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2003 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repairs by problem area

Engine (51%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

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

Other (7%)

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Chart based on 360 repairs.
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2003 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (9%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (45%)

< $100 (9%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD

82300 mi

US $350
Bad ABS controller module, removed and sent for repair. 
86500 mi Parking brake freezing 
100000 mi

US $500
replaced front pads and rotors, flushed fluid 

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2003 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

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

115000 mi

US $1300
Independent shop couldn't read codes, dealer could. Independent shop replaced ABS rear left sensor, ABS, traction control light still on. Dealer recommended replace ABS control module (900), said sensor was not problem. 

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2003 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD

118000 mi

US $100
Replaced switch 
149000 mi

US $2500
Brake pads and rotors 
67000 mi

US $350
Brake fluid reservoir leaking at cap. Replaced cap and reservoir; flushed system. 

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2003 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD

155500 mi

US $175
ABS system failure, linked to speedometer. CHEAPABS.COM will make the repair for $150, but must remove the module (2 hours work). 

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2003 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

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

208320 mi

C $2000
new front brakes and lines 

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2003 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual AWD

328600 mi

€500
Replaced 3 x calipers which were seized. 

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2003 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Brake Problems

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