2006 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 2006

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2006 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (4%)

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2006 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (6%)

< $100 (82%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6

Engine not specified

27000 mi cracked sunroof frame 
46000 mi Sunroof frame cracked and making noise/rattle 

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2006 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Wagon

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

9000 mi Rear seat cup holders not extending. 

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2006 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

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

4567 mi 5K service (covered under audi car care). washer nozzles low -- adjusted. 

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2006 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.1L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD

34500 mi

US $1499
Replaced front bumper-600.00 Replaced rear chrome molding-110.00 Labor and Paint Supplies- 759.00 **110.00 out of pocket costs, all else was reimbursed by insurance 

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2006 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

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

35000 mi Only repair has been to replace drivers side air bag cover which was rattling. Took months to get part from Germany. 
47000 mi Right rear taillight had bad seal and water was getting in to light. Taillight assembly replaced. Headlight selector knob rattled excessively. Technician put foam under the knob and problem solved 
71000 mi

US $4500
Broken sunroof drain. Replaced drain, all carpet and some electronic equipment for MMI system 
77000 mi Clogged drains caused water to get behind firewall and flood underneath the carpet. Electronics and carpet were damaged. 
38000 mi Broken latch on center console arm rest. 
39000 mi Rattle and groaning from passenger rear area when traveling over rough pavement.  Dealer replaced rear deck, adjusted split folding rear seats locking latches, rattling and groaning still exist. 
35100 mi drain tube for passenger side was cracked and leaking water onto headliner. Replacement of sunroof drain tubes. 
48000 mi Sunroof cover and tracks were replaced. Problem not fully repaired as of this writing. Sunroof cover not opening/closing as it should. Update: fixed the following month. 
59000 mi There was a lingering rattle that no one was able to diagnose. It was one of the reasons I got rid of the car. 
47000 mi Spring fell of of sunroof. Parts ordered. 
140000 mi

US $145
I needed to have the sunroof repaired. The rubber on some springs had failed and they ordered a replacement kit and installed it in about 45 minutes (after the kit arrived). 

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2006 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 Body Problems

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