2004 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 2004

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2004 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (7%)

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2004 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (32%)

$500 - $999 (42%)

$100 - $499 (16%)

< $100 (5%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6

Engine not specified

155000 mi

C $2500
Suspension leaked and need recharge plus new shocks. 

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2004 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Wagon

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

83000 mi 4 wheel alignment and 4 tires balanced 

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2004 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

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

77000 mi

US $600
rear shocks went out. 

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2004 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

265-horsepower 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD

54000 mi

US $1350
Replaced steering rack. 

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2004 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

265-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

104000 mi

US $600
Strut Coil Spring broke, replaced 
45000 mi

US $250
tie rod end link 
38000 mi

US $700
Broken passenger side upper and lower control arm. Replace. 
41200 mi

US $450
Replace 
49000 mi

US $1450
Replace upper control arm bushings 
49300 mi

US $725
Replace front struts with OEM 
50000 mi

US $600
Replace lower control arms OEM parts  
55000 mi

US $850
Warn rear shock absorbers. Rough ride. Pot holes upset direction when cornering at speed.rnrnReplace rear Shock absorbers with dealer supplied OEM parts 
133000 mi

US $1624
replaced entire front upper and lower control arms/bushings and assembly with Audi OEM parts 
138000 mi

US $2100
Power steeting pump hose replaced with OEM hose 

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2004 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

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

49900 mi

US $1320
Power Steering Pump defective. Replaced power steering pump. 

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2004 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

68200 mi

A $1000
Shudder through body and steering wheel. Replaced all front control arms. Improved, but not entirely fixed. Control arm kit from Vaico a poor after market kit. Need to fit new lower control arms after 1,000km. Quote at $1700 
45000 mi Suspension bars had dried bushings. Costs for repairs were too much. I traded in vehicle. 
92000 mi

US $600
Wheel bearing replaced 
US $495 Also had tie rods replaced, PA state inspection, $445. 
40000 mi

US $1642
Leak in rack and pinion gear. Replaced with new part. Got vibration through steering wheel along with noise. First thought that the power-steering pump was failing. 

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2004 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 Suspension Problems

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