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2003 Audi A4 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%)
Chart based on 360 repairs.
2003 Audi A4 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 286 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Audi A4
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| Audi A4 in Ireland May 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Feb 2010138880 mi€275 | Tensioner pulley which tensions auxillary belt for power steering, compressor and alternator went faulty. Front bumper and radiator had to be removed to get at the tensioner! | ||
2003 Audi A4
Engine not specified
| Audi A4 in California, United States Nov 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200781000 miUS $1300 | Rear windshield sprayer not working. Windshield front [washer] system leaked 500USD repair. | ||
| Audi A4 in California, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 200962000 miUS $1200 | Timing belt replaced due to water pump leakage, and valve seal replaced due to oil leakage. | ||
| Feb 201073000 miUS $300 | Repaired engine bonnet release lever | ||
| Audi A4 in Texas, United States Nov 2006 - Apr 2007 | |||
| Dec 200643000 mi | Carmax told me I had engine sludge. Audi mechanic looked at oil cap, said it was bad sludge, but after two days with my car they said it was normal. Also replaced cupholder, battery, ball joint, and flushed brake fluid. Rear seat cupholder wouldn't pop out of center armrest, leaving the backseat with no cupholders. | ||
| Audi A4 in Poland May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 2010138880 mi$1700 | camshafts got broken (2.5tdi) with automatic gearbox, that was weird | ||
| Oct 2010140120 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 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Audi A4 in Netherlands Sep 2016 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Oct 2016110360 mi | CVT issue (also called multitronic). | ||
2003 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A4 in California, United States May 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Mar 201173000 miUS $1437 | Coolant leak; hoses and seals replaced; 80k service completed at same time | ||
| Audi A4 in Washington, United States Sep 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 200643000 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. | ||
| Dec 200646000 mi | Replaced air temperature control servo motor and air flow control servo motor. | ||
| Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada May 2008 - Apr 2010 | |||
| Mar 200978120 miC $30 | Coil pack failure, replaced with OEM part. | ||
| Apr 200978740 miC $25 | Had to replace coil pack. Second one in as many months. | ||
| Apr 201086180 mi | coolant temp sensor | ||
2003 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Audi A4 in New York, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 201092000 miUS $200 | One spark plug coil failed Exhaust pipe rust hole repaired by replacing pipe | ||
| Aug 201096000 miUS $400 | Front wheel bearing was noisy. It was replaced with a new one. Original exhaust hanger was rusted off, new one welded on | ||
| Audi A4 in Michigan, United States Dec 2009 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Dec 200971010 miUS $260 | Replace radiator Replace driver side rear diff seal Replace center diff output seal | ||
| Jan 201073000 miUS $100 | Driver side HID ballast replaced | ||
| Sep 2011104000 miUS $319 | Replace all front suspension members. | ||
| Oct 2011104800 miUS $18 | Lower coolant temp sensor failed. | ||
| May 2012115000 miUS $175 | Front strut replacement | ||
| Aug 2012118300 miUS $100 | Replace all sway bar end links. | ||
| Dec 2012124000 miUS $500 | Turbocharger replaced. | ||
| Mar 2013128000 mi | Replace all 4 ignition coils. Replace main coolant temp sensor. | ||
| Apr 2013128700 mi | Replace primary O2 sensor. Driver rear door wiring broken. | ||
| Jun 2013132000 miUS $300 | Replace exhaust. | ||
| Oct 2013135700 miUS $150 | Replace front lower control arms, bushing shot. | ||
| Apr 2014143000 miUS $5 | Replace cracked dipstick tube. Replace rear license plate mount. Clip nuts rusted, making it impossible to remove the license plate. Audi of course doesn't just sell the clip nuts and removal destroys the license plate mount. Replace j plug and turbo coolant lines. | ||
| May 2014143300 miUS $28 | Replace cam cover and intake cam seal. | ||
| Sep 2014144000 miUS $2000 | Replace cam seal Replace VVT gasket Replace timing belt/water pump/tensioner Replace thermostat Replace passenger axle and seal Replace clutch | ||
| Jul 2015152000 mi | Car burned up. Probably from a leak in the turbo oil feed. | ||
| Audi A4 in California, United States Jul 2014 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Aug 2014104200 miUS $2000 | Transmission syncros/planetary gear shattered. 5-sp manual. Replaced clutch, clutch slave, transmission with same model from 2002 car with 124k miles | ||
| Aug 2015108000 miUS $500 | Alarm backup battery leaked and damaged alarm. Need to replace. No alarm beeps or warnings. | ||
| Audi A4 in Ohio, United States Jun 2013 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Jul 201382300 miUS $350 | Bad ABS controller module, removed and sent for repair. | ||
| Jan 2015 | Parking brake freezing | ||
| Jun 2017100000 mi | Got a new battery and in-cabin filter | ||
| Oct 2017100000 miUS $500 | replaced front pads and rotors, flushed fluid | ||
| Audi A4 in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 2016143100 miC $40 | Progressively worsening leaking "J-plug" on the thermostat housing. Self replaced, was a PITA. Engine block breather tube deteriorated, then split and torn. Replaced this one part and successfully connected into remaining original breather system w/o the other tubing/ valve crumbling and breaking Part cost $45. | ||
| Jun 2017141360 miC $120 | Vacuum line had small leak causing rough idle even though drivability and power were fine during acceleration and at speed. | ||
| Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada Jul 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Sep 2014115320 miC $205 | Flex pipe rotted out, was replaced | ||
| Dec 2014121520 miC $25 | Cylinder 3 misfire. Coil pack replaced | ||
| Feb 2015125860 miC $70 | Diverter valve malfunctioned; replaced but caused turbo to leak coolant into the oil. Will need to be replaced at a later date. | ||
| Apr 2015128320 miC $630 | Motor mounts had failed and were leaking. Mounts replaced. | ||
| May 2015131440 mi | Windshield wiper transmission seized. | ||
| Jun 2015131440 mi | Passenger side window regulator had gone bad. Front and rear control arm bushings had worn out. | ||
| Audi A4 in California, United States Feb 2007 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Apr 2011120000 mi | All 4 coil packs replaced. | ||
| Mar 2012129000 miUS $395 | Rear coolant flange needed replacement. | ||
| Jul 2012131000 miUS $650 | Cylinder head and valves failed, small hairline cracks on 2nd cylinder. | ||
| Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2009 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Sep 2011115320 miC $500 | CV boot ripped - replaced whole shaft rt.side Front brakes done - over 60000 on that set | ||
2003 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| Audi A4 in Texas, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200977000 miUS $85 | Air conditioner wasn't cooling properly. Shop recharged and tested system, and it is now cooling properly. | ||
| Nov 200977900 mi | Water leak from engine compartment into driver's side footwell. | ||
2003 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
| Audi A4 in New Zealand Dec 2017 - Mar 2019 | |||
| May 2018136400 mi$800 | Require new fuel pump | ||
2003 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Audi A4 in South Carolina, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 200980000 miUS $600 | Valve cover gasket was bad and leaking thus ruining 1 or more coilpacks | ||
| Audi A4 in Virginia, United States Jul 2013 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Jul 2015138700 mi | car wouldn't start but battery was new. needed new starter solenoid. | ||
| Audi A4 in California, United States Jul 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| May 201174000 miUS $400 | makes sounds when turning | ||
| Audi A4 in California, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 200963000 miUS $6100 | I drove off the used car lot and five miles down the road the light came on. Coolant waring light came on and overheating. Replaced the water pump and timing belt. (Then we got the car back and the head gasket was blown and that's still not fixed.) the car has a blown head gasket and a cracked head. | ||
| Sep 200964000 miUS $756 | |||
| Audi A4 in Australian Capital Territory, Australia Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 201061380 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
| Audi A4 in Michigan, United States May 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Jul 2013114000 miUS $350 | Cam shaft positioning sensor replaced Replaced cam shaft positioning sensor. Prevents occasional stalls when car is cruising or decelerating and can't accurately sense the speed. | ||
| Sep 2013115000 miUS $400 | Wiper blade transmission assembly was corroded, and wouldn't move. Shop replaced the part and broke windshield in process. Replaced windshield no charge | ||
| Oct 2013115000 miUS $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. | ||
| Audi A4 in Indiana, United States Jul 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Aug 201352000 miUS $80 | MIL light P0171 code. Determined that a check valve was cracked causing a vacuum/boost leak. removed and replaced and cleared MIL | ||
| Jan 201454000 miUS $100 | Car not heating up. replaced thermostat | ||
| Jul 201460000 miUS $30 | Misfire cylinder 1. Replaced coil pack | ||
| Audi A4 in Minnesota, United States Jan 2005 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 200539000 mi | radio antenna amp replacement | ||
| May 200644000 mi | wrong turn signal turning on then switching to correct signal after a random period of time, usually around 10 seconds | ||
| Jul 200752000 miUS $45 | left rear wheel well liner loose, new liner installed | ||
| Feb 200856000 miUS $8500 | oil pressure light on. engine replacement necessary due to oil sludge. | ||
| Mar 200856500 mi | wiring harness to starter failed, engine would not start. | ||
| May 200858000 mi | coil pack went bad causing engine to misfire. | ||
| Feb 200975000 miUS $35 | Oil dipstick tube leaving residue inside, dripping into oil. | ||
| Audi A4 in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Mar 201163800 miUS $912 | coolant leaking replaced a few clips, conduits and a coolant flange replaced comfort control module part: $200 labor: $300 coolant leaking replaced a few clips, conduits and a coolant flange replaced comfort control module part: $200 labor: $300 | ||
| Audi A4 in Utah, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Apr 2011120000 miUS $250 | water pump failed and leak all antifreeze on the road. Had to keep filling with h20 to get it home. Happened close to home. Did the serpintine belt and timing belt with tensioner too. | ||
| May 2011122200 miUS $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. | ||
| Sep 2011133000 miUS $40 | purchased part on Ebay and will repair it shortly. It is the alarm and module located in the trunks. | ||
| Dec 2012165000 miUS $4750 | Spark plug wires shorting out and warn out. | ||
| Jun 2013178000 miUS $30 | Replacing thermostat | ||
| Jun 2014198000 mi | Timing belt broke | ||
| Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 200867580 miC $850 | Replace camshaft tensioner gasket & valve cover. Replace secondary injection flange. Replace broken left side fog light assembly. Replace left front headlight washer pump. Repair homelink (garage door opener) module. | ||
| Sep 200868820 mi | Right rear running light replaced. | ||
| Dec 200871300 miC $150 | Oil leak tracked to valve cover. Could have been because of the extreme cold that day (-35C). | ||
| Mar 200974400 miC $400 | Dealer replaced valve cover gasket. Water pump impeller blade was broken and replaced by shop. Timing belt replaced. Front right differential gasket dried out and leaked oil ... replaced by shop mechanic | ||
| Jul 200981840 miC $450 | Right rear differential gasket replaced | ||
| Mar 201187420 miC $600 | A/C recharged and front signal light lamp replaced. | ||
| Apr 201189280 miC $750 | Wheel bearing replaced | ||
| Audi A4 in Georgia, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 2008119000 miUS $1400 | Thermostat & Heater Core Replaced. | ||
| Audi A4 in Colorado, United States - Feb 2010 | |||
| Feb 201019000 mi | Drivers Side tail light burned out. | ||
| Audi A4 in Texas, United States Jan 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 200628000 miUS $19000 | 36000 miles took to dealer for leaking Valve cover gasket and they said a Motor Mount needed to be replaced also. Covered under warranty | ||
| Mar 200736000 mi | Replaced radio due to lines in the display, Covered by Dealer under warranty | ||
| Jan 200851000 miUS $240 | DIY change Coil Packs, One way valve and spark plugs. | ||
| Audi A4 in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2016 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Sep 201668000 miUS $1100 | Replaced the entire exhaust system. | ||
| Audi A4 in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2015 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jul 201599200 miC $600 | Fitted third heater core to the car Leaking trans fluid.Trans pinion output seal leaking.Pinion and output shaft seals replaced. | ||
| Feb 201699700 miC $400 | Turbo boost low. New Dump valve fitted. Update April 2017: didn't fix, turbo boost issue still present but not a big problem- drives ok. | ||
| Oct 2016105900 miC $170 | Failed injector, dealer wanted to replace all 4 and all 4 plugs. Had car towed home and repaired myslef for $170. Flexpipe broken Repaired injectors myself. | ||
| Jan 2017109100 miC $270 | Radiator leaking at seals (plastic to metal on passenger side) | ||
| Jan 2018130820 miC $30 | HID bulb flickering | ||
2003 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Audi A4 in Maine, United States Nov 2006 - Jul 2009 | |||
| May 200961000 miUS $500 | Flange connecting evaporator to radiator....close to this anyhow. At 7 years old and 61,000 miles it will also need a new clutch soon we were told. Sounds normal for the age and mileage. | ||
| Audi A4 in Illinois, United States Apr 2003 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 20037500 mi | Sunroof operating on it's own, switch replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jul 20038000 mi | Window switch cluster in drivers door not responding. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| May 200535000 mi | Drivers side front wheel assembly making a clicking noise, loud enough to hear a block away. Dealer was "unable to reproduce symptom". | ||
| Sep 200540000 mi | Passengers side xenon light severely flickering. Dealer service department was "unable to reproduce symptom". | ||
| Dec 200545000 mi | ECU failure. Vehicle was still drivable, but the CEL was not able to be cleared. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Mar 200765000 miUS $300 | Fuel pump failed, repaired myself | ||
| May 200767000 miUS $220 | Radiator leaking, replaced, did the repair myself | ||
| Audi A4 in Connecticut, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jul 2014157300 miUS $250 | Fuel pump started to make a loud whining sound during vehicle operation and caused issues when attempting to start the car. Replaced with an OEM fuel pump. | ||
| Aug 2014157600 miUS $900 | Original clutch began to slip. Replaced with new, aftermarket clutch with a higher torque rating. Original motor and transmission mounts replaced. | ||
| Audi A4 in Texas, United States Oct 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 200650000 mi | Misfire when cold | ||
| Feb 200752000 mi | Misfire at startup | ||
| Audi A4 in Alabama, United States May 2012 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Oct 2012156000 miUS $2000 | valve cover gasket cracked due to the hose providing the coolant and water breaking off got water and oil into the spark plugs | ||
2003 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Audi A4 in North Carolina, United States Apr 2009 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Nov 200970000 miUS $275 | Ignition Coils #1 and #2 went bad causing engine light to come on. This caused the car to shudder and was advised not to be driven and was towed to a auto shop recommended by a friend who is good at import euro cars. THERE IS A Campaign NOW. | ||
| Mar 201072000 miUS $250 | The rear driver side window regulator broke. | ||
| Apr 201072000 miUS $250 | The rear passenger side window regulator broke. Currently waiting to see if the front regulators break. | ||
| Audi A4 in California, United States May 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 2014116000 miUS $600 | Cracked pcv valve, and several other vaccuum valves in the engine area. | ||
| Audi A4 in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200865000 miUS $90 | Windshield washer pump had to be replaced, because it was not functioning and lead to loss of fluid | ||
| Audi A4 in Washington, United States Oct 2008 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Jul 200852000 miUS $400 | replaced coolant flange at rear of engine block - leaking. | ||
| Nov 200960000 miUS $570 | thermostat failed, replaced. replaced defective thermostat. | ||
| Aug 201067000 miUS $350 | Brake fluid reservoir leaking at cap. Replaced cap and reservoir; flushed system. | ||
| Audi A4 in Florida, United States May 2012 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jun 2012129000 miUS $600 | Oil pressure light came on, pickup tube in oil pan was clogged, replace tube. Also replaced engine mount. | ||
| Audi A4 in California, United States May 2009 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Jun 200990000 miUS $1200 | MIL was on. Thought problem was coil pack. Mechanic found cause of MIL to be rotten crankhouse vent hose, not coil pack. Had item replaced, slight valve cover leak noticed as well. | ||
| Nov 2011117000 mi | CEL came on, replaced the temperature sensor. | ||
| Feb 2013126200 miUS $558 | replaced ugly looking coolant and coolant tank. was told by tech that previous person might have added the wrong coolant for top off. tech advised another coolant flush would be ideal to flush out old/bad coolant. | ||
| Jun 2013127000 miUS $180 | rear left window regulator broke and was replaced with OEM part supplied by owner | ||
| Jul 2013127300 mi | oil level sensor light came up. replaced sensor. | ||
| Aug 2015140000 miUS $250 | grounding wires for license plate light went faulty | ||
| Jun 2016144000 miUS $148 | replaced mass air flow sensor | ||
| Apr 2017155000 miUS $1798 | ECU tune for big turbo. New injectors, battery, and spark plugs. Replaced bad 3-way valve & jet pump. stock turbo went bad, replaced with big turbo. new coolant and expansion tank reservoir. | ||
| May 2018160000 miUS $2000 | Replaced bad boost pressure sensor | ||
| Aug 2018163919 miUS $2500 | chipped 1st gear, replace with used transmission clutch was slipping, replaced with upgraded clutch & flywheel kit coolant leak, replaced coolant flange from a previous job at a different shop replaced mass air flow housing replaced hood latch sensor and hood strut | ||
| Audi A4 in Connecticut, United States Mar 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 2015114000 miUS $100 | Failure of the glove box door hinges | ||
| Sep 2015118000 miUS $100 | Replaced switch | ||
| Apr 2016124500 miUS $1250 | CEL 2181 cooling out of range. Replaced thermostat and manifold. Alternator bearings were getting noisy. Alternator removed to replace thermostat, so got a new one. Serpentine belt and tensioner replaced | ||
| Sep 2016129000 miUS $850 | Replace RF wheel bearing Replace flex pipe in exhaust | ||
| Jun 2017135000 miUS $500 | Small coolant leak traced to famous coolant flange Windshield washers had low pressure Rear seat backs not locking in place | ||
| Mar 2018149000 miUS $2500 | Brake pads and rotors | ||
| Audi A4 in Illinois, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Jan 200841000 miUS $400 | headlight leveling system failed | ||
| Jul 200845000 miUS $300 | coolant leak from rear of engine | ||
| Aug 200845250 miUS $200 | coil failed | ||
| Jan 200945250 miUS $4000 | AWD system failed causing poor handling | ||
| Apr 201183800 mi | auto leveling lights failed coil failed | ||
| Oct 201190500 miUS $600 | Plastic check valve failed causing a leak | ||
| Audi A4 in West Virginia, United States Jun 2016 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Oct 2016121800 miUS $180 | Exhaust separation. Stainless steel flex pipe was used to replace the separated section. | ||
| Mar 2017131000 miUS $700 | Front driver wheel bearing replacement and 4 wheel alignment | ||
| Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200989900 miC $100 | Replaced first coil pack (Failure) | ||
| Feb 200989900 miC $1200 | Water pump replacement. | ||
| Audi A4 in Alberta, Canada Apr 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Oct 201594860 miC $60 | Wiring between chases and door wore out.spliced and replaced. | ||
| Audi A4 in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2007 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Mar 200743000 miUS $100 | ashtray mechanism failure | ||
| Apr 200744000 miUS $100 | valve cover gasket leak, repaired. | ||
| Aug 200748000 miUS $50 | driver main window switch assembly failure | ||
| Sep 200749000 miUS $2000 | clutch failure | ||
| Oct 200750000 miUS $200 | cracked radiator seam | ||
| Dec 200862000 miUS $60 | Typical thermostat failure. replacing part takes 2-3 hours. | ||
| Jan 200962000 miUS $300 | Car unable to start, no diagnosis so far. | ||
| Mar 200963000 mi | Low oil pressure light, checked oil pick up tube inside oil pan and found nothing. Cleaned oil tube and performed oil change, also cleaned oil pressure switch contact. Light did not return. | ||
| Feb 201399800 miUS $150 | Replaced mass air flow sensor | ||
| Apr 2013100800 miUS $400 | Broken driver side inner CV boot, joint failing. Replaced both front axles as preventative. | ||
| Jun 2013104000 miUS $20 | Suction jet pump failed, replaced unit | ||
| Dec 2013109000 miUS $10 | Replaced crank position sensor | ||
| Jun 2014115000 miUS $200 | Driver door wiring harness | ||
| Audi A4 in New Hampshire, United States Aug 2009 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Jul 201194700 miUS $900 | Bearings were going. Needed to be replaced. Normal wear and tear | ||
| Audi A4 in Iowa, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012US $1000 | Misfiring Cylinder Ignition Coils Oil in Cylinders | ||
| Audi A4 in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 201476000 miUS $1200 | There was a leak from the steering column. I have had this problem for awhile. I was told I need a new rack and pinion. | ||
| Jan 201682000 miUS $650 | Coolant light kept coming on. Found a leak in one or two hoses going into coolant system and worn ring. Will give move details when I pick up car tomorrow. | ||
| Apr 201790000 miUS $1266 | Removed and replaced timing belt, timing components and water pump. Drained engine oil. and removed and replaced engine air filter. Checked fluids. Inflated and adjusted tire pressure. Removed and replaced engine oil level module; | ||
| Audi A4 in Connecticut, United States May 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 201175000 mi | Sold with oil leak in engine near timing belt area. | ||
| Audi A4 in Massachusetts, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 201075000 miUS $675 | valve cover gasket worn, had it replaced coolant shooting out from rear of engine. Replaced Rear engine flange. | ||
| Jul 201085000 miUS $500 | fuel filter clogged, resulting in a burnt pump. Replaced fuel filter as well. | ||
2003 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| Audi A4 in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2014 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Mar 2014116000 miUS $650 | Clutch & Flywheel needed replacing. Dual Mass Flywheel failed and was causing drivetrain vibration | ||
| Jul 2014124000 miUS $700 | replaced all four shocks with Koni Yellow Sports & replaced front control arms. | ||
| Nov 2015135000 miUS $120 | Coil pack replacement | ||
| Oct 2017147500 mi | Intake actuator drive unit developed internal vacuum leak. I plugged a vacuum like associated with the leak. Now only 1/2 of the actuator draws vacuum. Not a perfect fix, but its getting the job done. | ||
| Apr 2018150000 miUS $75 | Replaced upstream oxygen sensor on the drivers side | ||
| Audi A4 in New York, United States Jun 2014 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Oct 2015140300 miUS $400 | Replace axle. Torn cv joint | ||
| Aug 2016150000 mi | worn rubber hoses | ||
| Audi A4 in Nevada, United States May 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 200890000 miUS $50 | Coolant temp sensor intermittent failure. Mirrors move when car unlocked with remote. Headlight switch backlight led inorperative. Center differential output shaft seal leaking (fourth time this year). coolant expansion tank replaced because it was leaking. | ||
| Feb 2010122400 miUS $700 | replaced catalytic coverter | ||
| May 2010127000 miUS $250 | replaced front upper control arms | ||
| Jun 2010131000 miUS $10 | power steering pump noisy, flushed and refilled power steering fluid. no more noise | ||
| Jan 2011140000 miUS $1900 | a/c compressor seized. compressor and condenser replaced | ||
| Apr 2012170800 miUS $600 | a/c compressor replaced front wheel bearing replaced | ||
| Mar 2014204000 miUS $15 | clutch pedal switch replaced | ||
| Dec 2014209000 miUS $250 | front axle cv boot leaking. replaced axle | ||
| Feb 2015210400 miUS $140 | replaced battery | ||
| Sep 2016236000 miUS $20 | rear window regulator broke, bought plastic parts and replaced. | ||
| Nov 2016237000 miUS $7 | coolant temp sensor gasket failed. | ||
| Jan 2017215300 miUS $80 | replaced ballast on driver's side HID headlight. | ||
| Apr 2017246605 miUS $230 | replaced upper and lower control arms | ||
| Dec 2017262000 miUS $7 | rear window regulator broke. replaced regulator | ||
| Jan 2018263000 miUS $120 | front axle boots replaced, one had failed wheel bearing replaced | ||
| Audi A4 in Michigan, United States May 2009 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Apr 201188000 miUS $2500 | Pcv valve froze. Blew out seals. oil leaks everywhere.new pcv valve timing belt and seals. | ||
| Jan 2014125000 miUS $50 | Windshield wiper arm broke, brittle plastic broke in sub zero cold, dealer only part, because of the weather the car was not usable for the weekend | ||
| Jan 2016121000 miUS $50 | Exhaust connector rusted thru | ||
| Audi A4 in Pennsylvania, United States - Feb 2009 | |||
| Oct 200751739 miUS $178 | Repair clutch pedal switch | ||
| Nov 200755619 miUS $25 | Replace right rear tail light | ||
| Jan 200859275 miUS $29 | Replace interior light under right front seat | ||
| Feb 200860668 miUS $29 | Replace left rear tail light bulbs | ||
| Aug 200870899 miUS $1351 | Replace all coil packs, evap system purge valve Replace front brake pads and rotors Replace driver window switch module | ||
| Jan 200980328 miUS $43 | Replace right front turn signal | ||
| Feb 200982766 miUS $280 | Repair license plate bulb assembly | ||
| Audi A4 in Wisconsin, United States - Jun 2008 | |||
| Jun 200875000 mi | Oil pressure sending switch. | ||
| Audi A4 in Georgia, United States Feb 2008 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Aug 2008147000 miUS $110 | Replaced noisy accessory belt tensioner. Replaced belt while I was in there. Noise is gone. | ||
| Nov 2008153000 miUS $35 | It was just a cracked expansion tank that was replaced. | ||
| Apr 2009157000 miUS $200 | Pre Cat O2 sensor on passengers side had short. Replaced both sensors on B1 Replaced coolant temp sensor to clear random misfires only noticeable with diagnostic monitor. This was a long term problem that was fixed by random maintenance. | ||
| Oct 2009165000 miUS $110 | Replaced pre and post O2 sensors on Bank2. Replaced check valve and broken vac line as well. | ||
| May 2011188000 miUS $500 | Replaced bad upper control arms and sway bar links. Bought kit to replace all because it was cheaper. | ||
| Jul 2011189000 miUS $100 | it was just the drivers side cv boot. replaced the whole axle. | ||
| Audi A4 in Michigan, United States Apr 2014 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Apr 2016131580 miUS $516 | Replaced front and rear shocks; aligned vehicle Replaced output shaft seal (rear) and drive axle seal (rear; transmission fluid replaced accessory belt tensioner and serpentine belt Right front wheel bearing replaced after a noise developed soon after previous repair trip. | ||
| Aug 2017148000 miUS $1200 | A/C pump froze up and destroyed serpentine belt and one pulley. Together they cost about $1100 plus a standard oil change. | ||
| Mar 2018152000 miUS $500 | Replaced coil packs due to CEL codes | ||
| Audi A4 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 2010132000 miUS $510 | Change OEM silencer (Middle mufflers) | ||
| Aug 2012147900 miUS $1500 | Changing the cam seal of the right blank | ||
| Nov 2014161300 miUS $230 | Brake switch; | ||
| Audi A4 in California, United States Apr 2013 - May 2013 | |||
| May 201350000 miUS $900 | rack and pinion broke | ||
| Audi A4 in South Carolina, United States May 2011 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Apr 2014125800 miUS $1500 | Freeze Plug on the waterpump began to leak. Waterpump was still good, with only 40K miles on the pump. Water pump had to be replaced to stop the leak. $1500 repair b/c behind the timing cover. | ||
| Mar 2015142000 miUS $500 | coolant leak | ||
| Oct 2015155500 miUS $175 | ABS system failure, linked to speedometer. CHEAPABS.COM will make the repair for $150, but must remove the module (2 hours work). | ||
| Dec 2015158000 miUS $500 | Driver window's motor failed for the 2nd time. Very expensive each time. | ||
| Aug 2016173000 mi | 2nd repair of pipe on rear of engine 18 months ago. Warrantied, otherwise $700 cost. | ||
| Feb 2017178000 mi | Tie rods worn out. | ||
2003 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A4 in Colorado, United States Jan 2010 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Sep 2010101000 miUS $1 | Washer pump went out. Replaced with new part bought off ebay for $12. Problem fixed. | ||
| May 2011106000 mi | Ignition Coils replaced under warranty. | ||
| Audi A4 in Arkansas, United States Jul 2012 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Aug 2012110800 miUS $200 | I have the 3.0 V-6. Ignition coils were replaced Dec 2010 with new, improved design under recall. One of the new ignition coils briefly failed (set code). Replaced it. | ||
| Oct 2013125500 mi | Ck engine light on intermittently. Code diagnosis indicates one catalytic converter needs to be replaced. Discussed with several mechanics and decided not to replace. No drivability issues and likely will not impact operation for a long time if ever. | ||
| May 2014134300 miUS $1150 | Replaced water pump | ||
| Oct 2014140300 miUS $170 | Replaced faulty crank position sensor | ||
| Apr 2015145500 miUS $200 | Replaced one faulty ignition coil. | ||
| Aug 2015150300 miUS $700 | Engine cooling module replaced. Fault prevented the electrically driven engine cooling fan from turning on. | ||
| Audi A4 in Connecticut, United States - May 2008 | |||
| Feb 200862000 miUS $2800 | CAT converter | ||
| Mar 200863000 miUS $400 | Driver's window (regulator) | ||
| May 200868000 miUS $1200 | Fuel pump ... died in the fast lane | ||
| Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Dec 2015171120 miC $35 | Leaking windshield washer hose | ||
| Mar 2017208320 miC $2000 | Timing belt, rollers water pump Valve cover gaskets replaced Replaced flex joints in exhaust new front brakes and lines | ||
| Jan 2018212040 miC $350 | Gas smell in cabin, replaced purge valve | ||
| Audi A4 in Utah, United States Jan 2007 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jul 200743878 miUS $850 | replace failing power steering pump | ||
| Aug 200844765 mi | trunk release switch is broken. not repaired yet | ||
| Jan 200953465 miUS $800 | replace two oxygen sensors | ||
| Feb 200954547 miUS $250 | replace two crankcase breather tubes that had cracked | ||
| Mar 201062830 miUS $363 | windshield wiper transmission replaced replace windshield wiper transmission | ||
| Aug 201286600 miUS $1250 | Replaced glovebox hinge. | ||
| Dec 2015108000 miUS $250 | Yellow oil sensor display on instrument cluster. Replaced oil pressure sensor. | ||
| Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Oct 201094000 miC $100 | trans. left hand output seal leaking. seal replaced and diff. fluid topped up. | ||
| Feb 201199200 miC $412 | Front crankcase oil seal popped out of housing, massive oil leak. | ||
| Audi A4 in Puerto Rico Jan 2004 - May 2012 | |||
| Jan 200422000 miUS $500 | front windshield | ||
| Jan 200532000 miUS $500 | front windshield | ||
| Jan 200863000 miUS $700 | steering pump | ||
| Jun 200865000 miUS $200 | drivers side window button | ||
| Oct 200868000 miUS $200 | windshield wiper repair | ||
| Jan 200971000 miUS $1200 | timing belt and steering pump | ||
| Feb 200971000 miUS $300 | motor for windshield wipers | ||
| Mar 200971000 miUS $200 | hood latch release | ||
| Mar 201184000 miUS $1700 | replaced steering rack that was leaking | ||
| Aug 201166000 miUS $350 | Exhaust system was making a loud noise. Took it to local mechanic who recommended a Meineke shop who would weld in a new piece. both sides of the car had to be done. | ||
| Audi A4 in Michigan, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 201080000 miUS $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. | ||
2003 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
| Audi A4 in Tasmania, Australia Nov 2021 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jan 202267580 miA $2500 | Replaced all known parts that fault after 100000kms | ||
2003 Audi A4 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual AWD
| Audi A4 in Ireland Apr 2007 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jan 200896100 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. | ||
| Jan 2011176080 mi€435 | Front driver's side wheel bearing replaced. | ||
| Jul 2014276600 mi€150 | Passenger side track rod end worn after 445,000 KM was replaced | ||
| Sep 2014280240 mi€300 | Intercooler had a crack, needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jul 2015295400 mi | After 475K replaced bushings, rear shocks and springs. | ||
| Mar 2016314340 mi€100 | Rear wiper motor needed to be replaced | ||
| Jun 2016318680 mi€100 | The syphon tube where the dipstick goes cracked and had to be replaced. Coolant pipe perished and cracked | ||
| Sep 2016324260 mi | Intercooler replaced after crack appeared. | ||
| Dec 2016328600 mi€500 | Replaced 3 x calipers which were seized. | ||
2003 Audi A4 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Audi A4 in Colorado, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 201377000 miUS $25 | Replace temp sensor because readout was intermittent | ||
| Audi A4 in Texas, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201449000 miUS $900 | Leaky gasket | ||
| Jul 201760000 miUS $389 | Oxygen sensor faulty, Replaced. | ||
2003 Audi A4 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A4 in California, United States May 2016 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Oct 201677000 miUS $500 | Electric convertible top stopped working.mechanic friend is attempting to diagnose the problem | ||
2003 Audi A4 2dr Convertible
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Audi A4 in Arkansas, United States - Feb 2009 | |||
| Feb 200983300 miUS $202 | Coil #2 replaced | ||
| Audi A4 in Alabama, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200949000 miUS $1700 | Check engine light on. Car 'spluttering' at idle. New Cam Shaft seals identified as problem area. | ||
| Audi A4 in Nebraska, United States Apr 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
| May 201044000 miUS $14500 | Replace the coil packs, oil change, and replace 4 tires. | ||
| Audi A4 in Florida, United States Aug 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Aug 201345000 miUS $2200 | Replaced ecm | ||
| Audi A4 in California, United States May 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201568000 miUS $23 | Sensor detected:Convertible top not secured despite top being closed. This fault caused air conditioner to turn off. Not fun when air temp over 100 degrees. | ||
| Nov 201681900 miUS $600 | Passenger window switch needed replacement. Rear window regulator was replaced as window refused to close at halfway point. | ||
| Mar 201784000 miUS $140 | Window washer unit inop and not holding washer fluid. Cause was wiring short. | ||
| Mar 201891000 mi | Passenger Seatbelt locks up too soon. | ||
2002.5 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Audi A4 in Nebraska, United States Sep 2006 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 200769000 miUS $70 | Driver side front indicator bulb housing got burnt out, possibly due to a bad grounding issue. Audi dealer in Omaha NE on the first visit replaced bulb and on the second visit 'supposedly' replaced turn signal indicator stalk. An independent mechanic fixe | ||
| Jun 200770000 miUS $180 | Wipers siezed. Mechanic had to open up the linkages and grease them. Charged me labor at 90$ for 2 hours. | ||
| Sep 200886000 miUS $450 | Wiper linkage replaced. | ||
| Sep 2010114000 miUS $900 | ABS control module failed. Brake Light flashing in the dashboard. | ||
2002.5 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A4 in Alberta, Canada May 2007 - May 2009 | |||
| Jun 200755490 miC $100 | Check engine light flashing, ignition coil #4 replaced | ||
| Jul 200756420 miC $500 | Driver side door speaker connection intermittent, likely due to poor connection. Wires reconnected, connectors reset. problem resolved | ||
| Jan 200964480 miC $450 | Rear coolant had been leaking for some time and as a result, no heat was coming into the cabin. Coolant was also due for a flush. During repair, located 2-3 more gaskets on the engine which also needed replacing. Cheap parts but expensive labour. | ||
| Apr 200966960 mi | Small pin suddenly snapped out of the glove box, causing the glove box door to drop down immediately when opened. Found solution online easily. Reinserted the pin back into the dampener/hinge, fixed in less than 1 min. | ||
| May 200966960 mi | It probably needed some steering or cv joint work when I sold it. The car vibrated a lot when turning It was getting too expensive to keep. I'll never own a German car out of warranty again. | ||
| Audi A4 in Virginia, United States Nov 2008 - Apr 2010 | |||
| Aug 200890000 miUS $800 | PRNDS all light up while in tip tronic...Audi thought transmission could be failing. Replaced shifter tract. Security System beeping three times upon startup and would die if left still for 2 or 3 days. Finally found bad cell in battery. Fixed the issue. | ||
| Oct 200893000 miUS $30 | Extreme vibration after having tires installed balanced again and again. Issue still present. | ||
| Nov 200894500 miUS $368 | CV half shaft installed...purchase part myself (Audi charges 800 just for the part) and had a mechanic install it. | ||
| Dec 200896000 miUS $1500 | Vibration continues...thought to be a CV axle. Replaced did not fix. Took in to dealer for vibration. Was told a bad tire was at fault or was out of round. Parasitic draw on battery. 8 hrs diagnositic time. Replaced door wiring harness and door latch. VERY EXPENSIVE repair. | ||
| Jan 200997000 miUS $120 | Owner noticed fluid leaking from underneath car. Thought to be CV axle leaking from previous install. Steering was leaking from rack and pinion. Decided to wait until summer. | ||
| Mar 200998000 miUS $240 | Traction control light came on and dealer identified as brake light sensor being bad. Cruise control would work on and off. Brake light sensor replaced and originally installed incorrectly faulting the brake pressure sensor. Dealer fixed both issues | ||
| Apr 2009100000 miUS $500 | Upon last trip to Audi told me I had oil leaking from the valve cover gasket. recommended also to change the cam seals. They wanted 700 to replace at dealer. Took elsewhere had motor mounts also changed and valve cover for 500.00 | ||
| Aug 2009102000 miUS $200 | check engine light illuminated. Took to dealer and was told was vacuum leak( which explains rough idle i've had for a year). Repaired 4ft of hose and air jet. Repair did not fix rough idle. Am returning to shop next week. | ||
| Apr 2010110000 mi | Rough idle still present. Audi wanted to replace everything vacuum related for rough idle and do a intake manifold cleaning...declined...then sold to my father | ||
2002.5 Audi A4 2dr Convertible
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| Audi A4 in Great Britain Nov 2015 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Sep 2016103000 mi£70 | there was a water leak at the back of the engine. It was a heater exchange unit that was faulty. a replacement was bought second hand off ebay for £25. the engine has to be slackened in it mounts and rocked forward for access. | ||
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