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2000 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 repairs by problem area
Engine (47%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (4%)
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Chart based on 228 repairs.
2000 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (28%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (22%)
Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2000 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6
Engine not specified
| 89000 mi US $2200 |
replaced all tie-rod ends |
| 174000 mi US $400 |
control arm bushings |
2000 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Wagon
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 163000 mi US $22 |
replaced front passenger side inner cv boot due to small rip |
| 85000 mi US $120 |
Replaced broken rear spring (drivers side). |
| 92000 mi US $130 |
Replaced lower suspension links on passenger side due to creaking noise. |
| 97000 mi US $50 |
Replace Drivers side upper control arms. |
| 183000 mi US $1732 |
Front suspension bushings and ball joints worn. All suspension control arms and linkages replaced. |
| 187000 mi US $466 |
Car was making a growling noise, which I suspected was coming from a wheel bearing. Took car in to my mechanic, who confirmed that the rear left wheel bearing was bad, and then replaced it. |
2000 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 128000 mi US $230 |
Drivers side Bilstein's shock blew, spent $100 on new front SenSen shocks and $130 on new springs from eBay. |
| 74400 mi C $2000 |
Steering Rack replaced after leaking and failing |
2000 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 114000 mi US $400 |
Control arm and ball joint failure |
| 89000 mi US $1400 |
Had to replace right side tie rod ends and upper control arm. |
| 89000 mi US $900 |
Lower control bar and upper A-arm on right side had worn joints leading to slack in the system, vibration at speed, and noise in low speed turns |
| 98000 mi US $300 |
Had a noise in the front suspension that sounded like things rubbing together that should not be. Had all links checked and lubed key areas. Suspect that noise was from sway bar friction. |
| 145000 mi US $1500 |
Had a complete replacement of all control arms, left and right. Been doing piecemeal for several years and got tired of that method, hence the movement to replace control arms and tie rod ends. |
| 103000 mi US $200 |
Worn upper control arms -right front |
| 106000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced all front control arms and also replaced shocks (front and rear). |
| 117000 mi US $33 |
Replaced upper front shock mount -driver's side |
| 178000 mi US $600 |
Car taken for alignment but needed frozen tie rods replaced. |
2000 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 7800 mi US $800 |
Changed front upper/lower control arm, tie rod end, with Meyle HD control arm kit. |
| 120900 mi | Replacing front shocks and mounts |
| 126000 mi US $86 |
two upper control arms, and a four wheel alignment |
| 150000 mi US $150 |
Upper Control Arm |
| 184000 mi US $1000 |
Front driver and passenger side upper and lower control arms replaced. |
2000 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 125000 mi US $2500 |
suspension rattles/sloppy feel, control arms, |
| 14000 mi US $1500 |
Front right side axle |
| 150000 mi US $2300 |
Steering |
| 160000 mi US $960 |
one tie rod end broke, replaced both |
2000 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 78000 mi US $280 |
replaced all front control arms and steering tie rods. |
| 136000 mi | Tie rods and control arms faulty, causes car to pull to one side. Replaced. |
| 128000 mi US $65 |
Sway bar links, replaced both, both were factory original. |
| 130000 mi | Upper control arms, original ones replaced |
2000 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual AWD
| 216000 mi US $1500 |
replaced worn ball joints and upper/lower control arms on the front end |
2000 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 88000 mi US $3500 |
Front suspension boots needed to be replaced. |
2000 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 125000 mi US $190 |
Both tie rod ends were bad. Replaced them myself and took to a shop for an alignment. |
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