2005 Audi A6 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 91 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Audi A6, 5% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 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.
“In order to wash the windshield of my 2005 Audi A6, I need to lift the wipers off the glass but, on the A6, you cannot lift the wipers because they set below the hood line. The hood blocks my lifting them. Audi provides a service position for the windshield wipers which moves them a few inches allowing me to lift them off the windshield so I can clean the glass. In order to access the service position for the wipers, I am required to move the ignition key to on. I turned the ignition on, chose the service position for the wipers, headed out of the car and lifted the wipers off the window. …”
NHTSA complaint #10201243, filed 2007-08, 37,000 miles“The vehicle is equipped with dual zone automatic climate control. The center I.p. Vents blow cold air while all other vents blow very hot air. This occurs almost any time the air conditioner is used. Dealership was told, did not attempt to fix. Audi released a TSB in 12/08 detailing the cause to be debris left in the engine block during production. Audi refuses to provide assistance to correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10279437, filed 2009-08, 49,000 miles“Water inside car. According to dealer, sun roof drains were clogged. Apparently many owner's were having the same problems. This was not limited to Audi, but all volkswagen products.”
NHTSA complaint #10189980, filed 2007-05, 30,157 miles“Right outside mirror tilts down in reverse gear for parking, but does not go back to normal until up to speed and in 2nd gear; result: no mirror whiel entering traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #10130345, filed 2005-07Related 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.
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 2005 Audi A6
43 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Audi A6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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