2004 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 2004

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2004 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repairs by problem area

Engine (49%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

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

Other (2%)

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2004 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Audi S4 4dr Wagon

340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

35000 mi

US $500
Headlight adjustment, interior mirror replaced warranty $500 

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2004 Audi S4 4dr Sedan

340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD

88500 mi

US $200
Sunroof control unit 
60000 mi replaced sunroof potentiometer, 
129200 mi

US $36
Matte finish coating on driver-side door switch plate gets a lot of wear over the years from finger nails while finding the window switches. Couldn't find a way to restore the finish, so I replaced it. 

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2004 Audi S4 2dr Convertible

340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

45260 mi

C $186
Software that operates power top failed because of low battery voltage. This is a common problem and was quickly resolved by the dealership. 
69840 mi driver side window not sealing with rear quarter window - windows adjusted so that seal was air tight 
32000 mi Broken cord within the convertible top. 

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2004 Audi S4 2dr Convertible

340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD

70000 mi

US $1900
Convertible top would not work. Motor and latches failed and were replaced. 
78000 mi Convertible top leaks. 
80200 mi

US $1600
Convertible top not working-had to replace two motors. 

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2004 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD

26060 mi glove box replaced. no cost due to warranty repair. would have cost 735.95 out of warranty. 
13020 mi Sunroof was acting up, had the sunroof switch replaced under warranty by the dealer. 
169260 mi Initially took car in because of rust in roof rail Audi fixed under warranty. Car then leaked water, Audi again fixed under warranty. Was drain tubes for sunroof. 
179180 mi re: Issue with rust in roof, started to rust out again. Finally repaired correctly when turret removed and repaired. Under warranty. 

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2004 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

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

23000 mi Noise coming from rear seat. Seat bracket needed retightened and greased. 
54200 mi Broken sun visor clip. 
55000 mi Clip replaced 
40000 mi

US $350
wheel bearings replaced 

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2004 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

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

90000 mi Glove box hinge broke. Pulled out and epoxied, and put a backup screw in to support. Broke again a week later. 

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2004 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Body Problems

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