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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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- 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 360 repairs.
2003 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (52%)
Chart based on 67 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 shiftable automatic AWD
| 43000 mi | HVAC air distribution servo motor/s hunting for position with car turned off. Automatic temperature regulation not working properly, air too warm. Air distribution not ccorrect. |
| 46000 mi | Replaced air temperature control servo motor and air flow control servo motor. |
2003 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 131440 mi | Passenger side window regulator had gone bad. |
| 100000 mi | Got a new battery and in-cabin filter |
| 73000 mi US $100 |
Driver side HID ballast replaced |
| 128700 mi | Driver rear door wiring broken. |
| 152000 mi | Car burned up. Probably from a leak in the turbo oil feed. |
| 108000 mi US $500 |
Alarm backup battery leaked and damaged alarm. Need to replace. No alarm beeps or warnings. |
2003 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 77000 mi US $85 |
Air conditioner wasn't cooling properly. Shop recharged and tested system, and it is now cooling properly. |
2003 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 138700 mi | car wouldn't start but battery was new. needed new starter solenoid. |
| 61380 mi | The rear tailights are common problem with this car. Muck builds up causing the light bulbs to short out. |
2003 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 67580 mi C $850 |
Repair homelink (garage door opener) module. |
| 68820 mi | Right rear running light replaced. |
| 87420 mi C $600 |
A/C recharged and front signal light lamp replaced. |
| 122200 mi US $34 |
when I replaced the water pump accidentally let out the freon when I removed a/c cooler radiator. Put the 1st charge in with oil before rest of freon. system was sealed. |
| 133000 mi US $40 |
purchased part on Ebay and will repair it shortly. It is the alarm and module located in the trunks. |
| 36000 mi | Replaced radio due to lines in the display, Covered by Dealer under warranty |
| 39000 mi | radio antenna amp replacement |
| 44000 mi | wrong turn signal turning on then switching to correct signal after a random period of time, usually around 10 seconds |
| 56500 mi | wiring harness to starter failed, engine would not start. |
| 130820 mi C $30 |
HID bulb flickering |
| 114000 mi US $350 |
Replaced cam shaft positioning sensor. Prevents occasional stalls when car is cruising or decelerating and can't accurately sense the speed. |
| 19000 mi | Drivers Side tail light burned out. |
| 64000 mi US $912 |
replaced comfort control module part: $200 labor: $300 |
| 119000 mi US $1400 |
Thermostat & Heater Core Replaced. |
2003 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 8000 mi | Window switch cluster in drivers door not responding. Replaced under warranty. |
| 40000 mi | Passengers side xenon light severely flickering. Dealer service department was "unable to reproduce symptom". |
2003 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 65000 mi US $90 |
Windshield washer pump had to be replaced, because it was not functioning and lead to loss of fluid |
| 124500 mi US $1250 |
Alternator bearings were getting noisy. Alternator removed to replace thermostat, so got a new one. |
| 54000 mi US $50 |
Replaced trunk switch (under warranty) |
| 55000 mi US $50 |
Replaced starter (under warranty) |
| 94860 mi C $60 |
Wiring between chases and door wore out.spliced and replaced. |
| 48000 mi US $50 |
driver main window switch assembly failure |
| 115000 mi US $200 |
Driver door wiring harness |
| 72000 mi US $250 |
The rear driver side window regulator broke. |
| 72000 mi US $250 |
The rear passenger side window regulator broke. Currently waiting to see if the front regulators break. |
| 127000 mi US $180 |
rear left window regulator broke and was replaced with OEM part supplied by owner |
| 127300 mi | oil level sensor light came up. replaced sensor. |
| 140000 mi US $250 |
grounding wires for license plate light went faulty |
| 163919 mi US $2500 |
replaced hood latch sensor and hood strut |
| 41000 mi US $400 |
headlight leveling system failed |
| 83800 mi | auto leveling lights failed |
2003 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 55619 mi US $25 |
Replace right rear tail light |
| 59275 mi US $29 |
Replace interior light under right front seat |
| 60668 mi US $29 |
Replace left rear tail light bulbs |
| 80328 mi US $43 |
Replace right front turn signal |
| 82766 mi US $280 |
Repair license plate bulb assembly |
| 148000 mi US $1200 |
A/C pump froze up and destroyed serpentine belt and one pulley. Together they cost about $1100 plus a standard oil change. |
| 158000 mi US $500 |
Driver window's motor failed for the 2nd time. Very expensive each time. |
| 90000 mi US $50 |
Mirrors move when car unlocked with remote. Headlight switch backlight led inorperative. |
| 140000 mi US $1900 |
a/c compressor seized. compressor and condenser replaced |
| 170800 mi US $600 |
a/c compressor replaced |
| 204000 mi US $15 |
clutch pedal switch replaced |
| 210400 mi US $140 |
replaced battery |
| 215200 mi US $80 |
replaced ballast on driver's side HID headlight. |
| 161300 mi US $230 |
Brake switch; |
2003 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 44765 mi | trunk release switch is broken. not repaired yet |
| 62830 mi US $363 |
replace windshield wiper transmission |
| 80000 mi US $800 |
AC compressor has failed for the fourth time in 4000 mi. First time it was the bolts that backed out, caught the pulley and destroyed the comp. Second time, internal modulator failed and third time the clutch was smoked. |
| 101000 mi US $1 |
Washer pump went out. Replaced with new part bought off ebay for $12. Problem fixed. |
| US $400 | Driver's window (regulator) |
| 71000 mi US $600 |
The antenna selection module in the radio failed, which caused the radio to lose reception for most FM stations. The repair for this was $400. The car also needed new front brake pads, which was $200 with parts and labor. |
| 65000 mi US $200 |
drivers side window button |
| 71000 mi US $300 |
motor for windshield wipers |
2003 Audi A4 2dr Convertible
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 81900 mi US $600 |
Passenger window switch needed replacement. Rear window regulator was replaced as window refused to close at halfway point. |
| 84000 mi US $140 |
Window washer unit inop and not holding washer fluid. Cause was wiring short. |
2003 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4
Engine not specified
| 140120 mi | Left power windows, right power locks not working. Open on front right door, found water on circuit board. Dried and cleaned this with alcohol (spiritus), and windows started working, but locks still not. |
2003 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual AWD
| 96100 mi €1277 |
Leak around the pollen filter. Water leaked in on top of ECU and there were multiple electrical problems due to then. Leak found and repaired, ECU replaced. Delay in supply of replacement ECU. |
| 314340 mi €100 |
Rear wiper motor needed to be replaced |
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