2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 2001

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2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 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%)

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2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Wagon

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

180000 mi

£40
Broken scuttle on bottom of windscreen. Caused when a windscreen was replaced under insurance cover. 

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2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD

123000 mi

US $160
Replaced center console armrest and cupholder 
89000 mi

US $1200
Self-dimming LCD interior mirror failed and fluid drained out, rendering self-dimming feature inoperable. Shop replaced. 
108000 mi

US $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!! 

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2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

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

125000 mi

US $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. 
122000 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. Unplugged drains under battery, dried out carpet, pulled up carpet, dried up flooring, disconnected, cleaned and dried transmission control module.  

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2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

133000 mi

US $40
Leak from passenger-side inner driver seal. 
110000 mi

US $200
leak into floors 

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2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 Body Problems

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