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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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Chart based on 265 repairs.
2006 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (11%)
$1000 - $2499 (30%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 37 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
| 85700 mi US $300 |
bushing replaced |
2006 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 85960 mi $2500 |
Faulty compressor in air suspension. |
| 79000 mi US $149 |
Replace sway bar end links |
| 87000 mi US $1300 |
Front air struts leaking need to be replaced $650 per strut for remanufactured strut. |
| 88000 mi US $160 |
replaced control arm and stabilizer bar end links |
| 87000 mi US $3500 |
All control arms |
| 135000 mi US $800 |
Front right airspring failed. Replaced both front with aftermarket units Replaced upper control arms and sway bar end links |
| 93000 mi C $1500 |
Replaced worn front sway bars. |
| 101680 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. |
| 119660 mi C $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. |
| 133860 mi C $1465 |
Both front upper control arms replaced due to worn linkages, $986. |
2006 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
335-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 72000 mi US $3400 |
New control arms |
| 45000 mi | driver side front wheel bearing replaced -- humming noise noticed which could not be attributed to tires or anything else. |
| 113000 mi US $1300 |
Front bushings |
| 56600 mi US $1000 |
Replaced upper control arms and bushings. The upper bushings were beginning to show wear, but hadn't yet failed completely. |
| 61300 mi US $1350 |
Suction pump replaced. |
| 64000 mi | Diagnosed bushing starting to fail on front upper control arms, $700-800 to fix, dealer told me I can wait a bit to fix. |
| 74000 mi US $2200 |
Had to replace upper control arms, bushings, and steering knuckle due to difficult replacing one CA. |
2006 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 55500 mi US $80 |
Fluid leak (power steering hose) Moaning noise when turn to right at 20mph (internal electrical malfunction of pwr steering pump, still made noise after so replaced unit) |
| 63000 mi US $950 |
replaced passenger strut, both upper bushings on pass and driver side as suspension suddenly bounced a lot more |
2006 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 172000 mi US $980 |
right front wheel bearing worn, part replaced. |
| 120300 mi US $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. |
| 138300 mi | Low fluid |
| 145000 mi US $100 |
Replaced fluid |
| 22000 mi | Clicking noise from front wheels. Diagnosed as front wheel bearings, parts ordered. |
| 24000 mi | Front wheel bearing replacement eliminated clicking noise from front wheels. |
| 44000 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 |
| 116000 mi US $365 |
Replace driver front wheel bearing |
| 121000 mi US $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. |
| 87000 mi US $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. |
| 94000 mi US $300 |
power steering fluid leaking. clamps and hose replaced. |
| 39560 mi | power steering pump replaced because of groaning noise when turning and driving slowly, eg. during parking. |
| 75300 mi C $180 |
Both front sway bar links were replaced |
| 121300 mi | I believe I was told tie rod end that was becoming loose and should be replaced soon. Estimated $1000 |
| 78900 mi US $1100 |
Air suspension strut failed |
| 86000 mi US $1500 |
Air suspension failed |
| 78000 mi US $2400 |
Replaced power steering pump |
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