Front Suspension Shock Absorber problems of the 2003 Audi RS6

Two problems related to front suspension shock absorber have been reported for the 2003 Audi RS6. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Suspension Shock Absorber problem

Failure Date: 01/29/2008

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.

2 Front Suspension Shock Absorber problem

Failure Date: 06/07/2007

Drc suspension leak - required two trips to dealer to fix it due to bad valve installed the first time - drc was Audi's suspension that was on the Rs6 and rs4 cars. These appeared to be problems with the system in terms of # of failures ,and if the dealers could adequately fix the problem, the car could be unsafe to drive if the shocks failed on a longer trip.


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