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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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Chart based on 309 repairs.
2002 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (28%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (18%)
Chart based on 39 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
| 145000 mi US $600 |
Replacement |
| 86000 mi US $809 |
OE dampers worn out; OE upper control arm bushings worn/torn. Torn bushings cause extreme inner shoulder of front tire to wear to "cord". Replaced dampers/springs with ST 90026; Replaced rubber bushings in upper control arms. Replace tire. |
| 88900 mi US $500 |
Replaced upper control arms with adjustable arms to correct front wheel camber to within mfg. specs. |
| 131700 mi US $33 |
replaced right front outer tie rod end, DIY, less than an hour, part bought on internet for $33 |
| 145300 mi US $700 |
Upper Control arms, tie rods,front brakes |
| 148000 mi US $300 |
Right Rear wheel bearing |
| 53000 mi US $1100 |
Failing Tie Rod ends (both) and upper control arms (RF). Control arms possibly damaged by previous work - not sure. Also did alignment and preventative replacement of cracking CV joint boot. |
| 72000 mi US $511 |
right front wheel bearing making significant noise |
| 81700 mi US $800 |
Broken rear spring required replacement of set, alignment. At same time other components were replaced, bringing total to about $1700. Thee incremental costs were not included. |
| 93900 mi US $150 |
Power steering pump noise and aerated fluid. Found loose connection to fluid reservoir. replaced hose, tightened and check some other odd (unrelated) issues. |
| 96000 mi US $50 |
Not sure, not fully identified. Steering noise and mechanical "something" felt. Could be a ball joint but they all feel tight. Could be an obstruction, but none yet found. On the S6 the rack is buried. More to come |
| 96200 mi US $200 |
Diagnosed and replaced LF upper control arm. |
| 105000 mi US $500 |
wheel bearings replaced, slight movement and noise detected |
| 105000 mi US $200 |
two upper control arms replaced. Slight movement and noise. Known to have short life. |
| 86000 mi US $200 |
Replace front control arms due to age/wear of suspension bushings |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 73000 mi US $250 |
Unfortunetly a wheel bearing went. Needed to repair the wheel bearing and potentially the brakes. Will update it when I complete the repair. |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 129000 mi US $1089 |
Car developed a whine in the drivetrain. Replaced CV boot on front left and wheel bearings on front right. |
| 75000 mi | Shocks worn out replaced them and new sport springs |
| 81300 mi C $600 |
Lower control arm bushings |
| 83700 mi C $400 |
Subframe bushings at the rear - caused the car to loose its control over the rear wheels ruined the tires as it took the alignment out dramatically. |
| 94860 mi C $2100 |
complete steering rack replaced - boots started filling and then leaking |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 119000 mi US $225 |
Tie Rod with Rubber Dampening replaced right side. Excessive play in old tie rod, but not bad for 120K Miles |
| 123000 mi US $1600 |
Replaced Four Upper Control Arms with Ball Joint and Bushings. Aligned afterwards |
| 137000 mi US $1320 |
Right and Left Outer Tie Rods were worn with significant play |
| 154000 mi US $1800 |
Replaced all upper arms (4 front - 2 rear) |
| 115000 mi US $1800 |
Replaced CV boots |
| 126000 mi US $2000 |
Noisy power steering pump. |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 132500 mi US $300 |
All Wheel alignment that could not be corrected at regular tire shop. Sub-frame had to be adjusted for tru alignment.Discovered many other needed repairs that will be done LATER. Control arms, valve cover seals, motor mounts and snub. |
| 135000 mi US $2300 |
replaced all control arms, all tie-rods, front shocks, |
| 65500 mi US $46 |
Drained and flushed power steering fluid |
| 100000 mi US $1500 |
Thrust and control arms in front |
| 112000 mi US $300 |
Replace rear wheel hub bearing |
| 61000 mi US $550 |
Broke a 4" rubber power steering line in process & replaced/flushed that too. |
| 74000 mi US $1000 |
Steering pump replacement |
| 105200 mi US $50 |
Air leak into suction hose of power assist unit, made wailing noises in cold weather. |
| 117000 mi | Rear coils rusted out and to be replaced when part arrives next week. |
| 117700 mi | replaced rear coils, don't remember how much it cost |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| 48000 mi US $160 |
DS outer CV boot leak... replace. |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door
10-cylinder automatic AWD
| 74000 mi US $300 |
Replaced upper control arms due to vibration. |
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