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2017 Audi A4 repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (38%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 40 repairs.
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2017 Audi A4 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (7%)

< $100 (72%)

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Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 Audi A4

Engine not specified

Audi A4 in Great Britain
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
Nov 2022

64000 mi

£18386
Initial repair task was fixing coolant leak from water pump. During testing after initial repair, oil pump failed and engine was ruined. Cause was identified from official Audi service bulletin. Damage required complete replacement of engine, along with required seals and gaskets etc. 

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2017 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD

Audi A4 in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2016 - Jul 2019
Oct 2016 The drivers window stopped going up or down. 
Audi A4 in California, United States
Aug 2017 - Jun 2019
Sep 2017

10000 mi
Trip odometer spontaneously resetting (long-term). Instrument cluster changed. 
Feb 2018

14000 mi
Backup camera periodically not engaging when backing up. Only engine restart fixes problem. 

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2017 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD

Audi A4 in New York, United States
Dec 2018 - Aug 2021
Sep 2019

40000 mi
Second attempt by Audi dealer to stop transmission fluid leak, this time pan gasket was replaced. During PM visit my independent shop noticed leaking at transmission pan. They brought car to Audi dealer for fix. Known issue at Audi there is a TSB on this. 
Audi A4 in California, United States
Feb 2017 - Jan 2018
Mar 2017

1000 mi
License plate frame screws stripped by dealer - common Audi issue. Clicking noise from driver assistance system. Dealer says this is normal, but I don't believe so. The car is very quiet and this is a very strange clicking noise when the auto cruise control is working. I will have it checked again at the next service trip. 
Sep 2017

5000 mi
MMI system locking up. System was restarted, but issue still persists Lane Keep Assist - car keeps driving to left. System was rebooted/restarted, but issue still persists 
Jan 2018

7000 mi
Car was a buyback due to the MMI locking up and the driver assistance feature pulling the vehicle to the left. 
Audi A4 in California, United States
Aug 2016 - Oct 2021
Oct 2021

34000 mi
Engine mount replacement. 
Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Dec 2021

35340 mi
Trunk lid kick open mechanism due to corrosion Rear spring mounts corroded 
Audi A4 in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2016 - Jan 2019
Apr 2016 Coolant leak. Defective cap. 
Audi A4 in North Carolina, United States
May 2021 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021

80000 mi

US $1500
Water pump replacement 
Audi A4 in Washington, United States
Mar 2016 - Jun 2022
Jul 2016

2300 mi
Rattle from passenger-side glove box. Dealer tightened trim retaining screws. 
Feb 2017

8000 mi
Nav screen flickering. Dealer performed software update which lessened the flickering. It still occurs but is less frequent/noticeable. Rattle present on passenger side. Dealer could not isolate the cause but applied felt tape to known trouble spots proactively. Rattle much less frequently. 
Audi A4 in Washington, United States
Sep 2016 - Jun 2022
Aug 2018

19500 mi
Recall for speaker trim 
Sep 2021

35000 mi

US $700
Failed thermostat and leaking coolant resulted in car entering limp-home mode. Thermostat was replaced along with coolant. 
Audi A4 in California, United States
Dec 2016 - Jun 2019
Mar 2018

8000 mi
Woofer on rear deck defective. Repaired under tech. service bulletin. 
Audi A4 in California, United States
Nov 2016 - Mar 2020
Mar 2018

11000 mi
the MMI unit failed, so navigation and bluetooth did not work 
Nov 2018

20000 mi
Navigation antenna failed and had to be replaced 
Audi A4 in Nova Scotia, Canada
Mar 2016 - Aug 2022
Oct 2017

24180 mi
A warning message about safety restraint system not operational. Dealer said the seat pressure sensor operating correctly. Message still occurs infreqently , once a every few days. 
Audi A4 in Michigan, United States
Jun 2017 - Jul 2022
Apr 2018

20000 mi
Rear passenger window would not operate. Dealer replaced switch. 
May 2021

88000 mi

US $3500
Overheating, replaced water pump. 
Audi A4 in Maine, United States
Jun 2017 - Jan 2022
Jun 2018

26000 mi
Replaced pads and rotors 
May 2021

60000 mi

US $1600
Had replace water pump and related parts 
Audi A4 in California, United States
Mar 2017 - Sep 2018
Aug 2017

8600 mi
Rear passenger window seal/gasket was deformed. The cause of deformation was unknown. 
Audi A4 in Massachusetts, United States
Sep 2016 - Dec 2018
Jan 2018

48000 mi

US $600
Rear brakes and pads 

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2017 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021

16740 mi

C $200
Right and Left Front Wheel bearings replaced, right rear shock leaking oil and replaced - work completed under Audi CPO warranty Replaced leaking right rear shock under Audi CPO warranty AudiCare - 2 yearly brake fluid flush 
Feb 2022

23560 mi
Oil leaking around cam adjustment activators 
Audi A4 in Maryland, United States
Jul 2017 - Jun 2022
Jun 2021

46000 mi
occasional loss of sound from satellite radio channels 
Mar 2022

56000 mi

US $250
thermostat housing 
Audi A4 in Alabama, United States
Apr 2017 - Jun 2022
Jan 2020

10000 mi
Class 1 oil leak, car under warranty but dealer did not repair but monitor. Upon a followup inspection, no leaks were found. 
Audi A4 in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2017 - Jun 2022
Jan 2021

27000 mi
Engine replaced due to occasional instrument warnings 

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2017 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 150hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD

Audi A4 in Costa Rica
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Mar 2021

38440 mi

$400
Late model Audis have a known issue where the pressure sensor for the brake booster goes bad. It will trigger a warning (yellow, low priority) that there is an issue with the brake servo, and you can continue driving. When pulling codes it will indicate that the vacuum pressure was too low. If this error is stored 20 times, the ABS module memory is filled up. The message on the IP will change to "ABS Fault. Stop Immediately". The car remains fully functional and it is safe to drive though. The only fix is to replace the ABS module entirely. This can only be done at the dealer or a shop with access to Audi servers in order to code the new module and lift the component protection. The cause is the pressure sensor on the brake booster, which costs about $20... 

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