2003 Audi A6 - Reliability

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3.0 quattro Sedan (3.0L V6 AWD 5-speed Automatic)

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Reliability Rating for 2003 Audi A6 by Identifix

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	Rating	Comments
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.
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Audi A6 by Identifix

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Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
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Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

2003 Audi A6 - Reliability

Reliability Rating for 2003 Audi A6 by Identifix

Reliability History for Audi A6 by Identifix

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