Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 1996 Audi A6.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Transmission Fluid Leaking problems | |
| Transmission Failure problems |
Vehicle developed a leak in the transmission, the o-ring in the transmission was not properly tightened causing the fluid to leaked out onto the catalytic converter that was just underneath, the fluid began to smoke as it hit the hot metal, potential fire hazard.
The contact owns a 1996 Audi A6. The contact stated that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.