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2010 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (4%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 400 repairs.
2010 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (11%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (6%)
< $100 (67%)
Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 32300 mi | Driveline would clunk approaching a stop, mostly in stop and go traffic. Dealer updated the transmission software. |
| 42000 mi | The dealer installed a Mecatronics unit for the transmission. |
| 48000 mi US $238 |
Harsh 2-1 downshift mostly while in stop and go traffic. The dealership diagnosed the problem, test drove and added approx. 1/2 quart transmission fluid. The issue is happening less, but is still happening. |
2010 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 57500 mi US $3000 |
CVT "gearbox malfunction" light came on, trans would slip on inclines, dealership quoted 10,000 to replace. Replaced with a used trans at indie shop instead. The CVT is garbage. Stay far far away. |
2010 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 31600 mi | When accelerating from a stop, car lurches violently. When coming to a complete stop car also lurches violently. |
2010 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 30380 mi | oocassional (5% of the time) harsh shift on 2-3 or 3-2. Transmission reflash (goodwill) |
2010 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 50700 mi | Loose clamp from catalytic converter repair caused transmission to downshift with great noise and shake. |
| 25000 mi | Teflon ball in gear box rubbing |
2010 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 54140 mi C $650 |
Drive was noisy. |
2010 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 21000 mi | Error light Transmission malfunction, whole unit replaced |
| 55800 mi | Got Gearbox Malfunction error message. Dealer replaced mechatronic and wiring harness in transmission. |
| 44000 mi | the transimission was replaced |
| 46000 mi | transmission replaced after warning light gave "gearbox malfunction" reading |
| 69000 mi | TSB performed on DSG gearbox, replace circuit board. Replaced under Audi extended warranty from previous water pump failure and thermostat issue. |
| 73000 mi | Rough shifting between 1, 2, as well as reverse. Audi USA approved complete transmission replacement after fluid diagnosis appeared to show metal particles. |
| 63800 mi | The transmission didn't work |
| 45000 mi | Computer module replaced in transmission. $1,100 in warranty work done. |
| 6000 mi | Transmission failure. Mechatronics unit replaced. |
| 102000 mi US $10000 |
Had to replace the transmission |
| 125500 mi US $1800 |
Transmission failed |
| 6000 mi | Drivetrain shudder during turns at low speed. Dealer acknowledged problem, Audi claims is normal condition. |
| 8000 mi | Leaking rear differential seal |
| 12000 mi | Mechatronics unit replaced twice, then entire transmission replaced. |
| 62400 mi US $300 |
Rough downshifts with with "S-tronic" dual clutch transmission. The dealer reprogrammed the mechatronic control unit. After a period of "readaptation" the problem persisted and I suspected impending mechatronic failure, however after nearly 2,000 miles driving it has improved. |
| 60200 mi US $3083 |
During stopping of car, car would lurch forward. Esp. noticeable during warm temp. Replaced battery (did not solve issue). Then replaced mechatronics unit. During inspection for repair of transmission issue, dealership noticed rear diff. leaking. Replaced rear. diff. seal. |
| 77000 mi US $2080 |
Transmission light came on, lost reverse while in VA. it had been occasionaly slamming into 1st from second for a while. ended up needing TCM/mechitronics replaced. Other than this the car has been flawless and is driving fine now. |
2010 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 42160 mi | Gear shifter squeak. |
| 47740 mi C $2624 |
Clutch/pressure plate replaced |
| 61200 mi C $1100 |
Clutch master cylinder replacement to resolve issue with starting the car (had to depress the clutch very hard). |
| 80600 mi | Replace clutch fork which was causing hard to start issue (clutch really had to be depressed hard). |
| 35300 mi US $1600 |
Clutch started to slip during spirited driving. Replaced clutch with an aftermarket 6-puck Eurospec clutch. 2 Weeks later had to replace a failed clutch master cylinder. No problems to date. |
| 16000 mi | The rear axles were leaking at the differential flange. There was a TSB for this and it had to stay an extra day to be repaired. |
| 25000 mi | The shifter was squeaking when going from 5th to 6th gear or from going from 6th to 5th (Manual Transmission) |
| 30000 mi | Rear differential was leaking. The seals on the output flanges were replaced. |
| 7000 mi | Leaking seals on rear differential sensors. Parts on order; topped off fluid. Will return for install when parts received. Rear differential sensor seals leaking. Sensors installed, topped off rear differential fluid, adapted sensors to vehicle management system, test-drove. |
| 6000 mi | TSB for clicking clutch sound. Transmission dropped and parts replaced, but problem continues. |
| 31400 mi | gearbox is noisy when shifting gears with manual transmission |
| 46000 mi US $1100 |
squeaky gearbox and rough shifting |
| 16400 mi | Clutch pedal squeak was addressed by replacement of several parts in the transmission linkage. |
| 21000 mi | Clutch judder during take-off from stop. Clutch, pressure plate, and flywheel replaced. |
| 10540 mi | The shifter became very notchy and noisy like the internals had worn out for some reason. They replaced the entire shifter mechanism. |
| 21700 mi | Clutch spring had noise issues and needed replacing |
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