2002 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 2002

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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%)

Chart based on 676 repairs.
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2002 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (28%)

< $100 (72%)

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Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

96800 mi

US $440
Removed windshield wiper linkage - disassemble, clean and lube main posts and housing. It was frozen solid! 
122000 mi Wipers frozen - linkage needed to again be removed and disassembled/lubricated. Mainly the driver side pivot point bushings. 
137000 mi Wiper linkage corroded - removed linkage transmission and disassemble,lube and re-install. 
160000 mi Had to disassemble and re-lube a corroded and stuck windshield wiper linkage/transmission assembly. Seems like a yearly maintenance item. 
167600 mi

US $7
Replaced LR window regulator plastic part. 
50000 mi

US $50
Thermostat went bad. 

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2002 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

113200 mi

US $20
Window regulator plastic housing had to be replaced 
118200 mi

US $10
Plastic guide for window regulator broke, requiring replacement 
122000 mi

US $15
Windshield wiper linkage seized and stopped working 
124000 mi Windshield washer jets are not working. 

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2002 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD

31000 mi Replace Headight Washer Pumps (warranty) 
32000 mi Replace Windshield Wiper Motor (warranty) 
101000 mi

US $100
The plastic piece holding the window to the window regulator broke, so the window would no longer go/stay in the up position. It did stay in place with duct tape on the outside in order to get the car home.  
168000 mi

US $68
hood release cable had stretched to the point it caused the release handle to break. Hood release cable and handle were both replaced 
96000 mi windshield washer fluid leak near front of car. Shop couldn't pinpoint location. Tubes looked good. Could be headlight washer pumps which are too expensive to repair. 
91755 mi

US $25
Replaced Hood Lift support. The old one was not holding the hood up. Replaced Hood Lift support. The old one was not holding the hood up. 

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2002 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

67000 mi

US $230
After getting car back from trip 1, washer fluid light came on. I refilled with 1 gal of fluid. Took back for trip 2, got it back, fluid low again. Shop says they filled it both times. Looked at it on 3rd trip, pump leaking, replaced, problem solved. 

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2002 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD

65000 mi

US $200
Windshield wiper are assemblies both broke (at separate times) and were completely replaced 

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2002 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

125100 mi

US $275
the front right window regulator had to be replaced as the regulator cable wear out. 
216000 mi

US $100
The passenger's side headlight washer jet in the front bumper was loose where its screws seemed missing and had to be fixed back in place. 
130000 mi

US $162
Hood failed to remain open. Replaced Hood Strut 

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2002 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD

50000 mi Headlight windshield washer pump failed 

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