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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
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- 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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (20%)
$1000 - $2499 (23%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (16%)
Chart based on 44 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
| 218000 mi | had the trans rebuilt in april now it did not hold up. it is back at the shop that did for warrenty repair. |
| 164000 mi | Car currently drivable but needs the following repairs: cat converter, torque converter, rear main seal, driver's heated seat. Car has 164,000 miles, repair costs would be north of $4,000 so I am driving into the ground. Engine runs great. |
2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 153000 mi £120 |
Replaced split CV joint boots |
2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Wagon
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 125000 mi US $300 |
CV boot failed. Also replaced the transmission output seal on the passenger side. |
| 114000 mi US $419 |
Transmission output seal was leaking. |
2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 107000 mi US $1000 |
rebuilt two drive shafts, |
| 142300 mi US $2490 |
Clutch failure. Dual-Mass flywheel failure. Clutch replaced. Dual-mass Flywheel upgraded. |
| 84000 mi US $2133 |
While on the lift for the alternator (and battery) replacement, mechanic noticed a torn CV boot (so they say). |
| 90000 mi US $2700 |
Clutch failure. Flywheel was also diagnosed as needing replacement. Not a catastrophic event...it was fine one day and failed the next morning upon startup. The pressure plate apparently was the culprit. |
| 73000 mi US $90 |
R/R driver side CV Boot |
| 123000 mi US $160 |
Replaced passenger side front CV Joint Boot. |
| 202000 mi US $50 |
Replaced passenger side front CVJ boot. |
| 277000 mi US $3000 |
Clutch slave cylinder started leaking and clutch would not stay disengaged with pedal. Dealer tried new slave, but it couldn't disengage clutch, which was very stiff. Replaced clutch disk and pressure plate along with slave cylinder. Back on road. |
2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 106000 mi US $1000 |
replace right front cv boot. |
| 137000 mi US $2700 |
replace torque converter |
| 127000 mi US $158 |
Diagnose check engine light, was told needed torque converter and left & right side engine mounts. Local shop and changed transmission fluid, dealer tech said this was unnecessary. |
| 127800 mi US $3695 |
Replaced torque converter for about 60% of dealer's estimate. |
| 158700 mi | Replaced CV boot |
| 181200 mi US $499 |
Transmission output seal leaking fluid, output seal replaced. |
| 136000 mi US $1300 |
CV joint |
| 65000 mi US $3000 |
CV boot replaced Auto stick shifter quit working. Warranty would not cover |
| 105000 mi US $100 |
Replaced CV joint boot |
| 128000 mi US $1800 |
Differential seals. |
| 74960 mi US $335 |
Replace both front wheel bearings |
| 45000 mi US $1100 |
Both front CV boots torn and leaking. Replace. |
| 69500 mi US $1250 |
Replace left front half-shaft due to tear in boot and subsequent loss of lubricant and dirt ingestion. |
| 80000 mi US $317 |
Replace right front axle due to cracked boot and subsequent dirt/foreign object intrusion. |
| 113000 mi US $2900 |
torque converter failed. Replaced, |
2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 74400 mi C $9000 |
removed and replaced transmission....and did timing belt at the same time |
| 152800 mi US $683 |
Replaced rear differential seal. |
| 165000 mi US $780 |
Torn CV joint boot. Replaced. |
| 124000 mi US $4500 |
Trans was slipping. Having trans rebuilt. |
| 159000 mi US $400 |
Drivers CV shaft replaced |
| 141000 mi US $700 |
CV Boot replacement. CV boots seem to tear & need periodic replacement which cost $300 for each one replaced. They last approx 2 years, depending on environment. |
| 154200 mi US $5100 |
3rd gear clutch pack failed. Car not drivable. Towed to dealer. Clutch pack cannot be individually repaired. Transmission replaced with rebuilt tranny, warranty 6 months, parts only. Dealer provided loaner at no charge. |
2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 67000 mi US $390 |
both front axle outer CV joint boots broken |
| 79000 mi US $502 |
Rear transmission seal leak |
| 125000 mi US $2000 |
Rebuilt transmission. |
2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 70000 mi US $180 |
Torn CV Boot |
| 75000 mi US $1500 |
Leak in transmission seal to driveshaft. |
| 69000 mi US $300 |
cv boots replaced. |
2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| 118000 mi US $510 |
Transmission Rebuild. New Torque Converter. |
| 120000 mi | New torque converter went out, replaced by shop warranty. |
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