2000 Audi A6 engine problems
18 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2000 Audi A6, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 13 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 | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
For an unknown reason, when the vehicle is shut down after driving, then it's re-started the engin idles rough. At that time the engine check light come on, and the engines power is reduced. It won't go faster than 15 MPH.
Both catalytic converters failed at 78,000 miles. Called and wrote to audi, wanting this covered under warranty; was told three different things regarding coverage (1. 'don't know," 2. 7years and 70,000 miles, 3. 8 years and 80,000 miles.) was repeatedly rebuffed. Cost $4600 to fix. Audi 2000 a6. Wrote to vice president - audi of america - axel meese - two months later response said no again and quoted some other warranty (3 years and 50,000 miles) in all my years of car owning, I have never had one catalytic…
Other problems reported for the 2000 Audi A6
- Electrical system 37 complaints
- Brakes 30 complaints
- Fuel system 24 complaints
- Tires 15 complaints