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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (10%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (38%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (10%)

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Chart based on 21 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

177320 mi

C $6000
First and second gear needed repaired. Had to rebuild the transmission. 
132000 mi

US $2300
Check engine light came on, needed a new torque converter. Extensive job. Took 3 days to fix the problem. 

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2004 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Wagon

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

66000 mi

US $500
center differential leaking, needed repair 
83000 mi Replaced split CV Boot 
90500 mi

US $200
Left CV boot (original) has a tear in it. The CV boot was replaced with an Audi/OEM part and serviced. 
97000 mi

US $275
Replaced original CV joint boot due to a tear. 
128000 mi

US $1069
Replace right front, inner & outer CV Boot 
102000 mi

US $330
Rear stub axle differential seals leaking. Left and right axle seals replaced. 

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2004 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

265-horsepower 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD

49000 mi

US $750
Replaced both front CV Boots. 

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2004 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

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

82300 mi

US $520
Both front CV Joint Boots were found to have split. Both front Axle Assemblies were removed, inspected, and re-installed with new boots fitted. 
84200 mi

US $250
Rear prop shaft seal was leaking and was replaced. 
140000 mi

US $3500
$1800 torque converter rebuilt $400 CV joint replacement 
129000 mi

US $1000
Transmission gasket replaced 
37000 mi

US $300
Took front wheels off for balancing. Inside of right hand wheel full of grease. Yet another blown CV Boot. Mechanic offered to replace the boot, but instead replaced the half axle with allegedly OEM parts. 
55000 mi

US $850
CV Axle worn and noisy. Replace both CV Axles. 

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2004 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

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

35000 mi

US $375
Left front drive boot torn. Replaced. 

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2004 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

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

125000 mi

US $800
Rear shaft seal replaced do to leakage 
71000 mi

US $638
Removed and replaced: - Rear pads and rotor, and; - driver-side outer CV boot. Also cleaned up the areas 
79000 mi

US $750
Left CV Joint replaced 
65000 mi transmission fluid leak, replaced gasket transmission fluid leak, replaced gasket  
87000 mi

US $800
Replace right boot 
45000 mi Replaced right front CV boot. 
54560 mi

A $380
Front end CV covers were cracked, replaced by Euro specialist. Problem was identified previously during a service, retruned car when parts arrvived 

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2004 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 Transmission Problems

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