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2005 Audi A4 / S4 repairs by problem area
Engine (49%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 482 repairs.
2005 Audi A4 / S4 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 337 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Audi S4 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi S4 in South Carolina, United States Nov 2008 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Oct 200840000 mi | Passenger Window Regulator New Window Lock Switch New Front Upper Control Arms New Glove Box Door | ||
| Jun 200943000 miUS $28 | Hood strut failure. Ordered new hood strut and installed. Problem solved. | ||
| Oct 200945000 miUS $300 | A/C Compressor malfunction. Was operating intermittantly, repaired under CPO Passenger Control arm replaced under CPO | ||
| Apr 201047000 miUS $800 | Replaced serpentine belt, pulley and tensioner Replaced valve cover gaskets | ||
| Apr 201664000 miUS $135 | Replaced valve cover gaskets, air filter and cabin filter | ||
| Audi S4 in Denmark Oct 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jan 2013 | Aux cooler pasenger side changed due to leaking. | ||
| Audi S4 in Washington, United States Apr 2011 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Jun 201175000 miUS $250 | Intermittent starting problems due to faulty engine speed sensor. Repair pending approval by extended warranty provider. valve covers leaking oil. Also peeling and blistered paint. Extended warranty provider denied coverage because leakage "minimal," so not fixed. Upper radiator hose leaking coolant. repaired after approval for repair by extended warranty provider. | ||
| Jul 201175700 mi | Crank position sensor replaced Window washer fluid began leaking. Determined leak was from faulty pump. Pump replaced. | ||
| Dec 201182000 miUS $110 | Replaced weak battery | ||
| Aug 2013106000 miUS $700 | check engine light, engine began misfiring. Diagnosed as failed plugs and replaced all 8 spark plugs. Replaced valve cover gaskets to address worsening oil weeping. | ||
2005 Audi S4 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD
| Audi S4 in Texas, United States Jul 2009 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Nov 200988000 miUS $100 | the driver window regulator (window stopped rolling up) | ||
| Mar 201095000 mi | seat heaters did not work | ||
| Jan 2011102500 miUS $300 | Replace valve cover gaskets (leaking bad), replace serpentine belt and related components as preventative maintenance. Replace starter (intermittent failing). | ||
| Aug 2011111000 miUS $1200 | Replace all 4 front upper control arms. Also required the bearing carrier on the driver side to be replaced due to a heavily corroded pinch bolt. replace all 4 front upper control arms | ||
| Audi S4 in Minnesota, United States Sep 2008 - May 2015 | |||
| Mar 201054000 mi | Wiper linkage frozen at one of two pivot points. | ||
| Aug 201058000 mi | Coil pack failure, all coil packs replaced under recall notice. Car was due to go in for the recall 7 days later, but one coil pack decided to fail prior to the repair appointment. | ||
| Apr 201166000 mi | Wiper mechanism frozen at one of the two pivot points. Removed assembly from car, disassembled & lubricated, and reinstalled back into car. | ||
| Jul 201167000 mi | A/C blows hot air all of a sudden. Shop checked system, plenty of R134 in system. Shop not sure what the problem is, need to bring car back for further diagnostic work. | ||
| Aug 201168000 miUS $200 | A/C was still not working properly. Took to dealer as previous mechanic at non-Audi shop felt there was something wrong with the system (and not just low on R134a). Dealer could find no issues other than low R134a level. | ||
| Sep 201281000 miUS $250 | Airbag light on, replaced one of the passenger side airbags. | ||
| Dec 201284000 miUS $3700 | Flywheel defective, made engine vibrate. Dealer replaced flywheel, clutch, bearing and slave cylinder. | ||
| Oct 201494200 miUS $400 | Power steering hose burst, hose was replaced. | ||
| Audi S4 in California, United States Sep 2010 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Nov 201065000 miUS $1600 | Front passenger head light would fail after 1 to 2 hours. This is a failure mode of a bad Xenon headlight. | ||
| Jun 201170000 miUS $1100 | Replaced Full set of control arms. Boots in bad shape, the Repair shop said. | ||
| Mar 201274000 miUS $400 | Front passenger wheel bearing wore out Drivers side sun visor became lose. | ||
| Jan 201383000 mi | Recharged the AC but still doesn't blow very cold. Probably needs more work. Slight smell of coolant when heat is on. | ||
| Dec 201392000 miUS $1100 | Valve cover gaskets need replacing Hatch latch does not open when sun is shining on the hatch. replace servo, didn't fix second replacement replaces another switch | ||
| Apr 2015100200 miUS $1000 | Oil gasket in V of engine was leaking. Need to take off throttle body replace oil gasket | ||
| May 2015101000 miUS $220 | Every year I need to get my AC recharged. The shop has looked for the leak for the last 4 years and has never found, so I will go in to the shop in late spring and get a recharge. | ||
| Jul 2016106300 miUS $1400 | Both lower front radiators developed leaks and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Sep 2016108000 miUS $3 | Hose broke off from windshield washer fluid bottle | ||
| Audi S4 in Netherlands Jun 2013 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Nov 201399200 mi€450 | part of wiring loom to ecu needed replaced water damage | ||
| Jul 2015110980 mi€5000 | cam timing out, replace a whole bunch of parts, engine removal required to complete | ||
| Audi S4 in Virginia, United States Jun 2014 - May 2015 | |||
| Apr 201489000 miUS $1000 | Fuel Pump | ||
| Jun 201495000 miUS $65 | Check Valve (Y-Valve) | ||
| Jul 201493000 miUS $2125 | Timing Components/Adjuster Valve stem seals. Clutch/PP replaced Valve Stem Seals Timing Components | ||
| Aug 201493000 miUS $3500 | When replacing valve stem seals, we noted that my exhaust valve couldn't hold pressure. Led us to do a compression and additional leak down test. Then confirmed bent exhaust valves, had to rebuild my cylinder heads. Cylinder Heads | ||
| Sep 201494000 mi | Bad tensioner Bad Tensioner | ||
| May 201596000 miUS $150 | Crank Position Sensor? | ||
| Audi S4 in Ontario, Canada Jul 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Sep 201473160 miC $240 | Blown power steering return line. | ||
| Mar 201580600 miC $2875 | Clutch, flywheel, clutch release bearing replaced. Replaced with B7 parts, as they are considered an upgrade on a (B6) S4 with higher clamping load and a slightly lighter flywheel. | ||
| Jun 201583080 miC $100 | Power steering pump whining due to Wrong type of fluid used during line repair last fall. Flushed power steering system with proper fluid and filled with correctly specified fluid. | ||
| Jul 201583080 miC $600 | Replaced left and right front upper control arms. Rubber bushings were worn out. | ||
2005 Audi S4 4dr Sedan
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi S4 in Texas, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 201068000 mi | High pressure steering hose failed, had to be replaced. $120 in parts, $230 in labor. Pass cat replaced under emissions warranty. | ||
| Apr 201176000 miUS $45 | Front passenger window regulator failed. Cabling found broken and frayed during replacement. | ||
| Audi S4 in Montana, United States May 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Sep 201195000 miUS $360 | Replacement of Crankshaft Position Sensor. Intermittent no-start condition and a P0322 ECU code. | ||
| Audi S4 in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2010 - May 2012 | |||
| Feb 201176000 miUS $400 | Power steering hose cracked and lost all fluid instantly. $100 hose, and $300 labor | ||
| Audi S4 in California, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Aug 201076000 mi | Replace compressor. replace compressor | ||
| Mar 201184000 mi | Driver seat heater failed. New heater grid replaced under warranty | ||
| Audi S4 in Maryland, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Jan 200957000 miUS $500 | Replace the front sway bar endlinks. | ||
| Feb 2012115000 miUS $960 | Power steering failed. It was the result of the return hose from the steering rack to the pump. Hose replaced. | ||
| Audi S4 in Illinois, United States May 2009 - May 2013 | |||
| Jun 200944500 miUS $220 | Replaced a Coil Pack | ||
| Jul 200945300 miUS $1000 | Air Bag Light on-Replaced Air Bag Sensor, Leaking Sealant/Coolant Gasket, Replaced Tailight bulb, Performed 45,000 maintenance sErvice with brake flush. | ||
| Dec 200947000 mi | Dealer replaced seven coilpacks due to recall. | ||
| Sep 201051000 miUS $550 | Replaced wiper linkage mechanism after wipers froze. | ||
| Jun 201157000 miUS $300 | Passenger front window regulator not working | ||
| Audi S4 in North Carolina, United States Mar 2010 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Jul 201062000 mi | Water pump replacement pending when sold. It was leaking a small amount of coolant, about a 3-4 oz. per week. | ||
| Audi S4 in California, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2013 | Both CV boots were torn | ||
| May 201567000 miUS $400 | Both front O2 sensors showed varied fuel trims | ||
| Oct 201568200 miUS $55 | Coolant overflow tank developed a small crack at the top and was leaking coolant/steam after short drives, replaced coolant tank with Genuine Audi unit at a cost of $55 shipped. | ||
| Sep 201670000 miUS $6 | Upper coolant flange failed, part replaced | ||
| Audi S4 in New Jersey, United States Sep 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 201375000 miUS $1000 | Control arms | ||
2005 Audi S4 4dr Sedan
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD
| Audi S4 in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2009 - Oct 2009 | |||
| Apr 200943000 mi | The windshield wiper transmission/motor went out and needed to be replaced. | ||
| May 200944000 miUS $50 | Power steering hose broke. Lots of labor involved in fixing | ||
| Audi S4 in Alberta, Canada Apr 2009 - Feb 2011 | |||
| May 200956420 mi | Exessive oil consumption, car needs a new short block according to Audi. Audi has denied warranty but dealer paying since problem documented and started at 41k. | ||
| Jun 200956420 miC $2000 | excessive oil use, engine replaced. | ||
| Jul 200960140 miC $1000 | AC failed, requires new compressor $1400 item, plus costs of a dryer. http://audiwarranty.blogspot.com CEL codes P2097 Description: Post catalyst fuel trim system too rich P2098 Description: Post catalyst fuel trim system too lean audiwarranty.blogspot.com Car brought to a private repair shop for service, replaced a part of the AC unit, but problem persists, car needs a new AC compressor | ||
| Sep 200961380 mi | Dealer has not been able to diagnose the problem, car still throwing codes after 200 to 400kms of driving. See my blog at http://audiwarranty.blogspot.com | ||
| Nov 200961380 mi | Problem still ongoing, now starter is failing, that will be next repair. http://audiwarranty.blogspot.com | ||
| Dec 200963240 mi | New A/C compressor. | ||
| Jan 201063080 mi | Car would not brake, shop had bled brakes but not topped up master and as a result brakes did not work well. Did job myself, took a couple hours to bleed all 4 corners. Starter failure, car would not start for a long time when cold, replaced clutch switch, checked battery, then replaced starter problem solved. Actuator was stuck open and car would not come up to temperature, shop replaced faulty actuator problem solved. possible cause because car was apart for a long time waiting for short block at dealer for oil consumption. | ||
| Apr 201065300 miC $800 | HVAC pressure switch failure and system leak | ||
| Aug 201066640 miC $400 | Failed crankcase regulator valve, caused oil leak from valve cover gaskets. Replace regulator will wait and see if valve cover gaskets need to be replaced. | ||
| Audi S4 in New Jersey, United States Apr 2010 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Jul 2010110000 miUS $1800 | AC clutch seized. Replaced bent control arms and various bushings. When sold the driver door handle would sometimes not work from the outside. | ||
| Audi S4 in Iowa, United States Aug 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Aug 201393000 miUS $350 | Driverside window glass would not rise up. | ||
| Apr 201497000 mi | Door window switches, locks, sensors on driver's not working | ||
| Audi S4 in Kentucky, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Oct 201050500 miUS $110 | Drivers' side window regulator failed. New regulator installed | ||
| Mar 201154000 mi | Headlights were wet inside. Sealed the adjustment screw with silicone. | ||
| May 201156600 miUS $540 | High pressure hoses & seals of Power Steering were leaking a lot. After starting the (cold) motor, it rattled for about 2-3 seconds. Did an oil & oil filter change and changed from 5W30 to 5W40. After starting the (cold) motor, it rattled for about 2-3 seconds. Did an oil & oil filter change and changed from 5W30 to 5W40. Power steering system was leaking. Hoses and seals have been replaced. | ||
| Audi S4 in Rhode Island, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Feb 201290700 mi | dealer tried the cam-position sensors and the clutch sensor. turned out to be the starter | ||
| Audi S4 in Texas, United States Aug 2016 - May 2017 | |||
| Sep 2016136000 miUS $180 | Severe shaking from engine when accelerating, CEL. Was only a spark plug causing a misfire, throwing the CEL. Replaced all spark plugs. | ||
| Audi S4 in Virginia, United States Jul 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Aug 201398000 miUS $1428 | Slow loss of engine coolant, but no drips or puddling. Turned out to be passenger side auxiliary radiator was coming apart at the seems, so had it replaced. Check engine light coming on, then going off a few days later. Trouble codes were for misfire in cylinders 1 & 2. Ignition and Fuel systems both checked out fine, but exhaust check showed passenger side catalytic converter was very clogged. car in to dealer for 95K mile service check. They found worn out upper control arm bushings on passenger side. Estimate for replacing was $1383. They said would not pass VA state inspection, so recommended to replace. car into dealer for 95K mile service. They found DTC's for failing radiator fan control module. However the car has not been running hot or giving any indication of issues with cooling fan. Dealer estimate of $703 to replace. | ||
| Sep 201398000 miUS $275 | power steering hose ruptured between cooler and steering rack. Obtained replacement hose myself and performed the work at a friends garage. Upper control arm bushings badly deteriorated. Flagged as an issue on annual safety inspection. Replaced all 4 upper control arms (both sides) for $300. Work done by owner at a friends garage. | ||
| Oct 201398000 miUS $2200 | passenger side down pipe / catalytic converter severely clogged, causing DTC's and bad engine misfiring. Replaced entire exhaust system with stainless after market system for price of just the 1 factory down pipe. reverse lights not working, replaced reverse light switch at the 6MT transmission. | ||
| Nov 201398000 miUS $30 | Plugs were badly fowled due to clogged down pipe on passenger side. The exhaust system had been replaced but afterwards the engine still did not run smoothly, so all spark plugs were replaced, which fully resolve the issue. | ||
| Jun 2014105000 miUS $140 | Front Driver side window regulator went out. I was able to get a replacement part online and performed the repair myself. | ||
| Mar 2015114000 miUS $180 | Badly worn lower control arm bushings, driver side. Replaced both lower control arms, drivers side. | ||
| Apr 2015114300 miUS $1800 | total clutch / pressure plate failure, which required replacement of both as well as flywheel. Driver's side 1/2 shaft / drive axle had worn CV joints and torn CV boot. Replaced entire 1/2 shaft. | ||
| Nov 2016131000 miUS $575 | CV boots on passenger side split wide open, slinging great all over the place... Axle as a whole was fine, but the cost of replacing just the boots compared to a new shaft was not much different, so opted for the new shaft assy. | ||
| Audi S4 in California, United States Aug 2014 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Oct 2014104000 miUS $20 | coolant expansion tank hairline fracture and leak | ||
| Audi S4 in Maryland, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200944000 miUS $440 | Headlight sensor was bad. Replaced rearview mirror. | ||
| Audi S4 in Illinois, United States Mar 2008 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jun 200829405 mi | anti-rattle clips were squeaking. replaced under warranty. | ||
| Sep 200833214 mi | driver's switch for a rear window stopped working. switch replaced under warranty. | ||
| Oct 200835159 mi | headlamp assemblies fogged up. replaced under warranty. | ||
| Mar 200941315 mi | windshield wiper motor seized. replaced under warranty. | ||
| Audi S4 in Delaware, United States Mar 2010 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Aug 201031500 mi | Car needs a new AC compressor A/C condenser replaced | ||
| Sep 201034000 mi | Plastic part that surrounds fog light fell off. Took part to dealer and was reattached in minutes with a new fastener that had broke. | ||
| Jan 2011US $50 | Burning oil odor - valve covers replaced under warranty. Driver seat heater not working. Seat heating element was replaced | ||
| Nov 201139300 miUS $100 | Window regulator was broken. Covered under Audi Pure Protection Gold Warranty | ||
| Sep 201246000 miUS $400 | Glove box door was broken and had to be replaced. | ||
| Nov 201247100 miUS $500 | Mass Flow Sensor had to be replaced | ||
| Dec 201357000 miUS $800 | Power steering cooling return line broke. | ||
| Jul 201459200 miUS $1000 | Replaced upper control arms - all 4 Crank position sensor replaced | ||
| Audi S4 in California, United States Nov 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Dec 2014104000 miUS $600 | brake master cylinder failure | ||
| Audi S4 in Illinois, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Jun 201181000 miUS $19000 | Engine and clutch replacement. Engine had a crack in cylinder wall 1. Clutch replaced while engine was replaced as preventitive. No previous clutch failure. | ||
2005 Audi S4 2dr Convertible
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi S4 in Illinois, United States Apr 2010 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Apr 201189500 miUS $1900 | power steering failed, lots of noise, hard to steer. Towed to shop. Told the steering rack was leaking. Worst case scenario. | ||
| Dec 201199000 miUS $180 | windshield wiper drive mechanism broken, replaced shaft | ||
| Nov 2012105500 mi | driver front wheel bearing made noise, needed replacement | ||
| Sep 2013113000 miUS $350 | Serpentine belt failed due to oil leak on engine cam covers. Doing that fix leter. | ||
| Audi S4 in Delaware, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jan 201475000 mi | Glass separating from convertible top. Was told it was a common issue | ||
| Audi S4 in Washington, United States Sep 2010 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Sep 201026000 miUS $300 | Engine has whine/whirl sound. Dealer acknowledged but cannot fix. Does not downshift on incline in drive; RPM's will drop below 1,000. Have to manually downshift or engine lugs. Sport mode car will not up-shift until RPM's exceed 4K. | ||
| Jun 201131000 mi | 4.2 liter motor makes terrible grinding noise when starting. Audi Tech Bulletin advises this is normal and caused by a slow adjusting camshaft chain adjuster. Problem so bad no dealer will trade, and, no buyer will purchase car. | ||
| Oct 201132000 mi | Loss of perfromance, would not shift out of 1st gear, stability control intermittent, no transmission safety switch (could shift into gear without pressing brake). Sensor replaced. | ||
| Mar 201341000 miUS $550 | Replaced valve cover gaskets | ||
| Feb 201751000 miUS $2400 | Upper Control Arm busings Right and left rear CO2 sensors | ||
| Audi S4 in Illinois, United States Sep 2010 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Apr 201144000 mi | passenger window does not operate with all windows switch. | ||
| Jun 201355000 miUS $100 | replaced ECM relay | ||
| Apr 201551000 miUS $1200 | conv. top storage compartment. broken piece of plastic . had to order compleete trunk kit $560.00 ... oil leak | ||
| Aug 202062000 miUS $500 | Re glue rear window | ||
| Sep 202164000 miUS $260 | Replace 2 radiators. Main land left Motor mount | ||
| Audi S4 in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201070000 miUS $300 | various hoses were leaking oil | ||
| Feb 201177000 mi | The front air dam under the engine came loose and was dragging. My mechanic fixed it at no charge. | ||
| Dec 201190000 miUS $500 | Replace valve seals Fuel valve at gas tank failure | ||
| Nov 2012102300 miUS $1521 | Power steering hose broke and was replaced Driver side axle shaft failure | ||
| Mar 2013104000 miUS $275 | Replace hood strut Convertible top not operational. Diagnosed as locking system. did not repair. | ||
| Oct 2015104000 miUS $300 | Battery replace along with oil change. Other items needed fixed but the dealer was asking for my first born and she wasn't willing so I found a great independent shop. | ||
| Nov 2015104300 miUS $5000 | Had a coil over system installed along with new sway bars and control arms. Car needed an update and control arm bushings needed replacement. Locking mechanism of convertible top failed and had to be replaced | ||
| Dec 2015104000 miUS $1750 | Hood and trunk lid paint oxidized and needed repainted. Additional touch ups done and some custom work. | ||
| Sep 2016106000 miUS $3900 | Fan replaced Motor mounts Serpentine belt replaced | ||
| Jan 2017106000 miUS $400 | Car wouldn't start. After a while it would start and run for a while, then it would just shut down. Some type of small electrical part that malfunctioned. | ||
| Apr 2017106000 miUS $1000 | possible catalytic converter failure, has to go back in to further diagnose | ||
| Jun 2017107000 miUS $2900 | Catalytic converters were replaced. I went with CARB approved Magnaflow after market products Control arms and rubber bushings were replaced. | ||
| Jul 2018108000 miUS $3000 | Replaced valve covers Needed 3 liters of fluid. Can't find any leaks. First time we have put fluid in. Still don't see leaks after a couple of weeks. New OEM clamps and hoses put in along with a coolant temperature sensor because everything apart already. Unbeknownst to me, a previous mechanic had replaced the OEM clamps and hoses with non-OEM items. My current mechanic noticed some wear and suggested replacement, especially with OEM. | ||
| Oct 2021111000 miUS $600 | New radiator Seals connected to the engine. Still needs repaired. | ||
| Feb 2022111000 miUS $500 | Computer not communicating with engine and information is not available Seal from the transmission to the engine is leaking | ||
| Audi S4 in Illinois, United States Mar 2009 - Sep 2009 | |||
| May 200945000 miUS $85 | Tension strings for soft top needed to be replaced on both sides. | ||
| Aug 200949000 miUS $85 | Replaced coilpack | ||
2005 Audi S4 2dr Convertible
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD
| Audi S4 in Pennsylvania, United States May 2012 - Jul 2020 | |||
| Sep 201561000 miUS $2700 | Replaced entire convertible top because original rear window fell out and cannot be glued back in place. Also happened to our previous Audi TT. Bought aftermarket top with stitched in window, not an Audi part! | ||
| Jun 201769000 miUS $6000 | Corrected the known design flaw in the hydraulic cam chain tensioner and chain guides. Absent corrective action, complete engine failure ($12k) could otherwise result anytime between 55k and 130k miles. Also had a new clutch installed while the engine was out of the car. | ||
| Nov 201771110 miUS $748 | The ignition coil went bad on cylinder #8. Would have cost $278 to do just that one or, $748 to do all eight. I figured this first one was a domino and that the others would follow so we opted to be preemptive and do them all. | ||
| Audi S4 in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2008 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Apr 201054500 mi | replaced all ignition coils | ||
| Apr 201163300 miUS $700 | alternator belt & tensioner alternator belt & tensioner | ||
| May 201495100 miUS $390 | Low oil pressure warning light came on due to faulty switch. | ||
| Jun 2015102000 miUS $5200 | A/C compressor, HVAC hoses, valve cover gaskets, thermostat, radiator hoses, misc gaskets, drive belt | ||
| Audi S4 in California, United States Jun 2012 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jul 201262000 miUS $300 | Replaced coil packs again after getting misfired (even though the car was already running the new 'revised' packs - version T.) The packs were about 18 months old. | ||
| Audi S4 in Ohio, United States Sep 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013 | Rear windshield coming unglued. | ||
| Audi S4 in Alberta, Canada Dec 2009 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Jan 201048360 mi | Starter motor not working properly. Memory switch for recalling position of driver's seat had to be replaced. | ||
| Dec 201052700 mi | Crankcase ventilation valve replaced to resolve excessive oil consumption and leak from one head gasket. | ||
| Feb 201153940 mi | Mild oil leak from headgasket, not severe enough and problem may be resolved because of replacement of crankcase ventilation valve. | ||
| Mar 201155180 miC $1100 | Head gaskets in both banks of cylinders were replaced to correct oil leakage. | ||
2005 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| Audi A4 in Oregon, United States Sep 2009 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Oct 200988000 mi | Ignition coil packs failed on me - fourth one in two years. | ||
| Dec 200990000 mi | The pressurized cylinder which keeps the hatch open on the wagon ripped out of the steel mount on the D-pillar. | ||
| Jul 201096300 miUS $150 | Car was pulling to the right. Alignment didn't help, so adjusting the steering rack on my own seemed to help a bit. | ||
| Jun 2011108000 mi | Drivers window switches popped down into the door. Had to take apart door to fix. | ||
| Apr 2012117300 mi | stuttering upon hard acceleration | ||
| Sep 2012123000 miUS $12 | Small coolant leak | ||
| Dec 2012127000 miUS $760 | Hoses were disintegrating and falling off. | ||
| Jan 2013114200 miUS $20 | Windshield washer pump was leaking | ||
| Mar 2014143000 miUS $70 | Valve cover rubber gasket seal replacement as oil was leaking into the spark plug holes. | ||
| Dec 2015162000 miUS $450 | Coolant leak at the front of the engine. Also changed timing belt at the same time as it was in the same area. | ||
| May 2016165000 miUS $50 | Radiator hose connector failed causing coolant to leak profusely | ||
| Jun 2016166000 miUS $10 | Coolant leak at the rear coolant flange and plastic coupler to the heater core. It was leaking about a cup a day, and I thought It was just loose, so I tightened the flange against the block as well as the plastic coupler. It still leaked. | ||
| Jul 2016167000 miUS $10 | After the second repair in June, in July I replaced the plastic coupler between the rear coolant flange and the heater core. That fixed the problem. I believe the new flange I initially bought was of the wrong size causing the leak. Success! | ||
| Sep 2016172000 miUS $100 | Replaced engine mounts. They were leaking fluid. | ||
| Jul 2017176000 mi | Check engine light came on for P0133 oxygen sensor. I reset it and it hasn't come back this month yet. | ||
| Apr 2018182000 mi | Leaking cooling system yet again from the back of the engine. The leak slowed, but not fully stopped. Will need to attempt again. | ||
| Audi A4 in Alberta, Canada Jun 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Aug 201074880 miC $100 | glovebox hinge | ||
2005 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A4 in Nevada, United States Mar 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Apr 201028000 miUS $312 | repair fluid leak in windshield washer fluid reservoir | ||
| Jun 201029000 miUS $75 | replace defective daylight running light bulb | ||
| Sep 201235000 miUS $300 | hard downshift from 2 to 1. software reprogramming to fix problem | ||
| Audi A4 in North Carolina, United States Mar 2008 - May 2013 | |||
| Oct 200850000 mi | Driveshaft seal replacement (at transaxle) | ||
| Dec 200852000 mi | Replaced all ignition coils. | ||
| Apr 201064000 miUS $100 | electronic stability control fault light--repaired by replacing brake line. | ||
| Jun 201065000 mi | Side impact airbag fault tripped the dashboard "air bag" light | ||
| Mar 201170000 miUS $2000 | Replaced defective seals and vacuum hoses | ||
| Dec 201293000 miUS $800 | Temp sensor and cracked cooling control housing had resulted in lost coolant Significant ongoing oil loss. compression test passed. Crankcase ventilation/pressure system failure suspected. | ||
| May 201398000 mi | Compressor failure; needed replacement Still losing oil when last had it. | ||
2005 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A4 in North Carolina, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Feb 201049000 miUS $100 | Transmission seal replaced | ||
| Audi A4 in California, United States May 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 200841000 mi | Drivers window regulator failed. | ||
| Mar 200947000 mi | Leaking headlamp cluster, rough cold start resulting in one time "Check Engine Light" which reset itself upon restarting. Replace randomly operating sunroof switch. Repair "lazy" retracting driver's side seat belt. | ||
| Apr 200949000 mi | Engine Coolant began leaking all over garage floor. Car was immediately driven to local Audi dealer. Same problem of Trip 1: Engine coolant leak that was unsuccessfully diagnosed/repaired on the original trip to the dealer. | ||
| Nov 200953800 miUS $50 | Leaking rear output transmission shaft and left front axle seal. Driver's window regulator failed..again. | ||
| Dec 200955000 mi | Ignition coil failure. Replaced all six ignition coils. | ||
2005 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Audi A4 in California, United States Mar 2008 - Jun 2010 | |||
| Jun 200864000 miUS $150 | ignition coil packs 2 of 4 failed. | ||
| Jun 201084000 mi | A/C not blowing cold when idling when sold. | ||
| Audi A4 in Florida, United States Dec 2011 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jan 2012US $2095 | Thermostat, both electrical fans and control unit replaced. | ||
| Apr 201361000 miUS $2640 | CVT was beginning to fail. Replacing CVT transmission. | ||
| Oct 201475000 miUS $1935 | Windshield wiper pump replaced. Coolant flange replaced. Valve gasket replaced. | ||
| Dec 201698000 miUS $1100 | Both cooling fans failed AGAIN. Replaced. Windshield washer pump failed. Replaced. Button on window master control unit. Replaced unit. Recharged AC. | ||
| Jul 2017103000 miUS $360 | Coolant flange replaced for second time. | ||
| Audi A4 in California, United States Sep 2009 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Jul 201085000 miUS $650 | leaking engine mount left axle boot was ripped; replaced. interior overhead light rattled at speed. An anti rattle pad was inserted | ||
| Apr 201189200 mi | valve cover and cam seals leaking; very minor oil leak so I won't repair now. upper control arm bushings are weak. | ||
| Jun 201190000 mi | valve cover, cam seals, and broken hoses replaced to eliminate leaking oil and burning oil smell in interior. | ||
| Oct 201196000 miUS $150 | Check engine light indicated that cooling system temperature sensor had failed. It was replaced. | ||
| Nov 2012106100 miUS $650 | Engine mounts replaced | ||
| Jun 2013110000 miUS $975 | leaky O rings; replaced O rings and added coolant A/C flap behind glove box opened intermittently; as a result A/C sometimes was fine, other times was only available on right side of car with outside temperature air blowing in on the left side. Flap replaced. left inside CV boot leaking. Boot replaced. | ||
| Oct 2013114500 miUS $597 | Flange on rear of cylinder head leaking coolant. Coolant flange replaced as well as temp. sensor and hose from flange to heater core. | ||
| Oct 2014125000 miUS $70 | Ignition coil died. I replaced three by myself (I had done another a few months ago). Took me 10 minutes. | ||
| Nov 2014125000 mi | upper control arm bushings weak, never replaced. | ||
| Audi A4 in Florida, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Nov 2015115000 miUS $150 | trunk opener system leaks - oil. coolant low engine power | ||
| Jan 2017155000 miUS $700 | continuous coolant leaks, heated motor | ||
| Audi A4 in California, United States May 2009 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Jun 200970000 miUS $2000 | Car had issues with the MAF and O2 sensor | ||
| Mar 201080000 miUS $1400 | Transmission Control Module failed, caused a check engine light. Covered under california emissions until 70,000 miles I am at 78,000. | ||
| Oct 201084000 mi | Glovebox actuator was stuck and broke the lid. Antenna booster stopped working and no radio signal. They replaced the booster. | ||
2005 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada Apr 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jan 201384940 miC $2200 | throttle body, intake gasket, and exhaust gas hoses replaced. | ||
| Audi A4 in New Hampshire, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 200848000 mi | Ignition coil on cylinder 1 was replaced. Cost $0.00 since it's under warranty. | ||
| May 200965000 mi | Retractable Cup Holder issues. It wouldn’t open. DIY of 5 minutes with cotton swabs and WD40 to fix what was causing it to stick. The job fixed it, no issues since. | ||
| Oct 200976000 miUS $50 | Leaking coolant flange, replaced by dealer under warranty, out of pocket cost $50. | ||
| Nov 200978000 mi | HVAC issues, getting no heat from the car. Got it fixed at the dealer at no cost. Something regarding a locked vent not moving to control airflow; all fixed and have heat. | ||
| Dec 200980000 mi | CEL Light went on for P0420 code. Replaced O2 sensor and had a vacuum leak and it fixed it. | ||
| Feb 201085000 miUS $50 | Wiper linkage failed. EPC light came on causing failed attempts at starting the car and rough idle. | ||
| Audi A4 in Virginia, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Oct 201193500 miUS $5000 | Turbo blew | ||
| Audi A4 in Colorado, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200952000 miUS $30 | Replaced 1 Coil Pack | ||
| Audi A4 in Washington, United States Aug 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Sep 201070000 miUS $200 | drivers side power window stuck, mechanism replaced | ||
| Audi A4 in New Hampshire, United States May 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jun 201063000 miUS $10 | replaced leaking coolant bleeder screw | ||
| Nov 201068400 miUS $170 | Timing belt,water pump and tensioners | ||
| Audi A4 in California, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Dec 201172000 mi | Loud rattles from under the car, drivers side. I'd hear it at about 2500-3200 rpm's. Turned out to be a busted support rod connecting/supporting both mufflers. The rod was welded back together and the problem resolved. | ||
| Feb 201275000 miUS $250 | Oil leaks found in driverway after vehicle purchase. Valve cover and tensioner gaskets replaced. Passenger side motor mount replaced due to leak. | ||
| Mar 201276000 miUS $330 | Worn coolant flange and o ring which was a result of a bad valve cover gasket that leaked oil down over the flange over time. Coolant temp sensor was also replaced. | ||
| May 201392000 miUS $442 | Driver's side motor mount replaced due to leakage of all hydraulic fluid. I did not notice much driving, I saw oil spots in the driveway and took the car in since the timing belt was replace about 2 weeks prior. | ||
| Audi A4 in Massachusetts, United States May 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 2008105000 miUS $200 | Two worn out control arms. | ||
| Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2012 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 201289900 miC $500 | Had to replace clutch-exploded into pieces | ||
| Audi A4 in Saskatchewan, Canada May 2009 - Jan 2010 | |||
| Jan 2010C $386 | regular maintenance plus replacement of two engine coils | ||
2005 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A4 in Michigan, United States Oct 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jun 2015145000 miUS $3400 | Cracked cylinder head | ||
| May 2016158000 miUS $1900 | Turbo went bad after wastegate stayed open, I hear this is a common problem for the 1.8t | ||
| Jun 2016159000 miUS $449 | Update: took my car to another shop and they found it was a clogged PCV valve and my breather hose was the problem not the turbo saved 1500 on the repair that the dealer quoted me for | ||
| Jul 2016160000 miUS $750 | Got me Cat replaced after CEL came back on still not sure if the problem is solved MPG has not gone back up, but only 1 day of city driving | ||
| Nov 2016166000 mi | My starter went out when I pulled into a Rest Area, car would not re-start had it towed to a local shop and they replaced it for 250 bucks, much cheaper than the Audi dealership, they do GREAT WORK for half the cost | ||
| Audi A4 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Mar 2016179000 miUS $300 | Car died on highway, got AAA to tow me, alternator was not charging the battery, battery. Changed alternator and battery. Car is back on road. | ||
| Audi A4 in New Jersey, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Aug 200842300 mi | Water Pump replaced under warranty. Pump was working but was making a noise. | ||
| Nov 200846000 miUS $400 | A Coil Pack shorted and caused the check engine light to come on. Since the incremental cost was marginal I had all four coil packs replaced. | ||
| Apr 201058000 miUS $1200 | Replaced Radiator due to pin hole leak. | ||
| Audi A4 in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2014 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Dec 2015151000 miUS $300 | replaced battery a month prior and new battery was not charging properly. Thought could be alternator. | ||
| Jun 2016161000 miUS $2000 | a/c compressor failed. replaced entire a/c compressor and serpentine belt | ||
| Sep 2017180000 miUS $125 | drive sensor replacement | ||
| Dec 2017183000 miUS $1200 | engine mounts replaced exhaust repair | ||
| Jan 2018183000 miUS $900 | timing belt, water pump and hoses | ||
| Audi A4 in California, United States May 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Feb 2014129700 miUS $453 | Coolant flange at rear of engine needed to be replaced due to cracking. | ||
| Apr 2015142000 mi | Bad temp sending unit for coolant. | ||
| Jan 2016134200 miUS $1000 | timing belt, coolant leak: flange at the back of the engine was replaced. | ||
| Audi A4 in Illinois, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jun 201678000 miUS $3380 | Water pump froze up, causing timing belt to skip, which, in turn, resulted in damage to 2 valves. | ||
| Audi A4 in New York, United States Oct 2010 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Nov 201061000 miUS $20000 | front tires had outside wear, steering loose . 4 upper control arms needed to be replaced on front left and right wheels. | ||
| Jul 2014103500 mi | Engine speed sensor | ||
| May 2017117000 miUS $200 | AC compressor bearing was making a lot of noise. Had to replace AC compressor and new belt Accessory belt pully Tie rod end and inner. Both loose Throttle body electrical connector kept getting water in it some how. This was shorting out. Car would not have any power and stall if floored. Had to cut off old connector and splice in a new one. | ||
| Apr 2018118500 mi | Driver side front axle boot ripped leaking grease. Replaced axle with aftermarket. Exhaust leak at flex joint Front passenger side lower rear control arm Wipers moving very slow | ||
| Audi A4 in Georgia, United States Jun 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 200763000 miUS $330 | Drivers side window regulator failure and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Sep 200764000 miUS $50 | Flemsy console arm broken and replaced. | ||
| Oct 200765000 miUS $300 | Ignition coils and spark plugs replaced due to multiple check engine instances flagging cylinder misfires. (in the end valve cover seal) | ||
| Jan 200871500 miUS $300 | Glove compartment door hinges break and have to replace whole door. | ||
| Apr 200874000 miUS $900 | Seal on front axle, left side, bad and had to be replaced. 90% of total was labor costs. | ||
| Jul 200876000 miUS $330 | Passenger side window regulator failure and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Aug 200876500 miUS $150 | Gears in sunroof switch broken and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Dec 200882000 miUS $900 | Seal on front axle, right side, bad and had to be replaced. Again, 90% of total was labor costs. | ||
| Jan 200984000 miUS $100 | New spark plugs due to continued misfiring. (in the end valve cover seal) | ||
| Apr 200988000 miUS $700 | Valve cover seal replaced because it was leaking to spark plugs causing previous failures. | ||
| Sep 2010117000 miUS $400 | Driver and Passenger Window regulators for the second time each. | ||
| Dec 2010121000 miUS $500 | Cooling fan and ac condenser fan replaced | ||
| Mar 2011126000 miUS $2150 | Thermostat and housing, $350 All vacuum lines under the intake manifold, $600 Crank Shaft Tensioner seal, $1200 | ||
| Jun 2011126000 miUS $60 | PCV Valve | ||
| Audi A4 in Ohio, United States May 2008 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Oct 200841000 mi | Coolant leaked below minimum level. Coolant warning light on. Added water to system and drove to dealer. Pressure test found coolant flange seal leaking. Coolant flange seal replaced. | ||
| Dec 200842000 mi | Drivers window grinding and not functioning. Cable came out of regulator. Left front electric window regulator removed and reinstalled. | ||
| Jun 200946000 miUS $50 | Airbag light was on. Drivers side igniter upper limit exceeded. Drivers seat wiring harness for airbag repaired. | ||
| May 201053300 miUS $53 | Air bag light came on for second time in a year. First time was wiring under driver seat. This time was wiring under passenger seat. | ||
| Apr 201160200 mi | Dealership installed leaky oil filter during previous maintenance. Subsequent trip failed to identify source of leak. They determined on this trip and replaced the filter. | ||
| Oct 201165000 miUS $675 | PCV valve was replaced. Caused rough idle and check engine light to flash Passenger door window regulator broken | ||
| Audi A4 in Colorado, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Sep 201191000 miUS $400 | crank shaft sensor need to be replaced. was intermittently stopping the car from starting | ||
| Jan 201282700 miUS $800 | rear brakes | ||
| Audi A4 in Illinois, United States Jul 2009 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 200953000 miUS $3 | Right rear tail light. | ||
| Feb 201059000 miUS $17 | Head light repair | ||
| Audi A4 in Colorado, United States - Dec 2008 | |||
| Apr 2007 | Mileage unknown/Warranty Replace cup holder and front window motor | ||
| Sep 2007 | Mileage unknown warranty Coolant sensor replaced, ignition coils replaced | ||
| Oct 2007 | Mileage unknown/Warranty Thermostat replaced | ||
| Jan 200839012 mi | Warranty Ignition coil replaced | ||
| May 200840936 mi | Warranty Replace glove box door, replace cup holder, replace window regulator | ||
| Jun 200842928 mi | Warranty Replaced coil TOWED | ||
| Jul 200843276 mi | Replace air conditioner compressor , reinitialized window memory | ||
| Oct 200851300 mi | Certified used car warranty Replace driver's door motor, replace sunroof potentiometer, replace fuel pump | ||
| Dec 200851300 mi | Certified used car warranty Replace catalytic converter, replace fuel tank, replace coolant plug | ||
2005 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Audi A4 in Texas, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 200859000 miUS $50 | Original turbocharger was going bad, & was replaced under certified pre-owned warranty without any further issues. | ||
| Dec 200869000 miUS $50 | Coolant hose adapter was cracked. Power steering hose leak. | ||
2005 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| Audi A4 in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 2010109000 miUS $900 | Defective headlamp sensor detector failure lamp intermittently lights up on lateral acceleration | ||
| Audi A4 in California, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2015124000 miUS $550 | Oil leak from valve cover gasket | ||
| Feb 2016131300 miUS $150 | Small leak on radiator, replaced it myself with aftermaket NISSIN radiator, direct fit and G12 Coolant | ||
| Mar 2016133000 mi | Leaking Driver side valve cover gasket. It was previously replaced by shop in Sept '15, and they replaced it at this visit free of charge under warranty. | ||
| Jul 2016138000 miUS $600 | Front Right wheel bearing making noise. Tried to replace but pinch bolt was sized to knuckle. So needed to buy a new Knuckle and did the upper and lower control arms, and tie rods while at it (bushings cracked). | ||
| Aug 2016139600 miUS $45 | Car would sometimes not start when hot. (Cranks over, but not start.) Replaced the crank position sensor. | ||
| Sep 2017143000 miUS $225 | Driver side valve cover replacement. Oil leak due to warped cover. | ||
| Audi A4 in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2008 - Apr 2021 | |||
| Dec 200834720 mi | 3 coil packs needed replacing. Power steering noisy. Fluid flush performed and replacement power sterring hose ordered for installation in January, 2009. | ||
| Feb 200936580 mi | Replaced power steering hose and checked system for leaks; topped up power steering fluid | ||
| Mar 200937820 mi | Front right wheel bearing noisy and replaced. | ||
| Aug 200940920 miC $100 | Scheduled maintenance visit; Reported noisy front end; diagnosed cause - leaking seal on steering rack; problem resolution - replace steering rack under CPO warranty | ||
| Jul 201050840 miC $100 | Water Pump replacement and 100000 KM maintenance Rear diff seals leaking Valve covers seeping oil Power steering return hose weeping; power steering fluid low; replaced hose | ||
| Feb 201374280 miC $3000 | Control arm replacement Valve cover gaskets replaced | ||
| Sep 201379360 miC $836 | Front subframe welding repair for clunking noise CEL - misfire on cylinders 2,3,6; replaced colipacks | ||
| Nov 201379980 miC $850 | Clunking over bumps; replaced front swaybar bussings and front struts | ||
| May 201590520 miC $300 | G62 Coolant Temperature Sensor replaced. MIL indicated low signal for sensor. | ||
| Nov 201594240 miC $600 | Very noisy power steering when turning; not resolved on 1st visit Readdress power steering noise from pervious repair trip Engine misfiring - MIL ON; 4 coilpacks diagnosed as faulty. replaced all 6 coilpacks on engine | ||
| Feb 201696680 miC $200 | Nylon coolant tank hose connectoin broke off. | ||
| Nov 2016102160 miC $1250 | Wishbone failure | ||
| Apr 2017107880 miC $500 | Serpentine Belt Tensioner Replacement Replaced front brake pads and rotors | ||
| Aug 2017112220 miC $839 | Front Passenger Window Regulator replaced | ||
| Feb 2018115940 miC $387 | Battery 5yrs old | ||
2005 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A4 in California, United States Aug 2009 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Dec 200965000 miUS $30 | One of the ignition coils failed. I was close to the dealership and was able to drive there. A total of four coils were replaced under manufacturer's recall. the remaining two coils had already been replaced under warranty. | ||
| Feb 201067300 miUS $650 | Front suspension bushings worn out and replaced. Car was also aligned as part of this repair. | ||
| Jul 201073700 miUS $400 | Power steering slowly leaks fluid into the steering rack. Excess fluid drained form bellows sealing the rack and fluid topped up again. R/H glovebox hinge failed. No real reason and not worth the cost of repairing. Living with the problem | ||
| Feb 201186000 miUS $2150 | Oil leaks from camshaft covers and sump. Gaskets replaced. Leaking coolant line, the subject of a TSB is leaking. Repair requires expensive intake manifold removal to get at source of leak so I've decided to live with the problem. We've had unusually heavy rain here since December and the Xenon headlights fog up very heavily when it rains. It's always been a problem but the dealer tells me it's normal even though the light output is badly reduced. Audi won't fix | ||
| Apr 201188000 miUS $850 | Fuel pump failed while car was on freeway. | ||
| May 201189300 mi | Significant coolant leak from cross pipe located under intake manifold. Will live with problem for time being. | ||
| Jul 201192000 mi | Major coolant pipe had become brittle and degraded from heat and was leaking. Why Audi choose to use short life span parts baffles me. Pipe is under intake manifold so a heavy labor charge to replace it. | ||
| Oct 201199000 mi | Hood strut has completely failed. Not worth the cost of replacement bur annoying nontheless. | ||
| Sep 2012116000 miUS $400 | Front struts should be replaced. Quoted cost is $800 - $1050. Car has developed a bad oil leak from a crack in the upper sump. No known cause. Since the proper repair is an engine out job I'm investigating alternatives. JB Weld didn't work. | ||
| Audi A4 in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201370000 miUS $700 | Rear coolant crossover pipe. | ||
| Sep 201588000 miUS $400 | Crossover coolant pipe. Update, late October: already leaking again. "O"-ring going bad. It's about a 1-1/2 hour repair job for a $40 part and very tedious to get behind the engine block. | ||
2005 Audi A4 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Audi A4 in Texas, United States Dec 2008 - Feb 2014 | |||
| May 200953000 miUS $250 | Check engine light came on, code was for new transmission, warranty co. asked to clear code and see if check engine light returned before replacing transmission. Check engine light came back on at 25 miles, the problem was not a new transmission, but a sensor, dealer ordered the part and I drove my car home to wait for it. The part came in, the dealer repaired it, the extended warranty paid 100%, less the $250 deductable. | ||
| Jan 201166000 miUS $450 | Leaking valve cover gasket, fouled the spark plugs. Replaced valve cover gasket and engine breather hoses to oil separater which had crumbled apart during the gasket repair. | ||
| Feb 201383100 miUS $400 | Check engine light came on, essentially needed a tune-up, new plugs, etc. and a lecture on using premium gas, NOT regular unleaded. | ||
| Mar 201384000 miUS $95 | Took the car in for check engine light, re-set the check engine light, and the warning has not returned. They found a rattling brace and fixed it. | ||
| May 201385000 miUS $345 | The dreaded intermittent electrical problem. With no rhyme nor reason the dash display goes dark, the A/C ceases to work and the radio turns off. Radio can be turned on again, but not the A/C. Shop replaced ignition switch, problem not fixed | ||
| Dec 201389000 mi | Continuation of intermittent electrical problem plaguing car since March. Ran fault codes, found ect sensor @ 48c degrees, replaced, Installed new sensor in water neck flange at radiator, problem in instrument cluster, no repair attempted. AC head control unit had internal short circuit, shorting out the comfort system. Instrument cluster was having catastrophic communication problems. Faulty AC control head unit and instrument cluster were replaced and re-coded. "Econ" button was stuck on...no heat, no air-cond. just outside air coming through the vent. system. New instrument cluster needed to be re-programmed. I am taking the car back to the original shop to take care of the ongoing check engine light and the abs system randomly coming on, I anticipate the repair being done this month (Dec.) | ||
| Jan 201482000 mi | Trip was to work on check engine light, abs brake light and traction light from previous trip, ec sensor was changed for the third time, to no avail, as soon as warning lights are cleared, they reappear. Also, crimped wires from the trunk lid wiring harness are giving false brake light out warning lights....The Audi wiring harness is roughly $4200 for the part alone, so it will either be spliced to fix, or I will learn to live with it if I keep the car. | ||
| Feb 201489000 mi | Check engine light still on, went to dealer discussed my options with the service tech, chose not to go through another round of diagnostic tests, traded the car in on a 2012 VW Eos. Crimped wires from the trunk lid wiring harness. | ||
| Audi A4 in Iowa, United States Mar 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Dec 201344000 miUS $475 | Right motor mount leaking fluid. | ||
| Audi A4 in South Carolina, United States Mar 2010 - Apr 2010 | |||
| Apr 201048000 miUS $5600 | Car overheated. Long block replaced by dealer at owner expense at 49,000 miles (post warranty). Transmission was slipping and displaying a major error indication on the cluster. Quote was $2,700 for repair of sensor and linkage belt. This is the worst car I have ever owned. | ||
| Audi A4 in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201121700 miC $750 | wheel bearings | ||
| Sep 201639060 miC $900 | defective fuel pump | ||
| Oct 201639680 miC $3000 | replaced transmission control module. The code for this appeared while it was already in the shop to have the crankshaft sensor replaced and actually made its presence known after the crank sensor had been done and was being test driven. | ||
2005 Audi A4 2dr Convertible
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Audi A4 in California, United States Aug 2007 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jan 200721405 mi | All ignition coils replaced. Warranty. | ||
| Oct 200737740 mi | Brake light bulb and tail light bulb inoperable, removed and replaced. | ||
| Apr 200847977 mi | Right side brake light open circuit, remained lit. Removed and replaced bulb. Driver side wiper not touching glass, spring broken, replaced. Actuator for locking gas door broken, replaced. Glove box popped open at high speeds, hinge fixed. | ||
| May 200849160 mi | Ignition coil #5 replaced. Brake light switch defective, replaced, was causing burnt bulbs. | ||
| Jun 200849973 mi | Transmission control module replaced. Engine felt sluggish. | ||
| Jun 200967000 miUS $2700 | Water pump leak, replaced. At same time did timing belt (due at 65k anyway). Upper front and rear control arms bushings worn. Replaced. | ||
| Aug 200973000 miUS $600 | Remove and replace control module for convertible top. | ||
| Oct 200973000 miUS $150 | Remove and replace coolant tank due to leak. | ||
| Dec 200977000 miUS $387 | CEL illuminated and flashing. R&R spark plugs and 6 ignition coils. | ||
| Oct 201085000 miUS $2250 | Y-pipe behind engine cylinder block cracked and leaking coolant. Replaced. | ||
| Feb 201188000 miUS $3700 | Cylinder 5 coolant weeping, engine rumbled on start to clear coolant. Cylinder head 456 warped (probably from factory) and heating and cooling exacerbated over time, making leak worse. Replaced head. | ||
| Sep 201196000 miUS $4000 | Ecu was sending erratic signals to fan control unit, which burned out and caused car to over heat, also ruined secondary ac fan. Upper control arm bushings replaced. Ac compressor replaced | ||
| Feb 2013130000 miUS $2750 | Transmission Control Module, filter, fluid, and seals. | ||
| Mar 2014151000 miUS $3600 | Coolant sensor in rear of engine leaking. Power steering lines leaking for years. Finally replaced. | ||
| Sep 2014157000 mi | ABS and stability control lights intermittently on. Computer control module found faulty. Decided not to repair. | ||
| Dec 2015167000 mi | ABS module never repaired. The car had 160++k miles on it and worth a pittance at auction due to all the issues. Couldn't ethically sell the car private party, so we just dumped it at the dealer as a $500 trade in so I wouldn't have to deal with it. | ||
2005 Audi A4 2dr Convertible
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A4 in Texas, United States Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Feb 201540500 miUS $200 | traction control wasn't working | ||
| Jun 201548000 miUS $100 | noisy when turned | ||
| Dec 201557000 miUS $300 | the transmission was completely shot and was a full replacement | ||
2005 Audi A4 / S4
Engine not specified
| Audi A4 in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Aug 201168000 miUS $1000 | Crossover pipe behind engine losing coolant. Parts were degraded to the point that they were leaking about a pint of fluid a week. Leak was the worst as the engine cooled. | ||
| Audi A4 in Washington, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012US $550 | Starter replacement. Symptom: turning key to start, but no start, no sounds, no nothing. | ||
| Audi A4 in Colorado, United States Sep 2011 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Oct 201178000 miUS $3700 | dual flywheel mass failure. | ||
| Nov 201178000 miUS $500 | window motor failed. | ||
2005 Audi A4 / S4 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual AWD
| Audi A4 in Sweden May 2010 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201599200 mi$35 | Problem with crankcase poison sensor.(G28) | ||
2005 Audi A4 / S4 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Audi S4 in Singapore Feb 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Mar 201148360 mi$50 | Ignition coil unserviceable on cylinder 3. Coils on all cylinders replaced | ||
| Sep 201153940 mi$500 | electrical window motor on front left side u/s | ||
2004.5 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| Audi A4 in Arizona, United States Mar 2007 - Apr 2009 | |||
| Dec 200748500 mi | Right front inner CV Boot, Left rear outer CV Boot, Valve Cover Gasket. All covered under last days of warranty. (warranty expired 12/24/07) | ||
| Jun 200851000 miUS $85 | Turbo inlet hose (aka TIP) torn and letting in un-metered air. Replaced with a spare. | ||
| Sep 200854000 miUS $64 | Driver's front inner CV boot was torn. Shop replaced boot with new one. Engine speed sensor failed; new sensor ordered from dealership and self-relpaced. | ||
| Mar 200957000 miUS $725 | 3rd Gear synchronizer for manual transmission wore out. (Grinding in 3rd gear) Transmission removed, transmission rebuilt with new parts, transmission re-installed. All self-repair. Cost to repair includes cost of special tools purchased. | ||
2004.5 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Audi A4 in Arizona, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201354000 miUS $150 | Replaced original battery! | ||
| Nov 201457000 miUS $1550 | Transmission output speed sensor bad. Replaced Transmission Control Unit. Dealer covered all but $200 since it was just a month out of the 10 year extended warranty. Replaced timing belt. It was 10 years old and cracked from the Arizona heat. | ||
| Sep 201767000 miUS $600 | Car was intermittently overheating. Replaced thermostat assembly. | ||
| Jun 201871 miUS $1200 | Replaced rear cooling manifold which was leaking, along with necessary hoses. | ||
2004.5 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Audi A4 in California, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 200952000 mi | fuel pump was making a loud humming noise which was diagnosed to come from the rear passenger side. dealer replaced it no problem, was recalled on 03 models so not surprising to see it happen on 04.5's window regulator broke so a new assembly had to be ordered. can be found for roughly $120 online from genuineaudiparts.com, I believe is the site. easy DIY from www.audizine.com/forum. not a big deal | ||
| Jan 2012111200 miUS $1200 | Had to replace the steering rack due to loose steering symptoms. A clunk was heard when quickly turning the steering wheel counter clockwise meaning 1 side of the rack was damaged. | ||
| Jan 201483800 miUS $100 | Coolant flange is leaking. Observed when coolant levels dipped low after refilling. Common problem and may even be a wear item due to seal failing. | ||
| Dec 2014117000 miUS $118 | vacuum system was malfunctioning causing high vacuum leading to low oil pressure at low RPM | ||
| Oct 2015128500 miUS $80 | Previous coolant flange repair was not successful and it was still leaking. Replaced yet another time, hopefully stops coolant leak. | ||
| Apr 2016135500 miUS $600 | Water pump was leaking so I replaced pump, tensioner, and timing belt. Replace A/C compressor, drier, and restrictor due to seized A/C compressor. | ||
| Jul 2017152000 miUS $300 | Broken outer CV joint | ||
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