2009 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 2009

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2009 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (3%)

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2009 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (27%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

109000 mi

US $1100
Replaced worn brake rotors and pads 
109000 mi

US $900
front calipers partly frozen, pedal soft and low. Rotors damaged from rust, not just scored and not just on surface. Ground down and lubed caliper pins, replaced front and rear pads and rotors. 
127000 mi

US $4000
ABS not working - dash warning - and turn signals didn't turn off. Replaced the steering angle sensor brakes badly vibrating. Installed new pads and rotors, cleaned and lubed caliper pins.  Rear caliper bleed valves frozen. Very expensive to replace calipers (over $1200 each) if the valves are broken trying to open them, so did not flush brake fluid from rear lines. 
93000 mi

US $2000
Brakes 
90000 mi replaced brake pads rotors FRONT 
93000 mi

US $700
brake vacuum pump leak replacement 

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2009 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable CVT FWD

5000 mi Brakes were making a clunking noise when in use. All calipers and pad were replaced at 2000 miles. Had someone from Audi look at it. 
14000 mi Car is still at the dealer. This seems to be a braking issue. But the dealer still can't pinpoint the cause and solution. 

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2009 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

97000 mi

US $700
Worn calipers, rotors and pads 
55000 mi air in brake lines. mechanical bleed did not work, brakes we manually bled and problem corrected. 
17000 mi Traction control seems to set off ABS when going over select speed bumps, contrary to road conditions, occasionally causing temporary loss of control of vehicle. 
19000 mi Same exact problem as previous trip; this time, technician from Audi of America looked at vehicle. Could not replicate problem, proclaimed the vehicle was operating within Audi specs and ordered the vehicle returned to me without repair. 
59000 mi

US $85
Broken caliper causing loud banging noise when braking in reverse (after having been driven forward). 

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2009 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

265-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

121000 mi

US $400
Replaced rear brakes and rotors 
25300 mi

US $170
Parking brake malfunction light on. Replaced parking brake module by dealer, part of original warranty. 

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2009 Audi A4 2dr Convertible

255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

99000 mi

US $800
New rotors, pads and calipers 

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