1997 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 1997

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1997 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (30%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 10 repairs.
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1997 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (20%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1997 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Engine not specified

Audi in Texas, United States
Nov 2011 - Jan 2012
Dec 2011

208000 mi

US $400
Left front wheel bearing needed to be replaced. I replaced the left front bearing and also the left front drive axle and lower left front control arm at the same time myself. 
Audi in California, United States
Oct 2012 - Nov 2012
Nov 2012

109000 mi
ABS pump or monitor is faulty 

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1997 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 4WD

Audi in Massachusetts, United States
Sep 2010 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

210000 mi

US $2000
My bearing went on my front passenger side, a repeated problem. Also Oil leaks have been a repeated problem, exhaust system issues, brake issues, and wheel and suspensions issues have been ongoing for few years. Gave car up 

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1997 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD

Audi in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2010 - Apr 2011
Dec 2010

117000 mi

US $400
wipers weren't working. The independant shop replaced & repaired. 

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1997 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door

6-cylinder manual AWD

Audi in Alabama, United States
Sep 2010 - Jul 2013
Oct 2010

104000 mi

US $400
Upper and lower front control arms needed to be replaced + State inspection. 
Feb 2013

113300 mi

US $125
Battery draining too soon due to overall lack of driving. 
Audi in Florida, United States
Aug 2011 - Aug 2012
Oct 2011

136000 mi

US $560
Rear differential mount broken - shop replaced mount. 
May 2012

140300 mi

US $880
one of the two cats had died a very noisy death. 
Aug 2012

142000 mi
Sunroof plenum drains clogged/leaked. Dealer cleared. They broke C/D Pillar trim and replaced for no trim. 

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1997 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Audi in California, United States
Sep 2010 - Dec 2010
Oct 2010

157000 mi

US $350
cracked CV boot replaced (maybe this should be considered a wear item given the poor condition of streets where I live) 

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