Audi A6 / S6 Repair Rates and Repair Histories

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To measure reliability, TrueDelta calculates a "Successful Repair Trips per 100 Cars per Year" stat. The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Audi A6 / S6 reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2009:

Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles)
YearMakeModel

Trips / Year
per 100

TS Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2006AudiA6 / S6 / RS6*

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 19
6.2
34200
2003AudiA6 / S6 / RS6*

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 12
6.5
75700
2002AudiA6 / S6 / RS6*

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 21
7.2
79000
2001AudiA6 / S6 / RS6

233

Fewest         Most

25
5.2
92300
2000AudiA6 / S6 / RS6*

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 13
6.9
107400
 

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Below you'll find Audi A6 / S6 repair descriptions submitted through the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey that supplements it. Ordered by model year, with newest first.

Most cars for which no repairs have been reported are not shown. So individual repair histories should not be used to infer reliability. Instead, they provide an idea of the the repairs Audi A6 / S6 owners have been experiencing,

Odometer readings and costs are in local units.

Years and engines for which repairs have been reported

2008 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-spd shiftable automatic AWD

Location: Georgia, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jan2009120890Engine malfunction (i.e., check engine) light came on. There was a Technical Bulletin (# 24N1) on the vehicle which indicated a computer software upgrade was needed. Dealer installed the software upgrade. This seemed to resolve the check engine light.
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2007 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan

435-horsepower 5.2L V10 6-spd shiftable automatic AWD

Location: Washington, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Feb2009250001300Brakes & rotors replaced
Aug2009280000AMI replaced (under warranty)
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2007 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-spd shiftable automatic AWD

Location: North Carolina, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jan2009195000No further repairs
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2006 Audi A6 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.1L V6 7-spd shiftable CVT FWD

Location: South Carolina, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
May2009320000Right rear window motor replaced Front parking side light replaced Rear Cupholders replaced *all covered under warranty
Jun2009345001499Replaced front bumper-600.00 Replaced rear chrome molding-110.00 Labor and Paint Supplies- 759.00 **110.00 out of pocket costs, all else was reimbursed by insurance
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Location: Virginia, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
May200953000 0 First odometer entry.
Sep200956000100Check engine light would go on intermittently. Repair shop pulled the codes and it showed a bad MAP sensor. MAP sensor was replaced. 
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2006 Audi A6 4dr Sedan

335-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-spd shiftable automatic AWD

Location: Alberta, Canada
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jan20082450045000Purchase. (S-line model)
Sep200937000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Location: Texas, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Apr200944000 0 First odometer entry.
May2009450000Headlight washer mechanism had to be replaced 
Sep200948000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Location: California, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jan200600Purchase
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2005 Audi A6 4dr Sedan

335-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-spd shiftable automatic AWD

Location: Arizona, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Apr2007230000airbag light in dash on. This was the third time it has been back for the same problem. replaced module in dash, replaced seatbelt sensor in back seat, then replaced entire seatbelt mechanism. LIGHT is back ON!! Wiperblades replaced and center cosole door
Mar200833000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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2005 Audi A6 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-spd shiftable automatic AWD

Location: New Hampshire, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
May200835000 0 First odometer entry.
Jun2008390000the button on the drivers side door to lock/unlock door with advanced key was inoperable Surround sound settings resetting to factory settings. Not able to select station presets, cursor kept jumping to top of screen. 
Apr200960000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Location: New Hampshire, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Feb200831000 0 First odometer entry.
Apr2008320000no repairs to date
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Location: Maine, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Dec200735000 0 First odometer entry.
Sep2008450000Right rear wheel bearings diagnosed as failing. Right rear wheel bearings replaced. 
Nov2008 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Location: Massachusetts, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Nov200744000450Front Brake pads and rotors
Sep200964000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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2004 Audi A6 4dr Sedan

265-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-spd shiftable automatic AWD

Location: Minnesota, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Oct2009565000No repairs.
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Location: California, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Apr200845000250tie rod end link
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Location: Pennsylvania, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Apr200947000 0 First odometer entry.
Aug20094800085Check engine light on, noticed no difference in driving the car. Computer reported standard systems check as "OK". Scheduled an appointment with dealer, who claimed a problem with the engine exhaust valves. Valves replaced under CPO warranty. 
Sep200948000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Location: California, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jan2007450000turbo cooling pump
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Location: Illinois, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Apr200998000 0 First odometer entry.
May20091000000Coil pack failed, threw CEL. Car driveable, but just barely - limped to dealership for repair 
Sep200910700040Coil pack failed. 
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2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-spd manual AWD

Location: Pennsylvania, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Apr200846000 0 First odometer entry.
0 Most recent odometer entry.
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2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-spd shiftable automatic AWD

Location: Maryland, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Apr200877000 0 First odometer entry.
Jun2008785000GAS Tank Recall
Jul200879000250Torn outer CV boot on the passenger's side. 
Mar200988000154A knocking noise from the front of the engine was troubleshot and no trouble was found. Initially the t-belt tensioner and cam tensioner were suspected.  
Jul200995000125Center cluster pixels were fading out. 
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Location: Wisconsin, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Aug200983000 0 First odometer entry.
Sep200985000325At 82,000 miles it was finally time to replace all control arms, TREs, and swaybar links. Car was destroying the inside shoulder of the front driver's side tire. 
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Location: Georgia, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jan2008439000Purchased this car as used.
Apr20084711814Rear Transfer Case seal replaced by owner. Cost only 14.00 to inlude seal and gear oil. Repair time approximately 2.5 hours
May200848425564Performed full brake replacement on all for wheels. Front and Rear rotors all replaced with new premium rotors along with new carbon ceramic pads at all four cormers. Repair performed by owner in approximately 3 hours. FYI...I consider this maintenance.
Sep20085112551New Spark Plugs installed by owner. Cost is for parts only. Repair time approximately 1.5 hours. Again I consider this more maintenance than a repair.
Dec20085228882Valve Cover Gaskets replaced by owner. Cost $82 for both gaskets and a tube of black RTV sealant. Repair time approximately 5 hours.
Mar200956000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Location: Colorado, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Dec200894000 0 First odometer entry.
Feb200997000217Right front axle. 
Jun200910300065flasher relay that is part of the hazard switch. so, whole hazard switch had to be replaced. 
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2002 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Wagon

340-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-spd shiftable automatic AWD

Location: Washington, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jun200877000 0 First odometer entry.
Mar200985000750Bad thermostat causing overheat. Due to design, work ultimately included replacing timing belt, waterpump, serpentine belt, and associated rollers and tensioners. Torn and cracked outer cv boot, replaced CV joint on torn side, replaced boot on cracked side. 
Apr200986000200Replace front control arms due to age/wear of suspension bushings 
May2009860006cracked vacuum lines for Secondary Air Injection system caused CEL to come on 
Sep200990000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Location: New Jersey, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jan200747000 0 First odometer entry.
Feb20074800050Heated seat element replacement. Audi does nto provide the total cost, but it was large. I paid only $50 deductible 
Mar200749000265Torn CV boot replaced. Driveable but would have resulted in permanent damage to joint. 
Jun2007500000Thermostat stuck - closed. Car was in danger of overheating. No price give, but this is a 5-7 hour job on a 4.2L audi. Covered under COP warranty. At the same time I paid to have the 60k timing belt service done (since the first 5-7 hours were covere 
Oct2007530001100Failing Tie Rod ends (both) and upper control arms (RF). Control arms possibly damaged by previous work - not sure. Also did alignment and preventative replacement of cracking CV joint boot. 
Sep200962000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Location: Colorado, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jun2008720000purchase
Dec20087650013drivers side outer CV boot rupture. Replaced with mcquay-norris boot kit from local auto parts store for $13. owner replaced.
May2009790000bank 1 catalytic converter element became loose inside cat. housing - rattling while driving. Taken to dealer
Jun2009790001000bank 1 catalytic converter arrived & installed free of charge - covered by manufacturer 10yr/100,000 mile catalyst warranty (2002, 2003 S6 & S8 extended coverage as per AoA letter)
Sep200979000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Location: Florida, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Oct200747000 0 First odometer entry.
Nov200748000200Mass air sensor problem. Audi paid for the part, I paid for the installation 
Dec2007480000Brake light came on again during hard high speed left turn. Originally a problem in August the dealer looked at it and said fluid low. Topped up fluid again problem has not reoccured 
Mar200851000130CV boot split and was replaced. 
Jun2008520000Door pocket flaps were broken on both front doors. Repaired by dealership at no cost 
Nov2008530001700Thermostat went so also replaced water pump, timing belt, serpentine belt, tension rollers, expansion tank which had cracked. 
Sep200956000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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2002 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-spd manual AWD

Location: Massachusetts, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Feb200885000 0 First odometer entry.
Mar200886000700Torn CV boot. Had replaced opposite side 6 months ago, it was only a matter of time. Still waiting to see if clicking of CV's continue or if the boot was the only necessary repair. 
Sep200891000300CV joint needed to be replaced. Clicking in joint became excessive due to wear while boot was torn. Had to replace whole axle (half shaft) with joint and boot. Not cheap from the dealer. Also changed oil and filter while under the car and tightened susp. 
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2001.5 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-spd manual AWD

Location: Connecticut, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Aug200872000 0 First odometer entry.
0 Most recent odometer entry.
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2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door

8-cylinder automatic AWD

Location: Colorado, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
May200989000 0 First odometer entry.
Jul20099000070090k major service, timing belt, water pump (serpentine) thermostat (power steering flush, coolant) 
Sep200993000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Location: Maryland, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jan200757000 0 First odometer entry.
Mar200760000450Replaced worn CV Boot  Replaced engine oil gasket that was leaking 
Jun200870000500Computer 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. 
Dec200873000 0 Sold.
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2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder manual AWD

Location: Pennsylvania, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Sep200883000 0 First odometer entry.
Oct2008840002133Battery 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)!!  
Jan2009890001200Self-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. 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. 
Sep200997000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Location: New Jersey, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Aug200770000 0 First odometer entry.
Oct20077300090R/R driver side CV Boot 
Jan2008790005000Timing belt, t-stat, tensioner, pulley, aux water pump, cam seals, cam tensioner gaskets, coolant temp sensor, clutch, pressure plate, flywheel, snub mount, Dahlbach chip. 
Sep20088500040Minor flat spots under acceleration. Replaced fuel filter and washers. Loss of coolant. Fixed by replacing expansion tank cap. 
Dec2008960000Fixed sunroof drain leak, which was causing headliner and trim water stains. Added hose clamps to hose connection on sunroof tray. 
Jun200910500035Replaced front tie rod ends. 
Sep2009116000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic AWD

Location: New Mexico, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
May200945000 0 First odometer entry.
Jun2009450001100Both front CV boots torn and leaking. Replace. 
Sep200945000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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2000 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door

8-cylinder automatic AWD

Location: Illinois, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Sep200768000 0 First odometer entry.
Oct200769000366Surging issues on cold starts but no CEL. Problem was solved by cleaning out the throttle body. No new parts.*** leaking transmission pan gasket - replace 
Oct2008800000Leaking transmission shaft seal replaced 
Dec20088200068Replaced faulty flasher unit. 
Jul2009870002000replace timing belt; serpentine belt; water pump replaced thermostat;  replaced timing belt rollers, belt dampeners 
Sep200988000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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2000 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder manual AWD

Location: Michigan, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Nov2008125000 0 First odometer entry.
Jul2009147000300Strong smell of antifreeze. Pulley squealing. Found leaking water pump. Did complete timing belt change while car was stripped down. 
Sep2009149000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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2000 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic AWD

Location: Illinois, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jan2009108000 0 First odometer entry.
Jul2009114000700Air pump failed causing vehicle to overheat. 
Sep2009120000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Location: Colorado, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Dec2008155000 0 First odometer entry.
Jan20091560002100Timing belt and all associated accesories replaced, new secondary air injection pump installed, egt sensor replaced (under warranty, it failed due to secondary air injection pump failure), spark plugs replaced. Car was towed due to engine flooding. 
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Location: Massachusetts, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
May200889000 0 First odometer entry.
Jun200890000350ABS Controller failed - installed rebuilt controller 
Nov2008103000200Worn upper control arms -right front 
Jan20091060001100Replaced all front control arms and also replaced shocks (front and rear). 
Jun200911700033Replaced upper front shock mount -driver's side 
Sep2009124000300Replaced cracked brake lines Replaced transmission fluid and filter Replaced leaking differential seals 
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1999 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

Location: Ohio, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Sep200980000 0 First odometer entry.
Oct200981000150Replace fron lower rar CA Replaced both rear Brake Calipers, passenger rear was leaking fluid around piston seal Replaced tie rod end on Passenger side 
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Location: Colorado, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
May200977000 0 First odometer entry.
Jun200978000381Replaced a leaking passengers side engine mount. The mount replaced was new in April of 2009. Parts supplier warranty'd, I paid shipping. While replacing the engine mount again, I noticed the waterpump was leaking - coolant down the front & onto oil pan. Replacing the waterpump forced the full timing belt job, which the car was due for anyway. 
Jul200978000300drivers side seal on power steering rack began leaking considerably right after waterpump/timing belt job last month. Replaced steering rack with rebuilt unit. 
Sep200979000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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1999 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6

Powertrain not specified

Location: Texas, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
May2009111000 0 First odometer entry.
Jun2009111000190A/C needed recharge and a A/C related filter replaced 
Sep200911300040just an oil change 
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1998.5 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

Location: Washington, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jun2009201000 0 First odometer entry.
Jul2009202000125Ignition switch was broken. Plastic portion of switch was broken. ABS brake module light came on. Sent to shop for rebuild. 
Oct200920400020Pixels in Dashboard display not working properly. 
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