2003 Audi A6 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Audi A6, 5% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 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.
“The windshield washer system fails routinely in Audi A6 models 1998 to 2005 causing the fluid reservoir to rapidly empty leading to loss of visibility in bad weather leading to a traffic safety hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10254347, filed 2009-01, 62,000 miles“Windshield wipers stop during wiper cycle. Wipers do not reset or restart for 30-45 seconds after stopping. Wipers will not start or reset if driver moves wiper selector lever during malfunction into any mode, delay, low or hi. Problem only occurs when raining. Could not duplicate effect in dry weather. Problem primarily occurs when wipers are in the delay mode. Wipers will stop at any angle on windshield when malfunction starts. Problem duration and frequency increased with time from several times a month to every 60-90 seconds while wipers where activated over 12 month period. …”
NHTSA complaint #10252769, filed 2008-12, 90,200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10124806Sep 23, 2014Windshield is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or its surface feels rough. Residue from industrial fallout as well as normal road dirt and grime may accumulate on windshield.
- 10124645Aug 14, 2013Windshield is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or its surface feels rough. Residue from industrial fallout as well as normal road dirt and grime may accumulate on windshield.
Visibility (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 2003 Audi A6
21 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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