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2004 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repairs by problem area
Engine (49%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (2%)
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- Engine
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- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 552 repairs.
2004 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (18%)
Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Audi S4 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD
| 146000 mi US $1470 |
Trans & Diff Fluid Service, Driveshaft Replacement, Transmission Outshaft Replacement |
| 147073 mi US $1475 |
Output shaft seal replacement, install owner-provided replacement driveshaft |
2004 Audi S4 4dr Sedan
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 107800 mi US $355 |
Driver's side inner CV boot split at outer retainer ring |
| 79000 mi US $450 |
Transmission revving high before changing gears |
2004 Audi S4 4dr Sedan
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD
| 71000 mi US $700 |
Problem with shifter. |
| 83500 mi US $50 |
The car developed shifting problems. We were convinced that the trans was OK, but you never know. Turns out the Oxy sensor wire was wrapped around the linkage and once freed, all was well. |
| 86000 mi US $300 |
Replaced a shifting bushing and "evacuated" those pesky cats |
| 131429 mi US $139 |
The shift linkage cross rod popped the joint and prevented moving the shifter left/right into the 1-2 and 5-6 gates, and also made it hard to shift into 4th w/o grinding. Left me with only 3rd gear while driving in town. No forewarning. The shift linkage cross rod popped the joint and prevented moving the shifter left/right into the 1-2 and 5-6 gates, and also made it hard to shift into 4th w/o grinding. Left me with only 3rd gear while driving in town. No forewarning. |
| 115000 mi US $700 |
Leaking transmission seal dripping on exhaust |
| 63000 mi US $1300 |
CV boot replaced. |
| 99300 mi US $750 |
Rubber boot torn on front axle. Rebuild axle and reinstall. |
| 132000 mi US $300 |
Front axle on the passenger side had cracked rubber boot. Replaced with rebuilt part. |
| 73000 mi US $220 |
The inner cv boot on my front drivers side axle was torn. The part was successfully replaced by me. |
| 87000 mi US $250 |
The dual mass flywheel started to fail by separation which is a known failure point of the b6s4. A vibration could be felt when reving the car. The part was replaced successfully by me. |
| 135000 mi US $700 |
Replaced clutch slave cylinder due to no pressure in the clutch pedal. Bled system. |
2004 Audi S4 2dr Convertible
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 75020 mi C $2522 |
6 speed paddle shift automatic won't upshift out of first gear when the engine is hot and has been driven in stop and go traffic. 6 speed paddle shift automatic won't upshift out of first gear. It required two trips to detect a bad wheel sensor on the front left wheel. Replacement of sensor resolved the problem. |
2004 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 89900 mi C $330 |
Rear differential leak |
2004 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 98000 mi US $150 |
Car started to "jumping" upon starting. CVT transmission not shifting properly. Dealer recommended replacement of transmission. Replaced transmission fluid. Appears to be running significantly better. |
| 110000 mi US $225 |
Car jerking when stopped, had cvt oil/filter changed, problem resolved |
| 141000 mi US $70 |
CV axle boot torn and car was shaking during acceleration. CV axle replaced |
2004 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 158000 mi US $458 |
Drivers side front inner CV joint fully split. Replaced entire axle since it was original and I had no idea how long the boot had been torn. |
| 175000 mi US $250 |
Inner Cv boot torn, replaced axle with raxles unit |
| 185100 mi US $250 |
torn boots on drivers front axle (was a cheap replacement) dirt & grime getting in and causing wear and vibration. replaced with a quality unit from Raxles |
| 173600 mi C $800 |
Over 280 thousand KM on original clutch Well it finally went as well as clutch master cylinder so replaced clutch master and slave cylinders and installed all new clutch kit with new light weight single mass flywheel |
| 170000 mi US $6500 |
Clutch failure. A section of the clutch disc broke off. The clutch would hold a gear but not release. Clutch disc, pressure plate, and flywheel were replaced. Rear main seal was replaced as preventative maintenance. |
| 180000 mi US $900 |
- Master Clutch cylinder failed, replaced. |
2004 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 54000 mi US $1400 |
Fluid leaks in several areas. |
| 62000 mi US $650 |
both axles and boot replace seat fixed and |
2004 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 87000 mi | CVT shifted jerkily, replaced. Warranty Direct paid $7000 bill. |
2004 Audi A4 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 110000 mi US $200 |
wobble from front under acceleration worn cv |
| 121000 mi US $250 |
Transmission control module is failing and needs to be replaced. |
| 124000 mi | Transmission control module rr |
| 48000 mi | they replaced the TCM as part of the warranty |
| 61000 mi US $8000 |
CVT transmission replaced due to slipping and stuttering when accelerating from stop. also would not move for first 5 seconds when accelerator was depressed. CVT transmission replaced due to slipping and stuttering when accelerating from stop. also would not move for first 5 seconds when accelerator was depressed. |
2004 Audi A4 2dr Convertible
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 86000 mi US $550 |
jerky take off |
2004 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel CVT 2WD
| 114000 mi | CVT gearbox, input shaft has failed, car is write off. |
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