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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 351 repairs.
2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (19%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 47 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
Engine not specified
| 93000 mi US $800 |
Dealer also replaced rear window switches (also out). Dealer also replaced instrument cluster (faded). |
| 91882 mi US $583 |
Repl a/c compressor |
2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Wagon
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 41000 mi US $500 |
Both front window regulators. 1 replaced, 1 repaired. |
| 113000 mi US $1536 |
Replace Air Bag control module |
| 128000 mi US $200 |
Power window not working properly and door not closing properly |
| 90700 mi US $400 |
Windshield washer pump and controller replaced. Also a temperature sensor was replaced. |
| 83000 mi US $50 |
Turn / hazard signal relay failed. |
| 146000 mi US $550 |
Alternator went out |
| 125800 mi US $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. |
2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 84000 mi US $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. |
| 89000 mi US $1200 |
Climate control blower motor had begun making noise but still operated. I suspected failing bearings ands eventual complete seizure so I had it replaced. |
| 111000 mi US $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. |
| 122000 mi US $230 |
Replaced driver's door locking mechanism, due to faulty microswitch that did not turn on door open signal. |
| 147200 mi | rear driver side airbag short to ground. Airbag replaced. |
| 161000 mi | Airbag intermittent short to ground |
| 172000 mi US $1700 |
airbag light on. fixed by replacing rear seat driver side airbag replaced brake light switch and light bulb |
| 133000 mi US $75 |
Turn signal / emergency flasher switch relay replaced |
| 142000 mi US $190 |
Xenon headlamp out. Faulty ballast was replaced with used unit ($85). Dealer had diagnosed problem and quoted $675 to repair. |
2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 95000 mi US $1500 |
Hazard switch replaced after blinker lights quit working |
| 164000 mi US $190 |
Alternator failed and I replaced it with about 6 hours work. |
| 116500 mi US $180 |
Battery Failed Numerous fuses blew when battery was left dead for extended period of time. |
| 135000 mi US $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. |
| 142000 mi US $850 |
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. |
| 148800 mi C $450 |
signal light relay switch. Required air bag removal to access. Replaced 4-way flasher relay while in there. labour = 2.5 hrs. |
| 127000 mi US $158 |
Fog light bulbs replaced, shop said was an elec problem. |
| 56000 mi US $700 |
Engine oil and filter change. A/C service (added .5 lb refrigerant. Price included in fan clutch replacement reported separately. |
| 59000 mi US $1290 |
Air Bag control module failed fault 65535 |
| 65000 mi US $3000 |
Auto dimming rear view mirror cloudy - warranty would not cover |
| 103000 mi | sensor in door handle for alarm replaced replaced child window lock switch in driver's door |
| 108000 mi US $100 |
replace blower motor in dash. |
2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 150000 mi US $350 |
Replaced Front headlight level sensor |
| 180000 mi | Airbag warning. |
| 119611 mi US $1181 |
AC fan failure, replaced & recharge system |
| 109000 mi US $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. |
| 117000 mi US $30 |
hazard flasher switch failed. |
| 159000 mi US $66 |
Had the airbag module repaired. |
| 90520 mi C $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. |
| 110000 mi US $200 |
brake switch to release from park |
2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 70680 mi C $1450 |
New alternator |
| 124000 mi US $525 |
Coolant system flush (no heat), $250. |
| 142000 mi US $80 |
Oil level/temp sensor died and I replaced it. Right rear power window regulator failed and I replaced it |
| 91000 mi US $105 |
Four way flasher relay assembly failed. |
2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder manual AWD
| 140000 mi US $750 |
Needed a new alternator |
2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 47000 mi | Replaced am antenna amplifier wire. |
| 75000 mi US $1500 |
Leak in compressor, required replacement . |
2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 78000 mi US $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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