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1996 Audi A6 Reliability Rating
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Category
Rating
Comments
Engine
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Transmission & Driveline
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Automatic Transmission. The cost to repair the Automatic Transmission is estimated at $90.00 for parts and $520.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Outside Temperature Display Unit, the Air Conditioning Temperature regulator flap motor, and the Load Signal Circuit to the Climate Control ECU. The cost to repair the Outside Temperature Display Unit is estimated at $192.00 for parts and $81.25 for labor. The cost to repair the Temperature regulator flap motor is estimated at $93.00 for parts and $227.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Load Signal Circuit to the Climate Control ECU is estimated at $81.25 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
4 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
When considering this vehicle for purchase, be sure to check the following:
Automatic Transmission
Outside Temp. Display Unit
Reliability History
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