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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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Chart based on 351 repairs.
2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (22%)
$500 - $999 (32%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (12%)
Chart based on 41 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
| 199000 mi US $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. |
| 63694 mi US $584 |
Repl rack and pinion asy, steering |
| 62000 mi US $650 |
left control arm and left cv boot |
2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 168500 mi £1400 |
Strut top mounts |
| 187000 mi £280 |
tie rods worn |
2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Wagon
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 125000 mi US $300 |
replaced driver side lower control arm and passenger side outer CV boot. Replaced all Vac. lines and cleared p0441 code. |
| 85000 mi US $2000 |
Steering rack developed fluid leak and needed to be replaced, as did steering sensor. Torn CV boot needed to be replaced. |
| 134000 mi US $560 |
Replace strut assembly |
| 157000 mi US $900 |
Coils rusted out |
2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 196100 mi US $330 |
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. |
| 224000 mi US $500 |
Replaced worn control arms, shocks, brake pads and discs. |
| 107000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced all control arms, tie rods, |
| 102000 mi US $350 |
Replaced worn outer tie rod ends causing unusual tire wear notices during annual change to snow tires. Replacement also required wheel alignment. |
| 105000 mi US $35 |
Replaced front tie rod ends. |
| 268000 mi US $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. |
| 103000 mi US $622 |
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.. |
2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 155000 mi US $1086 |
Power steering pump failed, replaced. |
| 162000 mi US $250 |
Knocking sound that sounded like a failing CV joint turned out to be bad sway bar links. |
| 124000 mi US $1800 |
Upper control arms cracked - replaced. |
| 133500 mi US $1800 |
major vibration from front of vehicle |
| 73000 mi US $736 |
R and R upper link bushings (4). Oil and Filter service. R and R driver's side rear brake light bulb (n/c) |
| 86000 mi US $435 |
replaced power steering hose |
| 109000 mi US $120 |
power steering pump failed replaced pump |
| 131000 mi US $75 |
Replace front shocks |
| 137500 mi US $140 |
replace control and tie rod ends |
| 65000 mi US $3000 |
tie rod replaced |
| 74000 mi | Upper control arm bushings replaced. Tie rod end replaced. |
| 80000 mi US $2500 |
right control arm had too much play -- replaced |
| 95000 mi US $1500 |
New front left tie rod end |
| 128000 mi US $1800 |
Replaced lower control arm. |
2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 129000 mi US $550 |
Tires and alignment as well with both inner and outer tie rods. Rods were about $550. |
| 181000 mi US $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. |
| 91119 mi US $6650 |
Oil chg, water pump, pwr strg pump, timing belt, frnt axle boots, tailshaft housing, new tires |
| 132000 mi US $500 |
Replaced right front axle $300 |
| 152800 mi US $683 |
Replaced right front lower control arm. |
| 162000 mi US $813 |
Replace upper control arms, both sides. |
| 180000 mi | Front suspension. |
2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 127800 mi US $500 |
Replaced upper and lower front control arms |
2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 69000 mi US $300 |
tie rods replaced. |
2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| 60000 mi US $450 |
Replaced worn CV Boot |
2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 91000 mi US $460 |
LF Upper Control Arm/ Ball Joint replaced |
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