Audi A4

 

Audi A4 Reliability

Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Audi A4 rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?

TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."

The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Audi A4 reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2009:

Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles)
YearMakeModel

Trips / Year
per 100

TS Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2009AudiA4 / A5 / S5

41

Fewest         Most First year of the B8, and appears to continue the average repair frequency of the B7 A4.

61
3.9
4800
2008AudiA4 / S4

57

Fewest         Most

34
8.1
11500
2007AudiA4 / S4

44

Fewest         Most

60
6.4
24300
2006AudiA4 / S4

78

Fewest         Most Includes 2005.5s. First year of the B7. Repair rate of A4 and S4 very close, so combined. Appears more reliable than the B6.

91
6.6
40000
2005AudiA4 / S4

217

Fewest         Most Last year of the B6. Repair frequency might be affected by ending 4/50 original warranty. That said, the B6 A4 is clearly much less reliable than the B7.

26
5.7
56000
2004AudiA4 / S4

113

Fewest         Most

36
5.6
53400
2003AudiA4 / S4

169

Fewest         Most

27
5.3
86500
2002AudiA4

147

Fewest         Most

42
6.4
83700
2001AudiA4 / S4*

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 10
7.0
94700
2000AudiA4 / S4*

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 21
7.4
99600
1999AudiA4 / S4*

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 10
6.4
131700
 

To see how the Audi A4's reliability compares to that of competing car models, and for a table key, click here. New results quarterly.

To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Audi A4--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.

Audi A4 Repair Histories

To supplement our Vehicle Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Audi A4 repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.

Individual responses to both the Vehicle Reliability Survey and the Vehicle Repair History Survey are posted here:

Audi A4 Repair Histories

Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.

Audi A4 Extended Warranty

Concerned about the Audi A4's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.

Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.

If you are unsure about the Audi A4's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.

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Audi A4 Gas Mileage

Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Audi A4's gas mileage in the real-world.

In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Audi A4, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.

Audi A4 Real-World Gas Mileage

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"Why (Not) the Audi A4?" Reviews

For car buyers' reasons for buying a A4--or not--click here.

Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions, where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.

Michael's most recent Audi A4 review.

Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.

Audi A4 Tire Reviews

The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Audi A4 tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Audi A4--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.

The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.

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Audi A4 Forums (TrueDelta partners)

These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the A4 by owners, visit:

AudiWorld.com -- Audi A4 forum

2002 Audi A4 Specifications

Body4-door Sedan4-door Wagon
Wheelbase104.3104.3
Length179.0179.0
Width69.569.5
Height56.256.2
Curb Weight34063516
Fuel Capacity16.616.6
R1 Headroom38.438.4
R1 Shoulder Room55.155.1
R1 Legroom41.341.3
R2 Headroom37.237.6
R2 Shoulder Room53.453.4
R2 Legroom34.334.3
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.427.8
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.460.6
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