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2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (22%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (4%)
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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 245 repairs.
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (47%)
Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 57010 mi | Replaced printed circuit for shifter. Under warranty |
| 117000 mi US $270 |
fan control module burnt out, dealer diagnosed, part ordered, will self install. |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Wagon
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 112300 mi US $18 |
Brake light switch. |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Wagon
| 123380 mi €50 |
Turn signal relay failed |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 450hp 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 116600 mi US $1200 |
AC Compressor failure. Replace AC compressor |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 67000 mi US $100 |
Turn signals stopped working. Replaced hazard relay in dash with aftermarket parts. |
| 133000 mi US $200 |
radio reception gone |
| 137000 mi | comfort module fuse blew after screwing with non-working rear interior overhead light, possibly related to radio reception issues as fixing loose solder contacts in rear overhead light and replacing the fuse fixed that. |
| 153000 mi US $50 |
door lock actuator, hazard switch |
| 160000 mi US $230 |
alternator died, replaced alternator, good to go. |
| 169000 mi | door switch in driver door malfunctioned, had to repair microswitch. |
| 211000 mi US $128 |
Replaced battery at 209127 miles |
| 216000 mi US $67 |
AC not working. Tried re-charge but it appears to be failed compressor. Owner elected not to repair as vehicle is driven mostly in the winter. |
| 238000 mi US $120 |
Battery was 3+ years old and did not hold a chage. Note - the vehicle had been stored outside for 7 months and not driven. |
| 238000 mi | AC never repaired. |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 152500 mi US $28 |
Replaced the Hazard relay |
| 155000 mi US $45 |
Replaced turn single stalk |
| 196000 mi US $229 |
Alternator died |
| 95000 mi US $125 |
Center cluster pixels were fading out. |
| 87000 mi US $50 |
LCD in instrument cluster starting to lose pixels. Dealer replaced entire cluster under CPO. |
| 90000 mi US $50 |
The ESP and ABS ligts were coming on sporatically, so the brake light switch was replaced by dealer under CPO. Don't know entire cost, but I only paid the $50 deductible. The ESP and ABS ligts were coming on sporatically, so the brake light switch was replaced by dealer under CPO. Don't know entire cost, but I only paid the $50 deductible. They also fixed a rattling exhaust heat shield at no charge. |
| 103000 mi US $65 |
flasher relay that is part of the hazard switch. so, whole hazard switch had to be replaced. |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 64480 mi A $5300 |
Reverse warning inoperative. |
| 65100 mi A $280 |
Reversing alarm speaker replaced. |
| 129000 mi US $70 |
Replaced both xenon D2S headlight bulbs |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 89000 mi US $214 |
replaced head unit- display showed "error 3" |
| 116000 mi US $768 |
Air bag light on |
| 157480 mi C $760 |
alternator failed, replace with new one |
| 64000 mi US $350 |
Xenon igniters both failed and blew fuses for tailamps and transmision locked up in park when I got home will not go into gear. Car is now unusuable. This happened after I closed the trunk putting groceries in car. Had to drive home with no lighting. |
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