1997 Audi A6 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 1997 Audi A6, 10% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I'm having a problem with the ignition switch on my car - a 97/Audi/Audi A6 white rco129. The key turns too far and you have to shift it back to get the gauges/electrical accessories (wipers, air conditioner, headlights, etc.) to function properly again. Could this be related to the 1994-1996 A6 recall?”
NHTSA complaint #10349494, filed 2010-08, 100,000 miles“Numerous electrical failures and malfunctions including replacement of ignition switch, 2 batteries, 2 alternators, A/C fan relays and fans, numerous wiring reroutes ; problems still exist. Car looses electrical power while driving without warning. Cannot be restarted.”
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 10% |
| 1996 | 4 | 8% |
| 1995 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1997 Audi A6
14 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Audi A6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology