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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Buick Regal Reliability Comparisons

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Reliability vs. Buick Regal Reliability:
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Reliability vs. Buick Regal Reliability:

You won't find Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 or Buick Regal reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 and the Buick Regal truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 and Buick Regal reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 and the Buick Regal were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 and the Buick Regal have been recently.

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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Reliability through December 31, 2012

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

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.

 

Year Make/Model Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2013 Audi A4 / S4 32 A4 / S4s, 4.1 months of data per A4 / S4, average 3800 miles0
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 Audi S4   21 S4s, 9.8 months of data per S4, average 9800 miles

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2012 Audi A4 32 A4s, 8.0 months of data per A4, average 8300 miles19
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 Buick Regal   19 Regals, 6.8 months of data per Regal, average 4700 miles

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2011 Audi A4 64 A4s, 10.1 months of data per A4, average 18200 miles22
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Audi S4 35 S4s, 9.9 months of data per S4, average 18000 miles24
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Buick Regal 41 Regals, 9.5 months of data per Regal, average 16100 miles40
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Audi S4 46 S4s, 10.3 months of data per S4, average 28800 miles

35
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Audi A4 69 A4s, 9.5 months of data per A4, average 31500 miles

42
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Audi A4 85 A4s, 9.3 months of data per A4, average 39500 miles

First model year of the B8 A4.59
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Audi S4 / RS4   11 S4 / RS4s, 10.0 months of data per S4 / RS4, average 40800 miles

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2008 Audi A4 49 A4s, 8.8 months of data per A4, average 47400 miles

59
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Audi A4 57 A4s, 9.8 months of data per A4, average 57100 miles

52
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Audi S4 / RS4   19 S4 / RS4s, 9.8 months of data per S4 / RS4, average 52800 miles

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2006 Audi S4 26 S4s, 9.5 months of data per S4, average 63700 miles

Includes 2005.5. First model year of the B7 A4.73
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Audi A4 86 A4s, 9.8 months of data per A4, average 78900 miles

Includes 2005.5. First model year of the B7 A4.90
80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Audi A4   21 A4s, 10.3 months of data per A4, average 80200 miles

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2005 Audi S4   22 S4s, 8.3 months of data per S4, average 71700 miles

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2004 Audi A4 39 A4s, 8.7 months of data per A4, average 103500 miles

99
80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 Audi S4 27 S4s, 9.4 months of data per S4, average 81100 miles

104
90% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2003 Audi A4 26 A4s, 7.8 months of data per A4, average 127400 miles

Stats for other model years suggest that this one might not be accurate.30
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 Audi S4   11 S4s, 8.5 months of data per S4, average 114300 miles

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2002 Audi A4 36 A4s, 9.7 months of data per A4, average 134900 miles

First model year of the B6 A4.100
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2001 Audi A4 / S4   15 A4 / S4s, 9.2 months of data per A4 / S4, average 130600 miles

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2000 Audi A4 / S4   18 A4 / S4s, 8.7 months of data per A4 / S4, average 139600 miles

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1999 Audi A4 / S4   16 A4 / S4s, 8.1 months of data per A4 / S4, average 149800 miles

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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

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What Our Members Are Saying about Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Reliability and Durability

Reliability and Durability of the Audi A4 / S4 / RS4: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Wagon turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 65,000 miles and not a single problem other than routine oil changes and tires. My BMW 335i is always in the shop and is a maintenance nightmare.
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Like that I can drive an Audi for 6+ years/100k+ miles and still feel safe.
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6
6-speed manual AWD		 So far, perfect
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual AWD		 This car is bullet-proof. End of story. The B7 A4 is the evolution of B6/B7 platform and most of the kinks are ironed out in the final years. No worries here.
2005 2dr Convertible 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 so far so good, but I have only had the car less than a month, too soon to tell
2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual AWD		 120k miles + and counting, no major issues
Reliability and Durability of the Audi A4 / S4 / RS4: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Very expensive to fix and not with the same history of reliability as Benz.
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 My second A4 is better than the last, but I am glad I leased instead of buying. Reliability is just not world class.
2006 4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed manual AWD		 Do not buy one of these used unless the timing chain pre-tensioners have been replaced. There are a lot of complaints of these breaking at 100,000 miles. Mine went at 99,100 miles and the dealer quoted me $10,000 to fix. I had to sell this car at a loss. What a waste!
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Not reliable, lots of dealer visits,
2005 4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed manual AWD		 The two cars I looked at were low mileage 2005s, CPO, and both had full service history, of which there was a lot. Both cars noted cooling issues and problems with the steering system repaired under warranty. Also numerous electrical problems.
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 In the shop 10 times during last seven months. Towed 4 times because not drivable
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Reputation for mechanical problems and expensive repairs
2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual AWD		 The car is not reliable - sensors, electrics, etc.
2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6
6-speed manual AWD		 The high tech nature of these cars requires somewhat more attention to maintenance.
2002 4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed manual AWD		 Had to have many repairs before all the bugs worked out - now seems reliable (knock on wood)

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