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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 265 repairs.
2006 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (23%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (8%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 13 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 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 33000 mi | Back chain covers leaking oil. Both timing chain covers resealed. Starter failing to engage. New starter installed. All covered under warranty. |
2006 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
335-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 23383 mi US $48 |
25K service (audi care care). rotate tires, new wheel mount balance. transmission rattle fixed. |
| 61300 mi | Front left CV boot replaced Front left drive shaft broke due to prior CV boot work. |
| 68800 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. |
| 101800 mi US $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. |
| 65000 mi US $800 |
Transmission making hard clunk changing gears |
| 80000 mi | Transmission leaking and clunking |
2006 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 93000 mi R 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. |
2006 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 98000 mi US $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 |
| 84940 mi C $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! |
| 159800 mi US $3225 |
Fluid leak at transmission cooler line into radiator. Coupling rusted, replaced all lines from radiator to transmission and new radiator. |
2006 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel CVT 2WD
| 76260 mi €1200 |
dual mass flywheel broken |
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