2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 2003

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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%)

Chart based on 245 repairs.
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2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (25%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 8 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 Sedan

turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD

238000 mi Doors not always latched, but still ran solid. 

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2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

145200 mi

US $200
Replaced Windshield wiper motor and transmission(linkage) assembly. Also replaced the coolant expansion tank. 

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2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

57040 mi The windscreen washer was blocked. I contacted a dealer on my route. They fixed the problen in 40 minutes and did not charge. We werw given coffee and bisquits. 
65540 mi

A $840
Blocked washer jets. One jet broken by a stone. Part needs to be ordered. 
64480 mi

A $5300
Washer nozzle (stone damage), washer bottle (growing fur and blocking nozzles). 
65100 mi

A $280
Bonnet (hood) strut replaced. 
84940 mi

A $4000
Replaced hood gas strut and trunk gas struts.  Replaced leaking rear vision mirror. 

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2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

17000 mi Vibration @ 55mph and above. Dealer turned rotors and re-balanced wheels several times. Issue not resolved. Told that this was common for CVT. 

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2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 Other Problems

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