2012 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 2012

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2012 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

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

Other (7%)

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2012 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (62%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

48360 mi Front driver side bearing started making noise at about 77000 km. Replaced under warranty. 

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2012 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

98000 mi

US $1500
Replaced both front wheel bearings. 
78000 mi

US $300
Front driverside wheel bearing replacement! Noticed a howling/bearing wear noise when steering to the right/turning! Wheel alignment wasn't required! 
81000 mi Left and right upper guide link bushings 

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2012 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable CVT FWD

45700 mi Steering shuddered when parking at low speed. Dealer acknowledged but said it could not find anything wrong and said it was "normal". Dealer contacted audi corporate about shuddering problem in steering after I complained enough. Audi corporate recommended replacing hose in power steering. Dealer performed this task. Shuddering is 95% gone. I'm satisfied. 

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2012 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

39300 mi Wheel bearing 
42160 mi Replaced left front wheel bearing. Dealer replaced right wheel bearing as a matter of course - "just in case". 
28520 mi Popping sound from rear over sharp bumps in cold weather. Rear bump stops and upper shock mounts replaced under warranty Whirring sound from front of car. Right front wheel bearing replaced under warranty 
4120 mi Dealer rotated Tires, which were vibranting from day of purchase,, as in new oil change,, tires roatation has made vibration worse,, Audi canada, will not resolve the problem.. stuck with wobble tires. 

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2012 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD

97000 mi

US $700
Left front wheel bearing needed replacing 
42000 mi Rear struts failed and became very audible when driving on uneven surfaces. Dealer replaced both. 
14200 mi

US $1200
Upper control arm bushings replaced 

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2012 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD

60000 mi

US $700
Bad front wheel bearing 
84940 mi

C $400
Vibration in front end which also caused brake rotor to warp, fixed by replacing left front wheel bearing 
90520 mi

C $600
Replaced rear wheel bearing due to loud humming noise 
92000 mi

US $500
Replaced passenger side front wheel bearing. 
45000 mi Bad shock absorber replaced under warranty 
19220 mi Driver side rear shock leaking 
30000 mi Intermediate steering shaft replaced 

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