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2002 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 repairs by problem area
Engine (52%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (8%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (5%)
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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 309 repairs.
2002 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (29%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 180000 mi | Normal brake job on all 4 with rotors and pads, Had a caliper with torn boot on right rear replaced, mechanic noted front rubber brake lines showing age crack, replaced both. |
| 48000 mi | Brake light came on again during hard high speed left turn. Originally a problem in August the dealer looked at it and said fluid low. Topped up fluid again problem has not reoccured |
| 100000 mi US $100 |
corrected sticky piston, replaced piston seal, greased sliding rails. Also did rotors (IMO prematurely) but did not include time or cost per your instructions. |
| 82000 mi US $105 |
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) light on dash during/after anomalous anti-lock brake engagement at speeds 20-50MPH. System scan reports "Yaw Sensor - signal intermittent" or "Yaw Sensor - circuit failure. Yaw Sensor replaced, however, inside 25 miles the problem (ESP light in instrument cluster) was back. Vehicle owner investigated further and determined a faulty electrical connector/contact was to blame. The problem has not returned since. |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Wagon
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 103000 mi US $75 |
Brake light switch |
| 110000 mi US $1500 |
ABS Pump/Module failure and one wheel sensor. Parts replaced and warning code cleared. |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 107800 mi US $1700 |
Leaking brake system, required replacing master cylinder and both rear calipers. |
| 116000 mi US $750 |
ABS light was on due to faulty sensors and bad control module. Diagnostic completed and sensors replaced by shop, but control module will be replaced by owner (self) in the near future. |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 81000 mi US $488 |
Brake booster hose replaced. |
| 138000 mi US $580 |
ABS and brake warning lights came on. First diagnosed as brake fluid pressure issue. Unit replaced - problem stayed. Eventually replaced the brake sensor - problem fixed. |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 101000 mi US $1000 |
Rear Caliper became defective. Torn Boot. Replaced both calipers as well as rotor and pads. |
| 154000 mi US $1800 |
I took the Audi in to a local brake shop to have my brakes checked, knowing that I was getting close to needing replaced. The calipers on the rear had failed which was causing that annoying grinding sound. |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 42000 mi US $59 |
Drained and flushed complete Brake system. |
| 42000 mi US $110 |
Drained and flushed complete brake system by dealer including flushing the ABS module, to improve brake pedal modulation. |
| 102800 mi US $377 |
Brake booster repair |
| 130000 mi | Rear brake was rubbing, something was frozen. |
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