2003 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 2003

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2003 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repairs by problem area

Engine (51%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (7%)

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2003 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD

143000 mi

US $5
Replace rear license plate mount. Clip nuts rusted, making it impossible to remove the license plate. Audi of course doesn't just sell the clip nuts and removal destroys the license plate mount. 

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2003 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD

77900 mi Water leak from engine compartment into driver's side footwell. 

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2003 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

52000 mi

US $45
left rear wheel well liner loose, new liner installed 

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2003 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

7500 mi Sunroof operating on it's own, switch replaced under warranty. 

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2003 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD

43000 mi

US $100
ashtray mechanism failure 

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2003 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

89000 mi

US $150
The change tray/"credit card holder" latch broke, causing it to stick open. The part was $90, and labor and tax were $60. 

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2003 Audi A4 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

77000 mi

US $500
Electric convertible top stopped working.mechanic friend is attempting to diagnose the problem 

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2003 Audi A4 2dr Convertible

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

68000 mi

US $23
Sensor detected:Convertible top not secured despite top being closed. This fault caused air conditioner to turn off. Not fun when air temp over 100 degrees. 

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2003 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Body Problems

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