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2006 Audi A6 / S6 Problems and Repair Histories

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Year Make/Model Trips/Year/100 Cars Compared to all models for the same year  
2006 Audi A6 37 A6s, 10.1 months of data per A6, average 77900 miles

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2006 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Wagon

255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A6 / S6 in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2008 28000   First odometer entry
Feb 2010 33000 0 Back chain covers leaking oil. Both timing chain covers resealed. Starter failing to engage. New starter installed. All covered under warranty. 
May 2010 34000 0 CEL came on during road trip. Called dlr. Drove 60 miles to dlr. Coil packs replaced under recall at no cost within 1.5 hours. Loaner given for trip to lunch stop. Car repaired, runs fine 10 days and 400 miles later. 
Oct 2012 50300 0 Instrument Cluster replaced to repair failing Driver's Information Display. 
Mar 2013   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A6 / S6 in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2009 31000   First odometer entry
Feb 2011 66000 75 10-15 sec "whoo" sound at first cold start of day. First replaced water pump, did not fix. Then replaced serpentine belt and greased idlers which solved problem. 
Mar 2013 101000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A6 / S6 in Utah, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2011 74000   First odometer entry
May 2011 74000 1000 AM/FM Bose amplifer failure New Bose amplifier for AM/FM radio unnstalled 
Jan 2012 79000 149 Replace sway bar end links 
Mar 2013 90000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A6 / S6 in Alberta, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2009 79360   First odometer entry
Jul 2011 101680 0 Power steering and electrical switch to open glove compartment stopped working simultaneously. With engine on, I removed and reinserted the fuse for "intelligent power module" (front passenger side). Problems resolved. 
Dec 2012 119660 380 Reduction of power steering assist at low speed e.g.. during parking. Power steering pump replaced but problem was only rectified by replacing fuse of power control module that also supplies power to electric glove box opener switch. 
Jan 2013 119660 250 Spontaneous rupture of coolant hose from reservoir to radiator. 
Mar 2013 122760   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A6 / S6 in Denmark
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2012 85560   First odometer entry
Jan 2013 86360 11500 Timing chains had stretched, and engine had to be pulled out to replace them. Additional parts around the chains were also replaced. Faulty compressor in air suspension. 
Mar 2013 88040   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A6 / S6 in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2007 0 Rear seat cup holders not extending. 
Aug 2012 29000 120 Intermittent starting problem. Their diagnostics found no problem so I brought car back home. 
Sep 2012 29000 600 Bad starter and relay replaced. 
Mar 2013 30000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A6 / S6 in New Hampshire, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2008 0 Warranty- Cargo Strap, N/C Diagnosed HVAC quirk- repl part ordered 
Feb 2008 0 Replace HVAC module under warranty 
Jun 2009 53000 0 Normal Maintenance-LOF, Tire rotation and Align, Found Rear Brakes needed replacement- Pads and Rotors repalced 
Aug 2009   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A6 / S6 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.

 

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2006 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan

335-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A6 / S6 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.

 

Audi A6 / S6 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 / S6 in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 64000   First odometer entry
Jul 2011 70000 0 Moderately loud thumping noise when going over speed bumps. Suspension checked, wheel bearing replaced, did not solve problem. Contacted AoA, had the top tech and service manager ride with me. Rep from Audi helped determine it was torque converter. 
Oct 2011 73000 0 Serpentine belt tensioner had seized. Oil burning at higher than normal rate. Discovered leak in head gaskets which were replaced. 
Apr 2012 82000 0 Passenger headlight out again. Was replaced less than 6 months ago. 
Mar 2013 95000 750 Replace rear brake pads; 95,000 mile service Replace driver side DTRL and replace side marker light. Was also advised to replace one motor mount which has not been done yet. 

 

Audi A6 / S6 in Kansas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2010 30000   First odometer entry
Jul 2011 50700 85 Wiring harness shorted between gauge cluster and fuel level sensor, replaced.  A/C Pressure valve faulty, occasionally let in hot air in vents on outside of console (drivers and pass), replaced. Took 3 days to receive/install parts. 
Oct 2012 64000 0 Diagnosed bad antenna/shark fin. $150+ to diagnose further, plus $400+ to fix. Nav is showing 0 received satellites. Opted to not fix. Diagnosed bushing starting to fail on front upper control arms, $700-800 to fix, dealer told me I can wait a bit to fix. 
Mar 2013 66000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A6 / S6 in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2008 34000   First odometer entry
Nov 2012 56700 1000 Replaced upper control arms and bushings. The upper bushings were beginning to show wear, but hadn't yet failed completely. 
Mar 2013 58000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2006 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.1L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD

Audi A6 / S6 in South Africa
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2011 72540   First odometer entry
Jul 2011 73160 0 ABS ASC warning. Handbrake malfunction on pull away. Server jerking on pull away. Front wheel sensor speed ring removed and reinstalled due to string wrapped around wheel hub. 
Mar 2013 86180   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A6 / S6 in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2011 53000   First odometer entry
Jan 2012 53700 90 Rattling noise from center dash when foot off gas - was exhaust hanger bracket became loose and exhaust tubing was rattling against car. 
Apr 2012 56000 80 Fluid leak (power steering hose) Engine light on (vaccuum hose separated and valve stuck open sporatically was result). Moaning noise when turn to right at 20mph (internal electrical malfunction of pwr steering pump, still made noise after so replaced unit) 
Nov 2012 62000 2000 Compressor failed. Replaced compressor, drier and orfice tube flush A/C system twice. 
Dec 2012 63000 950 replaced passenger strut, both upper bushings on pass and driver side as suspension suddenly bounced a lot more 
Mar 2013 68000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A6 / S6 in South Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 0 Right rear window motor replaced Front parking side light replaced Rear Cupholders replaced *all covered under warranty 
Jun 2009 1499 Replaced front bumper-600.00 Replaced rear chrome molding-110.00 Labor and Paint Supplies- 759.00 **110.00 out of pocket costs, all else was reimbursed by insurance 

 

Audi A6 / S6 in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 53000   First odometer entry
Sep 2009 56000 100 Check engine light would go on intermittently. Repair shop pulled the codes and it showed a bad MAP sensor. MAP sensor was replaced. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2006 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A6 / S6 in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2011 62620   First odometer entry
Mar 2011 63120 0 During the first month, the fuel injectors needed to be replaced (covered under warranty, thankfully - $2000). 
Oct 2012 77040 120 Trunk latch won't lock when the outside temps get cold. It's a known issue to Audi,but no recall.Part cost is about $99+tax.Takes about 1 hour to fix,and can be easily done yourself, if you are even the least bit mechanically inclined. 
Mar 2013 84320   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A6 / S6 in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2011 71000   First odometer entry
Sep 2011 72000 250 Check Engine Light - EVAP purge valve replaced. Rear parking assist buzzer failed, replaced 
Oct 2011 72000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A6 / S6 in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2011 111000   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 116000 365 Replace driver front wheel bearing 
Mar 2012 121000 2500 Front end noise. Original repair replaced both outer and drivers side inner tie rod. Tie rod replacement resulted in broken seal on steering rack, which resulted in steering rack replacement. 
Mar 2013 139000 400 Doors won't lock, car won't start.....replace ignition switch 

 

Audi A6 / S6 in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2010 0 Replaced front hub / bearings on one side. 
Sep 2012 95000 9100 Replace Transmission 

 

Audi A6 / S6 in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2010 75000   First odometer entry
Feb 2012 91000 300 Left bank failure due to broken harness cause check engine light to appear. 
Jun 2012 95000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A6 / S6 in Arizona, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2012 28000   First odometer entry
Dec 2012 85000 0 timing chain seal, valve cover gasket 
Apr 2013 91000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A6 / S6 in Missouri, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2010 79000   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 96000 200 Trunk lid would not latch. They had to replace the latch. The problem with latch started 2 years ago and was worse when it was cold (below freezing) it gradually got worse and this fall it would act up in 50 degree weather. 
Jan 2013 109000 1000 Had to replace ESP module $700 part $300 labor. Dash alarm was going off continuously. The tech worked on diagnosis for more than 2 hours. Parts had to ordered. Car alarm signaled a break in occasionally with the lights flashing and horn beeping. It would happen randomly. Christmas eve is went off a dozen times while were in a resurant. It was the right rear door sensor $300 parts and labor. 

 

Audi A6 / S6 in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2008 36000   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 68000 50 Airbag light, seatbelt squib Fuel pump failed 
Feb 2013 82000 400 Check engine light caused by faulty hose. Hid bulb replacement 

 

Audi A6 / S6 in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 31000   First odometer entry
Apr 2011 66000 450 seat belt tensioner caused a check air bag light to illuminate 

 

Audi A6 / S6 in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2008 2000   First odometer entry
Sep 2009 22000 0 Clicking noise from front wheels. Diagnosed as front wheel bearings, parts ordered. 
Oct 2009 24000 0 Front wheel bearing replacement eliminated clicking noise from front wheels. 
Aug 2010 42000 80 Maintenance service under Audi Care covered scheduled maintenance this trip. Customer pay portion for wiper blade replacement only. Certified Pre-Owned warranty covered replacement of trunk latch as the trunk would not always close. $40 ded 
Apr 2012 72000 0 Dual temp control valve failed and required replacement 

 

Audi A6 / S6 in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 29000   First odometer entry
Oct 2009 30000 0 CEL came on. Purge valve was faulty and causing CEL light. Valve was replaced; car running normally now. Pedal travel longer than normal. Brakes would grab quickly after certain amount of pedal travel. 
Apr 2010 35300 0 Replacement of sunroof drain tubes. 
May 2010 35700 0 Replacement of coil packs 
Jan 2011 44000 0 Grinding sound while turning wheel near lock during cold weather. brought to dealer 1st time; told no problem. Brought to dealer 2nd time and Audi engineer reviewed. Parts ordered to repair and will be installed wk of 06-Feb 
Jun 2011 46000 0 CEL came on due to gas cover being opened 
Aug 2011 47500 85 a/c failed on hottest day of summer. Other issues looked at include Power steering noise and sunroof issues 
Jan 2013 60000 0 There was a lingering rattle that no one was able to diagnose. It was one of the reasons I got rid of the car. 

 

Audi A6 / S6 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2008 16000   First odometer entry
Mar 2009 27000 0 cracked sunroof frame 
Aug 2009 37000 0 AC blowing warm air. Replaced AC Pump valve. 
Feb 2010 46000 0 Sunroof frame cracked and making noise/rattle 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A6 / S6 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2008 27000   First odometer entry
Jun 2009 28000 0  
Apr 2012 60000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A6 / S6 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 / S6 in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2008 20000   First odometer entry
Nov 2009 31000 0 A/C compressor need replacing Driver window malfunction. "could not replicate" 
Jan 2011 42000 0 power window regulator 
Sep 2011 47000 0 Spring fell of of sunroof. Parts ordered. 
Feb 2013 64500 400 Horns replaced. Front left amber driving light out following repair. Went back to have it replaced. 
Mar 2013 67000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A6 / S6 in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009   First odometer entry
Oct 2009 0 No power to the cigarette lighter - tried to replace fuse but the fuse kept blowing. Warranty covered replacement of cigarette lighter. 
Nov 2009 44000 0 The fuel gauge would read empty but I know there was at least a third of a tank. This is a known problem and there is a wiring kit that the dealer had to order to repair the problem Left taillight malfunctions and sensor will come on in the driver control panel indicating a malfunction. This is a known problem and the dealer ordered the left taillight assembly and replaced. 
Dec 2009 47000 0 Right rear taillight had bad seal and water was getting in to light. Taillight assembly replaced. Headlight selector knob rattled excessively. Technician put foam under the knob and problem solved 
Mar 2013 69000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A6 / S6 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.

 

Audi A6 / S6 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2010 76000   First odometer entry
May 2011 87500 480 Upper control arms replaced, alignment performed, two new tires purchased, mounted, balanced, installed. 
Sep 2011 92800 1019 Replace vacuum pump, timing cover gasket 
Sep 2012 113000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A6 / S6 in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 32000   First odometer entry
Jan 2010 35000 0 Only repair has been to replace drivers side air bag cover which was rattling. Took months to get part from Germany. 
Mar 2013 66000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A6 / S6 in Alberta, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2009 30380   First odometer entry
Aug 2010 39360 0 power steering pump replaced because of groaning noise when turning and driving slowly, eg. during parking. 
Jul 2011 46500 100 Air Conditioning stopped working. Problem with electrical connectors to A/C unit. Connectors replaced. 
Mar 2013 65100   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A6 / S6 in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2010 83000   First odometer entry
May 2011 92000 50 Fuel sensor quit working, indicators on dash said 0 miles left and needed fuel, gauge for fuel was below empty, but tank was full. Fixed in 4 hours. Cost was $50 warranty deductible. 
Jul 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2006 Audi A6 / S6 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel CVT 2WD

Audi A6 / S6 in Netherlands
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2009 53320   First odometer entry
Sep 2009 55800 400 No power available while driving thru mountains in Italy. Replacement of turbo sensor ($7) was required. Claimed 7 hours for diagnosis and repair. 
Sep 2011 76260 1200 dual mass flywheel broken 
Jul 2012 84480 600 Just the mileage was causing the brakes need preventive maintenance 
Mar 2013 91140   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A6 / S6 in Alabama, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2008 50000   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 77000 50 headlight system that follows direction of wheels 
Dec 2012 127000 5000 rebuilt engine. 
Apr 2013 131000 0 rear left brake and turn signal fail to operate intermittently 

 

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