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2006 Audi A6 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%)
Chart based on 265 repairs.
2006 Audi A6 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 192 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Audi A6
Engine not specified
| Audi A6 in Washington, United States Nov 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201567000 miUS $400 | Replaced heater valve. | ||
| Audi A6 in California, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 200927000 mi | cracked sunroof frame | ||
| Aug 200937000 mi | AC blowing warm air. Replaced AC Pump valve. | ||
| Feb 201046000 mi | Sunroof frame cracked and making noise/rattle | ||
| Audi A6 in Oregon, United States Dec 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Feb 201385700 miUS $300 | Metal fragments found in engine. Engine replaced under extended warranty bushing replaced | ||
2006 Audi A6 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 in Mississippi, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jul 2014111700 miUS $700 | MMI computer failed. O2 sensor replaced. | ||
| Mar 2015118000 miUS $120 | Low freon. Recharged | ||
| Audi A6 in Alberta, Canada Dec 2009 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Mar 201193000 miC $1500 | Replaced worn front sway bars. | ||
| Jul 2011101680 mi | Power steering and electrical switch to open glove compartment stopped working simultaneously. With engine on, I removed and reinserted the fuse for "intelligent power module" (front passenger side). Problems resolved. | ||
| Dec 2012119660 miC $380 | Reduction of power steering assist at low speed e.g.. during parking. Power steering pump replaced but problem was only rectified by replacing fuse of power control module that also supplies power to electric glove box opener switch. | ||
| Jan 2013119660 miC $250 | Spontaneous rupture of coolant hose from reservoir to radiator. | ||
| Aug 2013127720 miC $330 | Complete socket units for day time running lights had to be replaced. Bulb had overheated and melted the receptacle. | ||
| Feb 2014133860 miC $1465 | Both front upper control arms replaced due to worn linkages, $986. Vacuum pump was leaking slightly, preventive replacement was performed, $479. | ||
| Aug 2014139860 miC $191 | Gas shocks for rear hatch. Parts= $168, Labour=$23. | ||
| Dec 2015150660 miC $933 | Check engine light indicated that the high pressure fuel pump was not achieving correct specifications. This had illuminated 4 months earlier and was reset. But light recurred after several weeks. | ||
| Feb 2016151360 miC $380 | High pressure fuel pump was replaced. A week later, engine stalled several times without check engine light illuminating. Mechanic replaced both high pressure (again) and low pressure fuel pumps because uncertain of the true culprit. | ||
| Jan 2017153160 miC $400 | Windshield washer container developed a crack resulting in a leak. This was replaced. Required over two hours labour because of difficulty with access. | ||
| Audi A6 in Denmark Dec 2012 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Jan 2013$2500 | Timing chains had stretched, and engine had to be pulled out to replace them. Additional parts around the chains were also replaced. Faulty compressor in air suspension. | ||
| Audi A6 in Alberta, Canada Apr 2011 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Nov 201380600 mi | valve cover gasket | ||
| Apr 201699500 miC $500 | Had to replace the AC compresor. | ||
| Audi A6 in Washington, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201580400 miUS $200 | Valve cover gasket replaced, was leaking oil. | ||
| Oct 201584500 miUS $35 | Replaced brake light switch myself. Brake lights were staying on with the key out. | ||
| Feb 201687000 miUS $1300 | Front air struts leaking need to be replaced $650 per strut for remanufactured strut. | ||
| Mar 201688000 miUS $160 | replaced control arm and stabilizer bar end links | ||
| Audi A6 in New Hampshire, United States Sep 2008 - Aug 2009 | |||
| Jan 200836000 mi | Warranty- Cargo Strap, N/C Diagnosed HVAC quirk- repl part ordered | ||
| Feb 200837500 mi | Replace HVAC module under warranty | ||
| Audi A6 in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2016 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Aug 201687000 miUS $300 | All control arms timing chain cover gaskets, both valve cover gaskets, brake vacuum pump, air and cabin air filters replaced vacuum lines | ||
| Audi A6 in Kentucky, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 2015121000 miUS $7915 | Impending failure of timing chains, tensioners and guides required full tear-down of engine, removal of trans, and $4500 in parts for complete replacement of timing system. | ||
| Jun 2017138000 miUS $90 | Replace brake pads all 4 corners | ||
| Audi A6 in Virginia, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2016135000 miUS $800 | Front right airspring failed. Replaced both front with aftermarket units ABS module failed. Removed, rebuilt by CheapABS and re-installed Replaced upper control arms and sway bar end links | ||
| Audi A6 in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201166000 miUS $75 | 10-15 sec "whoo" sound at first cold start of day. First replaced water pump, did not fix. Then replaced serpentine belt and greased idlers which solved problem. | ||
| Dec 2014123000 miUS $165 | Check engine light came on, OBD-II code P000068. Shop checked intake system for leaks (none found) and cleaned throttle body. | ||
| Jun 2015130000 miUS $600 | Evap emmission control system leak test pump failed causing CEL but no drivability problems. Pump $500, labor $100 | ||
| Oct 2015134500 miUS $1800 | Apparently the evap test pump (see previous entry) took the ECU with it when it failed as the CEL came back after 2k miles. Replaced ECU, CEL good so far (about 1k miles). | ||
| Audi A6 in Utah, United States Apr 2011 - Aug 2017 | |||
| May 201174000 mi | AM/FM Bose amplifer failure New Bose amplifier for AM/FM radio unnstalled | ||
| Jan 201279000 miUS $149 | Replace sway bar end links | ||
| Aug 201394000 miUS $240 | Back up sensor located in rear bumper failed | ||
| Mar 201498000 miUS $55 | Switch to electrically close hatch back door failed. Purchased replacement switch and replaced. Problem fixed. | ||
| Jun 2014100000 miUS $1900 | MMI Amplifier | ||
| Oct 2014100700 miUS $1100 | Air pump that is part of emission control system and pressurizes fuel tank was replaced. Dash lights failed to turn on with headlight switch in auto position. Rain sensor / light sensor replaced. | ||
| Nov 2014102600 miUS $1200 | To clear fault code ECM had to be replaced | ||
| Dec 2014104000 miUS $400 | Solenoid used to adjust variable valve timing failed | ||
| Aug 2016122000 miUS $4000 | Restore timing cover gaskets, replace vacuum pump, new brakes and rotors | ||
| Audi A6 in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2008 - May 2010 | |||
| May 200942000 mi | Rear window wiper would not always turn OFF. Several failures. Dealer could not replicate, but may have inadvertently repaired problem by going into one of the computers. | ||
| Jun 200942000 mi | Rear wiper blade housing failed; blade would not stay in if lifted up. Fully replaced housing, OK now. | ||
| Audi A6 in Ohio, United States Sep 2007 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Nov 20079000 mi | Rear seat cup holders not extending. | ||
| Aug 201229200 miUS $120 | Intermittent starting problem. Their diagnostics found no problem so I brought car back home. | ||
| Sep 201229000 miUS $600 | Bad starter and relay replaced. | ||
| Audi A6 in Washington, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Feb 201033000 mi | Back chain covers leaking oil. Both timing chain covers resealed. Starter failing to engage. New starter installed. All covered under warranty. | ||
| May 201034000 mi | CEL came on during road trip. Called dlr. Drove 60 miles to dlr. Coil packs replaced under recall at no cost within 1.5 hours. Loaner given for trip to lunch stop. Car repaired, runs fine 10 days and 400 miles later. | ||
| Oct 201250200 mi | Instrument Cluster replaced to repair failing Driver's Information Display. | ||
2006 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
335-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 in New Jersey, United States Mar 2011 - Jul 2020 | |||
| Jul 201168800 mi | Moderately loud thumping noise when going over speed bumps. Suspension checked, wheel bearing replaced, did not solve problem. Contacted AoA, had the top tech and service manager ride with me. Rep from Audi helped determine it was torque converter. | ||
| Oct 201173000 mi | Serpentine belt tensioner had seized. Oil burning at higher than normal rate. Discovered leak in head gaskets which were replaced. | ||
| Apr 201281500 mi | Passenger headlight out again. Was replaced less than 6 months ago. | ||
| Mar 201395000 miUS $750 | Replace driver side DTRL and replace side marker light. Was also advised to replace one motor mount which has not been done yet. | ||
| Aug 2013101800 miUS $250 | Drove through 2ft of water in horrendous rain storm. Trams was not shifting right and noticeable vibration from the rear. I waited a week before bringing it in and by then the problem was gone. Dealer kept car for 2 days on extended test. Driver side DRL out after being replaced 5 months ago | ||
| Jun 2014113000 miUS $1300 | Front bushings | ||
| Oct 2015129500 mi | Only hot air blows out the driver and passenger side vents. The center vents blow the proper air based on setting the temperature | ||
| Dec 2015132000 miUS $125 | Parking brake failure light, ABS light, ESP lights on the dash. Diagnoses was a bad solenoid in ABS module. No repair was available, only complete replacement for $2800. Check engine light came on. Diagnoses was failing thermostat. Estimated cost to repair $650, so I decided to let it go for now since the light went off. | ||
| Mar 2016135000 miUS $1100 | Bad solenoid in ABS module. Replaced with used part | ||
| Jan 2017134700 miUS $140 | Replaced passenger rear taillight assembly. 4 LED were burned out. It looks like part of the circuit board was melted. One of the contact points was broken and so the turn signal and the brake light were not working. | ||
| Feb 2017144000 miUS $1050 | Engine temp gauge would not move from C. Replaced thermostat and temp sensor. | ||
| Audi A6 in Vermont, United States Sep 2006 - Nov 2009 | |||
| Aug 20064567 mi | 5K service (covered under audi car care). washer nozzles low -- adjusted. | ||
| Sep 20068366 miUS $109 | 10K service (not under audi car care) oil/filter/fluids change. check driver side window switch which periodically does not work. replace non functioning windshield washer jet. rotate tires. | ||
| Oct 200723383 miUS $48 | 25K service (audi care care). rotate tires, new wheel mount balance. transmission rattle fixed. | ||
| Jul 200834600 mi | warranty replace right fuel sending unit -- reporting fault codes, gauge cluster shows 0 fuel | ||
| Aug 200835500 miUS $18 | replace fuel sending unit under warranty rotate tires perform 35K service under care plan | ||
| Apr 200945000 mi | driver side front wheel bearing replaced -- humming noise noticed which could not be attributed to tires or anything else. | ||
| Audi A6 in Texas, United States Apr 2009 - Jan 2015 | |||
| May 200945000 mi | Headlight washer mechanism had to be replaced | ||
| Mar 201050000 mi | Replaced defective coil packs. | ||
| Aug 201474700 miUS $4184 | AC Compressor, dryer & orifice tube replacement, plus 75000 service. | ||
| Audi A6 in Missouri, United States Dec 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Mar 201472000 miUS $3400 | New valve covers and spark plugs New control arms | ||
| Audi A6 in Indiana, United States Jul 2015 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Aug 2015156000 miUS $100 | Car was misfiring, one of my coils was replaced. | ||
| Audi A6 in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jun 201386800 miC $450 | Fuel level sender failed, causing inaccurate fuel quantity reading. | ||
| Nov 201389240 miC $470 | Valve cover gaskets failed. | ||
| Jan 201491140 miC $400 | ABS control module failed - common problem. | ||
| Audi A6 in Georgia, United States Nov 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Mar 201465000 miUS $800 | Transmission making hard clunk changing gears | ||
| Dec 201480000 mi | Transmission leaking and clunking | ||
| Audi A6 in California, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Apr 2015112000 miUS $400 | Battery needed replacement | ||
| Audi A6 in Kansas, United States Jan 2010 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Jul 201150700 miUS $85 | Wiring harness shorted between gauge cluster and fuel level sensor, replaced. A/C Pressure valve faulty, occasionally let in hot air in vents on outside of console (drivers and pass), replaced. Took 3 days to receive/install parts. | ||
| Oct 201264000 mi | Diagnosed bad antenna/shark fin. $150+ to diagnose further, plus $400+ to fix. Nav is showing 0 received satellites. Opted to not fix. Diagnosed bushing starting to fail on front upper control arms, $700-800 to fix, dealer told me I can wait a bit to fix. | ||
| Jan 201474000 miUS $2200 | Had to replace upper control arms, bushings, and steering knuckle due to difficult replacing one CA. Engine ran extremely rough, multiple cylinder misfire. Issue cleared while in shop. Airbag light on, due to rear right seat belt circuit being broke. Valve cover gasket leak, leak not bad enough to warrant repair | ||
| Nov 201589000 miUS $700 | Replaced valve cover gaskets, serpentine belt | ||
| Dec 201590000 mi | still leaking oil after valve cover gasket replacement, probably crank shaft gasket. Thermostat is stuck open and Camshaft position sensor threw an error too. Will repair in a few weeks. | ||
| Feb 201690900 mi | Gasket leak. Crankshaft position sensor. Thermostat stuck open. | ||
| Apr 201799600 miUS $20 | Rainwater got into driver's side footwell (common problem) and shorted out bluetooth module. Replaced with fiber loop and stereo works again. I tried to clean out the area in the engine bay/firewall that I think flooded, so it is possible that I didn't do a good job and it could flood again, although it shouldn't matter since I removed the electronics/bluetooth module that would short out if it did flood. auto-leveling error. Still diagnosing. | ||
| May 2017101000 miUS $250 | Vacuum leaks from brittle rubber hoses Replaced headlight due to high beam shutter malfunction | ||
| Audi A6 in Georgia, United States Nov 2008 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Nov 201256600 miUS $1000 | Replaced upper control arms and bushings. The upper bushings were beginning to show wear, but hadn't yet failed completely. | ||
| Nov 201361300 mi | Front left CV boot replaced Suction pump replaced. Engine mount stop replaced. Front left drive shaft broke due to prior CV boot work. | ||
| Audi A6 in Georgia, United States Feb 2016 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Mar 2016119000 miUS $75 | Accessory belt snapped, hit and broke front main seal, resulting in battery losing charge and profuse oil leak in front of engine. | ||
| Jul 2016121000 miUS $750 | Fuel not reaching engine effectively. Replaced fuel pump, fuel suction jet pump, suction jet line, gaskets. | ||
2006 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Audi A6 in South Carolina, United States - Jun 2009 | |||
| May 200932000 mi | Right rear window motor replaced Front parking side light replaced Rear Cupholders replaced *all covered under warranty | ||
| Jun 200934500 miUS $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 | ||
| Audi A6 in Virginia, United States May 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200956000 miUS $100 | Check engine light would go on intermittently. Repair shop pulled the codes and it showed a bad MAP sensor. MAP sensor was replaced. | ||
| Audi A6 in South Africa Jun 2011 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Jul 201173160 mi | ABS ASC warning. Handbrake malfunction on pull away. Server jerking on pull away. Front wheel sensor speed ring removed and reinstalled due to string wrapped around wheel hub. | ||
| Nov 201391220 mi | Would not start. Stuck in park. Replaced battery as low battery shown Problem not solved. Manually unlock park with button provided. Then car would start. Has happened twice. Suspect fault in brake light earth as bulb warnings randomly. | ||
| Feb 201493200 miR 1000 | RAdio was going on and off every 3 seconds. Air con would not display Other MMI failures as well. The telephone unit under the carpet had failed. | ||
| May 201493000 miR 17500 | Not Starting, TCU failure. Repaired TCU by non dealer repairer, but CAN com failure on repaired TCU. Replace TCU at dealer. Cost in ZAR South African Rands; about $1,590. | ||
| Audi A6 in Florida, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jan 201278300 miUS $90 | Rattling noise from center dash when foot off gas - was exhaust hanger bracket became loose and exhaust tubing was rattling against car. | ||
| Apr 201255500 miUS $80 | Fluid leak (power steering hose) Engine light on (vaccuum hose separated and valve stuck open sporatically was result). Moaning noise when turn to right at 20mph (internal electrical malfunction of pwr steering pump, still made noise after so replaced unit) | ||
| Nov 201262300 miUS $2000 | Compressor failed. Replaced compressor, drier and orfice tube flush A/C system twice. | ||
| Dec 201263000 miUS $950 | replaced passenger strut, both upper bushings on pass and driver side as suspension suddenly bounced a lot more | ||
| Audi A6 in California, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 2014132000 miUS $350 | Replaced Valve cover gaskets at 66K miles and now at 132K replace again and left and right timing covers. All spark plugs replaced parking caliper fail on the passenger side, replaced caliper | ||
2006 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 in Florida, United States Nov 2008 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Nov 200931000 mi | A/C compressor need replacing Driver window malfunction. "could not replicate" | ||
| Jan 201142000 mi | power window regulator | ||
| Sep 201147000 mi | Spring fell of of sunroof. Parts ordered. | ||
| Feb 201363000 miUS $400 | Horns replaced. Front left amber driving light out following repair. Went back to have it replaced. | ||
| Audi A6 in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2013 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Aug 2014176000 miUS $190 | Tail light assembly LED brake lights shorted out after water damage to poorly sealed enclosure as a result of broken retaining tabs on the assembly. Total replacement of the driver's side tail light assembly as a result. | ||
| Jan 2018240000 miUS $8 | Replaced front amber marker light, took longer to access the bulb than to actually replace the bulb. | ||
| Feb 2018246000 miUS $900 | Brake warning light came up on HUD. New rotors and brake pads required. Takata airbag sensor recall/replacement. | ||
| Audi A6 in Washington, United States Dec 2008 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Dec 201168700 miUS $50 | Airbag light, seatbelt squib Fuel pump failed | ||
| Feb 201382000 miUS $400 | Check engine light caused by faulty hose. Hid bulb replacement | ||
| Aug 201489900 miUS $800 | Hot air from outer vents when AC on | ||
| Audi A6 in New Jersey, United States Jan 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jan 2015137000 mi | Dealer caused an error in the programming of the gas mileage computer. Suggested I replace the instrument cluster. When they realized they caused the issue, they reprogrammed the trip computer. | ||
| Feb 2015138300 mi | Low fluid | ||
| Jun 2015145000 miUS $100 | Replaced fluid | ||
| Sep 2015150000 miUS $2100 | New compressor motor | ||
| Nov 2015152900 mi | Leaking oil | ||
| Feb 2016157000 miUS $1100 | Seals. Leaking oil. | ||
| Audi A6 in Kentucky, United States Apr 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Dec 2016169000 miUS $3337 | I drove to work with no issues, at lunch it began with a loud ticking. Took it to the shop & they said that they found the timing chain & related parts had come apart & I needed a new engine. | ||
| Apr 2017169000 miUS $200 | Worn pads,e brake is acting weird now will update later | ||
| Audi A6 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Oct 2014109200 mi | Trouble code P2404, ongoing issue. Reset the fault and it comes back at irregular intervals. No performance or fuel economy effects. | ||
| Jul 2015111200 mi | P2404 re-appeared after several hundred miles. | ||
| Audi A6 in Washington, United States May 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 201662000 miUS $800 | Tire sensor malfunction due to low batteries | ||
| Audi A6 in Colorado, United States Feb 2014 - May 2018 | |||
| Aug 201494100 miUS $770 | Ventilation for heater was stuck open, sending full heat to side and rear vents. Required a new Audi dealer supplied part ($500 for part alone) to correct issue. | ||
| Dec 201497000 miUS $271 | One HID bulb was near dead. Replaced both at same time. | ||
| Jul 2016106500 miUS $240 | Car shows a brake light out in dash. Brake lights are LED, there is no actual malfunction in the brake lights. | ||
| Dec 2017114000 miUS $330 | Brittle coolant expansion tank hose connection split and sprayed coolant all over engine bay. Repair required entire hose assembly and brackets be replaced (they were old and beyond repair). Parts were limited in my major metro area so it took an extra day to wait for the required parts. | ||
| May 2018118000 miUS $160 | We required a replacement of the entire LED right rear brake light unit in order to fix this issue. It was deemed to be due to corrosion on the circuits within the brake light unit. The market has responded with several aftermarket brake light housings. Cost was $160 for the unit. Replaced by owner (15 minute job, very easy). | ||
| Audi A6 in California, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200937000 mi | Electrical system shorted. First, no sound from any system. While waiting for appointment, car would not start (sound came back on) and had to be towed. | ||
| Audi A6 in New Mexico, United States Oct 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Oct 2013101000 miUS $200 | Fuel door no longer opened when latch was pulled. Shop replaced the actuator device. Cost for part was ~$100. Labor was ~$100. Bought the car with this problem. Unknown when problem occurred. One of the rear plate lights is reported by car as non-functional. Shop spent an hour of labor looking at it but could not figure out how to solve. $100 in labor. :-( I just live with it beeping on the dash now when i turn on my headlights. | ||
| Nov 2016120300 miUS $1837 | Replace front strut (Sport). Strut assembly replacement. Strut mount replacement. Replace Upper control arm assemblies. Front left - front, Front left - back, Front right - front, Front right - back. $670 for parts. $220 for labor. Power steering hose leaking. New clamp + power steering flush. $30.78 parts. $55 labor. Remove / replace seized bolts in front suspension. $17.80 parts. | ||
| Jul 2018128000 miUS $62 | Replaced a leaky spare tire Did a trip check, also got info on the check engine light which is some kind of sensor problem | ||
| Audi A6 in New York, United States Oct 2008 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Dec 200838000 mi | Driver side mirror sticking while unfolding. Takes several tries to have mirror return to factory unfold position. Can not close passenger side front window with driver side control. Window will open with control but not close. Broken latch on center console arm rest. | ||
| Jan 200939000 mi | Rattle and groaning from passenger rear area when traveling over rough pavement. Motor for driver side mirror fails to fully unfold mirror. New motor assembly ordered. Dealer replaced rear deck, adjusted split folding rear seats locking latches, rattling and groaning still exist. | ||
| Apr 200944000 mi | replaced driver side rear view mirror, all parts except housing. | ||
| Nov 201191000 miUS $6 | Cracked vacuum line, replaced line. | ||
| Mar 2014131000 miUS $37 | Oil leak from valve covers, both sides. Valve cover gaskets were replaced. | ||
| Aug 2014138900 miUS $150 | Starter died, one of the wires corroded thru. | ||
| Jun 2015154000 miUS $400 | Alternator failure, replaced with factory unit. | ||
| Oct 2015159800 miUS $3225 | Fluid leak at transmission cooler line into radiator. Coupling rusted, replaced all lines from radiator to transmission and new radiator. | ||
| Sep 2016172000 miUS $980 | right front wheel bearing worn, part replaced. | ||
| Audi A6 in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Feb 201290700 miUS $300 | Left bank failure due to broken harness cause check engine light to appear. | ||
| Aug 2015141000 miUS $4500 | Leaking head gasket | ||
| Sep 2016169000 miUS $2500 | The throttle body broke. | ||
| Audi A6 in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Sep 201172000 miUS $250 | Check Engine Light - EVAP purge valve replaced. Rear parking assist buzzer failed, replaced | ||
| Audi A6 in Illinois, United States Oct 2009 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Jan 201035000 mi | Only repair has been to replace drivers side air bag cover which was rattling. Took months to get part from Germany. | ||
| Sep 201480000 mi | TPMS warning keeps coming on, no issues with tire pressure. TPMS replaced. | ||
| Audi A6 in California, United States Jun 2010 - May 2014 | |||
| May 201187000 miUS $480 | Upper control arms replaced, alignment performed, two new tires purchased, mounted, balanced, installed. Upper control arms replaced, alignment performed, two new tires purchased, mounted, balanced, installed. | ||
| Sep 201192000 miUS $1019 | Replace vacuum pump, timing cover gasket Replace vacuum pump, timing cover gasket | ||
| Oct 2013140000 miUS $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). | ||
| Audi A6 in Alberta, Canada Dec 2009 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Aug 201039560 mi | power steering pump replaced because of groaning noise when turning and driving slowly, eg. during parking. | ||
| Jul 201146500 miC $100 | Air Conditioning stopped working. Problem with electrical connectors to A/C unit. Connectors replaced. | ||
| May 201475300 miC $180 | Both front sway bar links were replaced | ||
| Aug 201593280 miC $150 | Replaced pulley of serpentine belt tensioner | ||
| Sep 201697960 miC $166 | Replaced purge valve solenoid of evap. system in the fuel tank and replaced fuel cap. Updated technical service bulletin for the parking brake. However, brake warning light still illuminates intermittently. | ||
| Mar 2017102300 miC $800 | Replaced valve cover gaskets and front cam cover gasket as they were leaking oil. Reinforced the connection of plug-in connector for rear seat airbag sensor under the seat as the warning light was illuminated. ABS module replaced. | ||
| Audi A6 in New Jersey, United States Sep 2009 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Oct 200930000 mi | CEL came on. Purge valve was faulty and causing CEL light. Valve was replaced; car running normally now. Pedal travel longer than normal. Brakes would grab quickly after certain amount of pedal travel. | ||
| Apr 201035100 mi | drain tube for passenger side was cracked and leaking water onto headliner. Replacement of sunroof drain tubes. | ||
| May 201035300 mi | Replacement of coil packs. Replacement of coil packs | ||
| Jan 201144000 mi | Grinding sound while turning wheel near lock during cold weather. brought to dealer 1st time; told no problem. Brought to dealer 2nd time and Audi engineer reviewed. Parts ordered to repair and will be installed wk of 06-Feb | ||
| Jun 201146000 mi | CEL came on due to gas cover being opened | ||
| Aug 201149500 miUS $85 | 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. a/c failed on hottest day of summer. Other issues looked at include Power steering noise and sunroof issues | ||
| Jan 201359000 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. | ||
| Audi A6 in Virginia, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Oct 200943000 mi | No power to the cigarette lighter - tried to replace fuse but the fuse kept blowing. Warranty covered replacement of cigarette lighter. | ||
| Nov 200944000 mi | The fuel gauge would read empty but I know there was at least a third of a tank. This is a known problem and there is a wiring kit that the dealer had to order to repair the problem Left taillight malfunctions and sensor will come on in the driver control panel indicating a malfunction. This is a known problem and the dealer ordered the left taillight assembly and replaced. | ||
| Dec 200947000 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 | ||
| Dec 201371000 miUS $4500 | Broken sunroof drain. Replaced drain, all carpet and some electronic equipment for MMI system | ||
| Mar 201577000 mi | Clogged drains caused water to get behind firewall and flood underneath the carpet. Electronics and carpet were damaged. | ||
| Audi A6 in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Dec 2011116000 miUS $365 | Replace driver front wheel bearing | ||
| Mar 2012121000 miUS $2500 | Front end noise. Original repair replaced both outer and drivers side inner tie rod. Tie rod replacement resulted in broken seal on steering rack, which resulted in steering rack replacement. | ||
| Mar 2013139000 miUS $400 | Doors won't lock, car won't start.....replace ignition switch | ||
| Audi A6 in Washington, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2012 | |||
| May 201192000 miUS $50 | Fuel sensor quit working, indicators on dash said 0 miles left and needed fuel, gauge for fuel was below empty, but tank was full. Fixed in 4 hours. Cost was $50 warranty deductible. | ||
| Audi A6 in Missouri, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Dec 201196000 miUS $200 | Trunk lid would not latch. They had to replace the latch. The problem with latch started 2 years ago and was worse when it was cold (below freezing) it gradually got worse and this fall it would act up in 50 degree weather. | ||
| Jan 2013101400 miUS $1000 | Had to replace ESP module $700 part $300 labor. Dash alarm was going off continuously. The tech worked on diagnosis for more than 2 hours. Parts had to ordered. Car alarm signaled a break in occasionally with the lights flashing and horn beeping. It would happen randomly. Christmas eve is went off a dozen times while were in a resurant. It was the right rear door sensor $300 parts and labor. | ||
| Nov 2013121300 mi | Tire pressure sensor malfunction. Shop could not pin point which one failed but I was told it is likely the battery going out on them. All 5 would need to be replaced at about $140 each or about $700 Small leaks in the oil pan, oil drain plug, valve covers. Estimated about $1000 to repair. Instead I'll add a little oil occasionally. I believe I was told tie rod end that was becoming loose and should be replaced soon. Estimated $1000 | ||
| Audi A6 in Arizona, United States Jun 2012 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Dec 201285000 mi | timing chain seal, valve cover gasket | ||
| Jul 201392700 miUS $120 | A/C Recharge Entire headlamp assembly replaced. internal left/right motor broken | ||
| Aug 201394000 miUS $300 | power steering fluid leaking. clamps and hose replaced. | ||
| Audi A6 in California, United States Sep 2008 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Jun 200928000 mi | |||
| Audi A6 in Texas, United States Mar 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Dec 201378000 miUS $500 | Replaced sensor that turns on headlights at night | ||
| Feb 201478900 miUS $1100 | Air suspension strut failed | ||
| Sep 201486000 miUS $1500 | Air suspension failed Purge valve sticking | ||
| Dec 201595000 miUS $650 | repaired oil leak | ||
| Mar 201698000 mi | Engine oil leak | ||
| Apr 201698700 mi | We finally got the oil leak fixed, but it took 2 more trips to the dealer. We kept going through the engine replacing additional seals until we finally fixed the problem. | ||
| Jan 201795000 miUS $2400 | Broken motor mount Replaced power steering pump | ||
| Audi A6 in Michigan, United States Nov 2011 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jun 201346000 miUS $200 | Tire pressure monitoring system - battery failure | ||
| Audi A6 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Mar 201162620 mi | During the first month, the fuel injectors needed to be replaced (covered under warranty, thankfully - $2000). Slow to start when cold. The air bag sensor warning light became active within 3 weeks of buying it and was found to be a broken connector (also replaced under warranty - $300). | ||
| Oct 201276340 miC $120 | Trunk latch won't lock when the outside temps get cold. It's a known issue to Audi,but no recall.Part cost is about $99+tax.Takes about 1 hour to fix,and can be easily done yourself, if you are even the least bit mechanically inclined. | ||
| Jun 201384940 miC $900 | Shifting hard,2nd&3rd,3rd-4th.The computer needed reprogramming.3 hrs labour cost and 5L(@$67/litre?? WOW)tranny oil. Well,it didn't fix it, made it worse, and now they want to replace the mecatronic at a cost of $6600 !!! Don't think so! | ||
| Audi A6 in Virginia, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Mar 201046000 mi | Replaced front hub / bearings on one side. | ||
| Sep 201298000 miUS $9100 | Started shifting roughly. Dealer said replace transmission. Between this, upcoming need to replace control arms, and $1,500 annual maintenance, decided to sell car as-is. Afterwards learned might have been able to fix with a $200 module. Replace Transmission | ||
| Audi A6 in New Jersey, United States Mar 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Aug 2016105300 miUS $300 | Check Engine Light comes on intermittently | ||
| Jan 2017103000 mi | Check Engine light was NOT repaired and it remained a problem, which was the reason I sold the car. | ||
| Audi A6 in New York, United States May 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Apr 201166000 miUS $450 | seat belt tensioner caused a check air bag light to illuminate | ||
| Audi A6 in New Jersey, United States Oct 2008 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Sep 200922000 mi | Clicking noise from front wheels. Diagnosed as front wheel bearings, parts ordered. | ||
| Oct 200924000 mi | Front wheel bearing replacement eliminated clicking noise from front wheels. | ||
| Aug 201042000 miUS $80 | Maintenance service under Audi Care covered scheduled maintenance this trip. Customer pay portion for wiper blade replacement only. Certified Pre-Owned warranty covered replacement of trunk latch as the trunk would not always close. $40 ded | ||
| Apr 201272000 mi | Dual temp control valve failed and required replacement | ||
2006 Audi A6 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel CVT 2WD
| Audi A6 in Netherlands Aug 2009 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Sep 200955800 mi€400 | No power available while driving thru mountains in Italy. Replacement of turbo sensor ($7) was required. Claimed 7 hours for diagnosis and repair. | ||
| Sep 201176260 mi€1200 | dual mass flywheel broken | ||
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