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1997 Audi A6 2.8 FWD

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1997 Audi A6 – front Unverified
Photo: 1996 Audi S6 Avant Plus Quattro (C4) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the C4 (C4, 1995–1997); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1996 Audi S6 Avant Plus Quattro (C4) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1995 Audi S6 Avant, Front Left, 10-27-2021 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1996 Audi A6 2.5 TDI (C4) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1995 Audi S6 Avant in Crystal Silver Metallic, Rear Left, 10-25-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Audi A6 Avant rear-1 by M 93 ( talk ) 20:08, 21 January 2009 (UTC), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1997 Audi A6 2.8 FWD is a 2.8-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $33,100 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$33,100 ($67,025 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.8L V6
Displacement2.8 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-wheel drive
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway23 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium
Dimensions & Weight
Cargo Volume17 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: 1997 Audi A6 4-DR.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 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

Jul 22, 1997 · SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY WHEN ENGAGED, OR NOT REMAIN LOCKED AFTER BEING ENGAGED.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN IMPROPERLY LOCKING SEAT BELT COULD CAUSE INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY.

NHTSA campaign 97V115000

21 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1997 Audi A6

Owner Complaints

21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Audi A6 (4 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System15
Equipment2
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Exterior Lighting1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Power Train1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 25, 2017 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“1997 AUDI A6 QUATTRO. FILLED UP WITH GAS AT 8PM, PARKED CAR IN DRIVEWAY IN FRONT OF GARAGE. BY 2PM NEXT DAY THERE WAS A LARGE PUDDLE OF GAS (NEARLY 1/2 TANK) LOCATED UNDER THE ENTIRE REAR END OF THE…”
Dec 24, 2013 · Electrical System
“IGNITION SWITCH STOPPED WORKING CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, AND WIPERS TO STOP WORKING. CAR STILL OPERATES AND IS A DANGER IF DRIVING WITHOUT TURN SIGNALS OR WIPERS WITHOUT KNOWING. I HAVE…”
Jun 28, 2013 · Electrical System, Seats Fire
“THE REAR SEAT WAS SHIFTED BY THE OCCUPANT TO ATTACH A CHILD'S CAR SEAT TO THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR SEATBELT MOUNTING BRACKETS. THE SPRING WIRES UNDER THE REAR SEAT CONTACTED BOTH POSTS OF THE BATTERY…”
Aug 15, 2010 · Electrical System, Equipment
“I'M HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH ON MY CAR - A 97/AUDI/AUDI A6 WHITE RCO129. THE KEY TURNS TOO FAR AND YOU HAVE TO SHIFT IT BACK TO GET THE GAUGES/ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES (WIPERS, AIR…”
Mar 22, 2010 · Electrical System Fire
“1997 AUDI A6, VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. *BF ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE FIRE APPEARED TO HAVE STARTED IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE RIGHT SEAT OF THE VEHICLE. OHIO TRAFFIC…”

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 1997 AUDI A6. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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