Audi A6 / S6 vs. Nissan Altima Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Audi A6 / S6 or Nissan Altima reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Audi A6 / S6 and the Nissan Altima truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Audi A6 / S6 and Nissan Altima reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Audi A6 / S6 and the Nissan Altima were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Audi A6 / S6 and the Nissan Altima have been recently.
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Audi A6 / S6 Reliability through March 31, 2013
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
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.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Audi A6 / S6
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| Reliability and Durability of the Audi A6 / S6: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
This car has never let me sitting and would hope not for the money paid except when i let the gas run to low and was a minute from a gas station. The paint seems to scratch very easily which i have my car in a garage and somehow find new scratches. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 2006 model continues to get good reviews in Consumer Reports and other publications. My experience thus far as been excellent -- have only had one item repaired in 18 months of ownership as I bought the car used. |
| Reliability and Durability of the Audi A6 / S6: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
VERY expensive to fix and maintain |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Broke down (transmission twice and fuel system once) three times and had to be towed back to dealership for stays of three weeks, two weeks, and one week. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
At the 60,000 milemark the car started to have mechanical problems, in particualr with the fuels system. I went through 5 fuel pumps, both hiigh and low pressure in a 1.5 year time frame. The dealership and a very reputable independant shop could not figure out what was wrong with the fuel system and why the car kept burning out the fuel pump. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Owned the car for a year or so. Thermostat stuck shut, differential gear whine started, gas gap failed, small leak around coolant res., LCD screen in car starting to loose pixels. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
they seem to have minds of their own some days..electrical gremlins occasionally |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD |
In general, the car is very reliable and durable as long as it is maintained properly, however when something does go wrong it can be VERY expensive to repair. |
What Our Members Are Saying about Nissan Altima Reliability and Durability
None of our members have yet commented on the reliability and durability of the Nissan Altima.
