1999 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 1999

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1999 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repairs by problem area

Engine (45%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (2%)

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1999 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (19%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (19%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1999 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Engine not specified

162000 mi

US $500
Replaced upper control arms. 

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1999 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder manual AWD

165000 mi

US $200
Drivers front Shock failing (makes rattling sound) -renewal of strut shock corrected problem 
167000 mi

US $175
Excessive chatter from bumps, all control arms recently replaced - shocks renewed,m helped, identified problem after re-installing new shocks at upper shock "rubber" causing chatter from upper strut attachment. (To be done later) 
83000 mi

US $1300
Suspension fix. 

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1999 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD

158000 mi

US $348
Leaking power steering fluid- high pressure line replaced. 
168800 mi

US $200
Had to replace the left rear wheel bearing. 

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1999 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door

6-cylinder manual AWD

170700 mi

US $1600
Steering rack decayed. 
123360 mi rear driver side bearing developed growl. Needed to remove and diagnose - water entry and bearing race had minor pitting. Being replaced 

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1999 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

129000 mi

US $500
Both rear wheel bearings got bad and started making noise. Had to go to the shop. One bearing they repaired 3 times when eventually they put the whole hub assembly. 
130000 mi

US $100
Had to replace both tie rods both inner and outer which I did with the loaner tool from the local store 
155000 mi

US $900
Power steering hose leaking. 
160000 mi

US $200
Cracked spring 
165000 mi Cracked spring. Front control arms observed to be failing. 
172000 mi

US $375
Power steering high pressure hose leaking 
223600 mi

US $1200
replaced upper & lower control arms 
105000 mi Power steering pump. 

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1999 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Suspension Problems

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