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Audi, A6, C4, S6 4.2 Quattro (1994-) Common Issues

1. Faulty Oxygen Sensor

Occurrence: 20%Cost to repair: $1500

Symptoms:

Rough idling, poor engine performance


2. Timing Chain Tensioner Failure

Occurrence: 18%Cost to repair: $1200

Symptoms:

Engine overheating, excessive oil consumption


3. VANOS (Variable Nockenwellensatz) Noise

Occurrence: 15%Cost to repair: $800

Symptoms:

Rattling noise from engine when accelerating


4. Faulty Mass Airflow Sensor

Occurrence: 12%Cost to repair: $900

Symptoms:

Poor engine performance, reduced power output


5. Transmission Problems (4-speed Tiptronic)

Occurrence: 10%Cost to repair: $2500

Symptoms:

Slipping or hesitation when shifting gears


6. Faulty Electronic Throttle Control

Occurrence: 9%Cost to repair: $1800

Symptoms:

Difficulty accelerating from a standstill


7. Rear Main Seal Leak

Occurrence: 8%Cost to repair: $1000

Symptoms:

Oil leak from rear of engine compartment


8. Faulty ABS Sensor

Occurrence: 7%Cost to repair: $600

Symptoms:

ABS light on dashboard, grinding noise when braking


9. Faulty Rear Differential Bearing

Occurrence: 6%Cost to repair: $1200

Symptoms:

Grinding or clunking noise from rear of car when cornering


10. Faulty Power Steering Pump

Occurrence: 5%Cost to repair: $800

Symptoms:

Whining or groaning noise from power steering system


11. Faulty Rear Wiper Motor

Occurrence: 4%Cost to repair: $400

Symptoms:

Rear wiper not functioning properly