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This are the most up-to-date car repair histories available for the Audi A4 / S4. Car repair descriptions appear the instant owners post them. And the results of TrueDelta's Car Reliability Survey are promptly updated every three months. Other sources can be over a year behind.
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To measure reliability, TrueDelta calculates a "Successful Repair Trips per 100 Cars per Year" stat. The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Audi A4 / S4 reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2009:
| Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles) | |||||
| Year | Make | Model |
Trips / Year | TS | Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2009 | Audi | A4 / A5 / S5 | ![]() | 61 3.9 4800 | |
| 2008 | Audi | A4 / S4 | ![]() | 34 8.1 11500 | |
| 2007 | Audi | A4 / S4 | ![]() | 60 6.4 24300 | |
| 2006 | Audi | A4 / S4 | ![]() | 91 6.6 40000 | |
| 2005 | Audi | A4 / S4 | ![]() | 26 5.7 56000 | |
| 2004 | Audi | A4 / S4 | ![]() | 36 5.6 53400 | |
| 2003 | Audi | A4 / S4 | ![]() | 27 5.3 86500 | |
| 2002 | Audi | A4 | ![]() | 42 6.4 83700 | |
| 2001 | Audi | A4 / S4* |   | 10 7.0 94700 | |
| 2000 | Audi | A4 / S4* |   | 21 7.4 99600 | |
| 1999 | Audi | A4 / S4* |   | 10 6.4 131700 | |
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The Details: Audi A4 / S4 Repair Histories
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Below you'll find Audi A4 / S4 repair descriptions submitted through the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey that supplements it. Ordered by model year, with newest first.
Most cars for which no repairs have been reported are not shown. So individual repair histories should not be used to infer reliability. Instead, they provide an idea of the the repairs Audi A4 / S4 owners have been experiencing,
Odometer readings and costs are in local units.
Years and engines for which repairs have been reported
- 2010 turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4
- 2009 265-horsepower 3.1L V6
- 2009 turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4
- 2008 turbocharged 160hp 1.8L I4
- 2008 255-horsepower 3.1L V6
- 2008 420-horsepower 4.2L V8
- 2008 340-horsepower 4.2L V8
- 2007 255-horsepower 3.1L V6
- 2007 420-horsepower 4.2L V8
- 2007 340-horsepower 4.2L V8
- 2006.5 turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
- 2006 255-horsepower 3.1L V6
- 2006 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
- 2006 turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
- 2005.5 340-horsepower 4.2L V8
- 2005.5 255-horsepower 3.1L V6
- 2005.5 turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
- 2005 turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
- 2004.5 turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
- 2004 turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
- 2003 turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
- 2002.5 turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
- 2002 turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6
- 2002 turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
- 2001.5 turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6
- 2001.5 turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
- 2001 turbocharged 6-cylinder
- 2001 6-cylinder
- 2001 turbocharged 4-cylinder
- 2000 turbocharged 6-cylinder
- 1999.5 turbocharged 4-cylinder
- 1999.5 4-cylinder
- 1999 6-cylinder
- 1999 4-cylinder
- 1998.5 6-cylinder
- 1998.5 turbocharged 4-cylinder
2010 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-spd shiftable automatic AWD
| Location: New York, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jul | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Aug | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | Headlights were misaligned. After two attempts still not right. Have a call into Audi USA but haven't had a chance to followup. | Oct | 2009 | 2000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2010 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-spd manual AWD
| Location: New Jersey, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Sep | 2009 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Oct | 2009 | 0 | 0 | Purchase. |
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| Location: Colorado, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Sep | 2009 | 2000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Oct | 2009 | 2000 | 0 | LED turn signal on right headlight burned out. Resulted in having to replace complete headlight assy. |
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2009 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
265-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-spd shiftable automatic AWD
| Location: New Jersey, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2009 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Sep | 2009 | 6000 | 0 | Steering wheel vibrates at highway speed, starts at 65-75mph and disappears or smoothens at 80mph and above. Update: I've talked to Audi about this problem and they have told me that they are redesigning a new power steering hose, available Jan 2010. |
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| Location: Wisconsin, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2009 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Apr | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | Trim over nav screen warped/ misaligned. It looked ridiculous. They jammed some black felt tape above the trim which was totally visible when seated. I don't know how the factory didn't catch a badly warped trim piece. 4" area on front fender where foreign material was under the clear coat. They would have repainted but it should not have been delivered that way. Terrible wheel shudder between 55-65 MPH. Steering wheel literally shook in your hands. Tried to balance tires and did nothing. Consulting with Audi on issue. |
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| Location: Massachusetts, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Dec | 2008 | 22000 | 0 | no further repairs |
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| Location: Singapore | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jul | 2008 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Mar | 2009 | 7000 | 0 | Right rear door could not be opened from the outside. Suspected damaged from my daughter. Ordered part installed. Problem solved | Sep | 2009 | 14000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2009 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-spd shiftable automatic AWD
| Location: Texas, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jul | 2009 | 5 | 0 | purchase | Sep | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 160hp 1.8L I4 7-spd shiftable CVT FWD
| Location: United Arab Emirates | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jul | 2009 | 42000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Aug | 2009 | 44000 | 0 | Right xenon bulb turns off after few seconds. First visit, the car stayed for a day to investigate problem. Part ordered and took about 3-4 days for delivery. Car at dealer for another day for right headlight replacement. |
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2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-spd manual AWD
| Location: Ontario, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jun | 2009 | 20000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Aug | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | Defect in iPod interface. |
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| Location: Quebec, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2008 | 6000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Feb | 2009 | 21000 | 0 | Water pump broke | Jun | 2009 | 26000 | 0 | Steering noise when turning. Missing steering fluid. Dealer added fluid, noise stopped. Will follow up if there is a leak. | Sep | 2009 | 32000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2008 Audi RS4 4dr Sedan
420-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-spd manual AWD
| Location: Colorado, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Nov | 2007 | 1000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Feb | 2008 | 4000 | 0 | The TPMS didn't seem to be functioning properly, but the dealer checks found that it was. | Jun | 2009 | 12000 | 0 | The DRCs were leaking. Shop says Audi of America will not replace unless there is a clunking sound or fluid is dripping on the floor | Oct | 2009 | 13000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2008 Audi S4 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-spd shiftable automatic AWD
| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Aug | 2008 | 11800 | 0 | after 11mos. of ownership, there have been no unsceduled repairs. |
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2007 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-spd manual AWD
| Location: Utah, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2007 | 0 | 0 | bought car now with 38,000 miles, no repairs! |
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2007 Audi RS4 4dr Sedan
420-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-spd manual AWD
| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jan | 2009 | 11100 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jan | 2009 | 11100 | 250 | Oil change primarily. Also had recently purchased car and requested a full inspection of vehicle. No issues found from inspection. | Sep | 2009 | 23000 | 415 | Car was misfiring at idle upon startup in the morning. Dealer diagnosed as faulty spark-plugs. Replaced plugs. Should be noted that plugs were well before the scheduled replacement time per the manual. |
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| Location: Ontario, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2008 | 20000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Dec | 2008 | 35000 | 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 |
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2007 Audi S4 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-spd shiftable automatic AWD
| Location: Washington, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2009 | 17000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Oct | 2009 | 27000 | 0 | losing antifreeze. gasket replaced upper bushings on front shocks cracking. replaced |
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2007 Audi S4 2dr Convertible
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-spd shiftable automatic AWD
| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Feb | 2009 | 17000 | 0 | Ash tray cover was jammed due to loose change. | Sep | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2006.5 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-spd manual AWD
| Location: New York, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jul | 2009 | 71000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2006.5 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-spd shiftable automatic AWD
| Location: Ohio, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jan | 2007 | 5000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jul | 2008 | 20000 | 0 | Oil from CCV or EGR due to pressure sensor failure in the EGR system-or so they say. | Jan | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | Typical 25,000 mile maintenance which is included in the car's lease payment. | Jun | 2009 | 32000 | 0 | Locking door button in the back seat was pushed through the glove box and had to be pulled out and reset in the track. |
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2006 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-spd manual AWD
| Location: Virginia, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jan | 2009 | 24500 | 0 | Carbon build-up in the engine. Root cause: most likely pampering of previous owner and/or improper fuel used without additives. Solution: use name brand fuel that contains the additives and techron liquid solution every 3,000 miles for the engine. |
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2006 Audi A4 2dr Convertible
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-spd shiftable automatic AWD
| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2006 | 7000 | 0 | glove box didn't latch closed | Sep | 2006 | 10000 | 0 | tension strings on cloth top broke |
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2006 Audi A4 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-spd shiftable CVT FWD
| Location: Massachusetts, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Dec | 2006 | 5000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Dec | 2007 | 15000 | 0 | replaced cracked headlight washer fluid line | Sep | 2009 | 30000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Virginia, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Aug | 2008 | 20000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jan | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | Coolant leak repaired. | May | 2009 | 25000 | 0 | Coolant leak returned a month after the previous repair, but did not have time to immediately take it into the shop. | Sep | 2009 | 32000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: New York, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2008 | 29000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Mar | 2009 | 43000 | 0 | Low Coolant Warning Light - noticed liquid on garage floor. Called dealer, he suggested towing to dealership. Plastic plug was found cracked and replaced. | May | 2009 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2005.5 Audi S4 4dr Sedan
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-spd manual AWD
| Location: Connecticut, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2009 | 44000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Apr | 2009 | 44000 | 0 | Catalytic converter replaced under warranty. | Sep | 2009 | 50000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2005.5 Audi S4 4dr Sedan
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-spd shiftable automatic AWD
| Location: District of Columbia, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jun | 2009 | 37800 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jun | 2009 | 37800 | 0 | Dead battery replaced under warranty | Jul | 2009 | 38000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2005.5 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-spd shiftable automatic AWD
| Location: New Jersey, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Nov | 2007 | 24000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Dec | 2007 | 25000 | 0 | 2 faulty ignition coils were causing cylinder misfires which lead to the engine being rough at idle. The ignition coils were replaced under the manufacturer's warranty. | Jan | 2009 | 34000 | 0 | Trunk latch was defective and would not stay closed. Replaced under warranty. | May | 2009 | 37000 | 0 | Driver side window regulator replaced under factory warranty Outstanding work: Torn vinyl side bolster Torn vinyl side bolster - quoted $200 to replace. Complained to Audi of America about not being covered under warranty. No solution provided. | Sep | 2009 | 41000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2005.5 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-spd manual AWD
| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Nov | 2007 | 27000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Feb | 2008 | 30000 | 0 | Intermittent error from "Intake Flap Motor." Dealer performed ECU flash. CEL came on again next day. Intermittent error from "Intake Flap Motor." Dealer replaced flap motor. | Jun | 2009 | 44000 | 0 | Broken motor mount was replaced under warranty. Glove compartment door hinge cracked. Glove compartment door replaced under warranty. |
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| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Aug | 2007 | 29000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Nov | 2008 | 42000 | 0 | Check engine light came on and was resolved with a programing modification | Sep | 2009 | 45000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2005 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-spd manual FWD
| Location: Texas, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2008 | 58000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2005 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-spd shiftable automatic AWD
| Location: North Carolina, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2008 | 40000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Oct | 2008 | 50000 | 0 | Driveshaft seal replacement (at transaxle) | Dec | 2008 | 52000 | 0 | Replaced all ignition coils. | Sep | 2009 | 63000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2005 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-spd shiftable automatic AWD
| Location: New Jersey, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2008 | 39000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Aug | 2008 | 42300 | 0 | Water Pump replaced under warranty. Pump was working but was making a noise. | Nov | 2008 | 46000 | 400 | A Coil Pack shorted and caused the check engine light to come on. Since the incremental cost was marginal I had all four coil packs replaced. | Sep | 2009 | 54000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Illinois, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jul | 2009 | 48000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Oct | 2009 | 53000 | 3 | Right rear tail light. |
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| Location: Ohio, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Oct | 2008 | 41000 | 0 | Coolant leaked below minimum level. Coolant warning light on. Added water to system and drove to dealer. Pressure test found coolant flange seal leaking. Coolant flange seal replaced. | Dec | 2008 | 42000 | 0 | Drivers window grinding and not functioning. Cable came out of regulator. Left front electric window regulator removed and reinstalled. | Jan | 2009 | 42000 | 0 | 45,000 mile service. Replace oil, oil filter, brake fluid service, general inspection. Front brakes have 65% remaining. Rear brakes have 60% remaining. Tires are at 10/32. Next service is due at 52,000. | Jun | 2009 | 46000 | 50 | Airbag light was on. Drivers side igniter upper limit exceeded. Drivers seat wiring harness for airbag repaired. |
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2004.5 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-spd manual FWD
| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2009 | 51000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2004.5 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-spd manual AWD
| Location: Arizona, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Dec | 2007 | 48500 | 0 | Right front inner CV Boot, Left rear outer CV Boot, Valve Cover Gasket. All covered under last days of warranty. (warranty expired 12/24/07) | Jun | 2008 | 51000 | 85 | Turbo inlet hose (aka TIP) torn and letting in un-metered air. Replaced with a spare. | Sep | 2008 | 54000 | 64 | Driver's front inner CV boot was torn. Shop replaced boot with new one. Engine speed sensor failed; new sensor ordered from dealership and self-relpaced. | Mar | 2009 | 59000 | 725 | 3rd Gear synchronizer for manual transmission wore out. (Grinding in 3rd gear) Transmission removed, transmission rebuilt with new parts, transmission re-installed. All self-repair. Cost to repair includes cost of special tools purchased. | Apr | 2009 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2004.5 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-spd manual AWD
| Location: New Jersey, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Aug | 2007 | 76000 | 470 | DIY timing belt change. Changed the timing and accessory belts, tensioner, and water pump in about 6 hours. Ordered the Ultimate Timing Belt kit from ECS Tuning and did the job. Also DIYed 75K service and one failed coilpack |
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2004 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-spd shiftable automatic AWD
| Location: Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Oct | 2007 | 16000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Feb | 2008 | 23000 | 0 | Noise coming from rear seat. Seat bracket needed retightened and greased. | Sep | 2009 | 50000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Maryland, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Nov | 2006 | 30000 | 0 | driver door window regulator replaced under warranty. | Jul | 2008 | 57000 | 50 | Bad (howling right front wheel bearing replaced under CPO warranty with $50 deductable) | Nov | 2008 | 62000 | 0 | Fuel pump died. Replaced under CPO warranty Passenger front Window regulator was bad. Dealer replaced under CPO warranty | Dec | 2008 | 64000 | 50 | Leaking bleeder screw on hard coolant pipe. Leaking cam chain tensioner/valve cover gaskets. Finally after 4th time mentioning it, do they consider it not normal and repair. | Sep | 2009 | 77000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Quebec, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Oct | 2007 | 55000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jul | 2008 | 68000 | 50 | Whining high pitched sound from front end...left front wheel bearing | Oct | 2008 | 72000 | 0 | The rack and pinion was changed successfully with no charge under extended warranty at the dealer. | Dec | 2008 | 75000 | 0 | Sold. |
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| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Sep | 2007 | 38000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Oct | 2007 | 40000 | 350 | wheel bearings replaced | May | 2009 | 50000 | 1090 | needed new water pump as fluid was leaking. got new timing belt too! | Jun | 2009 | 51000 | 250 | coolant temp thermostat replaced |
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| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2004 | 0 | 0 | Purchase | Aug | 2009 | 63500 | 30 | Replace failed coil. | Sep | 2009 | 65000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2003 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-spd manual FWD
| Location: Illinois, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Dec | 2002 | 0 | 0 | Took delivery, A4 was special ordered. | Jun | 2003 | 7500 | 0 | Sunroof operating on it's own, switch replaced under warranty. | Jul | 2003 | 8000 | 0 | Window switch cluster in drivers door not responding. Replaced under warranty. | May | 2005 | 35000 | 0 | Drivers side front wheel assembly making a clicking noise, loud enough to hear a block away. Dealer was "unable to reproduce symptom". | Sep | 2005 | 40000 | 0 | Passengers side xenon light severely flickering. Dealer service department was "unable to reproduce symptom". | Dec | 2005 | 45000 | 0 | ECU failure. Vehicle was still drivable, but the CEL was not able to be cleared. Replaced under warranty. | Mar | 2007 | 65000 | 300 | Fuel pump failed, repaired myself | May | 2007 | 67000 | 220 | Radiator leaking, replaced, did the repair myself |
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| Location: Maine, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Aug | 2002 | 0 | 0 | no repairs | May | 2009 | 61000 | 500 | Flange connecting evaporator to radiator....close to this anyhow. At 7 years old and 61,000 miles it will also need a new clutch soon we were told. Sounds normal for the age and mileage. | Jul | 2009 | 63000 | 0 | Sold. |
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| Location: Texas, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Oct | 2006 | 49000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Nov | 2006 | 50000 | 0 | Misfire when cold | Feb | 2007 | 52000 | 0 | Misfire at startup | Dec | 2007 | 56000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2003 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-spd shiftable automatic AWD
| Location: Ontario, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2008 | 120000 | 14000 | Purchase | Mar | 2009 | 126000 | 30 | Coil pack failure, replaced with OEM part. | Apr | 2009 | 127000 | 25 | Had to replace coil pack. Second one in as many months. | Sep | 2009 | 132000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Washington, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Sep | 2006 | 42000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Oct | 2006 | 43000 | 0 | HVAC air distribution servo motor/s hunting for position with car turned off. Automatic temperature regulation not working properly, air too warm. Air distribution not ccorrect. | Dec | 2006 | 46000 | 0 | Replaced air temperature control servo motor and air flow control servo motor. | Dec | 2008 | 67000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2002.5 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-spd shiftable automatic AWD
| Location: Alberta, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2007 | 89000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jul | 2007 | 91000 | 500 | Driver side door speaker connection intermittent, likely due to poor connection. Wires reconnected, connectors reset. problem resolved | Jan | 2009 | 104000 | 450 | Rear coolant had been leaking for some time and as a result, no heat was coming into the cabin. Coolant was also due for a flush. During repair, located 2-3 more gaskets on the engine which also needed replacing. Cheap parts but expensive labour. | Apr | 2009 | 108000 | 0 | Small pin suddenly snapped out of the glove box, causing the glove box door to drop down immediately when opened. Found solution online easily. Reinserted the pin back into the dampener/hinge, fixed in less than 1 min. |
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| Location: Virginia, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Aug | 2008 | 90000 | 800 | PRNDS all light up while in tip tronic...Audi thought transmission could be failing. Replaced shifter tract. Security System beeping three times upon startup and would die if left still for 2 or 3 days. Finally found bad cell in battery. Fixed the issue. | Oct | 2008 | 93000 | 30 | Extreme vibration after having tires installed balanced again and again. Issue still present. | Nov | 2008 | 94500 | 368 | CV half shaft installed...purchase part myself (Audi charges 800 just for the part) and had a mechanic install it. | Dec | 2008 | 96000 | 1500 | Vibration continues...thought to be a CV axle. Replaced did not fix. Took in to dealer for vibration. Was told a bad tire was at fault or was out of round. Parasitic draw on battery. 8 hrs diagnositic time. Replaced door wiring harness and door latch. VERY EXPENSIVE repair. | Jan | 2009 | 97000 | 120 | Majority of vibration caused by out of round tires...shop installed new set. Vibration still noticeable at times but its much better. Owner noticed fluid leaking from underneath car. Thought to be CV axle leaking from previous install. Steering was leaking from rack and pinion. Decided to wait until summer. | Mar | 2009 | 98000 | 240 | Traction control light came on and dealer identified as brake light sensor being bad. Cruise control would work on and off. Brake light sensor replaced and originally installed incorrectly faulting the brake pressure sensor. Dealer fixed both issues | Apr | 2009 | 100000 | 500 | Upon last trip to Audi told me I had oil leaking from the valve cover gasket. recommended also to change the cam seals. They wanted 700 to replace at dealer. Took elsewhere had motor mounts also changed and valve cover for 500.00 | Aug | 2009 | 102000 | 200 | check engine light illuminated. Took to dealer and was told was vacuum leak( which explains rough idle i've had for a year). Repaired 4ft of hose and air jet. Repair did not fix rough idle. Am returning to shop next week. | Sep | 2009 | 105000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2002.5 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-spd shiftable CVT FWD
| Location: Nebraska, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Sep | 2006 | 62000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | May | 2007 | 69000 | 70 | Driver side front indicator bulb housing got burnt out, possibly due to a bad grounding issue. Audi dealer in Omaha NE on the first visit replaced bulb and on the second visit 'supposedly' replaced turn signal indicator stalk. An independent mechanic fixe | Jun | 2007 | 70000 | 180 | Wipers siezed. Mechanic had to open up the linkages and grease them. Charged me labor at 90$ for 2 hours. | Sep | 2008 | 86000 | 450 | Wiper linkage replaced. | Aug | 2009 | 98000 | 200 | Fuel filter replacement. |
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2002 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-spd manual AWD
| Location: Massachusetts, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2009 | 98000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jun | 2009 | 99000 | 950 | Replaced - breather hose, crankcase vent valve, valley pan gasket, etc. Oil change. | Oct | 2009 | 105000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2002 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-spd manual AWD
| Location: Ohio, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Aug | 2007 | 52000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Oct | 2008 | 61000 | 200 | Leaking coolant after-run or auxiliary pump. Pump located in the "V" of engine beneath the intake manifold. Also required replacement of intake manifold gaskets as this is mandatory with R&R of intake manifold. | May | 2009 | 67000 | 40 | CEL came on - system too lean & audible vacuum leak. Crack/leak in 4-way vac connector & non-return valve 078 611 933B. Temporary fix using RTV silicone made. Purchased part and replaced w/some vac lines. Car fully repaired in 4 hrs total repair time. | Sep | 2009 | 70000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2002 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-spd manual FWD
| Location: South Carolina, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Apr | 2003 | 19600 | 0 | All ignition coils. | Jan | 2006 | 41000 | 0 | WIndow motor and regulator. | Feb | 2008 | 53000 | 106 | Engine coolant sensor + Vacuum hose. | Jun | 2009 | 66000 | 8 | Blinker light bulb. | Sep | 2009 | 69000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Texas, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2007 | 106000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Sep | 2007 | 114000 | 55 | crankshaft position sensor (aka vehicle speed sensor) intermittently not working on cold starts, requiring repeated cranks to start the car | Apr | 2008 | 120000 | 40 | Driver's side front outer CV boot cracked. | May | 2008 | 121000 | 20 | Rear coolant flange leaking, replaced with new flange and O-ring. | Apr | 2009 | 133000 | 12 | cam chain tensioner gasket leaking. gasket was removed and replaced. | Sep | 2009 | 140000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2002 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-spd shiftable automatic AWD
| Location: British Columbia, Canada | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jul | 2008 | 92000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Nov | 2008 | 97000 | 70 | License plate bulb, but screw was locked/stripped/stuck, owner unable to replace. | Mar | 2009 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2001.5 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-spd manual AWD
| Location: Florida, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Sep | 2006 | 37000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2001.5 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-spd manual AWD
| Location: Colorado, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Dec | 2008 | 107000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jan | 2009 | 108000 | 584 | Front upper control arms both sides. | Feb | 2009 | 108000 | 550 | Front upper control arms replaced. | Jun | 2009 | 113000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Arizona, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jan | 2009 | 110000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Feb | 2009 | 111000 | 0 | I could smell burning oil when the heat or ac was on. One of the valve cover seal and camshaft seals were shot leaking oil. 2.7T | Mar | 2009 | 112000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Manitoba, Canada | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jun | 2009 | 131000 | 50 | Repair Coolant Leak | Sep | 2009 | 133000 | 259 | Aux Coolant pump failed. |
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2001.5 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-spd manual FWD
| Location: Sweden | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2009 | 180000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jun | 2009 | 185000 | 1300 | Oil sludge in engine. Clogged oil pump pickup. Lost oil pressure. Use correct motor oil!!! | Oct | 2009 | 186000 | 0 | leaking into passenger side floor. plenum drain holes probably clogged. |
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2001 Audi A4 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder manual AWD
| Location: Maine, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2007 | 56000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Massachusetts, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Aug | 2009 | 154000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Sep | 2009 | 155000 | 400 | Replaced fuel injector. Replaced oxygen sensor. |
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2001 Audi A4 4-door
6-cylinder manual AWD
| Location: Georgia, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Dec | 2008 | 120000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jan | 2009 | 130000 | 2600 | Chipped a tooth in 1st gear 8 months ago. Drove on it til my quattro gearbox fell apart. Due to damage to the speed sensor, I couldn't pass emissions. So was forced to fix...otherwise, I would have driven it into the ground. | Mar | 2009 | 137000 | 300 | Replaced front CV joints, axles. | Oct | 2009 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2001 Audi A4 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual AWD
| Location: Virginia, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jun | 2007 | 95000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jan | 2008 | 110000 | 500 | New wheel bearing and tie rod ends. | Nov | 2008 | 125000 | 45 | Coilpack | Jun | 2009 | 144000 | 2000 | new shocks springs wheel bearings control arms tie rods | Sep | 2009 | 150000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Ohio, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2007 | 105000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Sep | 2007 | 122000 | 350 | Clunks and squeaks from front suspension. Control arms, tie rod ends, shocks and shock mounts already replaced. Still noise and can feel clunks over bumps | Oct | 2007 | 122000 | 650 | Front control arms continued to make noise after being replaced. Multiple faulty arms were found (4 of 8). All 8 arms were replaced using a different OEM supplier. Noise was eliminated. Secondary Air injection code thrown (self diagnosed). Replaced several vacuum lines and a valve. Rattle from front left turned out to be l Engine gasket leaking (smelled oil), replaced gasket. | Nov | 2007 | 124000 | 35 | Misfire on Cylinder 2. Car was idling rough w/ no reduced power. Swapped coilpacks 2 and 3, misfire jumped to cylinder 3. Determined it was faulty coilpack, replaced with part from dealership | Dec | 2007 | 124000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2000 Audi A4 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder manual AWD
| Location: Missouri, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Apr | 2009 | 118000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jun | 2009 | 119000 | 738 | Timing belt, waterpump, thermostat and serpentine belt replaced. Also added larger intercoolers not included in repair cost | Aug | 2009 | 120000 | 200 | Coolant overflow tank was cracked. This is the second one. | Sep | 2009 | 124000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: New Jersey, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2007 | 90000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | May | 2008 | 103000 | 500 | Front Control Arm. | Sep | 2009 | 109000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Wyoming, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2007 | 116000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Apr | 2009 | 144000 | 2100 | While replacing clutch, also replaced rear main seal. | May | 2009 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2000 Audi A4 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Location: Ohio, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Aug | 2009 | 74000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Sep | 2009 | 74000 | 2000 | Replaced timing belt. Replaced valve cover gaskets. Found RH turbo leaking oil. |
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| Location: Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2007 | 114000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Sep | 2009 | 140000 | 120 | torque converter check engine light. transmission going into limp mode once a week. |
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1999.5 Audi A4 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual AWD
| Location: Arizona, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2007 | 68000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | May | 2008 | 75000 | 50 | Main fuel line connecting to the fuel rail spit and required replacement. Ordered part and installed after receipt. Part took 3 days to arrive, and car was fixed after we returned from vacation. | Aug | 2008 | 78000 | 240 | Window regulator failed. | Mar | 2009 | 86000 | 140 | Torn CV boot, drivers front axle. Axle required replacement due to damage to the CV joint. | Aug | 2009 | 90000 | 1500 | A/C Compressor destroyed itself, requiring replacement of a number of parts. Replaced valve cover gasket - leaking from rear of engine. | Sep | 2009 | 91000 | 400 | fuel pump leaking, bent outlet pipe. replaced with new one. |
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1999.5 Audi A4 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Location: Wisconsin, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Sep | 2007 | 98000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Mar | 2008 | 106000 | 300 | Idler pulley bearing failed. | May | 2009 | 128000 | 400 | Rear driver side wheel bearing required replacement. | Sep | 2009 | 135000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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1999.5 Audi A4
Powertrain not specified
| Location: Ohio, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Aug | 2007 | 87000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Sep | 2007 | 88000 | 1650 | Oil leaks persistent since |
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1999 Audi A4 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Location: Iowa, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2009 | 182000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jun | 2009 | 185000 | 0 | Leaking rear main oil seal when car sold. I put up with it, mostly because I am pretty anal about maintenence. I was losing about 1/2 quart every 3,000 miles. | Jul | 2009 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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1999 Audi A4 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Location: California, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Aug | 2008 | 180000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Dec | 2008 | 182000 | 50 | Vehicle faulty codes indicate a malfunctioning throttle body and secondary air induction system. Self-replacing a burned-out headlight. | May | 2009 | 188000 | 25 | Burned-out headlight | Sep | 2009 | 191000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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1999 Audi A4
Powertrain not specified
| Location: California, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Oct | 2008 | 117000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Nov | 2008 | 118000 | 100 | Broken serp belt/leaky water pump. Fix airbag connection. |
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1998.5 Audi A4 4-door
6-cylinder manual AWD
| Location: Texas, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Aug | 2008 | 97000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Sep | 2008 | 98000 | 1100 | Air flow meters problem. Radiator was leaking | Dec | 2008 | 100000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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1998.5 Audi A4 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Location: Ohio, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Aug | 2008 | 90000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jan | 2009 | 94000 | 90 | Replaced the battery - 5 years old, does not take charge | May | 2009 | 98000 | 900 | Ignition control block was replaced. | Sep | 2009 | 99000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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1998.5 Audi A4
Powertrain not specified
| Location: Washington, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2009 | 99000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Apr | 2009 | 100000 | 185 | Thermostat went out |
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| Location: Georgia, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2009 | 238000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jun | 2009 | 240000 | 350 | R&R alternator |
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