2000 Audi A6 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 7%of 148 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Audi A6, 7% of the 148 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,500 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.
“Premature failure of both tie rod ends and all upper control arms in front suspension, resulting in loose steering, difficulty in maintaining lane position, and vibration in steering while driving and braking. All tie rod ends and front suspension upper control arms (4) required replacement; if left not replaced, potential for catastrophic loss of steering and/or suspension collapse if any one of the 6 affected ball joints fail. Further failure of front right wheel bearing as a result of suspension play, and excessive asymmetrical wear on front tires. …”
NHTSA complaint #10096253, filed 2004-10, 50,000 miles“I had been complaining to Audi service about a noise in the steering. This was reported to them in may of 2002. 43,769 miles. I was told no problem found. I brought this to their attention again in june of 2002. 48,743. No problem found. In jan. 2003 I brought this to their attention again. They had to replace the tie rods. I was told at this point due to the mileage on my car I had to pay for repairs. In doing further research, I discovered the 1999 Audi A6 had a recall for tie rods. I feel this matter of the tie rods for the 2000 A6 Audi should be looked into.”
NHTSA complaint #10010784, filed 2003-03“First the car ran hot no temp have came on had to replace motor .....the cooling fan broke made of plastic and cut my serpentine belt into ......then the car flooded and ruined the comfort control module had to replace this now the front axel is broke and the boots fell apart and the ball joints are no good......”
NHTSA complaint #10781459, filed 2015-10“2000 Audi ax6 axle broke, transmission is poor, left front rim cracked, rack and pinion worn, flood lights do not work, airbag, engine, electrical windows and sunroof failures. The inside lights did not work.”
NHTSA complaint #10161586, filed 2006-06“Steering would intermittently switch from normal effort to a very light twitchy mode. Manufacturer refuses to correcct problem due to intermittent nature.”
NHTSA complaint #9001872, filed 2000-08Related service bulletins
- 10012767Feb 3, 2005Power steering, noisy. To include 2006 models.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 14% |
| 2021 | 1 | 6% |
| 2020 | 2 | 8% |
| 2019 | 12 | 11% |
| 2017 | 5 | 25% |
| 2016 | 2 | 4% |
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 8 | 20% |
| 2013 | 7 | 13% |
| 2012 | 6 | 10% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 4 | 6% |
| 2005 | 8 | 9% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 11 | 7% |
| 1999 | 19 | 9% |
| 1998 | 13 | 10% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2000 Audi A6
36 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsTires
14 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Audi A6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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