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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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2003 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (34%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (17%)

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Chart based on 29 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

96000 mi

US $400
Front wheel bearing was noisy. It was replaced with a new one. 
131440 mi Front and rear control arm bushings had worn out. 
104000 mi

US $319
Replace all front suspension members. 
115000 mi

US $175
Front strut replacement 
118300 mi

US $100
Replace all sway bar end links. 
135700 mi

US $150
Replace front lower control arms, bushing shot. 

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2003 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

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

74000 mi

US $400
makes sounds when turning 

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2003 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

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

89280 mi

C $750
Wheel bearing replaced 

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2003 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

35000 mi Drivers side front wheel assembly making a clicking noise, loud enough to hear a block away. Dealer was "unable to reproduce symptom". 

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2003 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD

131000 mi

US $700
Front driver wheel bearing replacement and 4 wheel alignment 
129000 mi

US $850
Replace RF wheel bearing 
76000 mi

US $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. 
94700 mi

US $900
Bearings were going. Needed to be replaced. Normal wear and tear 

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2003 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD

178000 mi Tie rods worn out. 
131580 mi

US $516
Replaced front and rear shocks; aligned vehicle Right front wheel bearing replaced after a noise developed soon after previous repair trip. 
127000 mi

US $250
replaced front upper control arms 
131000 mi

US $10
power steering pump noisy, flushed and refilled power steering fluid. no more noise 
246605 mi

US $230
replaced upper and lower control arms 
263000 mi

US $120
wheel bearing replaced 
124000 mi

US $700
replaced all four shocks with Koni Yellow Sports & replaced front control arms. 
50000 mi

US $900
rack and pinion broke 
188000 mi

US $500
Replaced bad upper control arms and sway bar links. Bought kit to replace all because it was cheaper. 

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2003 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

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

63000 mi

US $700
steering pump 
84000 mi

US $1700
replaced steering rack that was leaking 
43878 mi

US $850
replace failing power steering pump 

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2003 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual AWD

176080 mi

€435
Front driver's side wheel bearing replaced. 
276600 mi

€150
Passenger side track rod end worn after 445,000 KM was replaced 
295400 mi After 475K replaced bushings, rear shocks and springs. 

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2003 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Suspension Problems

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