1999 Audi A6 engine problems
18 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1999 Audi A6, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 74,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 43% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Consumer states has had an oil leak between engine and transmission for the last 3 years. Inspected by dealer who replaced head gasket, but problem reoccured. Ts
Engine oil leak: driver side valve cover leaks after cam seals, water pump, and timing belt replaced. Vehicle now has 95,000 miles. Valve cover gasket on that side replaced 2 times each time only lasts one week before oil leak develops. Worse leak each time.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Audi A6
- Fuel system 43 complaints
- Brakes 42 complaints
- Electrical system 37 complaints
- Cruise control 25 complaints
- Steering 19 complaints
- Suspension 17 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 15 complaints