2002 Audi A6 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 142,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Audi A6, 5% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 142,000 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.
“1. Normal use has lead to the failure. 2. The failure is that the wiper blades leave a 4 - 6 wide streak across the line of vision of the driver. This occurs within a couple of weeks of replacing the blades with new blades from the dealer, which is the only place these particular style blades can be purchased. Once it starts, the failure occurs at every use until replaced by new blades. I purchased a new pair of blades two weeks ago and the driver's side has failed already. 3. …”
NHTSA complaint #10308343, filed 2010-02, 142,000 miles“Wiper blades not functional in wintry conditions. Blade does not remove snow and thus freezes and becomes a layer of ice. Can't see. Very dangerous. Defroster melts the snow however the oem blade isn't strong enough to remove & thus more ice. No winter blades are available as the manufacturer - Audi- has redesigned the blade connection.”
NHTSA complaint #10062365, filed 2004-03“Consumer states the windshield is distorted, dealer replaced windshield. The new windshield is of same design, Audi has stated all windshields have this distortion. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #8019267, filed 2002-09Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 5% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 3 | 5% |
| 2002 | 4 | 5% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 | 8 | 4% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
| 1996 | 5 | 10% |
| 1995 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2002 Audi A6
15 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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.
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