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2002 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repairs by problem area
Engine (52%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (4%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 676 repairs.
2002 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (49%)
Chart based on 82 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Audi S4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 125000 mi US $1500 |
Alternator went bad. Had alternator replaced. Very labor intensive. |
2002 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 60140 mi C $70 |
License plate bulb, but screw was locked/stripped/stuck, owner unable to replace. |
| 91500 mi US $60 |
temp sensor, only affected gauge |
2002 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 139000 mi US $175 |
Backup lights always on. Switch located on transmission (?) failed and had to be replaced. |
| 143000 mi | bad pump for windshield wiper fluid electric window intermittent working and other electricals, etc. Had to stop throwing $ down a deep dark hole. |
2002 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 51000 mi US $200 |
horn replaced. |
| 69000 mi US $250 |
both rear passenger window regulators replaced. |
| 101000 mi US $130 |
Right rear window regulator replaced. 100,000 mile oil change. |
| 167000 mi US $95 |
Replace Battery |
| 34000 mi | Faulty front turn signal. |
| 41000 mi US $800 |
Problem with driver's lumbar support caused clicking noises and back panel of seat to pop out at bottom. |
| 74000 mi US $500 |
Alarm speaker not working. Lights are working. Not Fixed. |
2002 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 65000 mi US $250 |
Driver side power window relay. |
| 87000 mi US $725 |
Right Rear Brake Light |
| 88000 mi | Turn signal bulb. |
| 152000 mi US $850 |
2 window regulators |
| 39000 mi US $50 |
passenger front door electical failure (window,mirror,ilumination,lock not operational) computer replaced |
| 97000 mi US $1800 |
rear left window regulator |
| 145300 mi US $650 |
ac took a while to kick in |
| 103700 mi US $5 |
Headlight electrical connector was broken. I used some electrical tape to secure the connector in place. seems to be working for now. Wiring for the door harness has severed, losing window and wireless lock capability. Driver's side wiring harness had frayed and was no longer controlling the windows. The part was replaced. Headlight connector was broken and had to be replaced |
| 120000 mi US $65 |
Battery was drained so recharged it. it drained again within 3 days. replaced battery under warranty. unsure yet if this fix worked of if there is a parasitic drain somewhere in the system |
| 122000 mi US $15 |
Driver door has stopped locking with the wireless remote. Can lock manually only. |
| 124000 mi US $45 |
Door lock on left driver still not working remotely. Door actuator was not the issue. will attempt a replacement of door harness again |
| 130000 mi | Door not locking - wires severed in harness. parts ordered |
| 133000 mi US $50 |
finally put in and spliced new wires. the remote lock works now! |
| 133000 mi US $15 |
Trunk lock actuator failed - needed replacement |
| 142500 mi US $10 |
Rear Passenger window regulator piece broke (again) - replaced |
| 144000 mi US $30 |
Dashboard gauge for engine temp does not display correctly - Replaced coolant sensors to see if that was the issue.. did not fix. Likely need to refurb the dash. |
| 72000 mi US $20 |
Both high and low tones horns went out |
| 73000 mi US $40 |
Changed horn, but relay broke |
| 126000 mi US $10 |
Antenna booster for radio and remote. Used binder clips and ruler to squeeze it back together. Radio works, but remote range is still extremely short. |
| 130000 mi | Antenna booster not fixed. |
2002 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 41000 mi | WIndow motor and regulator. |
| 66000 mi US $8 |
Blinker light bulb. |
| 72000 mi US $150 |
Windshield water pump |
| 105300 mi US $290 |
Headlight switch needed replacing. |
| 118000 mi US $130 |
Window regulator. |
2002 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 218300 mi US $1100 |
A/C would stop blowing cool air after a period of time on high temperature days (90+). A/C was recharged. |
| 139000 mi | Scanned and found an evap code. Not the gas cap, not hurting anything other than maybe the environment...barely so i am leaving it? I bought it this way. |
| 143000 mi US $300 |
No cruise control. Replaced clutch switch |
| 90000 mi US $400 |
rear window motor replaced |
| 25000 mi | Replace defective Radio/CD changer (warranty) |
| 60000 mi US $385 |
Replace defective A/C Condenser (50% warranty) |
| 93000 mi US $400 |
Driver window mechanism broken. Had to be replaced. Driver window mechanism repair |
| 96000 mi | Headlight bulb replaced. |
| 92000 mi US $94 |
Replaced one front headlight and both front blinkers. Blinkers failed due to burnt connections, fixed with an electrical sealant to keep out moisture. |
| 124000 mi C $800 |
license plate lights and lens replaced due to corrosion |
| 127100 mi C $300 |
ac compressor failure |
| 150660 mi | auto leveling headlights error code and drivers door interior light switch |
| 74000 mi US $78 |
Windshield washer pump motor siezed. Blew associated fuse. I bought new washer pump, installed myself. Headlight bulb, changed myself. Took one hour, shop could probably do it in 30 minutes. |
| 102000 mi | A/C blew cold at idle, but not at highway speed. Found vacuum leak, large 3 way hose split. Will replace next time I am near dealer, but fixed for now with duct tape. |
| 155000 mi US $145 |
Car would randomly not start after leaving parked in the garage overnight. Aftermarket battery was not the correct battery for the car. |
| 126000 mi US $300 |
Sensor in the system replaced, but problem is not fixed yet. Will return to shop in the near future. |
| 145300 mi US $200 |
3rd recharge in 3 years. No leaks found this time around. |
| 177000 mi | Had a slow AC leak for a few years, able to get by with recharges. Leak became faster and was found to be a defective AC compressor. Cost $1500 |
| 215000 mi US $75 |
Oil level sensor began intermittently incorrectly reporting low oil level. Sensor was replaced. |
| 216000 mi US $45 |
low pressure AC line between condenser and dryer was leaking. Line was repaired with new rubber/crimps |
2002 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 40500 mi | replaced radio |
| 49582 mi | speakers go in and out in volume. Installed felt strips in all 4 doors. |
| 87000 mi US $50 |
Sunroof would randomly tilt open and close during driving. Dealership replaced a switch. |
| 158800 mi US $265 |
Power to trunk lid failed, lights and latch not working. Replaced latch switch and lights came on, but latch still not working. 6 days of diagnostics could not identify problem. Audi dealer refused to provide wiring diagram for trunk lid. |
| 179000 mi | Power to trunk lid never entirely fixed. |
| 76000 mi US $503 |
Driver's door controls inoperable. Power windows inoperable in entire vehicle. Driver's door controls inoperable. Power windows inoperable in entire vehicle. |
2002 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 63000 mi US $200 |
Both horns needed to be replaced. |
| 141000 mi US $230 |
clutch position switch |
| 146000 mi US $450 |
windshield wiper control unit failed |
| 158100 mi US $200 |
all windows did not go down; wiring harness to drivers door replaced |
| 75000 mi US $627 |
Passenger HID bulb was discolored which indicates approaching failure. Shop replaced it with a new bulb and raised the default setting for the auto-leveling bulb system for increased visibility. |
| 128000 mi US $800 |
Alternator failure. Replaced OEM alternator with after-market. |
2002 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 130000 mi US $464 |
Alarm horn has failed. Fault for this alarm horn also registered in the computer. Replacement cost estimate was ~$500. Not repaired due to high cost/low usage. |
| 164000 mi | one fuel cell failure. Chargable only to ~10.5V |
| 190000 mi US $200 |
Left headlight blown. Right headlight heavy flickering. Both headlight bulbs replaced. |
| 43000 mi | rear brake light was off, shop replaced at no cost |
| 119700 mi US $100 |
the windshield fluid wasn't coming out but the wipers were working fine. I took it to the dealer and they found that a fuse need to be replaced. also told me that if this happens again, the pump and the protective cover will need to change. |
| 146000 mi US $295 |
The turning signal switch got replaced. |
| 163000 mi US $910 |
the left rear window regulator needed to be replaced. |
| 244000 mi US $40 |
the brakes [brake lights] used to stay on. Brake switch got replaced from an old beetle. |
| 245000 mi US $70 |
License plate light wasn't working due to broken wires. Wires replaced and a new bulb was put on. Passed inspection. |
2002 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4
Engine not specified
| 107000 mi US $694 |
Many electrical functions were either not working, or operating erratically (alarm / interior lights / trunck lid / door locks, etc.) Mechanic replaced the "convenience module" on floor, which had failed (NOT due to exposure to water). |
2002 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| 119660 mi R 350 |
driver door wiring connector. wires cracked from door opening and closing, causing window to stop working. no error lights |
2002 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 132060 mi R 850 |
Alarm siren kept going off |
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