Suspension · 61,000 miles · MN

Failure of the front left tie rod and control arm in a 2000 audi a6 quattro. Severe wobble causing near accident and vehicle in the ditch.

Filed Oct 5, 2005 · Steering, Suspension · CA

Dt: the contact owns a 1998 audi. The contact noticed noise in front suspension, play steering, looseness in steering, tire wear, and recall on lower control arm. During that recall realized also needed to replace the upper control arms. Took it to mechanic, where he was told that the tie rod ends needed to be replaced. Suggested that it was all related .he told consumer that a recall was on the tie rod end. Audi claimed this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. There was no recall on the upper control arms they referred him to the dealership for service. The dealership told consumer that because the vehicle was out of warranty audi would not do the repairs. No crashes. No police report. No crashes. No injuries.