1998 Audi A6 vehicle speed control problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 1998 Audi A6 — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*- the contact owns a 1998 audi a6. There recall 04v495000 in october 2004 concerning vehicle speed control. On 3/08/07 the contact was driving at 65 mph and without warning the vehicle accelerated to 90 mph. The contact was unable to reduce the speed, engage the brakes or place the vehicle in…”
filed Mar 8, 2007
“Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 40mph and attempting to pass another vehicle, the throttle stuck in an open position. The brakes were applied; the vehicle was shifted into neutral and moved to the side of the road. The vehicle's engine was turned off and on in an attempt to release the…”
filed Apr 25, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.8L, V6 5-VALVE ENGINES, AND AUTOMATIC…Campaign 04V495000 · Oct 12, 2004
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other A6 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 A6 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 A6 | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 A6 | 3 | 6% |
| 2012 A6 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 A6 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 A6 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 A6 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 A6 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 A6 | 4 | 4% |
| 2004 A6 | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 A6 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 A6 | 7 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Audi A6
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.