| Issue ID | 1350105 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10946364 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | AUDI |
| Model | A3 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 15/01/17 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Random loss of power, the transmission will randomly slip while the car is in reverse from a parked position. It will also slip randomly while in forward motion and during turning. This is very dangerous and could cause an accident resulting in being rear ended. Please help! Last time it happened was 1/15/2017. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75400 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ALBUQUERQUE, NM |
| VIN pattern | WAUMF78P96AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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