1995 Audi A6 - SpecComparePro

1995 Audi A6 Wagon 2.8 quattro

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The 1995 Audi A6 Wagon 2.8 quattro is a 2.8-liter V6 wagon with a 4-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $35,115 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).

Spec	Value
Vehicle
Body Type	Wagon
Powertrain	Gas
Price
MSRP	$35,115 ($74,884 *)
Engine
Engine Type	2.8L V6
Displacement	2.8 L
Drivetrain
Drive Type	quattro all-wheel drive
Differential Type	quattro all-wheel drive
Transmission
Transmission	4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City	16 MPG
Highway	20 MPG
Combined	18 MPG
Recommended Fuel	Regular
Dimensions & Weight
Cargo Volume	34 ft³

* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall	Not rated
Frontal crash	Not rated
Frontal – driver	★★★★★
Frontal – passenger	★★★★★
Side crash	Not rated
Rollover	Not rated

Tested variant: 1995 Audi A6 4-DR.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1995 Audi A6. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Oct 8, 1997 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY UNDER LOW HUMIDITY CONDITIONS CAN ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERS OR EXITS THE VEHICLE AND FORMS AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BY TOUCHING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE STEERING WHEEL.

Consequence: ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG UNDER THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND WIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG.

NHTSA campaign 97V175000

Jan 29, 1996 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION.

Consequence: SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS, TURN SIGNALS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, LAMPS, POWER WIND0WS AND AIR CONDITIONERS CAN MALFUNCTION WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

NHTSA campaign 96V017000

18 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1995 Audi A6

Owner Complaints

18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1995 Audi A6 (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas

Electrical System	11
Steering	2
Air Bags	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1
Equipment	1
Exterior Lighting	1

A complaint can cite more than one area.

Most recent complaints

Aug 12, 2011 · Electrical System

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE, WARNING BRAKE AND AIR BAG WARNING GAUGES ILLUMINATED SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE FAILURES DID NOT SEEM…”

Jan 24, 2009 · Power Train

“I WAS DRIVING TO WORK IN MY 95 A6 QUATTRO WAGON WHEN I NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS ACCELERATING WITHOUT ME PUTTING PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL. WHEN I SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL THE RPMS RED LINED. IT…”

Jun 21, 2007 · Engine And Engine Cooling

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 AUDI A6. WHEN DRIVING BELOW 10 MPH OR IN THE IDLE POSITION, THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT AN ADJUSTMENT NEEDED TO BE MADE TO…”

Jun 5, 2006 · Electrical System

“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 98E002000 FOR THE AUTO COMMAND REMOTE CAR STARTER. THE REMOTE STARTER IS MODEL NUMBER 20036. THERE IS NO KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE REMOTE STARTER…”

Oct 18, 2004 · Electrical System

“THE CONSUMER PLACED THE KEY INSIDE OF THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE VEHICLE WOULD TURN ON, BUT THE LIGHTS FAILED TO COME ON. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1995 AUDI A6. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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