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Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (5%)
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- Transmission and Drivetrain
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- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
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Chart based on 2589 repairs.
Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (14%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 261 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2018 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| 35000 mi | Transmission was replaced. It was making a rhythmic noise. Transmission replaced. Differential was causing grinding noise while turning. |
2016 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 190hp 1.8L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| 22320 mi | Rubbing noise every time I turn left |
2014 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 420hp 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 17000 mi | Required kit rebuild of mechatronics unit. |
| 51460 mi ﷼9000 |
1- Transmision fluid was changed @?????? 40K. KM. 2-experienced the last 5 days a slight jerk when reaching to a full stop as if someone is bumping you from the back. 3- Drove today normal driving parked the car and got in, restarted the car and hit R - NO reverse got a light " Transmission Malfunction No Reverse Gear, Continue Driving" 4- continued driving for 10 km shifting between 1-3-5-7 . 5- next light comes up - transmission overheating- and i can smell the trans fluid burning. 6- continued a bit then stopped and called a toe truck. |
2014 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 2000 mi | Second trip to dealer to address harsh downshifting from 4th to 3rd and 3rd to 2nd. Unable to fix. They stated transmission has no fault codes and that the harsh shifting should go away as I continue to drive. |
2013 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 420hp 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 5000 mi | There was a campaign update. |
2013 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 13500 mi | Downshift from 2nd to 1st gear rough. Software upgrade fix. |
| 4300 mi | Jerky 2-1 downshift upon acceleration. |
2012 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 245hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 99780 mi $200 |
Intermittent jerking while changing lower gears. Fix: software upgrade, reset to base settings, scheduled change of transmission fluid. |
2012 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 22000 mi | Final drive of CVT was defective and the entire CVT was replaced under warranty. Symptoms included grinding noise when steering wheel was held off center(variable degrees) and card allowed to move slowly, the noise could be heard. |
2012 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 204hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 25420 mi | noise from driving rod, part replaced |
2012 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 16000 mi | Car would not build any power when I hit the gas pedal. Poor acceleration from a stop. |
| 41000 mi | Center support for driveshaft failed. |
| 51000 mi | Check engine light, code P2753, Transmission Fluid Cooler Control Circuit/Open. Replaced valve, repaired wiring harness, replaced connector. |
| 67000 mi | Transmission control module software update |
| 67000 mi US $200 |
Transmission cooler valve replaced. $105 for the valve and $87 for labor. |
| 91000 mi US $700 |
Leaking transmission cooling valve. |
| 76000 mi US $500 |
Trans fliud didn’t have replacement bolts |
| 137000 mi US $150 |
Car is jerky in gears 1-3. Took it to my guy and then to the dealer. Both said it needed a new transmission. Tried the software adjustments to no avail. Second Audi, Second transmission issue. Once I'm done with this car I am never buying another audi again. |
| 1984 mi | Noise from catalytic converter at around 1800 rpm. Faulty converter was replaced. |
| 64000 mi US $795 |
Replace mechatronic, repair wring harness |
2010 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
435-horsepower 5.2L V10 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 69450 mi US $204 |
Replaced front right inner CV boot |
| 77000 mi US $650 |
Replaced left front half shaft due to bad CV joint. Apparently the CV joint cannot be replaced without replacing the axle. |
2009 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 58900 mi ¤3000 |
Change gearbox |
2008 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
435-horsepower 5.2L V10 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 58300 mi US $1100 |
Front passenger CV axle boot was torn and the whole axle boot was replaced. |
2008 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 67300 mi US $240 |
Jerky shifting, loud whining noise, eventually devolving into limp mode and then wouldn't go into gear at all. Changed fluid and filter. |
2007 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 69500 mi | Dual mass flywheel replaced |
2007 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Wagon
435-horsepower 5.2L V10 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 98580 mi | Exchanged both front and one rear driveshaft. One didn't exist in stock so it had to be re-manufactured. |
2007 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 68500 mi US $80 |
Transmission not shifting properly from 1st gear. Replaced entire shifter mechanism & computer. |
2007 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
435-horsepower 5.2L V10 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 55800 mi C $1100 |
Transmission oil pan gasket leak |
| 81000 mi US $60 |
CV boot (right front) |
| 74400 mi US $400 |
CV boots replaced both sides, inner boots |
| 120000 mi US $1400 |
Replace front inner boots |
2007 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 71300 mi ¤272 |
replaced all front CV boots |
2006 Audi A6 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 4dr Sedan
335-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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 |
| 61300 mi | Front left CV boot replaced Front left drive shaft broke due to prior CV boot work. |
| 23383 mi US $48 |
25K service (audi care care). rotate tires, new wheel mount balance. transmission rattle fixed. |
2006 Audi A6 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 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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. |
| 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 |
2006 Audi A6 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel CVT 2WD
| 76260 mi €1200 |
dual mass flywheel broken |
2005 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
335-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 137400 mi US $10000 |
Timing chain and tensioners were replaced, as was the torque converter |
| 39000 mi US $1965 |
Transmission was leaking significant amount of ATF. Dealer replaced gasket and re-filled transmission. |
| 89000 mi US $4200 |
Transmission blew out and had to be completely rebuilt. |
2005 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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. |
| 109000 mi US $2500 |
CV boot replacement |
| 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 |
2004 Audi A6
Engine not specified
| 132000 mi US $2300 |
Check engine light came on, needed a new torque converter. Extensive job. Took 3 days to fix the problem. |
| 177320 mi C $6000 |
First and second gear needed repaired. Had to rebuild the transmission. |
2004 Audi A6 4dr Wagon
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 66000 mi US $500 |
center differential leaking, needed repair |
| 83000 mi | Replaced split CV Boot |
| 90500 mi US $200 |
Left CV boot (original) has a tear in it. The CV boot was replaced with an Audi/OEM part and serviced. |
| 97000 mi US $275 |
Replaced original CV joint boot due to a tear. |
| 128000 mi US $1069 |
Replace right front, inner & outer CV Boot |
| 102000 mi US $330 |
Rear stub axle differential seals leaking. Left and right axle seals replaced. |
2004 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
265-horsepower 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 49000 mi US $750 |
Replaced both front CV Boots. |
2004 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
265-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 82300 mi US $520 |
Both front CV Joint Boots were found to have split. Both front Axle Assemblies were removed, inspected, and re-installed with new boots fitted. |
| 84200 mi US $250 |
Rear prop shaft seal was leaking and was replaced. |
| 140000 mi US $3500 |
$1800 torque converter rebuilt $400 CV joint replacement |
| 37000 mi US $300 |
Took front wheels off for balancing. Inside of right hand wheel full of grease. Yet another blown CV Boot. Mechanic offered to replace the boot, but instead replaced the half axle with allegedly OEM parts. |
| 55000 mi US $850 |
CV Axle worn and noisy. Replace both CV Axles. |
| 129000 mi US $1000 |
Transmission gasket replaced |
2004 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 35000 mi US $375 |
Left front drive boot torn. Replaced. |
2004 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 79000 mi US $750 |
Left CV Joint replaced |
| 71000 mi US $638 |
Removed and replaced: - Rear pads and rotor, and; - driver-side outer CV boot. Also cleaned up the areas |
| 125000 mi US $800 |
Rear shaft seal replaced do to leakage |
| 65000 mi | transmission fluid leak, replaced gasket transmission fluid leak, replaced gasket |
| 87000 mi US $800 |
Replace right boot |
| 45000 mi | Replaced right front CV boot. |
| 54560 mi A $380 |
Front end CV covers were cracked, replaced by Euro specialist. Problem was identified previously during a service, retruned car when parts arrvived |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 99600 mi C $2200 |
Gaskets |
| 105000 mi US $900 |
Front passenger inner and outer cv boots. |
| 90000 mi | transmission failing, car sold without repairing |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Wagon
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 95000 mi US $356 |
Rear differential seals were replaced because of leaking. |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Wagon
| 119660 mi €800 |
Leaking CV boot, front right wheel |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 450hp 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 145700 mi US $4300 |
Torque converter on transmission failed. Rebuild entire transmission. |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 87000 mi US $235 |
replaced the front right axle shaft, the old inner bearing was bad. |
| 124200 mi US $100 |
and left front axle. |
| 195000 mi US $160 |
Rear differential seals replaced. |
| 238000 mi | Synchros starting to stick. |
| 57000 mi US $359 |
Replaced drive right front drive axle |
| 100000 mi US $800 |
Replace front psgr axle while in for Tranny output-shaft seal replace. CV boot (inner) torn. |
| 54000 mi US $300 |
I noticed grease on my inner wheel surface when changing my winter wheels. Outer CV boot had split and put grease all over suspension/wheel on drivers side. Shop replaced outer CV boot. |
| 57000 mi US $345 |
Passenger outer CV boot needed to be replaced after it split and lost all grease on inside of wheel. |
| 90000 mi US $960 |
Front outer CV boot replaced due to crack |
| 109000 mi US $300 |
front wheel bearings replaced |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 79000 mi US $250 |
Torn outer CV boot on the passenger's side. |
| 105000 mi | Torque converter started slipping so the car was sold. |
| 81000 mi US $40 |
Noticed that the outer CV boot on the driver's side had split and covered the wheel with grease. I replaced the boot on that side and also the passenger's side as preventative maintenance. |
| 132000 mi US $60 |
Driver's side axle became loose, causing vibrations at highway speeds. Replaced entire axle. Partially solved problem. Will replace pass side in the future. |
| 140000 mi US $2905 |
Had the torque converter replaced. ALso replaced were the n74 solenoid, n264 check valve, Venthose system (spider hose) |
| 200000 mi US $65 |
Passenger side CV boot split drying out the joint eventually leading to a failure. |
| 214000 mi US $3700 |
Transmission failed. No reverse and no forward gears. Total failure. Replacement needed. |
| 47118 mi US $14 |
Rear Transfer Case seal replaced by owner. Cost only 14.00 to include seal and gear oil. Repair time approximately 2.5 hours |
| 165540 mi R 700 |
CV joints were replaced |
| 55000 mi US $265 |
Replace torn left front CV boot. |
| 69000 mi US $265 |
Replace torn right front CV boot. |
| 97000 mi US $217 |
Right front axle. |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 126000 mi US $3250 |
Transmission rebuild |
| 129000 mi US $3500 |
Replace ZFHP24A Transmission |
| 64480 mi A $5300 |
2 half shaft boots |
| 89900 mi A $50000 |
Replace idler solenoid in gear shift assembly. Replaced front half shaft cv joint outer boots. |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 83000 mi | Discovered in January that it needs new CV boots, left and right both cracked. Estimate of $800. Also needs timing belt and water pump, $1,700. |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 100000 mi US $500 |
FCC torque diverted clutch was stuck open. The torque converter needed replacing. |
| 108000 mi US $100 |
cv boot replaced |
| 108000 mi US $200 |
Replace CV boot again!!! |
| 109000 mi US $900 |
Right side CV joint broke. Towed to repair shop and replace both front axles. |
| 56000 mi US $600 |
CV Boots |
| 71000 mi | the torque convertor starting throwing a code. It was going to be $3500 to repair. We traded the car in. |
| 87200 mi US $300 |
CV half-shafts replaced |
| 88000 mi | Transfer case output tail and fore seals broken. Rear differential seal broken. |
| 148000 mi | Torque converter needs to be replaced. |
| 153000 mi US $700 |
Front left axle leaking, replace assembly. |
| 139500 mi | transmission failed and car can not accelerate |
| 145000 mi US $3500 |
Transmission went into emergency mode on the highway and locked into 4th. Transmission required a rebuild, and CV joint was replaced at the same time. |
| 40000 mi US $400 |
CV Boots torn on both sides. Usually a 80k mile item. |
| 94000 mi US $278 |
replaced front outer CV boot |
| 108500 mi C $350 |
Transmission noise repaired, loose component refastened. Noise is gone. |
| 125860 mi | Torque converter failure, car not worth repairing. Will sell |
| 113000 mi US $800 |
Replaced torque converter. Did work myself since Audi dealer wanted 2500+ to do it. |
| 113000 mi US $985 |
Transaxle oil pan gasket leak, output shaft bearing seal leak, outer CV boot leak, odometer sensor ring defect |
| 114000 mi US $930 |
Torn CV boot |
2002 Audi A6 / S6
Engine not specified
| 133000 mi US $5000 |
Transmission slips. Transmission was replaced. |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 49000 mi US $265 |
Torn CV boot replaced. Driveable but would have resulted in permanent damage to joint. |
| 76500 mi US $13 |
drivers side outer CV boot rupture. Replaced with mcquay-norris boot kit from local auto parts store for $13. owner replaced. |
| 85000 mi US $750 |
Torn and cracked outer cv boot, replaced CV joint on torn side, replaced boot on cracked side. |
| 102000 mi | Failing clutch pack in automatic transmission. On hold while we research solution options (shop repair, self repair, convert to manual transmission) |
| 105000 mi US $4000 |
Automatic transmission clutch basket failure |
| 51000 mi US $130 |
CV boot split and was replaced. |
| 58000 mi US $100 |
left front rubber front drive shaft boot replaced |
| 59000 mi US $1600 |
Right front CV boot replaced and seal on quattro differential to the rear of transmission. Noticed leaking oil. |
| 130000 mi US $680 |
Both front drive axle outer boots torn, discovered when I was changing oil. Brought to shop and replaced with new complete axel shafts. |
| 135600 mi US $875 |
replaced leaking left side transzxle oil seal at drive axle, $300 flange. had noticed burning smell. |
| 104000 mi US $1300 |
Torn CV boot replaced. |
| 88800 mi US $2700 |
Right axle broke. Noticed noise before catastrophic failure. I had to rent a car for days that repair took. Ordered new Axle from Raxles as Audi of America was out of Axles. |
| 150000 mi | Front bearings are VERY noisy. Repair attempted last year (DIY) with aftermarket bearing brand:FAG. Seems no good. quieter, but still noisy. Purchased genuine Audi bearings, and will install soon (myself). |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 107800 mi US $1700 |
Both front CV boots were torn/leaking and fixed by replacing both front axles (including new CV boots). |
| 86000 mi US $700 |
Torn CV boot. Had replaced opposite side 6 months ago, it was only a matter of time. Still waiting to see if clicking of CV's continue or if the boot was the only necessary repair. |
| 91000 mi US $300 |
CV joint needed to be replaced. Clicking in joint became excessive due to wear while boot was torn. Had to replace whole axle (half shaft) with joint and boot. Not cheap from the dealer. Also changed oil and filter while under the car and tightened susp. |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 75500 mi US $100 |
$100 cost is for rebuilt parts only, since this was a DIY repair. The front/passenger CV boot disintegrated so I replaced the whole assembly. Looking into the cars history, the same position's boot failed at 40,000 miles. |
| 79000 mi US $1200 |
CV Boot replaced Rear differential fluid leak - replaced seal and fluid. |
| 115000 mi US $1345 |
Fixed leaky front differential |
| 120000 mi US $2950 |
Check engine light (Po741) came on at about 119,000. It was a malfunction in the torque converter. Replaced the unit - hard decision to make but I love the car. If not replaced, gas mileage would have stayed poor. |
| 139300 mi US $1050 |
Replaced torn CV boot on front axle. |
| 98000 mi US $2000 |
outer CV joint boots, right valve cover gasket,rear transfer case seal, Front brakes inc. rotors, service transmission, service final drive system. |
| 129000 mi US $210 |
replace rear axle seals |
| 175000 mi US $35 |
Replaced speed sensor and changed transmission fluid. |
| 99000 mi | Replaced front right CV Joint and boot. |
| 50000 mi US $300 |
axle grommet |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 93700 mi US $550 |
Transmission fluid change. Driveshaft tail seal minor leak since March 2011, finally had it replaced. |
| 160200 mi US $150 |
Transmission is toast. slipping gears. only solution is new transmission |
| 161000 mi | Car sat all winter, then was sold with the transmission still slipping. |
| 104000 mi US $624 |
right front outer cv boot was cracked and replaced |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 169000 mi US $350 |
replaced CV joint boot. |
| 93000 mi US $1000 |
Replace front axle |
| 133000 mi US $1900 |
Car jumped into neutral while driving, safe mode. Transaxle & Transfer Case replaced. |
| 139500 mi US $198 |
Replaced front drive axle |
| 86000 mi US $150 |
CV boot was split |
| 98000 mi US $1600 |
Also repaired left front CV boot (this one was broken - not preventive). |
| 102500 mi US $200 |
CV boot torn |
| 117700 mi US $220 |
Replace torn cv boot |
| 128000 mi US $1600 |
MIL code came bad/malfunctioning TCM or torque converter. Total rebuild plus new torque converter |
| 56000 mi US $500 |
Had to replace outer CV boots, as they had cracked and were leaking grease. Apparently this is a common problem for A6 owners. |
| 72000 mi US $540 |
CV Joints (both) were shot and had to be replaced. |
| 114000 mi | replaced passenger side CV Joint/boot |
| 102000 mi US $400 |
Replaced front left boot. |
| 52000 mi US $135 |
Both front CV boots torn, replaced by Audi of America under good will, I paid $135, dealer and AOA covered the rest. |
| 86000 mi | driveshaft seal leaking |
| 105000 mi US $500 |
Passenger side axle replacement While on the rack for the axle repair, our (dependable, trusted) mechanic noticed our center differential seal leaking. We replaced seal, all 3 diffs fluids, transmission filter and new trans fluid. |
2001 Audi A6
Engine not specified
| 164000 mi | Car currently drivable but needs the following repairs: cat converter, torque converter, rear main seal, driver's heated seat. Car has 164,000 miles, repair costs would be north of $4,000 so I am driving into the ground. Engine runs great. |
| 218000 mi | had the trans rebuilt in april now it did not hold up. it is back at the shop that did for warrenty repair. |
2001 Audi A6 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 153000 mi £120 |
Replaced split CV joint boots |
2001 Audi A6 4dr Wagon
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 114000 mi US $419 |
Transmission output seal was leaking. |
| 125000 mi US $300 |
CV boot failed. Also replaced the transmission output seal on the passenger side. |
2001 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 107000 mi US $1000 |
rebuilt two drive shafts, |
| 84000 mi US $2133 |
While on the lift for the alternator (and battery) replacement, mechanic noticed a torn CV boot (so they say). |
| 73000 mi US $90 |
R/R driver side CV Boot |
| 123000 mi US $160 |
Replaced passenger side front CV Joint Boot. |
| 202000 mi US $50 |
Replaced passenger side front CVJ boot. |
| 277000 mi US $3000 |
Clutch slave cylinder started leaking and clutch would not stay disengaged with pedal. Dealer tried new slave, but it couldn't disengage clutch, which was very stiff. Replaced clutch disk and pressure plate along with slave cylinder. Back on road. |
| 90000 mi US $2700 |
Clutch failure. Flywheel was also diagnosed as needing replacement. Not a catastrophic event...it was fine one day and failed the next morning upon startup. The pressure plate apparently was the culprit. |
| 142300 mi US $2490 |
Clutch failure. Dual-Mass flywheel failure. Clutch replaced. Dual-mass Flywheel upgraded. |
2001 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 128000 mi US $1800 |
Differential seals. |
| 106000 mi US $1000 |
replace right front cv boot. |
| 137000 mi US $2700 |
replace torque converter |
| 65000 mi US $3000 |
CV boot replaced Auto stick shifter quit working. Warranty would not cover |
| 105000 mi US $100 |
Replaced CV joint boot |
| 45000 mi US $1100 |
Both front CV boots torn and leaking. Replace. |
| 72800 mi US $1250 |
Replace left front half-shaft due to tear in boot and subsequent loss of lubricant and dirt ingestion. |
| 80000 mi US $317 |
Replace right front axle due to cracked boot and subsequent dirt/foreign object intrusion. |
| 113000 mi US $2900 |
torque converter failed. Replaced, |
| 74960 mi US $335 |
Replace both front wheel bearings |
| 136000 mi US $1300 |
CV joint |
| 127000 mi US $158 |
Diagnose check engine light, was told needed torque converter and left & right side engine mounts. Local shop and changed transmission fluid, dealer tech said this was unnecessary. |
| 127800 mi US $3695 |
Replaced torque converter for about 60% of dealer's estimate. |
| 158700 mi | Replaced CV boot |
| 181200 mi US $499 |
Transmission output seal leaking fluid, output seal replaced. |
2001 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 124000 mi US $4500 |
Trans was slipping. Having trans rebuilt. |
| 159000 mi US $400 |
Drivers CV shaft replaced |
| 152800 mi US $683 |
Replaced rear differential seal. |
| 165000 mi US $780 |
Torn CV joint boot. Replaced. |
| 141000 mi US $700 |
CV Boot replacement. CV boots seem to tear & need periodic replacement which cost $300 for each one replaced. They last approx 2 years, depending on environment. |
| 154200 mi US $5100 |
3rd gear clutch pack failed. Car not drivable. Towed to dealer. Clutch pack cannot be individually repaired. Transmission replaced with rebuilt tranny, warranty 6 months, parts only. Dealer provided loaner at no charge. |
| 74400 mi C $9000 |
removed and replaced transmission....and did timing belt at the same time |
2001 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 67000 mi US $390 |
both front axle outer CV joint boots broken |
| 79000 mi US $502 |
Rear transmission seal leak |
| 125000 mi US $2000 |
Rebuilt transmission. |
2001 Audi A6 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 75000 mi US $1500 |
Leak in transmission seal to driveshaft. |
| 70000 mi US $180 |
Torn CV Boot |
| 69000 mi US $300 |
cv boots replaced. |
2001 Audi A6 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| 118000 mi US $510 |
Transmission Rebuild. New Torque Converter. |
| 120000 mi | New torque converter went out, replaced by shop warranty. |
2000 Audi A6
Engine not specified
| 106000 mi US $3745 |
Lost reverse gear with no warning. Required rebuilt ZF Transmission. Problem corrected after $3,745.00 rebuilt ZF Transmission. |
| 106000 mi US $524 |
Replaced both front axels |
2000 Audi A6 4dr Wagon
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 86000 mi US $15 |
Replaced torn CV Boot (Drivers side) |
| 92000 mi US $240 |
new center diff. rear seal, replace center and rear diff fluid, |
| 92000 mi US $10 |
Attempted to change front differential fluid. Found unit almost empty. Fluid leaking from passenger side axle seal. Filled with fluid and ordered new seal. |
| 92000 mi US $130 |
Replaced failing front passenger side axle seal, refilled front differential, replaced cracking outer CV boot. |
| 93600 mi US $40 |
Replaced axle seal in front differential-drivers side. |
| 97000 mi US $15 |
Replace Drivers side CV Boot. Last one only lasted a few years. |
| 180000 mi US $372 |
Seal leaking on rebuilt transmission. Seal replaced. Seal on rebuilt transmission still leaking. Seal replaced again. |
| 163000 mi US $22 |
replaced front passenger side inner cv boot due to small rip |
2000 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 170000 mi US $600 |
New Axle. |
2000 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 114000 mi | Major Automatic CVT Tranmission Failure. Gears slipping or completely not available, clutch starting to burn up when driving |
| 124000 mi US $300 |
Replaced leaking differential seals |
| 152000 mi US $18 |
Driver's side Outer CV boot was torn - replaced with new boot, relubed CV joint in process. |
| 197000 mi US $20 |
Replaced front CV boot (driver's side). Repacked CV joint. |
2000 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 69000 mi US $366 |
leaking transmission pan gasket - replace |
| 80000 mi | Leaking transmission shaft seal replaced |
| 122000 mi US $190 |
repair torn CV boot |
| 135000 mi | Lost 1st gear and transmission went into and stayed in limp mode. See ya later alligator. It was a great car but after 15 years it was time to let her go. Sob. |
| 144200 mi US $150 |
RF Axle replaced RF Control arm (upper / forward) needed. |
| 163000 mi US $150 |
LF Axle replaces - Boot had failed. |
| 108000 mi | MECHANIC TOLD ME HE HADNT HAD TIME TO DIAGNOS PROBLEM. TRANS SLIPPING CLD BE SOLENOID OR TRANS ITSELF. MORE THAN 30 DAYS TOLD ME IT WAS GOING TO BE 4000 TO FIX, AND FILED ABANDONED VEHICLE.NOW OWNS MY AUDI. I NEVER AUTHORIZED ANY REPAIRS! |
| 210000 mi US $800 |
Replaced driveshaft. |
2000 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 144000 mi US $570 |
Clicking noise from front left wheel led to right cv joint breaking. Replaced both front axles. |
| 207000 mi US $86 |
cv boots and serpentine belt |
| 212000 mi | cv boots, ripped after 2 yrs, |
| 119000 mi US $3000 |
Transmission began slipping and eventually failed completely, requiring a complete rebuild. I was considering trading in the car for a new vehicle, but because of all of the investments I have already made in the car, I've repaired it. |
| 125000 mi US $2500 |
CV boot, |
| 120000 mi US $3600 |
Trasmission repair |
2000 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 99000 mi US $25 |
Torn CV boot. |
| 127000 mi US $20 |
Torn driver's side CV booth, first replaced around 60k miles, second one installed at 124k miles. |
2000 Audi A6 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| 106020 mi | the transmission fluid was changed earlier in an attempt to resolve the jerky downshift-- as the vehicle slowed to a stop. This did not resolve the problem, suggesting that it was something more major. |
2000 Audi A6 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 93500 mi | CV boot let go and both CV joints were replaced. |
1999.5 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6
Engine not specified
| 155000 mi US $350 |
Front right axle was replaced due to excessive wear. |
1999 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6
Engine not specified
| 137500 mi US $330 |
The driver side front axle needed to be replaced. |
| 122700 mi US $400 |
Driver side drive axle. |
| 150000 mi US $25 |
Rear differential seal was leaking. Had to remove rear axle to access differential. Replaced seal. Still possibly need an alignment $$ due to loosening of suspension components. |
1999 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 116000 mi US $475 |
repaired rear main seal on transmission |
| 171000 mi US $450 |
Replaced transmission |
1999 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| 129000 mi US $2000 |
Replaced cv boots. |
1998 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6
Engine not specified
| 127500 mi US $300 |
front axle broke as a result of broken front control arm |
1998 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 82760 mi $950 |
CV joints replaced. |
| 147300 mi US $3400 |
Torque converter lost seal and all transmission fluid. Replaced with used transmission. |
| 152200 mi US $1000 |
New drive shaft. |
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