2003 Audi RS6 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 72%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,250miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Audi RS6, 72% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,250 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2003 Audi RS6 has suffered its 5th drc failure in 4 years as front shock absorbers once again leaked fluid out resulting in dangerously improper handling. If I hadn't known what was happening it could cause one to think that the race tuned suspension was working and that aggressive driving in this 450 horsepower car could have resulted in a fatal accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10224147, filed 2008-04, 46,000 miles“The dynamic ride control (drc) failed in my car, and I understand it frequently fails in this type of car. It has jumpy handling and sidestepping over bumps on the interstate. Rounding curves at speed over expansion joints is plain dangerous when the drc fails. The car bounces, wheels lose contact and car sidesteps. Obviously the fact that it repeatedly fails in these cars is the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10232433, filed 2008-06, 43,500 miles“A banging rattle from under the car was my first and only symptom. Failed twice after that but without symptoms; it was discovered by dealer inspection. My complaint is about frequency and cost of this failure & subsequent repair(s).”
NHTSA complaint #10226757, filed 2008-05, 15,000 miles“I purchased a brand new 2003 Audi RS6 in jan/04, and have kept it meticulous maintained by the dealership according to their recommendations. I had a major suspension issue with all shocks going out and related pumps at approximately 70,000 miles. I have researched and determined that many other Audi owners (seems like most) with this same car have also reported this same problem with relatively low miles 40,000 to 80,000. After a very vocal complaint, Audi did share in the repair costs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10222430, filed 2008-03, 75,000 miles“I was driving the vehicle for a family vacation to nashville tn from milwaukee, and I started to notice that the rear suspension was very bouncy. I thought it may have been due to the extra weight of the luggage in the trunk, but as the vacation went on, the bounce got worse. By the time we were headed back to milwaukee, the bounce was so bad, that the car would lose control while going over rough highway. We took the car into the dealership for repairs, and were told that the suspension system had a leak in one of the rear shocks. …”
NHTSA complaint #10160308, filed 2006-06, 15,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10033208Sep 1, 2009Audi: dynamic ride control suspension service. Some rs6 customers have reported shock absorber leaks with the dynamic ride control (drc) suspension system. Will install improved…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 31 | 72% |
Other parts of the 2003 Audi RS6
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Audi RS6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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