2008 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Problems and Repair Histories
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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
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| 2008 | Audi S4 / RS4 | 11 S4 / RS4s, 9.0 months of data per S4 / RS4, average 42700 miles Small sample size. Join or 11 S4 / RS4s, 9.0 months of data per S4 / RS4, average 42700 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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| 2008 | Audi A4 | 45 A4s, 9.0 months of data per A4, average 49800 miles68 |
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2008 Audi S4 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi S4 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 64300 | 600 | Replaced rear brake pads |
| Sep | 2012 | 70000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi S4 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 17360 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 20460 | 0 | noise from power steering at low speeds during a tight turn i.e. parking |
| Mar | 2013 | 32240 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Audi S4 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD
| Audi S4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 30000 | 0 | Door to glovebox broke off |
| Jan | 2011 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi S4 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 52500 | 0 | 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! |
| Mar | 2013 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Audi S4 4dr Sedan
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi S4 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 21000 | 0 | Replaced brake light |
| Jan | 2012 | 35000 | 0 | lighter inoperative panel behind drivers seat became loose and dislodged Replaced rear pads and rotors. |
| Feb | 2012 | 36000 | 0 | Carbon fiber rear spoiler began peeling. This item was replaced under warranty. |
| Sep | 2012 | 43000 | 0 | Hinge on center console broken. Lid required replacement. Not covered under warranty. Replace ignition coil on cylinder 1. Covered under warranty |
| Mar | 2013 | 48000 | 500 | Replace serpentine belt |
2008 Audi S4 4dr Sedan
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD
| Audi S4 in Estonia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 3100 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 32860 | 50 | Cruise control stopped working - the clutch pedal sensor was replaced. |
| Audi S4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 19000 | 300 | Ashtray trim piece completely fell off. Had to purchase two parts to repair totaling slightly over $300. |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Audi S4 2dr Convertible
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi S4 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 24000 | 0 | top got stuck part way closed, replaced limit switch. |
| Oct | 2011 | 25000 | 0 | third brake light went out=== dealer replaced whole part |
| Mar | 2013 | 34000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Audi RS4 4dr Sedan
420-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD
| Audi RS4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 56000 | 100 | Engine Replaced Due to Cylinder Wall Scoring |
| Sep | 2011 | 63000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi RS4 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 31000 | 0 | car shut down while being driven. would not start and had to be towed to dealer. found faulty fuel pump regulator. |
| Feb | 2013 | 33300 | 85 | Slow to start and smelled fuel at start up. Replaced fuel pump and fuel filter. |
| Mar | 2013 | 34000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi RS4 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 4000 | 0 | The TPMS didn't seem to be functioning properly, but the dealer checks found that it was. |
| Jun | 2009 | 12000 | 0 | The DRCs were leaking. Shop says Audi of America will not replace unless there is a clunking sound or fluid is dripping on the floor |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A4 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 33000 | 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. |
| Jul | 2011 | 39000 | 5 | Replaced failed driver side rear turn signal light bulb |
| Mar | 2012 | 47000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A4 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 15000 | 0 | Whistling noise at high RPM. No fault codes, will monitor and bring back if worsens. |
| Dec | 2010 | 28000 | 0 | Leaking oil on valve cover. PCV Valve replaced with new revision. |
| Jan | 2011 | 29000 | 0 | Rear washer fluid hose had cracked in hinge area of hatch, leaking into interior of car and headliner. Broken hose was repaired and problem is fixed. No internal damage was done. |
| Mar | 2013 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 0 | Airbag warning light was on; dealer replaced broken rear seat belt under warranty. | |
| Feb | 2012 | 44000 | 0 | Hissing noise under acceleration, possible small loss in power. |
| Mar | 2013 | 55000 | 85 | Broken engine mount |
| Audi A4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 39000 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A4 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 50000 | 0 | Car had CEL for cylinder misfire. Seemed like bad coil pack but they had trouble getting the problem to occur again. |
| Mar | 2013 | 61000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A4 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 27900 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 33480 | 0 | rear seat release parts (to flop wagon seats forward) were broken and replaced under warranty. |
| Aug | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| Audi A4 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 38000 | 0 | |
| Jun | 2012 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 20000 | 40 | Broken glove box hinge causing rattles. glove box door and damper were replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A4 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 1240 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 24800 | 0 | Clutch switch failure meant engine revs increased when changing gear-manual trans; fault showed as error code from VCDS in ECU module; switch replaced under factory warranty; Dealer also performed scheduled 40000km service during this visit |
| May | 2011 | 32820 | 0 | Airbag light on - problem with middle rear seat belt buckle Airbag light on; middle rear seat bel buckle replaced |
| Feb | 2013 | 50520 | 250 | Replaced fuel pump cam follower - wanted to see wear pattern based upon reported problems in earlier years; removed part was in very good condition; replaced anyway and will not be inspecting or replacing in future. |
| Mar | 2013 | 50840 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A4 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 31000 | 0 | 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. |
| May | 2011 | 37500 | 0 | Faulty control valve caused "check engine" light to come on. Could feel engine running rough and RPM fluctuate at idle above normal steady 750 RPM to a range of 1,250 - 1,750 RPM. |
| Jan | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A4 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 73500 | 0 | Check engine computer light came on, dealer found fuel pressure sensor and exhaust gas sensor bad, fixed under extended waranty Key stem snapped off from key fob render key useless. Ordered new key from manufacturer at dealer and dealer reprogrammed all other keys and new key when part came in. |
| Mar | 2012 | 76000 | 1680 | High pressure fuel pump drive cam came apart and destroyed fuel pump and camshaft. |
| Apr | 2012 | 76000 | 0 | Check engine warning light on, seems to be misfiring, shop can't determine for sure problem, may need software update that they can't do, may need new #4 injector, or could be dirty valves. Will run valve cleaner through then have s/w check |
| May | 2012 | 77000 | 500 | #4 injector was replaced for same problem noted in Apr 12. This corrected the problem. |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 5580 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 16740 | 400 | burned xenon headlight |
| May | 2011 | 29140 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Audi A4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 18000 | 0 | Higher than normal oil consumption at 1 quart per 1,000 miles. Gas mileage also below expected. Replaced 'flapper' valve. No, oil consumption and gasoline mpg up 20 - 25% |
| Audi A4 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 1700 | 0 | 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. |
| Nov | 2010 | 2000 | 0 | 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. Rear parcel shelf had faded, plastic began to peel. Not covered under the 4/50 factory warranty. |
| Jun | 2011 | 3000 | 125 | Driver's rear seat back panel needed reattached - had to be glued back on Driver's door squeaked when opening - door was lubricated under warranty |
| Mar | 2013 | 5000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | Seat belt sensor in the middle backseat. threw a SOLID AIRBAG light in my cluster. repaired under warranty. took 5 days to fix. part not in stock? Free rental for the entire time. | |
| Audi A4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 41000 | 0 | Xenon headlamp went out...have to dismantle the headlamp to replace warranty on the zenon lights was extended to include. |
| Dec | 2011 | 45000 | 0 | Oil leak The oil light came on again and car was 1 qt low since 1 mo. ago. No sign of another leak. Filled and monitoring consumption will be next step. |
| May | 2012 | 46000 | 0 | Rusnak Audi performed the second half of an oil consumption test and found that the car was consuming more oil than it should and they repaired seals in the engine which fixed the problem. They gave us a loaner car and repairs were free |
| Mar | 2013 | 56000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A4 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 27000 | 0 | Diaphragm in crank case valve was sticking. |
| Jan | 2011 | 45300 | 0 | Glove box lid broke. |
| Mar | 2011 | 48000 | 0 | Car sluggish, loss of power, and RPMs dropping dramatically at stop lights. Fuel pump replaced. Power steering was stiff. Found pump to be inop. Pump replaced. Drivers side window control inop. Replaced. |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A4 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | 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. | |
| Dec | 2009 | 29000 | 0 | car stalled 10 times backing out of parking spot. nearly was towed, started eventually after calling tow truck. Audi wasnt certain of cause, sensors replaced, fingers crossed. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A4 in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | A clip for the driver's side sun visor broke, and was replaced under warranty. 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." |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 44300 | 0 | Glove Compartment door latch broke fixed when new part installed, covered under warranty |
| Mar | 2013 | 58000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 59700 | 150 | Valve cover needed to be replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A4 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 2000 | 0 | trunk lid had swirly paint under the gelcoat ahad to repaint |
| Aug | 2008 | 9000 | 0 | Vinyl trim surrounding center console has an area with very irregular, grossly grainy texture that sort of blends in with the grainy texture of the rest of the trim - it took a long while to focus on this defect and realize it was a a defect. |
| Oct | 2008 | 12000 | 0 | Center console replaced to correct a defect in a section of the vinyl trim CEL came on; diagnosed as fuel low pressure sensor; part replaced; light has stayed out, car runs normally |
| May | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A4 in Idaho, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 27000 | 0 | I purchased the car used and squealing serpentine belt tensioner and belt included on the "we owe" list from the used car dealer. Rough idle. Audi dealer checked and replaced PCV valve. Spring clip missing on drivers side door sill to secure interior plastic transition piece that covers the edge of the carpet. Noticed valve cover gasket leaking. Valve cover gasket replaced while I waited. |
| Jan | 2012 | 46000 | 0 | Loud engine noise when car cold and large oil consumption |
| Feb | 2012 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A4 in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 22000 | 0 | Crank case breather hose needed to be replaced. Caused rough idle at start. This is a common problem with this model. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A4 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 41300 | 300 | Tensioner squealing. They changed tensioner, rollers and timing belt. Back pads |
| Mar | 2013 | 42000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A4 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 1000 | 0 | Air Bag light. Part ordered. Problem repaired, but minor interior damage was caused. |
| Dec | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | Rattle in right rear. |
| Oct | 2009 | 13000 | 0 | Worn seam on driver's side seat. Seat bottom replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 57000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A4 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 8000 | 0 | Check engine light (CEL). Faulty low fuel pressure sensor. Replaced under warranty. Free rental. |
| Nov | 2010 | 28000 | 200 | PCV valve failure... Replaced with aftermarket pcv valve catch can. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A4 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 29000 | 0 | Crankcase gasket had a leak and was replaced |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A4 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 34000 | 0 | Replaced small valve from intake system; Audi service bulletin recently released |
| Oct | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A4 in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 38000 | 0 | The valve cover gasket was leaking, so dealer took it apart and replaced with new gasket. |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A4 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 43000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 43000 | 0 | The Sunroof motor rattles by the stereo and going over bumps (still rattles after they said they fixed it) |
| May | 2012 | 61500 | 0 | The HID headlights were randomly flashing when the car was off and parked. The electronic control module was replaced. |
| Jun | 2012 | 63000 | 0 | Steering was making a noise when turning left. Steering pump was replaced. |
| Aug | 2012 | 66000 | 0 | One of the two horns stopped working, it was replaced. |
2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Audi A4 in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 36000 | 0 | Power folding passenger mirror does not always function. Dealer ordered parts to repair under warranty. |
| Mar | 2011 | 38000 | 0 | Mirror motor replaced under warranty Told that caliper gaskets failed and were causing a groaning when performing low speed turns Passenger side air vent not enough air flow. Flap replaced under warranty. |
| May | 2011 | 41000 | 0 | Malfunctioning PCV valve Clicking from front wheels, diagnosed and replaced bearings on both front wheels. |
| Jul | 2011 | 44000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| Audi A4 in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 13000 | 0 | There was a rattling noise coming up between 2000 rpm and 2600 rpm, which was initially diagnosed as a defective diverter valve. After it has been replaced, the noise is still there. The car runs a little bit hesitantly. |
| Feb | 2009 | 15000 | 0 | As I stated, the rattling noise is still there. The cars DOESN'T run hesitant anymore - some dead leaves made their way into the intake duct, in the pre-filtering area; nothing serious. I removed them and everything went back to normal. |
| Jan | 2010 | 32000 | 0 | Noticed less than 1 quart oil missing - oil level was half way between min and max. No CEL ever showed up - which is a good thing. Dealer noticed some oil stains on engine cover. Dealer diagnosed and replaced the PCV valve, everything under warranty. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A4 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | burning a quart of oil every 2k miles. Bad PCV assembly. PCV & valve cover gasket replaced |
| Mar | 2010 | 24000 | 0 | Continued to lose oil. Replaced valve cover gasket & assembly. Problem hasn't returned. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A4 in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 40000 | 0 | PCV valve failed and blew oil all over the engine cover. Was replaced under extended warranty. |
| Jun | 2012 | 46000 | 85 | Timing belt was making a screeching noise. It took 4 back to back trips to the dealer to get them to finally replace this under CPO Warranty. |
| Dec | 2012 | 53000 | 0 | Car was burning oil at a rate of approx. 1qt/1000mi. Dealer was supposedly doing consumption test, but WAY overfilled the oil (2+ qts overfilled). Didn't end up fixing the problem. Will have to go to another dealer to resolve consumption. |
| Mar | 2013 | 57000 | 80 | Motor was drinking 1qt/1000 of oil. Dealer did oil consumption test and piston rings were going to be replaced. During the repair, scoring on cylinder wall #4 was discovered so the motor was replaced. |
| Audi A4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 25000 | 2 | Center console latch repaired. Driver seat backing repaired. Cigarette lighter repaired. 25,000 service. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A4 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 61000 | 0 | Clutch position sensor failure caused broken cruise control. Vent left of instrument cluster failed. |
| Sep | 2012 | 61000 | 0 | Left a/c vent finally replaced by the dealer. It took them three weeks to get one. |
| Mar | 2013 | 64000 | 180 | Battery fell off a cliff. Not just performed poorly in the colder weather -- it just stopped holding a charge. |
| May | 2013 | 65000 | 85 | Valve cover gasket replaced. |
| Audi A4 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | Fuel Pressure Sensor was replaced. Replacement did not help. iPod adapter stopped working... replaced under warranty |
| Jun | 2010 | 40000 | 0 | Cam Shaft Follower was worn out. This was replaced and problem was fixed |
| Jul | 2010 | 40000 | 0 | Check engine light turned on after 4 hours of driving, 2 different times... car was driving normal. Audi said nothing was wrong and reset The fuel Door would not Latch. Replaced. The trim on the passenger seat became detached (the plastic casing). This is not covered by warranty and is not fixed |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A4 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 25000 | 0 | Crankshaft ventilation valve clogged. Caused valve cover gasket to fail. Oil sprayed on inside of engine bay. Some cars similar to mine had a recall on this part, mine was not one of them. |
| Aug | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A4 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 59000 | 0 | Car was idling roughly and not powering consistently. They replaced spark plugs and coils. |
| Apr | 2013 | 60000 | 0 | Cleaning valve heads finally seemed to work. |
| Audi A4 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 35700 | 0 | broken breather valve in engine. too much oxygen going into engine. would not idle very well |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 52700 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 54560 | 0 | CEL was on, changed gas cap and reset CEL |
| May | 2012 | 62000 | 0 | PCV Valve problems. Free replacement at dealer as a result of warranty extension on part. |
| Mar | 2013 | 71920 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 27900 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 27900 | 550 | Front strut leak |
| Audi A4 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 40000 | 0 | Idle very irregular. Replaced PCV valve. |
| Jan | 2011 | 41000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A4 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 32860 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 32860 | 0 | On warranty, the dealer change seat belt passenger switch and front disk brakes wear sensors. |
| Audi A4 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 15000 | 0 | My 6 speed manual transmission does not go into 2nd or 3rd gear smoothly, particularly when cold. |
| Apr | 2009 | 16000 | 0 | Car doesn't always shift smoothly into second gear. This is a manual transmission A4. It seems to have a larger issue with this when the car is cold. |
| Sep | 2010 | 28000 | 0 | Trim around trunk latch was damaged from regular use and was replaced under warranty. |
| Sep | 2012 | 60000 | 200 | Factory battery failed, was replaced at dealer |
| Dec | 2012 | 63000 | 75 | Engine is consuming oil. Dealer took reading of oil level and instructed us to drive car for 1000 miles and return to dealer. Based on consumption, dealer will repair. |
| Feb | 2013 | 64300 | 75 | Repair related to December visit for excess oil consumption. They are replacing piston rings. Repair appears to have been unsuccessful as car is still consuming oil. Car returned to shop today (April 23rd)for further diagnosis. |
| May | 2013 | 67000 | 0 | Engine continues to burn oil even after piston ring replacement. |
| Audi A4 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 36000 | 0 | Oil spewing from bottom of engine. Valve plugged causing pressure on gasket. Fixed, repaired, replaced, cleaned. Rear passenger seat not locking into place. Latch replaced. |
| Jan | 2011 | 41000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A4 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | fuel latch. not well repaired | |
| May | 2009 | 0 | rear seat belt and fuel latch | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A4 in Rhode Island, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 47000 | 0 | Replaced faulty O2 sensor. |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A4 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 17360 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 19840 | 0 | Carbon buildup - FSI engine (3.2l) |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 15000 | 250 | window regulator. when i utilized the automatic window close, the window would close then come down a quarter of the way. |
| Aug | 2010 | 25000 | 0 | water leak on passenger side. |
| Mar | 2013 | 37000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 160hp 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Audi A4 in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 26040 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 27280 | 0 | 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. |
| Dec | 2009 | 32860 | 0 | Fuel pump. Car drivable but there was a huge loss in torque. |
| Mar | 2010 | 37780 | 0 | Engine mount replaced. Symptom: car shaking all the time on any gear, and made changing gear (automatic) feel a little lose. |
| Sep | 2010 | 44640 | 0 | Broken front wheel bearings. It was a low, soft and fast knocking-like sound, which you could also feel. Took two weeks to identify and fix. I did suggest the bearings as a possibility but they had to reproduce the problem in the workshop. |
| Mar | 2011 | 50840 | 0 | 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. |
| Jun | 2012 | 75020 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A4 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 27000 | 0 | Water pump failure, recalled part. Towed and repaired within 3 hrs in the middle of a snowstorm. |
| Dec | 2010 | 28000 | 0 | Coolant was low, warning light alert. Audi checked the system under pressure to insure no leaks, all was OK, added coolant and good to go. |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A4 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 13000 | 0 | Water pump replaced. |
| May | 2011 | 14000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 0 | Air conditioning not cold. System evacuated and freon recharded. | |
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | Check Engline Light on. Error reset and fuel additive added. | |
| Audi A4 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 59000 | 320 | Replaced rear brake pads |
| Audi A4 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 27000 | 300 | Carbon buildup was causing the engine to misfire in a couple of cylinders. A chemical clean out was needed. |
| Jul | 2012 | 28000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A4 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 1000 | 0 | Squeak in rear left door. |
| Nov | 2008 | 15000 | 0 | Check engine light on and engine started rough when cold. Engine light came on. Engine started rough with a cold start. |
| Mar | 2009 | 18000 | 0 | Rough start with engine misfiring. |
| Jul | 2009 | 26000 | 0 | Cold start is rough. One of the cylinders is misfiring. |
| May | 2010 | 38700 | 0 | Some cylinders continue to misfire, particularly on cold start. |
| Sep | 2010 | 43000 | 0 | Air in brake lines. Fluid drained and replaced. Problem remained. Brake booster and master cylinder were replaced. |
| Nov | 2010 | 44000 | 0 | Engine continues to randomly misfire on cold start. Since I was going to turn in the car--it's a lease--they just reset the engine warning light so that it would go off. |
| Dec | 2010 | 44000 | 0 | Engine still randomly misfiring when turned in. |
| Audi A4 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 29000 | 0 | Motor for drivers side window needed to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 12400 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 13640 | 0 | Defect in iPod interface. |
| Audi A4 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 18000 | 0 | Saturday morning I noticed a small leak. Later the car lost all coolant. Tuesday it was towed to the dealer and fixed on the same day. I had a loaner. Everything: tow/loaner/repairs were covered under warranty. |
| Aug | 2010 | 31000 | 0 | Check engine light came on. Light went off after two days. Dealer checked computer and found a sensor malfunction |
| Dec | 2011 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A4 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 3720 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 13020 | 0 | Water pump broke |
| Jun | 2009 | 16120 | 0 | Steering noise when turning. Missing steering fluid. Dealer added fluid, noise stopped. Will follow up if there is a leak. |
| Mar | 2013 | 66960 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Audi A4 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Audi A4 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 33000 | 85 | Convertible top would not lower, motor that unlocks the roof was bad. Parts were $1000, warranty paid with us paying $85 |
| May | 2012 | 34500 | 0 | Convertible sop stopped working again, dealer replaced the hydraulic motor(s) that opens the trunk access where the top is stored. |
| Dec | 2012 | 39000 | 320 | Flip lever in trunk that allows more trunk space when convertible top is up. The flip lever cable had to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 41000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Audi A4 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A4 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 43000 | 100 | Convertible top light blinking at start up. Cleared fault code (single wire mode)and adjusted top mechanisms. Could have cleared code myself. Adjustment of top not warranty or Audicare covered. |
| Mar | 2013 | 53000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Audi A4 2dr Convertible
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A4 in Mississippi, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 35000 | 0 | engine misfire |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A4 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 32500 | 0 | Expanding trunk mechanism and latch broken on convertible. |
| Mar | 2013 | 44000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007.5 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Audi A4 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 32000 | 0 | They put a wedge in the passenger side xenon headlight because it would vibrate. |
| Aug | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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