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1998 Audi A6 brakes problems

Owners reported brakes problems in 20 complaints for the 1998 Audi A6, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
20 13% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
2 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 2 crashes.

What owners wrote

Braking system malfunctions when on slippery surfaces, driving straight and the brake pedal is lightly pressed. A single brake locks up, causing the car to spin out of control.

February 2000 Crash

Intermittent abs/brake light 1998 audi a6 quattro 2.8l, audi dealer says it has faulty ABS module which would need to be replaced. Cost: $2,148.00 plus labor. Nothing was done to correct the failure. Dealer says it is a common problem.

Reported at 103,000 miles, August 2004

Other problems reported for the 1998 Audi A6

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Brakes problems across all Audi models