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2001 Audi A6 repairs by problem area
Engine (49%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 351 repairs.
2001 Audi A6 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 266 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 Audi A6
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| Audi A6 in Illinois, United States May 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200762000 miUS $650 | left control arm and left cv boot | ||
| Audi A6 in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 2012170000 miUS $800 | Changed the Oxygen sensor, cost just under 800 dollars. | ||
| Audi A6 in Michigan, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200793000 miUS $800 | Turbos went out. Also got timing belt replaced. Dealer also replaced rear window switches (also out). Dealer also replaced instrument cluster (faded). | ||
| Audi A6 in Illinois, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Oct 2010199000 miUS $600 | replaced oe struts at all for wheels, also took it to a shop for an alignment. only problem i had with the shop was i had to supply a tool of my own to perform the job. | ||
| Dec 2011218000 mi | had the trans rebuilt in april now it did not hold up. it is back at the shop that did for warrenty repair. the coolant reservoir tank started to leak | ||
| Audi A6 in Connecticut, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 2010164000 mi | Car currently drivable but needs the following repairs: cat converter, torque converter, rear main seal, driver's heated seat. Car has 164,000 miles, repair costs would be north of $4,000 so I am driving into the ground. Engine runs great. | ||
| Audi A6 in Missouri, United States Aug 2010 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Sep 2010145000 miUS $3000 | oil cooler radiator leak valve camshaft tensioner code...did not fix yet | ||
| Dec 2010150000 miUS $500 | low oil pressure light came on....engine not fixable, deceased at 160,000miles | ||
| Audi A6 in Michigan, United States - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200661800 miUS $278 | Bad ABS sensor in RR, had to replace bearing to correct | ||
| Nov 200663694 miUS $584 | Repl rack and pinion asy, steering | ||
| Nov 200774960 miUS $335 | Replace both front wheel bearings | ||
| Jul 200991882 miUS $583 | Repl a/c compressor | ||
| Mar 201099381 miUS $717 | repl both mufflers Repl cat. converter, scanned for error codes repl intake manifold damaged by overheating due to clogged cat converter | ||
2001 Audi A6 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 in Great Britain Mar 2011 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jul 2011153000 mi£120 | Replaced split CV joint boots | ||
| Apr 2015180000 mi£40 | Broken scuttle on bottom of windscreen. Caused when a windscreen was replaced under insurance cover. | ||
| Jan 2016£1400 | Strut top mounts | ||
| Mar 2016187000 mi£280 | tie rods worn | ||
2001 Audi A6 4dr Wagon
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 in California, United States Jun 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Jul 200983000 miUS $50 | Turn / hazard signal relay failed. | ||
| Sep 200986000 miUS $760 | Water pump leak. | ||
| Dec 201098000 miUS $1300 | Waterpump and thermostat leaking due to low quality parts of the previous timing belt job. | ||
| Audi A6 in Georgia, United States Jan 2009 - Oct 2013 | |||
| May 200941000 miUS $500 | Both front window regulators. 1 replaced, 1 repaired. | ||
| Sep 201279000 miUS $300 | Thermostat | ||
| Apr 201384300 miUS $540 | Window regulator | ||
| Audi A6 in California, United States Jul 2008 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Aug 200890000 miUS $50 | Reflash for ECU... Oxygen sensor reading too high. Replaced faulty coolant temperature sensor. | ||
| Oct 200893000 miUS $350 | Coolant hose to the throttle body was broken. Both feed and return lines replaced. | ||
| Dec 2009107000 miUS $1100 | Two of the four oxygen sensors were bad, and the other two were performing substandard. Replaced all four oxygen sensors. | ||
| Apr 2011125000 miUS $150 | Coolant expansion tank cap replaced. It was leaking coolant under pressurized condition. | ||
| Jun 2011125000 miUS $300 | CV boot failed. Also replaced the transmission output seal on the passenger side. | ||
| Oct 2011135500 miUS $50 | O-ring for the coolant temperature sensor failed. | ||
| Oct 2012146000 miUS $550 | Alternator went out | ||
| Audi A6 in Alabama, United States May 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jun 2014125000 miUS $300 | replaced driver side lower control arm and passenger side outer CV boot. Replaced all Vac. lines and cleared p0441 code. | ||
| Jul 2014125800 miUS $20 | Replaced fuse in back of symphony radio. The removal tools (4) did not release the dual din radio. I broke the front button/display pannel off, then was able to pull the rest of the radio. Re-installed and now works fine. | ||
| Audi A6 in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Oct 201290700 miUS $400 | Windshield washer pump and controller replaced. Also a temperature sensor was replaced. | ||
| Audi A6 in New Hampshire, United States Nov 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Dec 2012116000 miUS $1159 | Thermostat, O2 sensor, replaced serpentine belt, and new plugs n wires, | ||
| Feb 2013118900 miUS $680 | Fuel Pump had to be replaced. Also Antifreeze fill tank had to be replaced as well as the moldy side mirrors. | ||
| Audi A6 in Maine, United States Jan 2007 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Mar 200785000 miUS $2000 | Steering rack developed fluid leak and needed to be replaced, as did steering sensor. Torn CV boot needed to be replaced. | ||
| Nov 200795000 mi | Found and replaced broken coolant jug during routine timing belt/water pump replacement. | ||
| Jan 2009108000 miUS $250 | Valve gaskets were leaking, dripping oil onto manifold. | ||
| Apr 2009113000 miUS $1536 | Replace Air Bag control module | ||
| Jun 2009114000 miUS $419 | Transmission output seal was leaking. | ||
| Feb 2011128000 miUS $200 | Power window not working properly and door not closing properly | ||
| Sep 2011134000 miUS $560 | Replace strut assembly | ||
| Oct 2011134300 miUS $359 | cam tensioner gasket and valve cover gasket to fix oil leak | ||
| Jul 2012141700 miUS $200 | rusty muffler | ||
| Feb 2014157000 miUS $900 | Coils rusted out | ||
2001 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| Audi A6 in Illinois, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Dec 2010102000 miUS $350 | Replaced worn outer tie rod ends causing unusual tire wear notices during annual change to snow tires. Replacement also required wheel alignment. | ||
| Audi A6 in Tennessee, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Oct 2011111500 miUS $300 | vacuum hose | ||
| Audi A6 in New Jersey, United States Jun 2014 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Apr 2015107000 miUS $1000 | Replaced all control arms, tie rods, rebuilt two drive shafts, replace one caliper, resurfaced all 4 rotors and replaced 4 sets of brake pads. 4 new bridgestone tires from Costco and an alignment from local shop. All done by myself. | ||
| Apr 2016111000 miUS $180 | The dash LED display pixels were bad since 2012, now I found out that the display can be replaced instead of replacing the entire cluster for $150 + shipping, it is no brainier. | ||
| Audi A6 in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2008 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Oct 200884000 miUS $2133 | Battery indicator lit which turned out to be a bad alternator. Occurred 150 miles from home and dealer gouged me while remaining professional and pleasant. While on the lift for the alternator (and battery) replacement, mechanic noticed a torn CV boot (so they say). While on the lift getting problems 1 and 2 resolved, mechanic claims that cooling system was also leaking and needed $1,100 in non-descript repairs. I refused this having no prior symptoms. No coolant problem has emerged since (1,000 miles)!! | ||
| Jan 200989000 miUS $1200 | Self-dimming LCD interior mirror failed and fluid drained out, rendering self-dimming feature inoperable. Shop replaced. Climate control blower motor had begun making noise but still operated. I suspected failing bearings ands eventual complete seizure so I had it replaced. Auxiliary electric coolant pump was found leaking during timing belt replacement and so was replaced. Also replaced all idler rollers , tensioner and main water pump during t-belt service, which is a regular maintenance item. Shop broke the windshield while trying to replace the mirror, so they replaced it at their cost (after I argued with them about 'sharing' the cost!). An oil smell (faint) could be detected inside car and while at the shop for the other service, they found both valve covers leaking. Both gaskets were replaced. While in the shop for other service, mechanic also noticed that plastic coolant tank was leaking and replaced. | ||
| May 2010103000 mi | Steering became less precise and rhythmic noise emanated from front wheel(s) which began to grow louder and was then accompanied by an out-of-balance sensation. Garage replaced lower control arms/bushings and re-aligned front end.. Shortly after replacement of lower control arms, car manifest a speed dependent vibration. Brought back to same shop who claimed they could not 'feel' or diagnose anything wrong with car. | ||
| Jun 2010103000 mi | Took car to a different shop for vibration problem. Had to accompany mechanic who then agreed he could feel vibration. Recommended new tires so I replaced all four despite two being ok. Vibration improved but was not eliminated. Decided to bring to actual Audi dealer instead of independent shop. Dealer agreed problem existed but pronounced the drivetrain sound and blamed aftermarket wheels (on car when bought 4 years prior!) Am at a loss now..... | ||
| Sep 2010108000 miUS $360 | Car is a twin turbo. The 'Y' horn which directs airflow to both sides of the engine had cracked at a sensor junction and had created an air leak. Also replaced spark plugs. | ||
| Oct 2010108000 miUS $165 | Persistent driveline vibration and hard throttle hickup. Fifth shop couldn't pinpoint solution and thinks as much as $8,000 would be required to fix, including turbo replacements (2), cat converter and driveshaft!! Am going to sell car!! | ||
| Audi A6 in Washington, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2011151000 miUS $1039 | Clutch started slipping under mild accelaration. Original clutch, lasted 150,000 miles. Replaced clutch and resurfaced dual mass flywheel. | ||
| May 2012156500 miUS $380 | Valve cover gaskets leaking severely due to excess pressure from plugged PCV/spider hose, a common issue. Replaced valve cover gaskets and installed vented oil cap to prevent immediate recurrence, will fix PCV/spider hose in near future. | ||
| Sep 2013168000 miUS $2300 | 2 year old clutch slipping after 15000 miles due to poor driving habits. Replaced with stage 1 (RS4) clutch and lightweight single mass flywheel. | ||
| Sep 2015189000 miUS $250 | Replaced torn throttle body boot and commonly problematic "spider hose" PCV system with new silicon replacements. | ||
| Dec 2015192000 miUS $120 | Bank 1 ICM causing severe misfire in one cylinder. Verified by swapping ICM's, misfire followed. Replaced bad ICM. | ||
| May 2016196100 miUS $330 | Crankshaft position sensor plug damaged and sensor near edge of electrical tolerance. Verified by manipulating plug and electrical resistance test. Sensor replaced. Driver side tie rod end broken and loose in hub carrier but still attached and functional, made loud clunking while turning and driving over bumps. | ||
| Apr 2018224000 miUS $500 | Replaced worn control arms, shocks, brake pads and discs. | ||
| Audi A6 in Washington, United States Sep 2014 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Sep 2014143000 miUS $1500 | Water pump needed to be replaced. | ||
| Audi A6 in Nebraska, United States Nov 2014 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015141000 miUS $350 | Fuel injector o-rings replaced. | ||
| Apr 2015142300 miUS $2490 | Clutch failure. Dual-Mass flywheel failure. Clutch replaced. Dual-mass Flywheel upgraded. | ||
| Audi A6 in New Jersey, United States Aug 2007 - Nov 2021 | |||
| Oct 200773000 miUS $90 | R/R driver side CV Boot | ||
| Jan 200879000 miUS $5000 | Timing belt, t-stat, tensioner, pulley, aux water pump, cam seals, cam tensioner gaskets, coolant temp sensor, clutch, pressure plate, flywheel, snub mount, Dahlbach chip. | ||
| Sep 200885000 miUS $40 | Minor flat spots under acceleration. Replaced fuel filter and washers. Loss of coolant. Fixed by replacing expansion tank cap. | ||
| Dec 200896000 mi | Fixed sunroof drain leak, which was causing headliner and trim water stains. Added hose clamps to hose connection on sunroof tray. | ||
| Jun 2009105000 miUS $35 | Replaced front tie rod ends. | ||
| Jan 2010122000 miUS $230 | Replaced driver's door locking mechanism, due to faulty microswitch that did not turn on door open signal. | ||
| Feb 2010123000 miUS $160 | Replaced center console armrest and cupholder Replaced passenger side front CV Joint Boot. | ||
| Nov 2010135000 miUS $1000 | leaky water pump. Replaced timing belt,water pump thermostat, various rollers and tensioners. about 55k on the timing belt, etc. A bit early, but leak justified the repair. Serpentine belt also. | ||
| May 2011142000 miUS $300 | Passenger side pre-cat O2 sensor replaced | ||
| Jun 2011146000 miUS $800 | Replaced engine/motor mounts. | ||
| Oct 2011147200 mi | rear driver side airbag short to ground. Airbag replaced. | ||
| Feb 2012153200 miUS $80 | Oil temp and level sensor failed. Replaced sensor. Replaced leaking coolant expansion tank. Noticed the coolant leak when I was replacing the oil temp sensor a week earlier. | ||
| Jun 2012154000 miUS $710 | Fuel pump failed | ||
| Jul 2012158000 miUS $197 | replaced 2 spark coils and left bank ignition control module | ||
| Sep 2012161000 mi | Airbag intermittent short to ground | ||
| Dec 2012162000 miUS $5 | Coolant. Fixed with a bottle of Bar's Leak. | ||
| Jul 2013172000 miUS $1700 | airbag light on. fixed by replacing rear seat driver side airbag replaced bank 1 pre cat O2 sensor replaced brake light switch and light bulb Coolant leak. fixed by adjusting hose clamp | ||
| Aug 2013172700 miUS $2100 | replaced water pump | ||
| Sep 2013173000 miUS $20 | Intermittent P0421 code for warm up cat inefficiency became a daily chore to clear. Inserted extender for Bank 1 post cat O2 sensor and solved the problem. | ||
| Feb 2014180000 miUS $300 | Needed new MAF sensor and ignition module | ||
| Jun 2014185000 miUS $5 | plastic coolant hose tee broke and was replaced with a brass tee. | ||
| Mar 2015202000 miUS $50 | Replaced passenger side front CVJ boot. | ||
| Aug 2015212000 miUS $100 | Lack of full turbo boost at WOT. Throttle body boot replaced due to leak under clamp. Replaced both diverter valves that had leaking diaphragms. Replaced vacuum hose to fuel pressure regulator. Replaced spark plugs. | ||
| Mar 2016225000 miUS $120 | replaced 2 spark coils | ||
| May 2016230000 miUS $100 | oil leaks fixed by replacing valve cover gaskets and cam chain tensioner gaskets/seals. | ||
| Nov 2017268000 miUS $700 | Replaced control arms and front shocks. Driver side front shock failed. Did both shocks and control arms and tie rod ends while the patient was open. | ||
| Dec 2017268000 miUS $2 | Replaced failed hose clamp on passenger side turbo hose. PITA to access clamp through wheel well. Hose hidden by frame cross member. Fixed boost leak that has been there for over a year. | ||
| Jun 2018277000 miUS $3000 | Clutch slave cylinder started leaking and clutch would not stay disengaged with pedal. Dealer tried new slave, but it couldn't disengage clutch, which was very stiff. Replaced clutch disk and pressure plate along with slave cylinder. Back on road. | ||
| Jul 2018277000 miUS $45 | MIL on. Cylinder 4 misfire. Replaced spark coil. | ||
| Audi A6 in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2007 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Nov 200790000 miUS $2700 | Clutch failure. Flywheel was also diagnosed as needing replacement. Not a catastrophic event...it was fine one day and failed the next morning upon startup. The pressure plate apparently was the culprit. | ||
| Sep 2008102000 miUS $404 | Auxiliary water pump leaking. Common failure with this engine. | ||
| Oct 2008105000 miUS $1250 | Defective rear view mirror replaced. | ||
| Dec 2008106000 miUS $30 | Coolant leak at temperature sender. Sender and O-ring replaced | ||
| Mar 2009111000 miUS $35 | Temperature sensor and O ring replaced due to coolant leak. | ||
| Dec 2009123000 mi | Vacuum hose split causing check engine light | ||
| Jan 2010124000 miUS $480 | Leaking oil from cam seals - replaced and problem solved | ||
| Apr 2010126000 miUS $10 | Vacuum line failed. Repaired with shrink tubing | ||
| Oct 2010132000 miUS $15 | Vacuum hose leak | ||
| Nov 2010133000 miUS $75 | Turn signal / emergency flasher switch relay replaced | ||
| Mar 2011136000 miUS $215 | Window regulator rattled. Rivet replaced to fix problem | ||
| Dec 2011142000 miUS $190 | Xenon headlamp out. Faulty ballast was replaced with used unit ($85). Dealer had diagnosed problem and quoted $675 to repair. | ||
| Jun 2012146000 miUS $158 | Passenger window mechanism failed. Window would not open or close. | ||
| Jun 2013154000 miUS $1685 | Timing belt tensioner replaced due to bearing failure. Power steering pump was initially replaced due to mis-diagnosis. Noise was actually tensioner. Fixed on 2nd trip after much 'negotiation' about the P/S repair. | ||
2001 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 in California, United States Feb 2010 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Mar 2010106000 miUS $1000 | replace valve cover gasket and cam plugs and cam adjuster seals. replace right front cv boot. | ||
| Dec 2012137000 miUS $2700 | replace torque converter | ||
| Feb 2014148000 miUS $1400 | Water pump failed, leaking coolant. Replaced water pump, thermostat, timing belt, etc. | ||
| Audi A6 in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Aug 2010122000 mi | Water collected bt. engine and firewall due to plugged drains under battery. In corners water sloshed into pass. side footwell thru cabin filter and saturated transmission module. Unplugged drains, dried out carpet, disconnected, cleaned and dried module. Valve cover gaskets. Unplugged drains under battery, dried out carpet, pulled up carpet, dried up flooring, disconnected, cleaned and dried transmission control module. | ||
| Audi A6 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2014 - May 2018 | |||
| Jan 2015109000 miUS $120 | replace timing belt water pump and all components replace valve cover gaskets, tensioners and cam seals power steering pump failed replaced pump | ||
| Jun 2015116000 miUS $270 | Replaced failed secondary air injection pump | ||
| Dec 2015131000 miUS $75 | Replace front shocks | ||
| Apr 2016137500 miUS $140 | replace control and tie rod ends | ||
| Jun 2016140000 miUS $25 | replaced thermostat housing | ||
| Audi A6 in Minnesota, United States Jun 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Nov 2016220000 miUS $2500 | Water pump | ||
| Audi A6 in Colorado, United States Jan 2009 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Aug 2009116500 miUS $180 | Battery Failed Numerous fuses blew when battery was left dead for extended period of time. | ||
| Apr 2010118000 miUS $120 | Fan on front of AC radiator/coil failed - started whining loudly. | ||
| Aug 2010120000 miUS $1500 | Auxillary Water Pump Failed - started leaking | ||
| Mar 2011124000 miUS $1800 | Radiator fan failed Upper control arms cracked - replaced. | ||
| May 2011125000 miUS $120 | Liquid from inside auto-dim mirror began to leak out causing the mirror to be unusable/blurred. Lower exterior door strip/trim fell off. Receiving piece of drivers sun visor broke. | ||
| Feb 2013133500 miUS $1800 | major vibration from front of vehicle | ||
| May 2013135000 miUS $691 | Alternator died slowly. In the beginning it was just a battery drain. But after a few days of troubleshooting it was evident that the alternator was on it's last leg. | ||
| Sep 2013136000 miUS $47 | Coolant expansion tank cracked and began to leak coolant all over. Appeared to be an aged crack due to the plastic just deteriorating over time. Engine bay hood strut failed. Replaced. Car began to run hot in traffic on warm days. Called local repair shop and they recommended using high pressure air to blow out the area between the AC and Engine radiators to ensure proper airflow. Did that, running better now. | ||
| Mar 2014136000 miUS $1300 | CV joint | ||
| Nov 2014142000 miUS $850 | Some kind of timing sensor (cam sensor maybe) failed on both sides causing it to run very rough under throttle. Xenon Headlight quit. Horn stopped honking when you lock the doors. I'm told it was because the door sensor on one of the doors quit. | ||
| Audi A6 in California, United States Aug 2011 - May 2013 | |||
| Sep 2011141000 miUS $770 | Valve cover gaskets and overhead cam seals replaced. Additionally coolant tank replaced. | ||
| Sep 2012164000 miUS $190 | Alternator failed and I replaced it with about 6 hours work. | ||
| Audi A6 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2012 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Mar 2012148800 miC $450 | signal light relay switch. Required air bag removal to access. Replaced 4-way flasher relay while in there. labour = 2.5 hrs. | ||
| Audi A6 in New York, United States Apr 2012 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Apr 2012127000 mi | Brakes going into anti-lock puslation on every stop. Rebuilt anti-lock control module put in. Anti-lock senders cleaned. Repair was not successful. | ||
| Audi A6 in Virginia, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Sep 2011127000 miUS $158 | Made appointment with shop to address noise from wheel, check engine light came on before appt. Shop replaced brake pads (no cost from previous brake work), reset check engine and was unable to cause check engine indicator to come back on. Diagnose check engine light, was told needed torque converter and left & right side engine mounts. Local shop and changed transmission fluid, dealer tech said this was unnecessary. Fog light bulbs replaced, shop said was an elec problem. | ||
| Oct 2011127800 miUS $3695 | Replaced torque converter for about 60% of dealer's estimate. Replaced left and right engine mounts for about 60% of dealer's estimate. | ||
| Feb 2013153000 miUS $2018 | 1 of 2 catalytic converters replaced, 1 of 4 oxygen sensors replaced to pass emissions inspection. | ||
| Mar 2013155000 miUS $1086 | Power steering pump failed, replaced. | ||
| May 2013158700 mi | Replaced CV boot | ||
| Apr 2014181200 miUS $499 | Transmission output seal leaking fluid, output seal replaced. | ||
| Aug 2014187000 miUS $1174 | Coolant leaking, replaces secondary water pump and intake gaskets | ||
| Mar 2015200000 miUS $812 | Car wouldn't start, jump attempted. Towed to shop and bad fuel pump was replaced. | ||
| Audi A6 in South Carolina, United States Aug 2010 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Dec 2010157000 miUS $150 | Oil pump failure Significant coolant loss--broken "t" fitting on hose to expansion tank. | ||
| Mar 2011162000 miUS $250 | Knocking sound that sounded like a failing CV joint turned out to be bad sway bar links. | ||
| May 2011180000 miUS $950 | Auxilliary fan working intermittantly. Replaced | ||
| Audi A6 in Minnesota, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 201095000 miUS $1500 | Replaced fuel line after discovering leak New front left tie rod end Hazard switch replaced after blinker lights quit working CEL caused by bad oxygen sensor in the catalytic converter | ||
| Jun 2011100000 mi | Bad oxygen sensor when sold. | ||
| Audi A6 in New Mexico, United States May 2009 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Jun 200945000 miUS $1100 | Both front CV boots torn and leaking. Replace. | ||
| Jan 201050000 miUS $464 | Oxygen sensor failed | ||
| Jul 201053000 miUS $230 | Replaced right front window guide | ||
| Jul 201156000 miUS $700 | Replaced viscous coupling in engine driven cooling fan, clean debris from between A/C condenser and radiator Engine oil and filter change. A/C service (added .5 lb refrigerant. Price included in fan clutch replacement reported separately. | ||
| Jan 201259000 miUS $1290 | Air Bag control module failed fault 65535 | ||
| Aug 201260900 miUS $950 | Aux water pump leaking, Coolant expansion tank leaking. R and R both, flush, new G-12 coolant | ||
| Dec 201263000 miUS $2700 | Elective service to repair numerous small oil leaks in engine top-end and transmission pan, transmission fluid service. | ||
| Apr 201363625 miUS $426 | Replace rib belt and tensioner Replace rib belt and tensioner | ||
| Feb 201573000 miUS $736 | R and R upper link bushings (4). Oil and Filter service. R and R driver's side rear brake light bulb (n/c) | ||
| Jun 201575000 miUS $1850 | r and r all four oxygen sensors and coolant temp sensor to clear persistent "check engine" light. Only one sensor was bad, but dealer recommended replacing all four to preclude recurring visits. | ||
| Jan 201661200 miUS $1250 | Replace left front half-shaft due to tear in boot and subsequent loss of lubricant and dirt ingestion. | ||
| Jun 201680000 miUS $317 | Replace right front axle due to cracked boot and subsequent dirt/foreign object intrusion. | ||
| Audi A6 in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 200973000 miUS $2500 | Coolant low warning light; supplemental water pump replaced. Timing belt replacement | ||
| Mar 201080000 miUS $2500 | camshaft adjuster seals leaking right control arm had too much play -- replaced | ||
| Jul 2016105000 miUS $200 | Replace auto dimming mirror | ||
| Audi A6 in Colorado, United States Sep 2008 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Oct 200865000 miUS $3000 | Supplemental water pump tie rod replaced CV boot replaced Fluid filled engine mount. Warranty would only cover 20% of dealer estimated cost Auto dimming rear view mirror cloudy - warranty would not cover Auto stick shifter quit working. Warranty would not cover Oil return line on turbo - gasket replaced | ||
| Aug 200974000 mi | Car stalled during high speed pass and engine acceleration resumed when backed off accelerator Oil leak from cam adjuster covers Upper control arm bushings replaced. Upper motor gasket set installed Tie rod end replaced. | ||
| Mar 201086000 mi | Diagnostics and replacement of ignition control box | ||
| Nov 201093000 miUS $65 | coolant tank replaced along with T connector for hoses connected to coolant tank | ||
| Jun 2011102000 miUS $1100 | control module and O2 sensor replaced. Brake fluid replaced | ||
| Jul 2011102500 miUS $1700 | Tensioner for timing belt failed. Replaced timing belt, tensioner and water pump. | ||
| Oct 2011105000 miUS $100 | Oil leak. Replaced seals on oil return lines to turbo. Also oil leaks from cam adjustor tensioner that were not repaired. Replaced CV joint boot | ||
| Nov 2011105000 mi | Additional oil leak. Cam plug replaced | ||
| Dec 2011105000 mi | Oil leak from turbo housing. Did not attempt repair. Traded car in. | ||
| Audi A6 in California, United States Oct 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 200786000 miUS $435 | cam seals and cam tensioners coolant auxilary pump turbo by pass valves replaced power steering hose | ||
| Jan 200886000 mi | Rollers. | ||
| May 2009103000 mi | leaking thermostat housing sensor in door handle for alarm replaced replaced child window lock switch in driver's door | ||
| Dec 2009108000 miUS $100 | replace blower motor in dash. replaced transmission mounts replaced coolant temperature sensor | ||
| Mar 2010113000 miUS $2900 | torque converter failed. Replaced, | ||
| Audi A6 in Illinois, United States May 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jun 2009128000 miUS $1800 | Replaced auxiliary coolant pump. Replaced lower control arm. Differential seals. | ||
| Audi A6 in California, United States May 2008 - May 2010 | |||
| Sep 200984000 miUS $95 | intermittent c.e.l. for oxygen sensors | ||
| Feb 201087000 miUS $900 | Two bad oxygen sensors | ||
2001 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 in Connecticut, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Feb 2013110000 miUS $200 | brake switch to release from park | ||
| Apr 2013110000 miUS $200 | leak into floors | ||
| Audi A6 in Texas, United States Oct 2009 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Feb 2010125000 miUS $600 | Accessory Belt idler pully seized and came off. | ||
| Audi A6 in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2004 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Jun 2004102390 miUS $1188 | Replaced engine oil cooler seal, change oil | ||
| Oct 200591119 miUS $6650 | Oil chg, water pump, pwr strg pump, timing belt, frnt axle boots, tailshaft housing, new tires | ||
| Apr 200694063 miUS $1006 | Oxygen sensor, oil change | ||
| Jul 2009119048 miUS $950 | EVAP canister & c-valve replaced | ||
| Aug 2009119611 miUS $1181 | AC fan failure, replaced & recharge system | ||
| Dec 2010132000 miUS $500 | Replaced right front axle $300 Replaced leaking/cracked antifreeze liquid tank $200 | ||
| Sep 2011138000 miUS $500 | Rear hydraulic brake cylinder was leaking brake fluid and needed replacement. | ||
| Dec 2011141000 miUS $700 | Float for brake fluid malfunction, replaced float, drained & replaced brake fluid. Oil leak caused by non-dealer incompetence. Replaced oil & filter. Leak corrected. CV Boot replacement. CV boots seem to tear & need periodic replacement which cost $300 for each one replaced. They last approx 2 years, depending on environment. | ||
| Mar 2012144000 miUS $175 | Replaced coil | ||
| Feb 2013154200 miUS $5100 | 3rd gear clutch pack failed. Car not drivable. Towed to dealer. Clutch pack cannot be individually repaired. Transmission replaced with rebuilt tranny, warranty 6 months, parts only. Dealer provided loaner at no charge. | ||
| Audi A6 in Manitoba, Canada May 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Mar 201074400 miC $9000 | removed and replaced transmission....and did timing belt at the same time | ||
| Feb 201179360 miC $1000 | Right rear caliper failed, needed new caliper, two new rotors, (left one replaced as well, to match wear). | ||
| Nov 201190520 miC $360 | door lock latches on front doors, courtesy lights do not operate, each latch is over $400 plus install for total of approx $1,200. | ||
| Audi A6 in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Nov 2012124000 miUS $4500 | Trans was slipping. Having trans rebuilt. | ||
| Mar 2013129000 miUS $550 | Timing belt replacement as well as two noisy accessory rollers and belt. Tires and alignment as well with both inner and outer tie rods. Rods were about $550. | ||
| Sep 2014150000 miUS $350 | Replaced Front ABS speed sensor Replaced Front headlight level sensor | ||
| Jan 2015159000 miUS $400 | Drivers CV shaft replaced | ||
| Dec 2015181000 miUS $1400 | Wheel bearing went bad on passenger front. Replaced both bearings. Preventative maintenance replacement of all control arms and bushings since car was apart. Alignment. | ||
| Audi A6 in California, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Nov 2011152800 miUS $683 | Replaced rear differential seal. Replaced right front lower control arm. | ||
| Mar 2012157000 miUS $700 | The fuel pump was replaced. | ||
| Aug 2012162000 miUS $813 | Replace upper control arms, both sides. | ||
| Sep 2012162000 miUS $264 | Bad valve cover gasket. Bad timing chain tensioners. | ||
| Mar 2013165000 miUS $780 | Torn CV joint boot. Replaced. | ||
| Dec 2014180000 mi | I didn't replace the bad valve cover gaskeet. Expensive problems were adding up, including airbag warning, front suspension, transmission hick-ups, oil leaks... it was estimated bringing the car up to par would cost $11,000. Airbag warning. Front suspension. | ||
| Audi A6 in Minnesota, United States Nov 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Aug 2013115600 miUS $200 | Replaced expansion tank | ||
| Audi A6 in Colorado, United States May 2009 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Sep 2010109000 miUS $1 | Unusual hesitation and ESP triggering. Pulled codes using VAG-COM and saw that the brake light switch was defective. Replaced it per Bentley instructions and everything is just perfect. | ||
| Feb 2011117000 miUS $30 | hazard flasher switch failed. | ||
| Aug 2011123000 miUS $70 | Coolant overflow reservoir was developing cracks and was starting to leak. Replaced the reservoir with a new one and everything is perfect. | ||
| Apr 2012133000 miUS $40 | Leak from passenger-side inner driver seal. | ||
| Nov 2012143700 miUS $90 | Replaced all soft brake lines and bled the system. | ||
| Jun 2013152000 miUS $250 | Replaced fuel pump. Failed pancake valve | ||
| Feb 2014156900 miUS $45 | Clips on the driver's side window broke preventing the window from going up. | ||
| Mar 2014159000 miUS $10 | Had the airbag module repaired. Replaced vacuum lines. CEL on. | ||
| Apr 2014159000 mi | CEL on for vacuum leaks or EGR issues. Gah.... | ||
| Audi A6 in Mississippi, United States May 2014 - May 2014 | |||
| May 2014132000 miUS $600 | They never fixed it. Still doesn't start or keep running when started. Hopefully I've diagnosed the Neutral Safety Switch as the issue. Hopefully. | ||
2001 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 in Colorado, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Dec 2010120000 miUS $65 | The cam seals were leaking, I could smell burning oil within the cabin of my car and especially when I was outside of my car after drives. I put in new seals, but the didn't seat properly, now have to retry. | ||
| Audi A6 in New Jersey, United States Jan 2007 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jun 200867000 miUS $390 | both front axle outer CV joint boots broken | ||
| Sep 200979000 miUS $502 | Rear transmission seal leak Engine breather clogged. | ||
| Jun 201091000 miUS $105 | Four way flasher relay assembly failed. | ||
| Audi A6 in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Jan 201270680 miC $1450 | New alternator | ||
| Oct 201275220 miC $1000 | Supposedly over-filled tank - led to a complete replacement of the overflow system and resetting of the sensor software. | ||
| Audi A6 in District of Columbia, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2014 | |||
| May 2012127800 miUS $500 | Replaced upper and lower front control arms | ||
| Oct 2012132500 miUS $30 | Flex joint in passenger side exhaust rotted out. Welded in new. Replaced leaking cam plug in right bank rear of cylinder head. | ||
| Sep 2013142000 miUS $80 | Oil level/temp sensor died and I replaced it. Right rear power window regulator failed and I replaced it | ||
| May 2014148000 miUS $350 | Water pump was leaking-replaced | ||
| Audi A6 in Michigan, United States Apr 2010 - Jul 2010 | |||
| May 2010124000 miUS $525 | AUDI ECU Update to newest version for Check Engine light, Audi Dealer said the new ECU had more relaxed parameters and it may keep the CEL off. No such luck. $375. Coolant system flush (no heat), $250. | ||
| Jul 2010125000 miUS $2000 | Rebuilt transmission. Catalytic converters bad when sold. | ||
2001 Audi A6 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder manual AWD
| Audi A6 in Texas, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 2012140000 miUS $750 | Needed a new alternator | ||
| Audi A6 in Pennsylvania, United States May 2009 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 201159000 miUS $655 | Vaccum leak. Loss of idle and power brakes. Simple repair | ||
2001 Audi A6 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Audi A6 in California, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200969000 miUS $300 | tie rods replaced. cv boots replaced. 3 window tracks replaced. | ||
| Audi A6 in Oregon, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200780000 mi | Coolant sensor | ||
| Audi A6 in Minnesota, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200895000 miUS $675 | ABS Brake sensor. | ||
| Audi A6 in Texas, United States Jun 2009 - Aug 2009 | |||
| Jul 200974000 miUS $350 | O2 sensor | ||
| Audi A6 in Arizona, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200770000 miUS $180 | Torn CV Boot | ||
| Audi A6 in Colorado, United States Mar 2008 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Apr 200852000 miUS $3392 | Vehicle was taken in for major oil leak, requiring engine repairs, as well as timing belt service and misc. engine repairs. | ||
| Audi A6 in California, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 200747000 mi | Replaced am antenna amplifier wire. | ||
| Apr 200747000 miUS $3800 | coolant tank replacement | ||
| Dec 200753000 miUS $6 | Replace broken window guide; driver's side. | ||
| May 200856000 miUS $218 | Bad EGT sensor driver's side. | ||
| Audi A6 in California, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 200775000 miUS $1500 | Leak in compressor, required replacement . Leak in transmission seal to driveshaft. | ||
2001 Audi A6 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| Audi A6 in Arizona, United States May 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 2009118000 miUS $510 | Transmission Rebuild. New Torque Converter. | ||
| Feb 2010120000 miUS $378 | New torque converter went out, replaced by shop warranty. Engine mounts replaced. | ||
| Audi A6 in Maryland, United States Jan 2007 - Dec 2008 | |||
| Mar 200760000 miUS $450 | Replaced worn CV Boot Replaced engine oil gasket that was leaking | ||
| Jun 200870000 miUS $500 | Computer threw fault codes for Mass Air Flow Sensor and Catalytic converter. Mechanic recommended Mass Air Flow Sensor replacement only, as Catalytic Converter faults can sometimes be caused by Mass Air Flow Sensor. Appx 1wk has since passed w/o faults. | ||
2001 Audi A6 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Audi A6 in Virginia, United States Jan 2007 - Jul 2009 | |||
| May 200781000 miUS $600 | Auxiliary (passenger side) fan stopped working: replaced fan and fan control module ABS warning light on: repaired ABS control module | ||
| Jun 200782000 miUS $2 | Windshield washer tank leaked and drained dry... 2 grommets at pump mount had dried out and were replaced. | ||
| Jul 200783000 miUS $110 | Check Engine Light: Indicated issue with Evap. Control System - no problem found. Indicated secondary issue with Oxygen sensor, checked & monitored in "real time" and no issue found. Reset light, it has not come back on in ~3 weeks since. | ||
| Nov 200788000 mi | catastrophic engine failure, cam timing lost, valves broken, pistons damaged, extensive damage still under analysis for extent of repair | ||
| Feb 200888000 miUS $4100 | Catastrophic engine failure: "dropped" a valve, resulting in multiple valves breaking, pistons holed, timing belt pulley bolt sheared, cam timing lost, etc. Repair consisted of replacing engine with a rebuilt engine (Long block). | ||
| Mar 200888000 mi | "Low Coolant" light came on after engine replacement (100-200 miles). Checked engine, found no leaks at all, assume that all air was not bled from system. Re-bled system, no leaks found, coolant topped off. | ||
| Apr 200889000 mi | "Low Coolant" light came on after engine replacement (800 miles). Checked engine, found no leaks at all, bled system. Re-bled system, no leaks found, coolant topped off. Continue to monitor coolant loss so source can be determined. | ||
| Jul 200891000 miUS $470 | LF Upper Control Arm/ Ball Joint replaced Hood latch cable broke, hood could not be opened... replaced hood latch Check Engine Light on: fully test system, replace purge valve & retest. | ||
| Jun 2009102000 miUS $799 | Replaced 2 Oxygen Sensors which were giving Check Engine Light | ||
| Jul 2009102000 miUS $1000 | Catalytic converter replaced. Flex pipe gave out. Sold car, not willing to keep putting huge $$$ into a car I couldn't rely on and that might not pass emissions inspection next time. Intermittent CELs turned into constant ones and even my trusted expert indep. shop was scratching their head at it. | ||
| Audi A6 in Georgia, United States Jul 2008 - Feb 2009 | |||
| Jan 2009120000 miUS $550 | Replaced leaky seals. | ||
| Audi A6 in New York, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 200778000 miUS $50 | Climate control not accurate in heat mode. Temp in the cabin would decrease while the temp setting had to be continuously increased. Thermostat replaced. | ||
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