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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (31%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 13 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 7-speed automated manual AWD

58900 mi Mechatronic unit failed on S tronic transmission 

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2009 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

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

C $4000 Cv joints and brakes 
127000 mi

US $4000
not shifting correctly in 'automatic' mode, though shifting ok manually. Full transmission service, plus some kind of 'update'. Now works well 

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2009 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD

119200 mi

£420
Clutch Master and Slave cylinders replaced. 

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2009 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

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

76200 mi

US $3600
Shifting problems. Transmission jerking when going from 45 to 60 mph. Only upgraded software with no correction Dealer recommends changing transmission. No reman units available. Replace with new transmission 

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2009 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

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

109120 mi

C $900
Rear Right side wheel bearing 
64480 mi Car shakes under load at low rpm. Suspected u-joint, torque converter or other problem 
33000 mi from a stop transmission occasionally stayed in 2nd gear;would not upshift.Dealer reflashed transmission module/computer.So far alls good. 

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2009 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

15000 mi 6 speed manual transmission has developed a 'notch' when shifting into second gear. Mechanic was able to duplicate issue and attempted repair. Adjusted shift linkage which was out of spec - improved but not good enough yet. 
35000 mi Manual transmission - shifting between 1st and 2nd gear is imprecise. Dealer spoke with Audi techs and confirmed repair will require replacing parts and ordered same. 

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2009 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

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

54000 mi

US $600
Leaky transmission oil pan gasket (?) - mechanic said transmission oil was leaking. 
110000 mi

US $6000
Transmission repairs. 

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2009 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Transmission Problems

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