1998 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 1998

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1998 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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1998 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (42%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (8%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1998 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Engine not specified

Audi in California, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2013
Mar 2013

146000 mi

US $670
Mechanic identified that control arm bushings were close to worn out when replace tie rod ends two years ago. Wanted to get car aligned and mechanic advised that the alignment would not stay without replacing control arms 
Audi in Texas, United States
Nov 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

177000 mi

US $200
Leaks on oil cooler hoses and water outlet on rear of head. Replaced engine oil cooler...leaking coolant...pinhole in coolant nipple. Repl L outer CV boot. Replace front and side engine mounts 
Audi in Western Australia, Australia
Mar 2012 - Aug 2012
Apr 2012

79560 mi

A $385
Recharged AC and Minor Service 
Audi in California, United States
Aug 2011 - Sep 2011
Sep 2011

68000 mi

US $660
Put in rebuilt turbo because wastegate actuating rod disconnected from actuator. 

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1998 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD

Audi in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2011 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011

120000 mi

US $50
engine misfire caused by ignition controller module broken. 

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1998 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door

6-cylinder manual AWD

Audi in Virginia, United States
Jun 2010 - Aug 2014
Dec 2010

166000 mi

US $550
Excessive play in tie rod ends. 
Jan 2011

167000 mi

US $500
Brake light stayed on after E-brake released. Needed adjusted (so said the shop). 
May 2011

167000 mi

US $300
Exterior Temp sensor bad. AC won't work when indicated air temp is -58F. Sensor replaced. 
Dec 2011

170000 mi

US $750
Steering wheel clock spring (Air Bag light) was bad. Replaced. Discovered that anther SRS component was also faulty. 
Jan 2012

170800 mi
The seat air bag sensor was faulty and was replaced. 
Mar 2013

187000 mi

US $3400
Items replaced: valve cover gaskets, cam seals, cam tensioner, water pump, timing belt, other odd parts + labor. 

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1998 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Audi in South Africa
Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
May 2015

145080 mi

R 250
front CV joints 
Jun 2016

145700 mi

R 125
internal heater renewal 

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