1998 Audi A6 service brakes, hydraulic problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1998 Audi A6 — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dear dot, I've a 1998 audi a6 quattro. My abs system shows warning yellow abs light and red flashing brake light at all time. I've taken my two shops and they both indicated that the abs unit is defective and needs replacement. They tested all 4 wheel sensors on the car and also mapped out the…”
filed Nov 11, 2009
“Abs/brake light on all the time. I got my brakes changed, my mechanic checked it, and told me the abs system is malfunctioning. *jb”
filed Aug 21, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other A6 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 A6 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 A6 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 A6 | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 A6 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 A6 | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 A6 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 A6 | 10 | 11% |
| 2001 A6 | 12 | 11% |
| 2000 A6 | 25 | 17% |
| 1999 A6 | 31 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Audi A6
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.