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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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- 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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (24%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (14%)
Chart based on 49 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
Engine not specified
| 133000 mi US $5000 |
Transmission slips. Transmission was replaced. |
| 150000 mi | Front bearings are VERY noisy. Repair attempted last year (DIY) with aftermarket bearing brand:FAG. Seems no good. quieter, but still noisy. Purchased genuine Audi bearings, and will install soon (myself). |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 130000 mi US $680 |
Both front drive axle outer boots torn, discovered when I was changing oil. Brought to shop and replaced with new complete axel shafts. |
| 88800 mi US $2700 |
Right axle broke. Noticed noise before catastrophic failure. I had to rent a car for days that repair took. Ordered new Axle from Raxles as Audi of America was out of Axles. |
| 104000 mi US $1300 |
Torn CV boot replaced. |
| 85000 mi US $750 |
Torn and cracked outer cv boot, replaced CV joint on torn side, replaced boot on cracked side. |
| 102000 mi | Failing clutch pack in automatic transmission. On hold while we research solution options (shop repair, self repair, convert to manual transmission) |
| 105000 mi US $4000 |
Automatic transmission clutch basket failure |
| 76500 mi US $13 |
drivers side outer CV boot rupture. Replaced with mcquay-norris boot kit from local auto parts store for $13. owner replaced. |
| 127500 mi US $875 |
replaced leaking left side transzxle oil seal at drive axle, $300 flange. had noticed burning smell. |
| 49000 mi US $265 |
Torn CV boot replaced. Driveable but would have resulted in permanent damage to joint. |
| 51000 mi US $130 |
CV boot split and was replaced. |
| 58000 mi US $100 |
left front rubber front drive shaft boot replaced |
| 59000 mi US $1600 |
Right front CV boot replaced and seal on quattro differential to the rear of transmission. Noticed leaking oil. |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 107800 mi US $1700 |
Both front CV boots were torn/leaking and fixed by replacing both front axles (including new CV boots). |
| 86000 mi US $700 |
Torn CV boot. Had replaced opposite side 6 months ago, it was only a matter of time. Still waiting to see if clicking of CV's continue or if the boot was the only necessary repair. |
| 91000 mi US $300 |
CV joint needed to be replaced. Clicking in joint became excessive due to wear while boot was torn. Had to replace whole axle (half shaft) with joint and boot. Not cheap from the dealer. Also changed oil and filter while under the car and tightened susp. |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 79000 mi US $1200 |
CV Boot replaced Rear differential fluid leak - replaced seal and fluid. |
| 115000 mi US $1345 |
Fixed leaky front differential |
| 120000 mi US $2950 |
Check engine light (Po741) came on at about 119,000. It was a malfunction in the torque converter. Replaced the unit - hard decision to make but I love the car. If not replaced, gas mileage would have stayed poor. |
| 139300 mi US $1050 |
Replaced torn CV boot on front axle. |
| 50000 mi US $300 |
axle grommet |
| 75500 mi US $100 |
$100 cost is for rebuilt parts only, since this was a DIY repair. The front/passenger CV boot disintegrated so I replaced the whole assembly. Looking into the cars history, the same position's boot failed at 40,000 miles. |
| 175000 mi US $35 |
Replaced speed sensor and changed transmission fluid. |
| 99000 mi | Replaced front right CV Joint and boot. |
| 98000 mi US $2000 |
outer CV joint boots, right valve cover gasket,rear transfer case seal, Front brakes inc. rotors, service transmission, service final drive system. |
| 129000 mi US $210 |
replace rear axle seals |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 104000 mi US $624 |
right front outer cv boot was cracked and replaced |
| 160200 mi US $150 |
Transmission is toast. slipping gears. only solution is new transmission |
| 161000 mi | Car sat all winter, then was sold with the transmission still slipping. |
| 93700 mi US $550 |
Transmission fluid change. Driveshaft tail seal minor leak since March 2011, finally had it replaced. |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 56000 mi US $500 |
Had to replace outer CV boots, as they had cracked and were leaking grease. Apparently this is a common problem for A6 owners. |
| 52000 mi US $135 |
Both front CV boots torn, replaced by Audi of America under good will, I paid $135, dealer and AOA covered the rest. |
| 128000 mi US $1600 |
MIL code came bad/malfunctioning TCM or torque converter. Total rebuild plus new torque converter |
| 102500 mi US $200 |
CV boot torn |
| 117700 mi US $220 |
Replace torn cv boot |
| 102000 mi US $400 |
Replaced front left boot. |
| 72000 mi US $540 |
CV Joints (both) were shot and had to be replaced. |
| 114000 mi | replaced passenger side CV Joint/boot |
| 105000 mi US $500 |
Passenger side axle replacement While on the rack for the axle repair, our (dependable, trusted) mechanic noticed our center differential seal leaking. We replaced seal, all 3 diffs fluids, transmission filter and new trans fluid. |
| 86000 mi US $150 |
CV boot was split |
| 98000 mi US $1600 |
Also repaired left front CV boot (this one was broken - not preventive). |
| 93000 mi US $1000 |
Replace front axle |
| 133000 mi US $1900 |
Car jumped into neutral while driving, safe mode. Transaxle & Transfer Case replaced. |
| 139500 mi US $198 |
Replaced front drive axle |
| 86000 mi | driveshaft seal leaking |
| 169000 mi US $350 |
replaced CV joint boot. |
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