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2003 Audi A6 Reliability Rating
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Engine
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Timing Belt, Thermostat and Camshaft Adjuster Seals and Gaskets. Failure of the Timing Belt applies to (A6/A6 Quattro 2.7L, 3.0L and 4.2L engines) only. Failure of the Thermostat applies to (A6/A6 Quattro 4.2L engines) only. Failure of the Camshaft Adjuster Seals and Gaskets applies to (A6/A6 Quattro 3.0L engine) only. The cost to repair the Timing Belt is estimated at $77.00 (2.7L) for parts and $371.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Timing Belt is estimated at $145.00 (3.0L) for parts and $410.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Timing Belt is estimated at $150.00 (4.2L) for parts and $709.00 for labor. The cost to repair the oil leakage from the Camshaft Adjuster Seals is estimated at $28.00 for parts and $338.00 for labor for one side. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Transmission Rear Output Shaft Seal (Quattro models only). The cost to repair the Transmission Rear Output Shaft Seal is estimated at $30.00 for parts and $195.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 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
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
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.
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