2001 Audi Allroad Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“2001 Audi a6 Allroad has had a brake/throttle lag issue since it was purchased. The car can be extremely dangerous to drive. My wife was driving the Allroad and she told me that she was almost hit by an oncoming vehicle when the car did not go as she expected it too, based on her throttle inputs. At another intersection she lifted her foot off of the gas, reapplied the gas and this time the car went so fast that she almost hit the car in front of her at the upcoming intersection. She told me that she was almost crying because I did not tell her the car 'drove like that!' the problems are: 1). …”

“Owner complained about a transmission problem. Owner was driving the vehicle and when changing gears the vehicle would not go into drive. It was stuck in reverse. Owner took the vehicle to the dealer, and was told that it was a sealed unit, and there was no way they could repair the defect. Manufacturer sent a regional representative, who offered to absorb 75% of the repair cost.”

“Dt:the vehicle has developed a cam shaft gasket leak at only 60,000 miles. Also, one of the cv axles cracked. There where no problems with the vehicle prior to the dealership finding these problems. The dealership described to the contact that this problem with the cam shaft gasket could cause a major oil leak. If this were to occur the engine could seize because of loss of oil. The vehicle has not currently been repaired because of the cost.”