Power Train Related Problems of the 2012 Audi A6

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2012 Audi A6. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission cooler (three problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Audi A6


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2012 Audi A6

The Power Train problem

This needs to be heavily looked into. I see countless reports online and on NHTSA about "coolant" leaking onto components/wiring. Whatever it is, is definitely frying the electrical system. My info screen will state: "transmission malfunction: you can continue driving" and   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Cooler problem

On my car, there is an internal transmission coolant value that is part of the cooling system and obviously, that component also helps keep the transmission temperature in check. The issue with this defective part is the valve malfunctions causing coolant to penetrate the transmission control   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problem

I just had check engine light which aperantly is a bad mechatronic device. Thank god nothing bad happened during driving, however when I talked to Audi corporate and was told it was not acommon problem and they dont want to fix it.   Read details...


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