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2007 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repairs by problem area
Engine (53%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (4%)
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Chart based on 655 repairs.
2007 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (26%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (32%)
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.
2007 Audi S4 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 27000 mi | upper bushings on front shocks cracking. replaced |
2007 Audi S4 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD
| 46000 mi | Power steering would fail in hot temperature. Part replaced in steering column. |
| 56000 mi US $500 |
Replace front upper control arms due to worn bushings (cheaper to replace arms than press in/out bushings. |
2007 Audi S4 4dr Sedan
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 57380 mi C $900 |
Power steering hose blow out, lost steering while cornering, had to pull off immediately and be towed. |
2007 Audi S4 4dr Sedan
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD
| 95000 mi US $1350 |
Power steering pump hoses failure, both to and from hoses cracked. |
| 64000 mi | dry rubber bushings cracked and falling out |
| 69000 mi US $1400 |
Lower power steering hose failed spraying all fluid over the engine causing smoking and was then not drivable. $300. for parts, $1100. for labor. Two weeks after extended warranty expired. |
| 56000 mi US $242 |
loose rack and pinion bolts |
| 35700 mi US $85 |
Variable Assist Solenoid intermittent failure. |
2007 Audi S4 2dr Convertible
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 60300 mi US $850 |
Replaced all 4 upper control arms (bushings are built into the arms, cannot be replaced individually). Very rough roads wore them out earlier than usual. |
| 34000 mi | Upper control arm bushings replaced. Car was in for 35,000 service and issue was discovered. |
| 83300 mi US $4535 |
Replaced upper control arm bushings. |
| 85000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced left lower guide link bushings and wishbone. |
2007 Audi S4 2dr Convertible
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD
| 48200 mi US $100 |
Replaced all 4 control arms. |
2007 Audi RS4 4dr Wagon
420-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD
| 1500 mi | DRC suspension failure. Eventually successful repair when dealer replaced most of the suspension components. |
2007 Audi RS4 4dr Sedan
420-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD
| 21700 mi C $467 |
All 8 control arms replaced under warranty. Tie rod ends are considered 'normal wear & tear' as such I had to pay for replacement and the alignment... not what I expected at 32k |
| 95000 mi US $3000 |
Suspension was leaking hydraulic fluid and needed to be replaced |
| 102920 mi C $2977 |
R/F upper control arm bushing torn and has play. Inner tie rod also has play. R/F spindle fractured where upper control arms mount. Remove and replace including wheel bearing. |
| 76000 mi US $900 |
Control arms replaced. Bushing worn out |
| 48600 mi US $300 |
Bad wheel bearing - replaced- 70% of repair covered by manufacturer with out of warranty assistance |
2007 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 30000 mi US $250 |
Repair for broken sway bar perch. |
| 70000 mi US $600 |
Replaced control arms on the front end. |
| 119094 mi US $769 |
Vibration noted when driving at 50 mph. Replaced wheel bearing. |
| 129211 mi US $342 |
right front wheel bearing making noise. Replaced |
| 132568 mi US $359 |
replace broken rear coil |
| 60000 mi US $540 |
Bad wheel bearing was replaced. |
| 84000 mi US $600 |
Broken coils, both sides, in the rear. |
| 93000 mi C $385 |
Knocking noise heard from front of car when car was moving. Replaced right front wheel bearing. |
| 104915 mi C $800 |
Noise above 50km/h from front left wheel. Replaced wheel bearing. |
| 108500 mi C $400 |
Both rear springs broken/replaced |
2007 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 54000 mi US $40 |
Vibration in steering and noise when making left sharp turns. At owners request shop balanced front wheels, vibration solved (2nd trip). Noise still remains. Most people would not notice these issues. |
2007 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 61900 mi US $1488 |
suspension parts replaced |
| 48000 mi | Rattling in suspension over bumps. |
| 102920 mi | Click sound on steering. Mechanic diagnosed problem with Control Arm and a few associated parts. Repair not done yet. Plan to do it in the next month |
| 79960 mi A $800 |
Replaced suspension links due to blown out bushings |
| 65100 mi | Pinch bolt that had been seized was removed. Drilled out existing upper control arm pinch bolt, replaced with OEM bolt with anti-sezie applied. |
2007 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 165000 mi US $60 |
Control Arms and bushings |
| 182400 mi US $936 |
Lower control arms changed on both sides (front only) |
| 18000 mi | groan in steering - problem was a hose coupling that was failing, refilled power steering fluid reservoir after repair |
2007 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 115000 mi US $600 |
Power steering hose blew. Dealer only parts not in stock and had to wait for delivery! In/Out hoses cost $200 each. |
| 60500 mi US $500 |
Rignt front wheel bearing replaced |
| 198200 mi US $1500 |
Replaced upper control arms, mounts and shocks. Must replace the lower control arms too eventually. All from the front. |
2007 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 113447 mi US $765 |
Front upper control arm replacement |
| 115505 mi US $106 |
Diagnose clunk in middle to front of car when turning and starting to drive after reverse plus shhsh, shhsh, noise from rear passenger wheel. Found pinch bolt on front control arms not secure; they tightened them but sound remains. Speculated rear wheel sound was emergency brake was dragging on rotor. |
2007 Audi A4 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 100 mi | Power steering pump repaired under warranty |
| 106000 mi US $1000 |
Replace control arms, due to joints starting to show wear |
| 111000 mi US $700 |
Replaced worn out front shock mounts and mount brackets |
2007 Audi A4 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 77000 mi US $2200 |
Bearings/bushings issues causes misalignment chopping 2 year old tires and requiring needing all new tires. |
2007 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual AWD
| 86000 mi US $15 |
Replaced Front driver side bearing |
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