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2006 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repairs by problem area
Engine (55%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (4%)
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Chart based on 910 repairs.
2006 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (22%)
$500 - $999 (26%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (22%)
Chart based on 50 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Audi S4 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 57000 mi | front wheel bearing replaced |
2006 Audi S4 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD
| 80000 mi US $700 |
Replaced both worn upper control arm bushings (common repair as these cars age) |
| 103000 mi US $350 |
Replaced failing left front wheel bearing |
2006 Audi S4 4dr Sedan
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 63000 mi US $90 |
Control arm |
| 70000 mi | Control arm passenger |
2006 Audi S4 4dr Sedan
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD
| 77000 mi | Also notified me that the serpentine belt was cracked and needed replacement and front suspension bushing was cracked. They wanted $1200. I bought the belt. |
| 85700 mi US $550 |
Power steering pump leaked out & had to be replaced. |
| 134000 mi US $350 |
Tie rod worn causing tires to begin cupping. Had no apparent impact on drivability otherwise. |
| 57800 mi US $1700 |
Front rubber suspension bushings cracked (replaced). |
| 55000 mi US $1800 |
Power steering failed. Power steering pump and steering rack replaced. |
2006 Audi S4 2dr Convertible
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 53000 mi US $214 |
Took car in for regular 5K oil / filter change and to reset auto locking/unlocking of doors, but discovered that Upper control arm bushings are failing and will cost $1375.00 to replace |
| 59000 mi US $394 |
Failure of Front Upper and Rear Control Arms. $ replaced |
| 67700 mi | Failed left front lower / forward control arm |
2006 Audi S4 2dr Convertible
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD
| 58800 mi US $250 |
Wheel bearing, control arms and sway bar replacement/repair |
2006 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 33500 mi | Front wheel bearings started producing "click" noise at speed, dealer replaced both wheel bearings under warranty. |
| 104600 mi US $130 |
Front left wheel bearing replaced due to noise. |
| 88000 mi US $120 |
Drivers side front wheel bearing replaced |
| 135000 mi US $400 |
Front passenger side wheel bearing needed to be replaced |
| 157480 mi C $600 |
Replaced DS front Wheel Bearing |
| 160480 mi C $500 |
Replaced passenger side wheel bearing & Oil change |
2006 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 136000 mi US $2000 |
replaced bushings for suspension members |
2006 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 98340 mi C $200 |
Defective wheel bearing on the passenger side |
| 122760 mi C $250 |
Front end developed noise over the winter. Worst noise was from driver's side front bearing. Required replacement but took a long time due to seized and corroded fasteners and components. After the drivers side was repaired, it was apparent that the passenger side front was defective as well. Once parts were obtained, that side was replaced. |
2006 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 66500 mi | Front wheel bearings needed to be replaced. |
| 53000 mi US $800 |
It was noticed when lower bushings were replaced under warranty. Control arm knuckle was cracked by the indie shop that installed my coilovers. |
2006 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 162000 mi US $500 |
replace right front wheel bearing |
| 89000 mi US $1900 |
Replaced tie ends and another part that was leaking |
| 94900 mi US $650 |
Front lower control arm bushings were failing; replaced the entire control arms. Initially took it in for bad vibrations which turned out to be a shredded belly pan. |
| 114500 mi US $658 |
P/S steering knuckle had to be replaced due to improper reinstall done by a precious independant repair shop. |
| 138880 mi $500 |
Replaced the left side front knuckle @ wheel bearing housing and also subframe bushes. |
| 92000 mi US $500 |
Clunking noise when turning |
| 86700 mi US $4200 |
Front Sway Bar Bushings replaced from wear |
| 265000 mi US $1500 |
Inner and outer toe rods replaced. |
| 285000 mi US $1600 |
Power steering rack replaced |
| 292000 mi US $1600 |
steering fluid line rupture |
| 149000 mi US $500 |
Tie-rod ends replaced due to torn bushings on both sides |
| 110300 mi US $1600 |
I replaced front Upper Control Arms and all suspension with new Vogtland Coilovers. Also got an alignment done. Control arms were noticeably worn because of noise and visual inspection. Stock suspension was just upgraded, not sure if it was bad. |
2006 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 67000 mi | Noise when turning... Discovered that a bolt was missing from the sway bar... dealer replaced the part and provided loaner car at 0 cost... |
| 83000 mi US $2033 |
4 upper link bushings need to be replaced as well. |
2006 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 86000 mi US $300 |
Wheel bearings changed |
| 49000 mi | Popping Noise when braking and/or turning at slow speeds. |
2006 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 72540 mi $485 |
Change front shocks due worn shock Change front shocks due worn shock |
| 81840 mi $300 |
sound in turns, replace steering wheel join |
| 82460 mi $150 |
wear strut bearing |
2006 Audi A4 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 19000 mi | Power steering hose clamp came loose and lost all power steering fluid |
2006 Audi A4 2dr Convertible
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 61300 mi US $800 |
Replace tie rod ends and a stabilizer bar. The mechanic says these cars wear them out faster than many, but this wasn't as bad as some he's seen. |
| 70000 mi US $1600 |
Replaced all upper and lower control arms, tie rod ends, and front struts to correct worn parts and poor steering control. |
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