2005 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 2005

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2005 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (5%)

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2005 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (33%)

$1000 - $2499 (22%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6

Engine not specified

89000 mi

US $4200
Transmission blew out and had to be completely rebuilt. 

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2005 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

335-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

39000 mi

US $1965
Transmission was leaking significant amount of ATF. Dealer replaced gasket and re-filled transmission. 
137400 mi

US $10000
Timing chain and tensioners were replaced, as was the torque converter 

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2005 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

92000 mi

US $360
Took it for transmission flush. Vehicle went in 'safe mode' two days later. Returned to dealership for repair. Turned out it was low on fluid, tech did poor job. Audi does not list transmission flush ever to be done so DONT! 
108000 mi

US $220
Rear differential left and right output shaft (axle) seals leaking. Replaced. Parts $70, labor $150 
109000 mi

US $2500
CV boot replacement 
121000 mi

US $500
CV joint broken, noisy; replaced. 
66000 mi

US $680
Transmission kicks when cold going in and out of 3&4 gear. Very noticeable, but dealer "Can not replicate" 
127000 mi

US $1200
Weird flywheel bolt sheering issue, almost cost me my life, but got it off the road before crazy bad damage. 

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2005 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 Transmission Problems

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