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2008 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repairs by problem area
Engine (52%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (4%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 389 repairs.
2008 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (61%)
Chart based on 61 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Audi S4 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD
| 51000 mi | side mirror auto adjustment going haywire. manual adjust worked fine. simply replaced elec control module in door. covered under warranty. zero other issues in 50,000 miles! |
| 88400 mi US $1375 |
Driver's side seat bottom seat heater failed, needed to be replaced. Passenger side mirror motor became intermittent, and was replaced. |
2008 Audi S4 4dr Sedan
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 21000 mi | Replaced brake light |
| 35000 mi | lighter inoperative |
2008 Audi S4 4dr Sedan
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD
| 32860 mi €50 |
Cruise control stopped working - the clutch pedal sensor was replaced. |
2008 Audi S4 2dr Convertible
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 25000 mi | third brake light went out, dealer replaced whole part third brake light went out=== dealer replaced whole part |
| 100000 mi US $250 |
Headlight idiot light came on, but main headlights were still working. One of the bulbs in the driving lights needed to be replaced. |
2008 Audi RS4 4dr Sedan
420-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD
| 64718 mi US $250 |
Replaced entire front right headlight. The wiring frayed and it created a short. It was not possible to repair the wiring harness, so a new headlight was needed. |
| 15000 mi US $1100 |
replaced A/C compressor. |
| 150000 mi US $300 |
pressure switch needed to be replaced. faulty replacement parts prolonged stay in shop. |
| 4000 mi | The TPMS didn't seem to be functioning properly, but the dealer checks found that it was. |
2008 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 63240 mi C $1000 |
headlight |
| 82640 mi C $50 |
failed headlight |
| 117800 mi C $200 |
burned out headlight |
| 39000 mi US $85 |
Recirculate flap motor stopped working so that recirculate would not work. Had this replaced at the dealership under the CPO warranty with an $85 copay. |
| 29500 mi US $90 |
Intermittent failure of driver's side turn indicator bulb. If hit fender with hand, bulb would work. Dealer said bulb failure not a bad connection. I disputed this, we agreed to split cost. Must remove front fender assembly to gain access to the bulb. |
| 39000 mi US $5 |
Replaced failed driver side rear turn signal light bulb |
2008 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 85719 mi US $50 |
AC was struggling to stay cold in the summer heat, quickly recharged to normal level with a store bought recharge can. |
| 33220 mi | Airbag light on - problem with middle rear seat belt buckle Airbag light on; middle rear seat bel buckle replaced |
| 89900 mi C $659 |
Adaptive Xenon Headlight front levelling sensor |
| 31000 mi | AC blowing extreme hot air even when set below 70 degrees. some part in center of dash had to be replaced that regulates the temp. |
2008 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 16740 mi C $400 |
burned xenon headlight |
2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 86000 mi US $1500 |
Replace climate control stepper motor |
| 85800 mi US $222 |
Replaced battery |
| 90000 mi US $400 |
Baffle motor broken and stuck |
| 107000 mi US $650 |
Air bag light again came on, had to replace airbag clockspring |
| 1300 mi | The car frequently displays the message that the "Centre Rear Light" is out in the instrument cluster. The dealer claims that they have not been able to replicate the problem. |
| 2000 mi | Audi MMI screen is beginning to fail - has a vertical line at the top where the pixels are starting to go bad. Dealer said it was not bad enough yet to warrant replacement per Audi factory rep, which I disagreed with. |
| 20000 mi | motor that raises driver seat up and down broke. three days in shop as service claimed two separate motors needed to be replaced to remedy, which needed to be ordered. |
| 2000 mi | TPMS system is unreliable in very hot Arizona weather, and even if the tires are properly inflated, We often get a TPMS warning on the dash during the summer. Dealer says "that's just how it is." |
| 48000 mi | Drivers side window control inop. Replaced. |
| 41000 mi | Xenon headlamp went out...have to dismantle the headlamp to replace warranty on the zenon lights was extended to include. |
| 111000 mi | Takata Airbag passenger side replaced on recall |
2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 61000 mi | The HID headlights were randomly flashing when the car was off and parked. The electronic control module was replaced. |
| 66000 mi | One of the two horns stopped working, it was replaced. |
| 1000 mi | Air Bag light. Part ordered. Problem repaired, but minor interior damage was caused. |
| 96000 mi | replace air bag per recall |
2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 36000 mi | Power folding passenger mirror does not always function. Dealer ordered parts to repair under warranty. |
| 38000 mi | Mirror motor replaced under warranty Passenger side air vent not enough air flow. Flap replaced under warranty. |
| 99200 mi US $2000 |
AC Compressor Failure |
2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 15500 mi | rear seat belt and fuel latch |
| 32860 mi | On warranty, the dealer change seat belt passenger switch and front disk brakes wear sensors. |
| 86000 mi US $10 |
Taillight out for 2nd time in 2 years. Replaced myself in about 10 min. Dealership cost >$100? |
| 15000 mi US $250 |
window regulator. when i utilized the automatic window close, the window would close then come down a quarter of the way. |
| 25000 mi | iPod adaptor stopped working... replaced under warranty |
| 61000 mi | Clutch position sensor failure caused broken cruise control. |
| 64000 mi US $180 |
Battery fell off a cliff. Not just performed poorly in the colder weather -- it just stopped holding a charge. |
| 137420 mi US $1000 |
AC pressure switch/sensor, evacuation, and re-charge |
| 138460 mi US $800 |
Replaced starter |
| 60000 mi US $200 |
Factory battery failed, was replaced at dealer |
| 89000 mi | shop had disconnected a/c harness by accident. |
| 111000 mi US $800 |
Car was discharging battery. Replaced alternator, but did not solve problem entirely, as alternator light came back on. |
2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 160hp 1.8L I4 8-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 27280 mi | Right xenon bulb turns off after few seconds. First visit, the car stayed for a day to investigate problem. Part ordered and took about 3-4 days for delivery. Car at dealer for another day for right headlight replacement. |
| 50840 mi | Left Xenon Headlight bulb suddenly turned off. Identified as broken only after removing front bumper, so car had to stay at the workshop. Bulb ordered from Dubai. Car remained at dealer's for a whole week. |
| 54560 mi $4000 |
Airbag warning sensor on dashboard lighted together with Airbag Off button near ventilation. |
2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 96000 mi | The hood-ajar switch was not closing all the way, even with the hood closed tight. Removed the switch from its mount and taped the switch closed. Problem solved. I'll probably replace/repair (bend the tab) the switch once the weather gets nicer and tax season is over. |
| 116000 mi US $254 |
Had a headlight out. After researching it, found that I had the expensive xenon HID headlight package, and that the bulbs were not replaceable from the engine compartment; the bumper cover had to come off. Good times. |
| 10049 mi | Air conditioning not cold. System evacuated and freon recharded. |
| 83700 mi C $400 |
Hard starting and cel on |
| 96100 mi C $600 |
Brake switch failure |
| 29200 mi | Motor for drivers side window needed to be replaced. |
2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 13640 mi | Defect in iPod interface. |
2008 Audi A4 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 72400 mi $300 |
The Cabin Air Conditioner Filter was dirty and had to be replaced. In addition the system was re-gassed. |
| 33400 mi | Convertible sop stopped working again, dealer replaced the hydraulic motor(s) that opens the trunk access where the top is stored. |
2008 Audi A4 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 58800 mi US $85 |
Main flap position servo motor failed. Unable to direct heat to floor. Repaired under CPO warranty. $85 deductible |
2008 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4
Engine not specified
| 48000 mi | Air bag |
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