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Audi, A6, C5 Common Issues

1. Faulty Oxygen Sensor

Occurrence: 15%Cost to repair: $300

Symptoms:

Poor engine performance, decreased fuel efficiency


2. Rough Idle

Occurrence: 12%Cost to repair: $200

Symptoms:

Engine hesitates or stalls at idle


3. Faulty Mass Airflow Sensor

Occurrence: 11%Cost to repair: $250

Symptoms:

Poor engine performance, decreased fuel efficiency


4. Transmission Solenoid Issues

Occurrence: 10%Cost to repair: $800

Symptoms:

Difficulty shifting gears, slipping or hesitation in transmission


5. Faulty Fuel Pressure Regulator

Occurrence: 9%Cost to repair: $400

Symptoms:

Poor engine performance, decreased fuel efficiency


6. Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure

Occurrence: 8.5%Cost to repair: $350

Symptoms:

Engine hesitates or stalls, rough idle


7. Faulty Front O2 Sensor Heater

Occurrence: 8%Cost to repair: $180

Symptoms:

Error codes for faulty front oxygen sensor heater


8. Fuel Pressure Regulator Leaks

Occurrence: 7.5%Cost to repair: $450

Symptoms:

Leaks under the vehicle, decreased fuel efficiency


9. Faulty Rear Main Seal

Occurrence: 7%Cost to repair: $900

Symptoms:

Oil leaks from rear of engine


10. Rear Axle Bearing Failure

Occurrence: 6.5%Cost to repair: $750

Symptoms:

Grinding or whining noise when turning


11. Faulty Rear Oxygen Sensor

Occurrence: 6%Cost to repair: $220

Symptoms:

Error codes for faulty rear oxygen sensor