NHTSA Complaint #10216467 — 2003 AUDI RS6

SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10216467
Vehicle 2003 AUDI RS6
Component SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 20,800 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State IL

Consumer Description

MY 2003 AUDI RS6 HAS A DRC ISSUE, WHICH INVOLVES MY SHOCK ABSORBERS LEAKING FLUID AND IS CREATING A BOUNCING EFFECT THAT IS GETTING WORSE AND WORSE. THE VEHICLE HAS AN UNEASY AND UNSAFE FEEL AT LOW AND HIGH SPEEDS, ALMOST LIKE THE CAR IS ON ICE SKATES AND MEANDERING ALL OVER THE ROAD. AFTER READING MANY FORUMS, IT CAN BE CONCLUDED THAT 77% OR MORE OF THE 2003 RS6 OWNERS HAVE AND ARE EXPERIENCING DRC FAILURES THAT ARE RESULTING IN HUGE REPAIR COSTS ( FOR VEHICLES OUT OF WARRANTY). I CALLED THE AUDI EXCHANGE IN HIGHLAND PARK ILLINOIS, AND THE COST TO REPAIR THESE INHERENT LEAKING SYSTEMS IS $2200 PER AXLE. *TR

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