2004 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 2004

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2004 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repairs by problem area

Engine (49%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

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

Other (2%)

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2004 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (40%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (30%)

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2004 Audi S4 4dr Wagon

340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

44000 mi

US $800
Failed electrical connection in steering wheel led to traction control problem (system erroneously found car losing grip, leading to dangerous random overrides of driving inputs). Part replaced. 

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2004 Audi S4 4dr Sedan

340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD

70000 mi

US $400
Sticky caliper and a worn bearing drivers side 
88000 mi

US $600
pads and rotors,front and rear 

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2004 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

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

72000 mi

US $160
front rotor change 

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2004 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

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

20000 mi left side rear seat belt tensioner 
22000 mi right side rear seat belt tensioner 

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2004 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD

132000 mi

US $600
Replaced rear pads, rotors and calipers. 
185100 mi

US $100
front passenger caliper seized. needed to replace pads (uneven wear and caliper) 
191000 mi Replaced caliper (the one replaced last year) due to sticking. Tried replacing/regressing slides first to no avail. Autozone warranty covered caliper. 
62600 mi

US $700
new tires(not included in price) installed, balanced, four wheel alignment. stainless steel brake lines installed. brake fluid flush. 

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2004 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Brake Problems

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