general problems of the 2000 Audi A6

The contact owns a 2000 Audi A6. The contact noticed strong fumes entering the vents, which affected the contact's breathing. The contact was not able to use the heater or air conditioner. A week later, while driving, a fire erupted near the dashboard and smoke consumed the inside of the vehicle. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road and a fire inspector extinguished the flames. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 06v198000 (electrical system), but the contact did not receive a notification. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was towed and parked. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

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. . . . . .

When moving the steering column up or down smoke comes out of the steering column and get a burning smell on the passenger side.

Drivers side vents of the vehicle started to smoke, it then ignited causing a vehicle fire. The drivers side completely engulfed in flames.

Our Audi A6 was taken to Audi rector on 12/20/11 due to an electrical burning smell coming through the air vents. Audi rector repaired the rack and pinion steering and a transmission leak. They said the smell was due to the transmission leak and would dissipate. On the trip home from Audi rector on 12/23/11, the car caught fire starting inside the driver side air vent and burned. It was completely destroyed.

On 1/30/11, this vehicle, a 2000 Audi A6, had an electrical fire. The vehicle was turned off while listening to the radio. A plastic/rubber burning smell emanated from within the vehicle, followed by black smoke, and flames coming out of the air vents, primarily in the driver's side. A fire had ignited within the electrical board beneath the dashboard/gauge cluster area in the driver's side. The windshield wipers and headlights turned on by themselves during the incident.

The information on the digital readout is all screwed up. Sometimes the tops of the letters are missing, other times the bottoms are missing. Makes it impossible to read information on dashboard.

2000 Audi A6 with a fuel leak. Consumer states that the vehicle has been repaired for the fuel leak and would like some financial assistance in paying for the repair. Consumer stated he never received a call from the dealer. The vehicle had puddles of fuel on top of the tank. The consumer believed recall # 01v157000 was related to fuel tank problem he experienced . The dealer informed the consumer the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. The consumer stated the lights on the vehicle would dim.

Odometer blacks out when it warms up. The display disappear.

: the contact stated a recall notification was received in 2004 on NHTSA campaign id # 04v133000, concerning the electrical system. The recall work was performed by the dealership; however the vehicle caught fire and burned while driving. The fire started under the dash on the driver's side. The flames were first noticed coming from the vents. The fire department was contacted to extinguish the fire. The manufacturer was contacted and sent a representative to investigate the scene. The representative commented the recall was suppose to prevent a fire from occurring. The driver's side of the vehicle was severely damaged and the insurance company totaled the vehicle.

Near total loss of power (intermittent) 17 error codes in obd. New triptonic transmission 1 month after expiration of warentee. Extended warentee never offered by Audi. Error codes include throttle housing and cam error. I have spent nearly $7,000 in 10 monthes on mechanical repairs and mechanic says that I need approximatly $6,300 more. Audi said that I can have the dealer run a dignostic at my own expense. Addition to the $6,300 need. Check engine light has constantly come on since purchase. Dealer siad that he advises customer many times to disconnect light. Constant repairs since ownership. Audi is not helpfull.

Turbo bypass and mass airflow replaced numerous times during the first 30k miles. Car in the shop every 2k. . . For one thing or another.

Vehicle fire: 2000 Audi A6 caught fire approximately 30 minutes after being parked in a garage. The local fire department determined that the fire originated from under the vehicle's dashboard. . . Similar to reports mentioned in NHTSA action number ea03025. The Audi was completely destroyed, as were a 2000 Chevrolet corvette that was parked next to the Audi, the entire garage, and finished basement. The remainder of thehome was severly damaged by smoke and soot and the occupants have had to leave the home until repairs can be made. No one was injured in the incident, as no one was in the home at the time of the incident.

There were oil leaks, the consumer had to replace the turbo(s) at 37000 miles and needed a new turbo(s) again, and the engine and brake lights appeared on different occasions. Dealer stated the oil wasn't changed regularly. The initial turbo(s) were replaced with the old oil because the new oil wasn't covered under warranty. The service dealer stated that 1 out of 15 vehicle's have the same problem. Mr scc.