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2007 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repairs by problem area

Engine (53%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (4%)

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2007 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 88 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Audi S4 4dr Wagon

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

32300 mi Auto-open window settings did not function properly 

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2007 Audi S4 4dr Wagon

340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD

34000 mi Satellite Radio receiver stopped working and was replaced. 
42000 mi window switch was replaced 

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2007 Audi S4 4dr Sedan

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

40000 mi Home link system stopped working. The Vizor was replaced along with the electronics in the vizor itself. 
53940 mi

C $80
Fail to start 
67580 mi

C $2000
Replaced both front headlights. (HID) 
78120 mi

C $90
Bluetooth module died, also damaged radio and nav which caused parasitic drain on battery. Dealer disconnected Bluetooth and audio/nav. Said replacement would be $3,900. 
42780 mi Took to an independent shop for a second opinion, they reconnected the RNS-E and told me that it was behaving properly and there was no parasitic drain from the radio, only from the Bluetooth module. 
66000 mi

US $50
Cruise control stalk stopped working. Replaced with a used stalk. 
105500 mi

US $125
Rear window regulator failure 

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2007 Audi S4 4dr Sedan

340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD

16000 mi The passenger side rear view mirror does not return from curb view after taking the transmission out of reverse. The RNS-E satellite navigation systems sometimes fails to read the map DVD after the unit has been operating for some time and the car is turned off and restarted. Automatic windshield wiper control occasionally starts wiper when the weather and windshield are dry. When using auto close the passenger front window closes and then re-opens partially. 
25000 mi Cruise control failed to work. Clutch sensor replaced. Heating system was either too hot or too cold. Excessive noise from inside dashboard when heat is on. HVAC dampers and motors inside dashboard. 
63000 mi

US $182
Replace reverse light switch. Noticed a problem with 'Rear Parktronic' & 'Reverse lights' not working. Checked fuses, bulbs & tailights, and they were working. It was the switch that failed. 
64000 mi Clutch switch for cruise control 
85221 mi

US $6000
windshield washer pump. 
66000 mi

US $85
Headlight surround for DRL burned out. 

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2007 Audi S4 2dr Convertible

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

62000 mi

US $1200
Airbag sensor failure. 
74600 mi

US $450
Driver's door lock not always unlocking with remote. 
78300 mi

US $327
Key fob quit working. Ordered new one a reprogrammed all keys. 
91000 mi

US $1400
Bluetooth module failed. 

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2007 Audi S4 2dr Convertible

340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD

42000 mi

US $212
Rear passenger seat belt sensor was faulty and triggering the air bag warning light on the dash. Replaced the rear passenger seat belt sensor. Negotiations with Audi dealership reduced the cost by 50% as a goodwill case. 
44000 mi

US $150
Battery was slowly dying. 
39680 mi

C $100
Recharge of refrigerant. leak check...non found 
42160 mi

C $200
a/c empty, no leaks found. Re charged still not working. dealer determined compressor and dryer needed replacement. Over $1700.00 in parts alone required. Elected not to repair it. 
48760 mi Analyze electrical system. Replaced original 10 year old battery 

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2007 Audi RS4 4dr Sedan

420-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD

95181 mi

C $140
Replaced washer jet - driver's side. 
85000 mi

US $1000
Bluetooth module was draining battery and had to be replaced 
50000 mi Faulty tire pressure sensor - replaced 
109700 mi

US $175
Replaced Xenon headlight lamp 

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2007 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

37820 mi passenger side headlight washer extend/retract motor needs replacing. washer will not retract when used. parts not in stock, will be replaced on next trip to dealer. 
46500 mi Driver side headlight washer does not fully retract. to be replaced at next visit to dealer. under warranty. Compass LCD in rear view mirror cracked in very cold weather (-35C). New RVM ordered to be replaced under warranty on next visit. Fuel gauge would not read full when filled. Dealer recalibrated sensor. 
52780 mi

C $100
Cracked LCD in rear-view mirror was replaced under warranty. 
78740 mi

C $35
Windshield washer pump started leaking. Removed to verify source of leak, then removed again to replace when pump arrived in the mail. Apparently a relatively common problem. Ordered from ecs tuning. 
65200 mi

US $60
Rear speaker amplifier (Harmon Kardon) failed; replaced with used component 
69000 mi

US $45
Rear speaker amplifier (Harmon Kardon) failed again; replaced with used component 
72000 mi

US $50
Replaced two blown speakers in rear door 
22000 mi Driver seat belt sensor failed so airbag light on. Part had to be ordered so took two days to fix. Offered rental car as replacement. 

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2007 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

78120 mi Replaced burnt out passenger side headlamp. 
85560 mi

C $130
Backup lights would not shut off. Replaced switch. 
101060 mi

C $133
Left rear turn signal & brake lights were inoperable. Connector pins on lamp housing base were corroded. Replaced lamp base module. 
54800 mi Bluetooth unit failed Audi replaced at no charge 
60672 mi

US $220
Driver rear turn signal light not working due to broken connector on tail light circuit board. New board, connectors, and wiring replaced diagnose non-functioning tail light. Determined to be failed circuit board and connector Driver rear turn signal light not working due to broken connector on tail light circuit board. New board, connectors, and wiring replaced 
97690 mi

US $237
Replaced rear light circuit board assembly Child lockout for rear seat windows is stuck in the "on" position (i.e. only the driver can open/close rear windows) Driver side rear light assembly circuit board replacement (2nd time) 
120728 mi

US $41
Turn signal out. Requested dealer to replace while car was in for airbag recall service 
124865 mi

US $56
Headlight out. Replaced 
126959 mi

US $388
Rear wiper will not operate. Replaced motor Driver's side headlight out - replaced 
150123 mi

US $621
Wire to break pad wear sensor was broken, causing warning light to come on. Breaks were not completely worn (60% estimated remaining), but replaced front breaks - rotors and pads as rotors were showing rust and would not have passed inspection when due in ~December 
51000 mi

US $210
The entire rear reverse light assembly was removed and replaced. 
34000 mi Auto unlock when key removed intermittently not working. Hatch not unlocking when door unlock button pressed, intermittently. Drivers window periodically won't stay rolled up. 
30000 mi  

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2007 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed manual AWD

104000 mi

US $700
Leak at filter/receiver. 

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2007 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD

38000 mi The childproof lock on the windows had short circuited and needed to be replaced. 

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2007 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

117180 mi

C $1004
Diagnose - A/C not cold as it used to be. A/C recharge - Diagnosis found no other problems 190201 - Replace Passenger Airbag ignitor as per recall 
48000 mi Rear side airbag, seatbelt tensioners. 
87000 mi radio draining the battery.  
5500 mi 5,000 mile service (free); attempt to fix must smell from HVAC (warranty). HVAC fix worked for a couple of weeks. Still getting must smell. 
15000 mi Musty smell from HVAC. Dealer said that replacing cabin filter (part of 15k service) would fix. It didn't. 
83480 mi

C $800
Dipped headlight error on dash. HID Ballast and bulb replaced. 
7000 mi Bluetooth feature stopped working Bluetooth module replaced 

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2007 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

20000 mi Air conditioner stopped blowing cold air. Something had been disconnected when 15000 mile service was performed. They reconnected it. 

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2007 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

5000 mi 5k Service Replace Odometer (under warranty 
34720 mi

C $150
A new battery was required. 
96300 mi

US $216
No Cruise Control - Dealer replaced Clutch Vacuum Vent Valve Switch. 
283000 mi

US $500
Alternator failure 
35000 mi Went in for 35,000 service. In addition told them passenger light vibrates. Was told the bulb needed to be replaced, however bulb was fine. Owner discovered there is a TSB about the issue. Dealer said they would look at it next visit. 
55000 mi

US $85
relays had to be replaced 

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2007 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

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

22000 mi The air bag sensor was sending a bad signal which caused the flashers to go on at random times. The air bag sensor was replaced and the problem is now solved. 
7000 mi The Nav unit CD Drive would not eject. 
46000 mi

US $152
AC Freon Recharge. 
20000 mi Problem 1 of 2: Memory seats not working; switch broken. Problem 2 of 2: CD changer did not work. Switch replaced CD changer replaced 
22000 mi Power window switch on driver door controlling rear passenger window would not "express down." 
28000 mi Received dipped left headlight warning light. Drivers' side light flickered, then went out. Experienced it for a total of 4 days but has yet to repeat. Told that headlamps are not covered under CPO warranty. Decide not to fix. 
47000 mi Fan making whirring noise from passenger side during entire trips periodically. Told could not replicate except during start up. 
49000 mi Fan making whirring noise from passenger side during entire trips periodically. Blower fan replaced. 
99000 mi

US $13
Trunk not opening without inserting key into trunk lock. Messages indicating both rear fogs & license plate light out. Cut into upper part of wire harness from car to trunk lid,repaired brown (ground) wire,sealed with silicone then duct tape 

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2007 Audi A4 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD

22000 mi Internal short in center brake light LED bar caused intermittent brake light failure 
35000 mi CD player would skip, displayed "SERVICE" on the screen, new unit ordered 
35500 mi Radio was replaced to fix CD player functionality 
38000 mi Pixels in new radio aren't fully illuminated. Checked out at dealership, and new radio ordered. 
38500 mi Radio with bad pixels replaced with new one 
36000 mi

US $60
Just a tail light. My mechanic did do a search for recalls and found one for a minor engine bug. Will have it replaced on next regular maintenance visit. 
55000 mi Fuse light keeps coming on for brake light but brake light appears to be working. 
63000 mi

US $265
Center taillight had been failing intermittently, and was finally off more than 60% of the time. Center light replaced $175 parts, rest labor. 

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2007 Audi A4 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

35000 mi

US $11
failed turn signal, wires tightened and bulb replaced. 
94000 mi

US $150
Battery and cable ends 
88000 mi

US $200
Airbag light was on. Dealership redid connection in passenger seatbelt. Airbag light is back on already. 
35000 mi

US $500
passenger power seat control burned up 
55000 mi heated seats went out 
37700 mi rear window would not go down all the way, unplugged the window motor, plugged back in, problem resolved 

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2007 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Engine not specified

47000 mi

US $85
Car went into crawl mode. Dealer found issue with cruise control switch. Had car towed to dealer 

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2007 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door

8-cylinder manual AWD

10000 mi Sirius module went bad. Needed to be replaced. 

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