Used 2018 Audi A6 steering rack from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2018 Audi A6 Steering Rack prices

Year-specific used steering rack pricing for the 2018 Audi A6, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedOct 17, 2026

Part overview

About the 2018 Audi A6 steering rack

A used 2018 Audi A6 steering rack costs between $440 and $980, with a median of $661 from 59 salvage yard listings.

What the steering rack does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used steering rack price guide →

Also known asRack and PinionRack and Pinion SteeringSteering BoxSteering GearPower Steering Rack
Price summary

A used 2018 Audi A6 steering rack costs $440 to $980, with a median asking price of $661. Based on 59 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2018 (7 model years), updated Oct 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$650
Grade B (good)$850

2018 Audi A6 steering rack price snapshot

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Low
$440
Average
$697
High
$980
97 listings observed · 59 priced listings used · last updated Oct 17, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$440–$98038 listings
Grade BStandard used$540–$8502 listings
Grade XUngraded$455–$98019 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $440–$980 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2018 Audi A6 steering rack replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$661
2018 Audi A6 median asking price
Labor
$285–$900
3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$945–$1,560
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for steering rack replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

(power rack and pinion), w/o dynamic steering34 listingsInterchange 2015–2018$661$440 – $980
(power rack and pinion), dynamic steering (opt 1N8)25 listingsInterchange 2012–2017$700$450 – $900

Year-specific context

How does the 2018 Audi A6 compare?

The 2018 guide is based on 97 observed listings, including 59 with posted prices. Its $661 median is 2% above the Audi A6 guide's $650 median.

Among the 10 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #5 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017. Shopping across all 7 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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$184median
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$107median
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$100$1,775
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$166median
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Common questions

2018 Audi A6 steering rack FAQ

How much is a used 2018 Audi A6 steering rack?

Based on 59 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Audi A6 steering rack lists between $440 and $980, with a median asking price of $661.

How much does it cost to replace a 2018 Audi A6 steering rack?

Using a used part, a 2018 Audi A6 steering rack replacement typically runs $945–$1,560 all-in: the median used steering rack for this year lists at $661, and independent-shop labor for steering rack replacement typically takes 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr ($285–$900). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Will a 2018 Audi A6 steering rack fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Audi A6 steering rack also appear under model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2018 Audi A6 rack and pinion?

A rack and pinion is another name for a steering rack. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Audi A6 steering rack — median $661, from 59 listings.

2018 Audi A6 Steering Rack Cost — Used From $440 to $980