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Audi A6 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

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#13 of 46 Re: Known issues with the A6 CVT Transmission ? [maclj] by ascalla

Sep 09, 2009 (10:44 am)

Replying to: maclj (Jun 11, 2008 10:58 am)
NEVER, EVER, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE BUY AN AUDI ! ! !
Last year I leased a 2008 A6 with the CVT. I am on the third transmission in 6000 miles. the change of trannys happened after repeated confrontations with the dealer in Miami which denies any problems and treats the customer like an imbecil. The is still having the same problems. When complaining to Audi they send me to their lawyers...REAL NICE ! ! !
This has been the biggest nightmare

#14 of 46 Re: Known issues with the A6 CVT Transmission ? [texasrider] by supremedoc

Jan 23, 2010 (7:23 pm)

Replying to: texasrider (Jun 03, 2008 3:55 pm)
I have 2003 Audi A6 3.0 CVT transmission. It is a joke. It stopped on the highway in 20* F weather 60,000 miles. Transmission broken. Had to call Audi many many times. Finally ended up paying $4100 instead of original $6500. Now the manual part wont work. Am so fed up. Would have never bought an Audi if I knew this, wil never buy one again. Have complained to BBB and FTC. Maybe we should have a class action lawsuit against Audi.

#15 of 46 Re: Known issues with the A6 CVT Transmission ? [supremedoc] by phantomblkprl

Apr 27, 2010 (12:12 pm)

Replying to: supremedoc (Jan 23, 2010 7:23 pm)
i agree, maybe it is time for a class action suit against audi.
 
i logged on today to see if anyone was reporting problems with the a6 since the dealerships keep acting surprised when we keep bringing it in for service and contacting audi usa. imagine my surprise when i found this forum.
 
i have a 2008 a6 with cvt trans. i have had problems with it since the month after purchase. it has been in for service at 2 different dealerships a total of 10 times since purchased in Oct 2008. it is still not fixed and they do not know what the problem is.
 
maybe this is a case like toyota.

#16 of 46 Re: Known issues with the A6 CVT Transmission ? [phantomblkprl] by armani335i

May 17, 2010 (11:07 pm)

Replying to: phantomblkprl (Apr 27, 2010 12:12 pm)
We all have same issues with this CVT thing. It shudders and jerks while accelerating from complete stop and sometimes causes unexpected acceleration, or no acceleration.
 
When I took my wife's car in for warranty service to remove carbon build-up on intake valves(another major problem with Direct Fuel Injected engines with no fix), the problem temporarily reduced to almost none. After afout 2k miles, they are back again.
 
Audi claim this is a CVT character, which I can agree to an extent. I had A4 as a loaner and felt similar shudder, but it was very minimal and almost unnoticable, and nothing like how mu A6 is acting.
 
I can't believe no one has taken any leagal actions. Keep us in the loop if anyone decides on any further actions.

#17 of 46 Re: Known issues with the A6 CVT Transmission ? [armani335i] by wgbrett

Jun 23, 2010 (6:17 am)

Replying to: armani335i (May 17, 2010 11:07 pm)
I just purchased a 2008 A6....still under warranty thank goodness. When I start the car cold in the morning and start driving it "bucks" so hard sometimes that if there were not a windshield it would probably throw me out of the car! Took it in for service and tech said that this was "normal behavior" for cvt and no codes showed up on computer for any problems.
 
After it "bucks" initially for a few seconds it settles down and drives fine. There is a little hesitation when starting off from dead stop, which I have read is "normal behavior" for cvt.
 
Does anyone else experience this extreme bucking behavior when starting car cold? If so, any solution?

#18 of 46 Re: Known issues with the A6 CVT Transmission ? [supremedoc] by dhallig

Jun 23, 2010 (9:55 am)

Replying to: supremedoc (Jan 23, 2010 7:23 pm)
I've also have an 03 A6 3.0L with the CVT Transmission and the issues you describe occurred at 50K miles. Had it repaired to the tune of $3100 in April '08. 6 months later the issue resurfaced. I took it back in to have it repaired under their "1 year 10K" warranty on the work. They said there was nothing wrong, it was just "how the CVT drives". I can remember when I first got the car in Oct '06 with only 30K miles it didn't drive like how it drives now. Basically its a commuter car for work, we use my wifes car for everything else. Everyone who knows me knows that I think its a joke and I can't wait until I can afford to get rid of it. I have also been routed through the Audi's customer service chain of command only to have them tell me that I have to work with the dealer, who wouldn't work with me on the cost of the repair. So, in the past 2 years I have personally prevented about 4-6 Audi purchases and take pleasure in telling people about my experience with "truth in engineering". I would be interested in a class action lawsuit as well.

#19 of 46 Re: Known issues with the A6 CVT Transmission ? [wgbrett] by mmistry

Jun 25, 2010 (10:26 am)

Replying to: wgbrett (Jun 23, 2010 6:17 am)
I have a 2008 A6 with CVT and had the same problem at only 6k miles. I took it back to the dealer until they finally re-imaged the computer and it is mostly gone but I still feel it at times when first getting going in the morning. I now have 18k miles and I hope that it never comes back but from reading these posts, it looks like it might return.
 
The thing I find most annoying is the delay at starting from a stop. I have complained to the dealer and Audi several times but they insist that is just how the CVTs are. What's funny is that about 25% of the time there is no hesitation but more often then not there is. Audi was totally useless and the dealer can't do much without Audi's support. I can't believe that Audi can put out a supposed Performance car with these type of start up problems.

#20 of 46 Re: Known issues with the A6 CVT Transmission ? [armani335i] by armani335i

Jul 04, 2010 (10:39 pm)

Replying to: armani335i (May 17, 2010 11:07 pm)
I took my wife's car back again 2 weeks ago for the CEL. The car's second oxygen sensor problem and they kept the car for 5 days. First attempt to replace O2 sensor was unsuccesful since I had replaced them few months back. Then they re-wired something inside the exhaust and the CEL went away. That was good.
 
I also mentioned about bucking coming back again after it went away for few month preceding carbon build-up cleaning. They said it might've been related to the bad O2 sensor so they did not do anything about it.
 
We went out of town last week for 4 days so I left the car at airport parking and after I picked it up, I thought I was gonna crash into a wall due to severe jerking and bucking. The jerkings have gotten progressively worse following the repair work earlier in the week that I have to take the car back in AGAIN this week. I can not afford have my wife and my daughter be in this car.
 
This bucking feels like as though you are stomping on the brake, lighting fast, as you step on the gas pedal. It is kinda hard to explain.
 
I will keep you guys posted. We may need to find a lawyer that would make this a case.

#21 of 46 2008 Audi A6 by kkoo88

Jul 06, 2010 (11:16 am)

I am in Los Angeles and I have the Audi A6 as well. 12k Miles on it. I am so frustrated as well. Not only CVT Problems with the car and have noise issues as well. When I take it to the different dealers they claim it's "Normal".. I think its certainately not normal and it is frustrating when they deny anything is wrong with it...
I really want to sell it or do something about this.. I am not even sure it is just a lemon...
In addition, I also experienced the car trying to accelerate when i am at a complete stop and steeping on the brakes. I think it's not just getting the problem fixed at this point but could lead to an accident...
 
Anybody have suggestions?

#22 of 46 2003 audi transmission by brando124

Jul 13, 2010 (7:27 pm)

i own an a6 3.0 liter. while this hasn't been the worst experience of my life (very close), it certainly hasn't been the best. just yesterday, the transmission went out. the quotes i'm gathering are between 2k and 5k to replace it. my question: is this even worth fixing? especially after reading many audi forums and articles, i don't feel confident this will be the last of the problems my audi will see. is this a defect with the transmission (seems to be)? if it is systemic, i want to note that i bought this from an audi dealer w/ 43k miles (one owner prior i was told) and it now only has 82k miles. should i fight w/ the dealer, who is a conglomerate (has a chevy, ford, kia, subaru, volvo, vw, dealer throughout the area) and push them to take the car back, pay the remaining loan balance (a few thousand dollars) and i simply go on w/ life and get a new car from one of their other outlets? i have no problem driving a ford, chevy, etc. i just don't feel confident with this vehicle, and i in no way, want to dump thousand more in it. what are some options i might not be considering? i'm looking for people that may have gone through this already. my friends are telling me to repair so i can sell it higher, keep driving it, etc., trade it in and cut my losses. i need some outside advice.
**i don't think they can understand the pain of owning this car. PLEASE HELP!!
 
PS - i've also put about $1000-2000 per year into maintaining this gem of a car so let's not forget about that assumption.

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