Audi A6 / S6 Problems and Repair Histories
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Audi A6 / S6 Reliability through December 31, 2012
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New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
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2013 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 / S6 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2013 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 0 | Horn activated on its own while driving | |
2013 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 / S6 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 2000 | 0 | Radiator leak |
| Apr | 2013 | 8000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A6 / S6 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 16300 | 0 | Homelink system failed |
| Mar | 2013 | 19000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A6 / S6 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 2000 | 0 | parking sensor failure seat and glove compartment rattles |
| Jan | 2013 | 4500 | 0 | Jerky 2-1 downshift upon acceleration. |
| Mar | 2013 | 6000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 245hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi A6 in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 11000 | 0 | Both speakers replaced and door rattles fixed |
| Dec | 2012 | 16000 | 0 | Xeon n/s headlamp unit replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 20000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Audi A6 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 22000 | 0 | 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. Sunroof inoperative. Switch defective. |
2012 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 9920 | 0 | Sound system went off for the 2nd time |
| Mar | 2013 | 19220 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A6 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 14000 | 0 | Audi Lane Change Assist would sporadically turn off due to an intermittent short in the light indicator located in the driver side side mirror assy. |
| Apr | 2013 | 22000 | 0 | Vertical motor for tilt function of steering failed. Steering column replaced. |
| Audi A6 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 2000 | 0 | Misaligned bumper in RR shock tower. Symptom audible thump on road bumps. Originally thought it was loose item in trunk. Noticed immediately post-delivery. Dealer identified, disassembled and reassembled. Problem resolved. |
| May | 2012 | 6000 | 0 | Windshield washer fluid reservoir found to be leaking shortly after delivery. Waited until 5K service to address issue. Dealer determined it was not properly seated. Removed, inspected and reinstalled. All A-OK now. |
| Jul | 2012 | 9000 | 0 | This is a continuation of a previously-reported issue with the windshield/headlamp/radar washer system previously reported. The reservoir leaked on delivery and the problem reappeared. A pump, coupling and bracket were needed to fix leak. |
| Dec | 2012 | 15000 | 0 | Update of computer plus 15K scheduled maintenance and installation of winter wheel/tire package. |
| Mar | 2013 | 17000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 / S6 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 3000 | Timing chain broke at 28,000 miles. Chain, tensioner, and several other parts of the engine had to be replaced. Repair took over one month as parts had to be ordered from Germany. Timing Chain Tensioner broke, had to replace timing chain, all tensioners and various other engine components. Repair took 30 days to finish because parts shortage Failed gasket near timing chain from repair. Several quarts of oil leaked all over my driveway. Transmission shifted hard as well. | |
| Feb | 2013 | 0 | Car was producing a raw gas smell in the cabin routinely. Mechanics could find now fault. Problem persists. Steering was making a clunking noise at low speeds. Audi made several adjustments the steering mechanisms over the course of 2 days until the noise went away. | |
| Audi A6 / S6 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | Power steering hose ruptured and drained out all fluid; dealer replaced hose. Driver's seat was badly wrinkled at delivery; dealer agreed to replace; factory sent new cover; work done at local auto upholstery shop | |
| Aug | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Audi A6 / S6 in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 50000 | 0 | For the second time since purchasing the A6 new, the water pump failed. Dealer has admitted that Audi installed water pumps on A6's with incorrect housings. A day after picking car up after failed water pump replacement the malfunction light came on and the car would not run. Fuel thrust module failed. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 / S6 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | Engine malfunction (i.e., check engine) light came on. There was a Technical Bulletin (# 24N1) on the vehicle which indicated a computer software upgrade was needed. Dealer installed the software upgrade. This seemed to resolve the check engine light. | |
| Jul | 2010 | 39000 | 0 | Air bag light on due to faulty sensor in seat belt clamp Head lamp bulb replaced |
| Oct | 2010 | 43000 | 0 | Air bag warning light came on. Problem was again diagnosed as a faulty sensor in the seat belt latch. Seat belt latch was replaced again to fix problem. |
| Feb | 2011 | 48000 | 0 | CEL on, because of common carbon build-up on intake valves issue. Dealer has cleaned heads previously. This time just software update, which likely just made sensors less sensitive. |
| Mar | 2011 | 49000 | 0 | Passenger air bag light on. Replaced seat belt holder. Third time for the airbag issue. They finally found that there was a bad wire in the harness connector. That seems to have resolved the problem. |
| Mar | 2013 | 72000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A6 / S6 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 8000 | 0 | Engine light came out. Dealer stated that "software needed to be upgraded". Diagnostics showed that cylinder 6 was "misfiring". |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 17000 | 0 | Malfunctioning front brake caliper Caliper replaced. |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 25000 | 0 | Rough idle on cold starts. Eng check light and off many times. |
| Sep | 2011 | 45000 | 0 | Idler pulley replaced. Water pump replaced. |
| Apr | 2013 | 58000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 / S6 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 28000 | 0 | Near total loss of compression on cyl#3. Borescope indicated severe cylinder scoring from unknown source. Complete engine short block, timing gears and cats replaced under warranty. (Problem from previous month @ 22K miles.) |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
435-horsepower 5.2L V10 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 / S6 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 35000 | 0 | Faulty driver-side window switch (would not reliably raise front passenger window) |
| Aug | 2010 | 39000 | 0 | Ignitor in rear center seat set failed, causing Airbag System fault. |
| Sep | 2010 | 40000 | 0 | Failing connector on wire harness |
| Oct | 2010 | 42000 | 0 | Center arm rest latch broke; replaced |
| Mar | 2011 | 45000 | 100 | Embedded Controller in right rear light cluster went bad, erroneously reporting that all bulbs in the cluster had failed. Rear cluster was replaced. |
| Aug | 2012 | 67000 | 100 | Trip Computer went out, center dash console had to be replaced |
| Dec | 2012 | 70000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 / S6 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 22000 | 0 | audio dysfunction, apparently due in part to i-phone interface |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 / S6 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 44000 | 0 | blue tooth phone module |
| Apr | 2010 | 45000 | 0 | replaced satellite radio module |
| Apr | 2012 | 72000 | 80 | Leak into rear foot well secondary to misaligned door seal. Sensor replaced |
| Jul | 2012 | 74000 | 0 | check engine light on, Valves stuck. |
| Apr | 2013 | 82000 | 275 | Valve cover repair |
| Audi A6 / S6 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 39000 | 0 | grinding, clunking sound in steering/front suspension |
| Nov | 2011 | 64000 | 250 | two vacuum hoses failed, dealer replaced |
| Oct | 2012 | 76300 | 300 | Bluetooth module failed. Chose not to fix due to cost. Dealer bypassed bluetooth unit so that radio would work. |
| Apr | 2013 | 82000 | 1099 | Main vacuum pump failed. Caused check engine light to come on. Also caused partial failure of brakes. |
2006 Audi A6 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 42000 | 0 | 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 | 2009 | 42000 | 0 | Rear wiper blade housing failed; blade would not stay in if lifted up. Fully replaced housing, OK now. |
| May | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
335-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 in Vermont, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2006 | 0 | 5K service (covered under audi car care). washer nozzles low -- adjusted. | |
| Sep | 2006 | 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 | 2007 | 48 | 25K service (audi care care). rotate tires, new wheel mount balance. transmission rattle fixed. | |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | warranty replace right fuel sending unit -- reporting fault codes, gauge cluster shows 0 fuel | |
| Aug | 2008 | 18 | replace fuel sending unit under warranty rotate tires perform 35K service under care plan | |
| Apr | 2009 | 45000 | 0 | driver side front wheel bearing replaced -- humming noise noticed which could not be attributed to tires or anything else. |
| Nov | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A6 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 45000 | 0 | Headlight washer mechanism had to be replaced |
| Mar | 2010 | 50000 | 0 | Replaced defective coil packs. |
| Mar | 2013 | 66000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 37000 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A6 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 44000 | 0 | Entire Multi-Media Interface (MMI) died. No radio, cd, satellite, phone, nav or set-up features. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A6 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 38000 | 0 | 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. |
| Jan | 2009 | 39000 | 0 | 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 | 2009 | 44000 | 0 | replaced driver side rear view mirror, all parts except housing. |
| Nov | 2011 | 91000 | 6 | Cracked vacuum line, replaced line. |
| Mar | 2013 | 113000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 42000 | 160 | The car was taken in early for it 45,000 service. I had to pay full price for the service aprox $110. The A/C compressor was broken so the part was ordered, then installed a week later. It was covered under the CPO Warranty. $50 deductable CPO warranty |
| Jul | 2009 | 42000 | 50 | The window washing fluid motor was replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | 53000 | 0 | Car was in for routine service and discovered rear brakes needed replaced |
| Aug | 2010 | 61000 | 128 | Air Conditioning unit was recharged with Freon |
| Nov | 2010 | 67000 | 140 | Replaced fuel pressure sensor and fuel filter, problem still exists. |
| Dec | 2010 | 68000 | 560 | Low pressure fuel pump replaced. Cold start missfire CEL and rough idle during cold weather start up sometimes the car would die. Dealer said the car had carbon build-up on the intake valves, dealer suggested using seafoam instead of taking apart intake and manually clean I elected to try the seafoam first and it helped so for now I will not have the intake valves cleaned by the dealership. |
| Jun | 2011 | 77000 | 45 | Fuel pump had to be replaced again. Fuel filter was also replaced. Tech said the fuel filter was clogged causing the fuel pump to fail. |
| Jan | 2012 | 87300 | 1400 | The car had the intake removed and excessive carbon deposits removed from the intake valves. Vacuum evac pump replaced Spark plugs replaced |
| Mar | 2012 | 90000 | 1100 | The car was in for to both a high pressure fuel pump replacement and a low pressure fuel pump replacement |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A6 in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 38000 | 0 | Replace worn brake pads. |
| Sep | 2008 | 42000 | 0 | Right rear wheel bearings diagnosed as failing. Right rear wheel bearings replaced. |
| Nov | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A6 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 72000 | 50 | 1. leak detect sensor replaced 2. vacuum hose replaced 3. engine control module replaced (root cause) |
| Dec | 2008 | 78000 | 0 | Trunk will not latch. |
| Jun | 2009 | 87000 | 0 | spring kit for sunshade in sunroof replace after springs had fallen out. |
| Jun | 2011 | 121000 | 500 | CV joint broken, noisy; replaced. electronic parking brake malfunction, noticed via warning light. Not I function I use. $400+ (wiring harness + label) Will repair soon as I assume need to pass inspection in September |
| Mar | 2013 | 149000 | 1600 | Replaced wiring harness, controller, and switch for electronic parking brake. |
| Audi A6 in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 39000 | 0 | the button on the drivers side door to lock/unlock door with advanced key was inoperable Surround sound settings resetting to factory settings. Not able to select station presets, cursor kept jumping to top of screen. |
| Mar | 2011 | 106000 | 4341 | Diagnosed with a stretched timing chain. Replace all chains, sensors, pulleys and gaskets. |
| Dec | 2011 | 129000 | 1100 | Rear plate lights not lighting. Problem with one the the computer modules. |
| Jan | 2013 | 167000 | 1030 | Temperature sensor failed causing engine to run lean and overheated catalytic converter Coolant leak at one of the phalanges. Belt tensioner failing causing serpentine belt to rattle. Amplifier failed causing loss of radio, nav, Bluetooth, cd player. |
2004 Audi A6 4dr Wagon
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2004 | 0 | replace gas cap and evaporative purge canister after check engine light comes on, 2 separate incidents, both repaired correctly | |
| Aug | 2006 | 0 | replace driver's side visor after the insertion clasp cracked and the visor would not stay snapped into place | |
| May | 2009 | 44000 | 790 | Brakes were shuddering when stopped hard. |
| Jul | 2012 | 58000 | 1500 | replace timing belt,water pump, and associated parts (serpentine belt, etc)-entirely preventive, no issues whatsoever |
| Oct | 2012 | 59300 | 90 | replaced brake switch |
| Mar | 2013 | 62000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
265-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 98000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 100000 | 0 | Coil pack failed, threw CEL. Car driveable, but just barely - limped to dealership for repair |
| Sep | 2009 | 107000 | 40 | Coil pack failed. |
| Oct | 2010 | 134000 | 0 | Recall affecting ignition coil packs. 1 replaced by me prior to recall, now all 6 replaced under recall. |
| Feb | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A6 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 47000 | 430 | Brake pedal vibration under moderate braking. Suspected warped rotors, dealer confirmed and replaced rear rotors and pads. |
| Aug | 2009 | 48000 | 85 | Check engine light on, noticed no difference in driving the car. Computer reported standard systems check as "OK". Scheduled an appointment with dealer, who claimed a problem with the engine exhaust valves. Valves replaced under CPO warranty. |
| Apr | 2010 | 50000 | 50 | Turn signal bulb burned out in instrument cluster. Dealer stated bulb could not be replaced, new instrument cluster required. Repair covered by certified warranty. |
| Mar | 2012 | 55000 | 92 | CEL from reported intermittent evap leak. Dealer unable to find any issue, cleared code. |
| Mar | 2013 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Audi A6 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 35000 | 375 | Left front drive boot torn. Replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | 39000 | 0 | Emission control module in CVT transmission replaced under 7 year 70,000 mile Emission warranty. |
| Oct | 2010 | 42000 | 713 | Broken front motor mount. Completely separated. Replaced both front motor mounts. |
| Jan | 2012 | 50300 | 1320 | Power Steering Pump defective. Replaced power steering pump. |
| Jun | 2012 | 52000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 81000 | 1040 | Replace front lower rear CA Replaced both rear Brake Calipers, passenger rear was leaking fluid around piston seal Replaced tie rod end on Passenger side |
| Jan | 2010 | 91000 | 36 | The car would not start. Diagnosed (audi forum) the problem to be the Engine coolant temp sensor. Replaced the sensor. added fluid to replace fluid lost during work. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A6 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 71000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 71000 | 495 | Left rear window regulator replaced, CPO warranty, $50 deductible. Alternator and battery replaced, CPO warranty. Also had tie rods replaced, PA state inspection, $445. |
2003 Audi A6
Engine not specified
| Audi A6 in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 43000 | 0 | misfire in one cylinder. changes plugs and one coil pack, but didn't help |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 50000 | 1400 | I received a check engine light for coolant temperature too low. The shop replaced the coolant temp sensor earlier which did not fix the problem. The next solution was to replace the thermostat which was likely stuck open. |
| May | 2009 | 54000 | 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. |
| Sep | 2009 | 55000 | 15 | I had to re-attach the rear-view mirror as it had become unglued from the windshield. |
| Nov | 2009 | 57000 | 345 | Passenger outer CV boot needed to be replaced after it split and lost all grease on inside of wheel. |
| Feb | 2010 | 59000 | 225 | ABS light came on. Replaced brake pedal switch. |
| Dec | 2010 | 64000 | 1200 | Cowl vents clogged with leaves caused rain water to drain into the car under the dashboard and flooded the interior of the car. Had to remove seats, dry carpet, check all electrical connections and reassemble. |
| May | 2011 | 67000 | 100 | Turn signals stopped working. Replaced hazard relay in dash with aftermarket parts. |
| Jul | 2012 | 74700 | 145 | Exhaust clamps broke and pipe became detached. Had to replace with new clamps. |
| Sep | 2012 | 76000 | 900 | Auxiliary water pump replaced which requires removal of intake manifold to access. |
| Mar | 2013 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 77000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 79000 | 250 | Torn outer CV boot on the passenger's side. |
| Mar | 2009 | 88000 | 154 | A knocking noise from the front of the engine was troubleshot and no trouble was found. Initially the t-belt tensioner and cam tensioner were suspected. |
| Jul | 2009 | 95000 | 125 | Center cluster pixels were fading out. |
| Feb | 2010 | 104000 | 305 | Bad Engine Cooling Temperature sensor and bad O2 sensor. |
| Apr | 2010 | 105000 | 0 | Torque converter started slipping so the car was sold. |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 1300 | Changed timing belt, thermostat, water pump | |
| Apr | 2008 | 300 | changed temp sending units | |
| Jun | 2008 | 99200 | 0 | Check engine light on repeatedly. Throwing an EVAP code. doesn't affect driveability, so will be repaired at a later date. |
| Oct | 2008 | 104160 | 250 | EVAP code , traced to purge valve, bought part just not installed |
| Nov | 2008 | 104780 | 168 | replaced evap purge valve. |
| Dec | 2008 | 105400 | 280 | Bracket for steering rack diagnosed as loose. Part is backordered from dealer. |
| Mar | 2009 | 108500 | 350 | Transmission noise repaired, loose component refastened. Noise is gone. |
| May | 2010 | 119660 | 1500 | Catalytic failure left side, replaced cat. Replaced O2 sensors as well. Right side sensors are intermittently responding. |
| Jan | 2011 | 125860 | 0 | Torque converter failure, car not worth repairing. Will sell |
| Feb | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 / S6 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 48000 | 50 | Heated seat element replacement. Audi does nto provide the total cost, but it was large. I paid only $50 deductible |
| Mar | 2007 | 49000 | 265 | Torn CV boot replaced. Driveable but would have resulted in permanent damage to joint. |
| Jun | 2007 | 50000 | 0 | Thermostat stuck - closed. Car was in danger of overheating. No price give, but this is a 5-7 hour job on a 4.2L audi. Covered under COP warranty. At the same time I paid to have the 60k timing belt service done (since the first 5-7 hours were covere |
| Oct | 2007 | 53000 | 1100 | Failing Tie Rod ends (both) and upper control arms (RF). Control arms possibly damaged by previous work - not sure. Also did alignment and preventative replacement of cracking CV joint boot. |
| Sep | 2010 | 67000 | 150 | clamps and tubing connecting cats to mufflers rusted away and was replaced with new. |
| Dec | 2010 | 68000 | 300 | Sun visor broke, Had to be replaced, as well as securing clip. |
| Jan | 2011 | 70000 | 40 | coolant temp sensor failed. I ordered parts, antifreeze, and did the job myself. 1+ hours work ( reported at zero cost) + $40 total parts. |
| Jun | 2011 | 72000 | 511 | right front wheel bearing making significant noise |
| Aug | 2012 | 80700 | 800 | Broken rear spring required replacement of set, alignment. At same time other components were replaced, bringing total to about $1700. Thee incremental costs were not included. |
| Mar | 2013 | 87000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A6 / S6 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 48000 | 200 | Mass air sensor problem. Audi paid for the part, I paid for the installation |
| Dec | 2007 | 48000 | 0 | Brake light came on again during hard high speed left turn. Originally a problem in August the dealer looked at it and said fluid low. Topped up fluid again problem has not reoccured |
| Mar | 2008 | 51000 | 130 | CV boot split and was replaced. |
| Jun | 2008 | 52000 | 0 | Door pocket flaps were broken on both front doors. Repaired by dealership at no cost |
| Nov | 2008 | 53000 | 1700 | Thermostat went so also replaced water pump, timing belt, serpentine belt, tension rollers, expansion tank which had cracked. |
| Jan | 2010 | 58000 | 100 | left front rubber front drive shaft boot replaced |
| Jun | 2010 | 59000 | 1600 | Right front CV boot replaced and seal on quattro differential to the rear of transmission. Noticed leaking oil. |
| May | 2011 | 65700 | 0 | Right front passenger window would not go up all the way. Lubricated tracks |
| Dec | 2011 | 67000 | 500 | Replacesd valve cover gasket which was leaking |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 / S6 in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 74000 | 1000 | Steering pump replacement Vacuum lines in engine and cooling system leak. Brake pads and rotors. |
| Jun | 2009 | 82000 | 253 | Check engine light was on. Left catalytic converter has a problem. |
| Apr | 2010 | 84000 | 1400 | Engine suddenly seemed to be missing a cylinder, replaced one ignition coil. Replaced O2 sensor after shop said computer analysis found that one was bad. |
| Feb | 2011 | 86000 | 150 | CV boot was split |
| Feb | 2013 | 98000 | 1600 | 100,000 mile preventive replacement of timing belt, water pump, rollers, thermostat assembly, drive belt, and gaskets. Also repaired left front CV boot (this one was broken - not preventive). |
| Mar | 2013 | 100000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| Audi A6 / S6 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 48000 | 160 | DS outer CV boot leak... replace. |
| Oct | 2007 | 50000 | 195 | Expansion coolant tank cracked and coolant leaked. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Audi A6 / S6 4-door
10-cylinder automatic AWD
| Audi A6 / S6 in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2007 | 64000 | 300 | Knock sensor and Air pump for secondary air went out. I buy parts wholesale so the dollar value is low. |
| Feb | 2008 | 74000 | 300 | Replaced upper control arms due to vibration. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001.5 Audi A6
Engine not specified
| Audi A6 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 185000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 185000 | 1000 | Fuel Pump went out and needed to be replace or car will not start. |
2001.5 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| Audi A6 / S6 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 73000 | 700 | Upper and lower control arms. |
| Mar | 2009 | 78000 | 600 | Secondary water pump. LCD in cluster. Torn boot on turbo duct. |
| Apr | 2009 | 79000 | 350 | Front rotors worn, replaced OEM. Cut rear rotors still within tolerance |
| Jun | 2009 | 81000 | 350 | Failed Bank 1 EGT sensor |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Audi A6 4dr Wagon
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 81000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 85000 | 2000 | Steering rack developed fluid leak and needed to be replaced, as did steering sensor. Torn CV boot needed to be replaced. |
| Nov | 2007 | 95000 | 0 | Found and replaced broken coolant jug during routine timing belt/water pump replacement. |
| Jan | 2009 | 108000 | 250 | Valve gaskets were leaking, dripping oil onto manifold. |
| Apr | 2009 | 113000 | 1536 | Replace Air Bag control module Replace Passenger side timing chain tensioner/cam cover gaskets |
| Jun | 2009 | 114000 | 419 | Transmission output seal was leaking. |
| Feb | 2011 | 128000 | 200 | Power window not working properly and door not closing properly |
| Sep | 2011 | 134000 | 560 | Replace strut assembly |
| Oct | 2011 | 134500 | 359 | cam tensioner gasket and valve cover gasket to fix oil leak |
| Jul | 2012 | 142300 | 200 | rusty muffler |
| Mar | 2013 | 150000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Audi A6 / S6 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Audi in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 47000 | 0 | Replaced am antenna amplifier wire. |
| Apr | 2007 | 47000 | 3800 | coolant tank replacement |
| Dec | 2007 | 53000 | 6 | Replace broken window guide; driver's side. |
| May | 2008 | 56000 | 218 | Bad EGT sensor driver's side. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Audi A6 / S6 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| Audi A6 / S6 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 60000 | 450 | Replaced worn CV Boot Replaced engine oil gasket that was leaking |
| Jun | 2008 | 70000 | 500 | Computer threw fault codes for Mass Air Flow Sensor and Catalytic converter. Mechanic recommended Mass Air Flow Sensor replacement only, as Catalytic Converter faults can sometimes be caused by Mass Air Flow Sensor. Appx 1wk has since passed w/o faults. |
| Dec | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Audi A6 / S6 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Audi A6 / S6 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 81000 | 600 | Auxiliary (passenger side) fan stopped working: replaced fan and fan control module ABS warning light on: repaired ABS control module |
| Jun | 2007 | 82000 | 2 | Windshield washer tank leaked and drained dry... 2 grommets at pump mount had dried out and were replaced. |
| Jul | 2007 | 83000 | 110 | Check Engine Light: Indicated issue with Evap. Control System - no problem found. Indicated secondary issue with Oxygen sensor, checked & monitored in "real time" and no issue found. Reset light, it has not come back on in ~3 weeks since. |
| Nov | 2007 | 88000 | 0 | catastrophic engine failure, cam timing lost, valves broken, pistons damaged, extensive damage still under analysis for extent of repair |
| Feb | 2008 | 88000 | 4100 | Catastrophic engine failure: "dropped" a valve, resulting in multiple valves breaking, pistons holed, timing belt pulley bolt sheared, cam timing lost, etc. Repair consisted of replacing engine with a rebuilt engine (Long block). |
| Mar | 2008 | 88000 | 0 | "Low Coolant" light came on after engine replacement (100-200 miles). Checked engine, found no leaks at all, assume that all air was not bled from system. Re-bled system, no leaks found, coolant topped off. |
| Apr | 2008 | 89000 | 0 | "Low Coolant" light came on after engine replacement (800 miles). Checked engine, found no leaks at all, bled system. Re-bled system, no leaks found, coolant topped off. Continue to monitor coolant loss so source can be determined. |
| Jul | 2008 | 91000 | 930 | LF Upper Control Arm/ Ball Joint replaced Hood latch cable broke, hood could not be opened... replaced hood latch Check Engine Light on: fully test system, replace purge valve & retest. |
| Jun | 2009 | 102000 | 799 | Replaced 2 Oxygen Sensors which were giving Check Engine Light |
| Jul | 2009 | 102000 | 1000 | Catalytic converter replaced. Flex pipe gave out. Sold car, not willing to keep putting huge $$$ into a car I couldn't rely on and that might not pass emissions inspection next time. Intermittent CELs turned into constant ones and even my trusted expert indep. shop was scratching their head at it. |
| Audi A6 / S6 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 76000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2007 | 78000 | 50 | Climate control not accurate in heat mode. Temp in the cabin would decrease while the temp setting had to be continuously increased. Thermostat replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2000 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 89000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 90000 | 350 | ABS Controller failed - installed rebuilt controller |
| Nov | 2008 | 103000 | 200 | Worn upper control arms -right front |
| Jan | 2009 | 106000 | 1100 | Replaced all front control arms and also replaced shocks (front and rear). |
| Jun | 2009 | 117000 | 33 | Replaced upper front shock mount -driver's side |
| Sep | 2009 | 124000 | 300 | Replaced cracked brake lines Replaced transmission fluid and filter Replaced leaking differential seals |
| Sep | 2010 | 150000 | 60 | Driver's door lock module replaced. |
| Oct | 2010 | 152000 | 18 | Driver's side Outer CV boot was torn - replaced with new boot, relubed CV joint in process. |
| Sep | 2011 | 178000 | 600 | Car taken for alignment but needed frozen tie rods replaced. |
| Dec | 2011 | 183000 | 20 | Replaced cam adjuster seals as they were leaking oil. |
| Aug | 2012 | 189000 | 150 | Alternator charge was low (less than 12 volts). Replaced alternator with remanufactured unit. |
| Dec | 2012 | 192000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A6 in District of Columbia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 75000 | 750 | There is a recurrence of a leak in the cooling system evidenced by dry expansion tank. Had to find leak--in seals of pump replaced 18 months ago--and replace aging hoses. |
| May | 2008 | 83000 | 2750 | Had leaking water pump and leaking oil cooler replaced - ended up going to the timing belt replacement while I was there - added to current cost, but was going to do it in 6 months anyway. |
| Oct | 2008 | 89000 | 1400 | Leak developed due to degradation of seals around turbo - that's what I was told. Leak was not severe, empty coolant tank resulted from 3 months of driving. Had to replace right side tie rod ends and upper control arm. |
| Nov | 2008 | 89000 | 900 | Lower control bar and upper A-arm on right side had worn joints leading to slack in the system, vibration at speed, and noise in low speed turns |
| Sep | 2009 | 98000 | 300 | Had a noise in the front suspension that sounded like things rubbing together that should not be. Had all links checked and lubed key areas. Suspect that noise was from sway bar friction. |
| Jan | 2010 | 104000 | 1280 | Leaking valve cover gasket - replaced both sides. Leak around thermostat. Much labor required to access this part of engine. |
| Oct | 2010 | 113000 | 1000 | Car had an intermittent failure of the ABS control unit. Brake warnng light came on a brake pedal would sink to floor as ABS unit released pressure. Not a good thing. Tuning car off would recalibrate ABS and car could be driven. |
| Mar | 2011 | 117000 | 650 | Exhaust gas temp sensor went bad, tripped OBD and had to be replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | 121000 | 1500 | Aux water pump replaced for 2nd time. Also 2 leaking hoses replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 144000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 69000 | 366 | Surging issues on cold starts but no CEL. Problem was solved by cleaning out the throttle body. No new parts.*** leaking transmission pan gasket - replace |
| Oct | 2008 | 80000 | 0 | Leaking transmission shaft seal replaced |
| Dec | 2008 | 82000 | 68 | Replaced faulty flasher unit. |
| Jul | 2009 | 87000 | 2000 | replace timing belt; serpentine belt; water pump replaced thermostat; replaced timing belt rollers, belt dampeners |
| Sep | 2011 | 106000 | 1265 | Crack in oil cooler causing coolant to leak: problem repaired by replacing oil cooler |
| Jul | 2012 | 114000 | 300 | Faulty evap purge valve causing CEL. Replace valve. |
| Nov | 2012 | 116700 | 120 | Replaced faulty ride height sensor related to headlight auto-leveling function. |
| Apr | 2013 | 120000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 96000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 100000 | 800 | Replace front psgr axle while in for Tranny output-shaft seal replace. CV boot (inner) torn. |
| Sep | 2012 | 110000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A6 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 111000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 121000 | 186 | Coolant recovery tank leaks, requiring frequent top off of coolant; if low, will trigger warning light for temperature. Was replaced with new tank. |
| Sep | 2008 | 121000 | 0 | Seat belt locked up after back seat folded down. Ordered replacement belt but was the wrong one. |
| Nov | 2008 | 124000 | 494 | Completed replacement of center rear seat belt after parts arrived in shop. |
| May | 2009 | 129000 | 297 | Squeaking from rear wheels. Cause was brake pads worn down to replacement level. Rear brake pads and rotors replaced. |
| Jan | 2010 | 136000 | 0 | Coolant recovery tank leaked fluid, frequently causing low coolant warning light to go on. Replaced new coolant recovery tank. Tie rods and control arms faulty, causes car to pull to one side. Replaced. |
| Feb | 2010 | 136300 | 0 | Experienced constant coolant leakage, have to top off coolant every other day. Shop found faulty or missing O-ring by coolant level sensor and replaced at no charge (goodwill due to long and good relations). |
| Mar | 2010 | 136700 | 461 | Replaced air pump to fix CEL light status. However, CEL still pursists |
| May | 2010 | 138000 | 90 | changed water temperature sensor |
| Jun | 2010 | 139000 | 514 | Replaced catalytic converter but check engine light came on again less than hour leaving shop. Car overheated. Replaced water pump; at same time, also replaced timing belt. |
| Aug | 2010 | 139500 | 1492 | After extensive diagnosis, found that ECU had to be replaced. Then O2 sensors went bad; these were replaced under warranty since they were replaced in Dec. 2009. |
| Oct | 2010 | 141000 | 285 | replaced stereo head unit - ordered from parts supplier, mechanic installed free labor intermittant turn signal function - replaced new bulb holder on driver's side. |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2000 Audi A6 / S6 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Audi A6 / S6 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 88000 | 620 | Car smoking heavily from tailpipes on startup; engine misfiring, required tuneup and other engine tweaks. |
| May | 2008 | 88000 | 3500 | Engine had fuel injection problems. Front suspension boots needed to be replaced. Brake pads were replaced. Brake pad squeals badly even after returning car to the dealer. |
| Jun | 2008 | 88000 | 0 | The brakes squealed very badly after the front pads were replaced. The visit to correct the problem was unsuccessful. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999.5 Audi A6 / S6
Engine not specified
| Audi A6 / S6 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 152000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 155000 | 1000 | Fuel pump cracked and needed to be replaced. Front right axle was replaced due to excessive wear. |
1999 Audi A6 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Audi A6 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 111000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 111000 | 190 | A/C needed recharge and a A/C related filter replaced |
| Sep | 2010 | 116000 | 475 | repaired rear main seal on transmission |
| Apr | 2011 | 117000 | 0 | Serpentine belt and tensioner replaced. Latter preventive. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A6 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 146000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 146000 | 300 | Cam chain tensioner oil seals leaking. Smoke entering passenger cabin. Valve cover gasket leaking oil. Smoke entering passenger cabin. Central Locking System shorting and blowing fuse. Ashtray LED was melted and causing short. |
| Nov | 2010 | 164000 | 100 | Flex pipe before CAT broken at bellows. Engine coolant temp sensor bad and replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A6 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 77000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 78000 | 401 | Replaced a leaking passengers side engine mount. The mount replaced was new in April of 2009. Parts supplier warranty'd, I paid shipping. While replacing the engine mount again, I noticed the waterpump was leaking - coolant down the front & onto oil pan. Replacing the waterpump forced the full timing belt job, which the car was due for anyway. |
| Jul | 2009 | 78000 | 300 | drivers side seal on power steering rack began leaking considerably right after waterpump/timing belt job last month. Replaced steering rack with rebuilt unit. |
| Dec | 2009 | 81000 | 152 | Pass. front door would not latch closed in temp's below freezing. The microswitch was also broken. Attempted to remove & clean/lube but the offending mechanism is inaccessible-unsuccessful. Replaced latch with used unit from '04 model A6. replaced rear hatch lift struts |
| Jan | 2010 | 81000 | 46 | Front/Rear window squirter pump began leaking. Replaced pump & grommet. |
| Aug | 2010 | 86000 | 100 | trans.fluid/filter change - preventative. also changed engine oil, discovered & repaired a leaking power steering hose Sunroof switch disassembled & cleaned. Roof would sometimes not close and most recently opened on it's own. Also, repaired cruise control module - re-soldered connections C7, C9, C11 on module circuit board. |
| Oct | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A6 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 124000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 125000 | 110 | Wiring harness under driver's seat wore and caused windows, sunroof, power seats to fail. Dealer figured it out quickly and repair was cheap... |
| May | 2012 | 142000 | 1000 | Cylinder 6 was not always firing... Had a new wiring harness put in... runs well now. Passenger side control arms were replaced... |
1998 Audi A6
Engine not specified
| Audi A6 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 193000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 194000 | 900 | A series of spots on roof and trunk where paint failed. |
| Oct | 2012 | 198000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1998 Audi A6 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Audi A6 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 201000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 202000 | 285 | Ignition switch was broken. Plastic portion of switch was broken. ABS brake module light came on. Sent to shop for rebuild. |
| Oct | 2009 | 204000 | 20 | Pixels in Dashboard display not working properly. |
| Mar | 2010 | 208000 | 170 | Instrument panel sent to repair shop for pixel display repair. Re-installed after instrument panel repaired. Passenger side window would not go up. Dismantled door amd replaced window guides. I noticed that window cables had come off pulleys. Re-aligned cable and installed new cable guides. |
| Aug | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1998 Audi A6 / S6
Engine not specified
| Audi A6 / S6 in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 81000 | 950 | Replaced drive belts, tensioners, and water pump |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1998 Audi A6 / S6 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Audi A6 / S6 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 198000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 198000 | 0 | Would not start more than 75 percent of attempts. Among parts replaced in attempt to fix: ECU, many sensors and relays, ignition switch, coil pack, upper wiring harness. |
| Audi A6 / S6 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 142000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 143000 | 1000 | thermostat frozen shut, car overheated. r/r timing belt, water pump, thermostat, tensioner, etc |
| May | 2011 | 147000 | 3400 | Torque converter lost seal and all transmission fluid. Replaced with used transmission. |
| Aug | 2012 | 152000 | 1000 | New drive shaft. Replace radiator hoses. Replace PCV tubing. Tighten loose front calipers. |
| Mar | 2013 | 154000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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