2001 Audi A6 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Audi A6, 4% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 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.
“Dt: the ABS light goes on and off. It stays on most of the time. Also, had suspension problems. The lower control arm was recalled ,and the upper control arm was having same problem. The control arms wore out prematurely. When upper control arms failed vehicle had 70000 miles on it. Vehicle lost control due to the upper control arm failure, and it was a safety concern.”
NHTSA complaint #10126809, filed 2005-06, 64,000 miles“Normal driving in a northern climate. 94000 miles. Wife complained of rattle in rear of car. Upon inspection I found the passenger side rear coil spring fractured in two pieces where the spring rests against the lower spring seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10281769, filed 2009-08, 94,000 miles“When attempting to stop the vehicle gradually,consumer noted a grinding noise like metal coming from the front end of vehicle. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer said problem was normal.”
NHTSA complaint #10033797, filed 2003-08Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Audi A6
19 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsTires
11 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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.
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