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1999 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repairs by problem area
Engine (45%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 105 repairs.
1999 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (39%)
Chart based on 71 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1999 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4
Engine not specified
| Audi in California, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Dec 2012162000 miUS $500 | Replaced upper control arms. | ||
| Audi in Connecticut, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 2010111000 miUS $250 | Broken valve cover gasket, coolant temp sensor, cam shaft seal and oil cooler o-ring | ||
| Audi in New Jersey, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jun 2012160000 miUS $1500 | Replaced Ac Evaporator and heater core | ||
| Audi in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Mar 2014123000 miUS $235 | Replace leaking valve cover gaskets | ||
| Audi in Texas, United States Dec 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014US $240 | Bosch ABS module working intermittently. Had ABS module repaired and installed by a local shop. Module was installed without having to remove the left front wheel. | ||
| Audi in Washington, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 2015225000 miUS $500 | Auto transmission failed | ||
| Audi in Florida, United States Mar 2014 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Apr 2014106000 miUS $100 | Car ran rough and barely started exhaust system failure | ||
| Audi in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Mar 2014231000 mi | Roof liner loose | ||
| Audi in Ohio, United States Aug 2009 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Nov 2009107000 miUS $100 | Cruise control module replaced. | ||
1999 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual AWD
| Audi in California, United States Mar 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| May 2010145000 miUS $300 | tensioner for timing belt failed, causing three valves to bend - renewed valve head with new Start, then stopped after 1/2 block, determined failed fuel pump, towed to residence removed and replaced Fuel pump and filter corrected problem. Upon completion of last fuel pump repair, technician noticed passenger window lowered, but not rising, remove and replace front passenger window motor - corrected problem Central vacuum lock pump failure, unable to use remote unlock or interior unlock, replacement part > $1,000! (parts only!!!) opted to NOT repair at this cost. Disappointed in costly safety item, likely caused by leak in extensive vacuum tube | ||
| Jan 2011172000 miUS $10 | All windows, sunroof non-operational. Defective central locking device caused by water leakage in rear right corner. Replaced device, but this didn't fix. Wiring still wet, once dry will try cleaning corrosion. Water leaked into trunk causing central lock vacume elect failure. Caused by clogged sunroof drain - cleared and corrected problem | ||
| Sep 2011148000 miUS $45 | A/C non-operational -corrected by adding 1.4 cans of refrigerant - works well now - very COLD! | ||
| Nov 2011155000 miUS $21 | Flooded central controller from clogged sunroof tube (corrected) replaced central controler (corrected) replace fuse 38 (corrected failure of windows lights and sunroof) root cause problem clogged drain tubes in sunroof - recommend cleaning | ||
| Dec 2011156000 miUS $56 | Leaking coolent - heater bi-pass hose failure | ||
| Mar 2012160000 mi | Intermittent dash console flickering - now non-op security alarm operation. | ||
| Apr 2012160700 miUS $150 | Driver's side window regulator failing, needs help alignment when rising - will need to replace soon | ||
| Aug 2012164000 miUS $20 | Coolent leak- "O" ring failure at coolent flange, remove and replace - corrected leak that has been progressively getting worse. Now correct pressure and temp operation. | ||
| Oct 2012165000 miUS $200 | Drivers front Shock failing (makes rattling sound) -renewal of strut shock corrected problem | ||
| Jan 2013165000 miUS $300 | Unknown short discharging battery (killed 2!) Using trickle charges nightly to keep operating until idnetified short. Arr need VAG tool to diag ($300+) | ||
| Feb 2013165300 mi | Battery drain identified as Central Locking system (in trunk) had corroded wire connection, cleaned with baking soda / water - corrected lock and battery drain issue (Determined by putting volt meter in-line and using fuse box to identify | ||
| Apr 2013166000 miUS $50 | Drivers side front window regulator failed (in closed position) ordered replacement , will install and replace unit that was acting up (needing driver;'s help when lifting to straighten out how window glass tracks in system. | ||
| May 2013166200 miUS $50 | Determined source os electrical drain - coming from non-operational driver's side front electric window, (constantly on un up function) Faulty electrical motor sensor, replaced w/used electrical motor- corrected window operates, | ||
| Sep 2013167000 miUS $75 | Excessive chatter from bumps, all control arms recently replaced - shocks renewed,m helped, identified problem after re-installing new shocks at upper shock "rubber" causing chatter from upper strut attachment. (To be done later) Window stuck lowered - remove and replace window regulator (driver's side) root cause cracked plastic cable support for track attachment of window. | ||
| Dec 2013177000 miUS $25 | Air Bad light illuminated (Caused by passenger seat strain on connection) - Bought OBCII (cheap kind) cleared and corrected light | ||
| Audi in California, United States Aug 2008 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Feb 201183000 miUS $1300 | Suspension fix. | ||
| Dec 201184000 miUS $500 | ABS and light intermittently on. | ||
| Mar 201286000 miUS $1000 | ABS light would turn on randomly while driving. ABS control system replaced. | ||
1999 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Audi in Iowa, United States Aug 2011 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Oct 2011158000 miUS $348 | Leaking power steering fluid- high pressure line replaced. | ||
| Dec 2011162000 miUS $167 | The flexible coupling part of the post catalytic converter exhaust system was replaced due to holes in it. | ||
| Jul 2012168800 miUS $200 | Had to replace the left rear wheel bearing. | ||
| Sep 2012173000 miUS $400 | Oil seal on tensioner leaked | ||
| Jan 2013164800 miUS $243 | The coolant temperature sensor had gone bad and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jul 2013183000 mi | Main seals were leaking, also belt tensioner | ||
| Audi in California, United States Jun 2009 - Dec 2009 | |||
| Dec 2009165000 mi | ABS computer broken at about 150,000 and has to be replaced, so I just asked to disconnect it in the dealership. 4000+ repair in the year before. | ||
1999 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door
6-cylinder manual AWD
| Audi in Washington, United States Mar 2010 - Aug 2013 | |||
| May 2010170700 miUS $1600 | Steering rack decayed. | ||
| Oct 2012185000 miUS $1600 | Also air sensor fried Needed new thermostat (requires removal of timing chain). | ||
| Jul 2013188200 miUS $1000 | Cam seals redone; transaxel seals redone. | ||
| Audi in Utah, United States Aug 2009 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Dec 2010135000 miUS $430 | Check Engine light, would not pass emission check. Replaced both Post Cat oxygen sensors. $240 in Parts, $190 in Labor | ||
| Dec 2012156000 miUS $80 | Sticking brake caliper | ||
| Audi in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2013 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Oct 2013111740 mi | Right side Low Beam bulb replaced. Provided by prior owner of car. | ||
| Nov 2013115940 mi | Oil leak from valve cover gasket onto exhaust manifold | ||
| Dec 2013115940 miC $80 | Misfire on load at low revs cyl4 reproducible reliably on 2nd gear low rev opening throttle. Eventually purposefully caused CEL to light. Obdii p0304. Replaced all 6 spark plugs | ||
| Jan 2014117040 miC $10 | Erratic idle occasional miss with shudder. No codes in obdii or warning lights. Will clean throttle body by end of month | ||
| Feb 2014121520 miC $10 | Did not clean Throttle Body as per prior note - replaced all spark plugs, all spark plug wires, and battery. Runs well now. Driver side foglamp burnt out, and replaced. Involved easy removal of trim, hard to pull out housing. Pain in the butt. | ||
| Apr 2014123360 mi | rear driver side bearing developed growl. Needed to remove and diagnose - water entry and bearing race had minor pitting. Being replaced | ||
1999 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Audi in Montana, United States Jan 2012 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Feb 2012116000 miUS $154 | Headlight switch failure in steering column. Had to remove airbag, buy a 12mm 12-point bit to remove the steering wheel, removed clock spring and then the headlight switch. Took less than one hour to complete replacement. | ||
| Audi in District of Columbia, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Mar 2012155000 miUS $900 | Brake hoses cracked. Heater core hoses cracked and replaced. Coolant tank was leaking and was also replaced. Power steering hose leaking. Aux radiator cooling fan not working, and preventing AC from functioning properly. | ||
| Sep 2012160000 miUS $200 | Cracked spring | ||
| Mar 2013165000 mi | Replaced aux cooling fan. Head gasket leaking. Smells bad. Leak not severe, so living with it for now... Cracked spring. Front control arms observed to be failing. | ||
| Mar 2014172000 miUS $375 | Brake fluid reservoir cracked. Replace oil cooler seal Serpentine belt cracked. Power steering high pressure hose leaking | ||
| May 2014172300 miUS $75 | Serpentine belt | ||
| Jul 2014173000 miUS $750 | Flex joint cracked and made engine extremely loud. Flex joint replaced and re-welded. Catalytic converter did *not* need to be replaced. | ||
| Audi in Illinois, United States Aug 2017 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jun 2018129000 miUS $500 | Both rear wheel bearings got bad and started making noise. Had to go to the shop. One bearing they repaired 3 times when eventually they put the whole hub assembly. | ||
| Jul 2018130000 miUS $100 | Had to replace both tie rods both inner and outer which I did with the loaner tool from the local store | ||
| Audi in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2011 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Feb 2012223600 miUS $1200 | replaced upper & lower control arms | ||
| Audi in Iowa, United States Mar 2009 - Jul 2009 | |||
| Jun 2009183000 mi | Leaking rear main oil seal when car sold. I put up with it, mostly because I am pretty anal about maintenence. I was losing about 1/2 quart every 3,000 miles. | ||
| Audi in Texas, United States Oct 2010 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Nov 2010105000 mi | Power steering pump. | ||
| Dec 2010105000 mi | Leaking a lot of oil and coolant when sold. | ||
1999 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Audi in California, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Dec 2008182000 miUS $50 | Vehicle faulty codes indicate a malfunctioning throttle body and secondary air induction system. Self-replacing a burned-out headlight. | ||
| May 2009188000 miUS $25 | Burned-out headlight | ||
| Dec 2009193000 miUS $340 | Driver's side window regulator was said to be "binding internally", hindering window motion (though it could still be closed/opened). Regulator was replaced. Dealership service tech discovered torn outer CV boots, both side. Dealership service tech discovered leaky cam seals | ||
| Mar 2010193000 miUS $600 | Replacement of both torn CV boots. Replacement of engine seal causing oil leak. | ||
| Sep 2011201000 miUS $1573 | Ventilation motors and A/C Heat control unit failure, requiring replacement. | ||
1998.5 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4
Engine not specified
| Audi in Washington, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 2009100000 miUS $185 | Thermostat went out | ||
| Audi in Alberta, Canada Jul 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Sep 2013137640 miC $1200 | Rough idle. Relearned IAC motor and no further issues. Replaced all front ball joints. | ||
| Jan 2014C $850 | Oil cooler leak. | ||
| Audi in California, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 2008118000 miUS $100 | Broken serp belt/leaky water pump. Fix airbag connection. | ||
| Audi in Georgia, United States May 2009 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jun 2009240000 miUS $350 | R&R alternator | ||
| Jan 2012US $300 | oil cooler gasket failure | ||
| Audi in Washington, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016US $300 | A MASSIVE oil leak. Needed a special gasket that goes behind the motor fixed. | ||
1998.5 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Audi in Ohio, United States Aug 2008 - Oct 2012 | |||
| May 200998000 miUS $900 | Ignition control block was replaced. | ||
| Jul 201099000 miUS $650 | Replaced master cylinder, front rotors and pads | ||
| Feb 201199000 miUS $140 | Oil leak at the oil filter housing gasket - oil light came on - replaced gasket. | ||
| Mar 201199000 miUS $550 | Rear spring broke, replaced both | ||
| Aug 2012104200 miUS $1200 | MAF and oxygen sensor wheel bearing | ||
1998.5 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door
6-cylinder manual AWD
| Audi in Minnesota, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 2012150000 miUS $169 | Replaced oil suction pump and associated tubing | ||
| May 2013155000 miUS $3500 | replace both converters and flex pipe Timing belt, waterpump, cam tensioner seals, cam plugs,valve cover seals, front crank seal, basically the entire engine was resealed upper and lower links replaced front suspension | ||
| Audi in Texas, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200898000 miUS $1100 | Air flow meters problem. Radiator was leaking | ||
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