2005 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 2005

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2005 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repairs by problem area

Engine (49%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (5%)

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2005 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (9%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (41%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Audi S4 4dr Sedan

340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD

34000 mi Plastic part that surrounds fog light fell off. Took part to dealer and was reattached in minutes with a new fastener that had broke. 
46000 mi

US $400
Glove box door was broken and had to be replaced. 

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2005 Audi S4 2dr Convertible

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

75000 mi Glass separating from convertible top. Was told it was a common issue 
51000 mi

US $1200
conv. top storage compartment. broken piece of plastic . had to order compleete trunk kit $560.00 ... 
62000 mi

US $500
Re glue rear window 
104000 mi

US $275
Convertible top not operational. Diagnosed as locking system. did not repair. 
104300 mi

US $5000
Locking mechanism of convertible top failed and had to be replaced 
104000 mi

US $1750
Hood and trunk lid paint oxidized and needed repainted. Additional touch ups done and some custom work. 

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2005 Audi S4 2dr Convertible

340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD

66000 mi Rear windshield coming unglued. 
61000 mi

US $2700
Replaced entire convertible top because original rear window fell out and cannot be glued back in place. Also happened to our previous Audi TT. Bought aftermarket top with stitched in window, not an Audi part! 

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2005 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD

74880 mi

C $100
glovebox hinge 

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2005 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

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

47000 mi Leaking headlamp cluster, rough cold start resulting in one time "Check Engine Light" which reset itself upon restarting. Replace randomly operating sunroof switch. 

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2005 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

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

85000 mi

US $650
interior overhead light rattled at speed. An anti rattle pad was inserted 
84000 mi Glovebox actuator was stuck and broke the lid. 

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2005 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD

65000 mi Retractable Cup Holder issues. It wouldn’t open. DIY of 5 minutes with cotton swabs and WD40 to fix what was causing it to stick. The job fixed it, no issues since. 

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2005 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

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

64000 mi

US $50
Flemsy console arm broken and replaced. 
71500 mi

US $300
Glove compartment door hinges break and have to replace whole door. 
76500 mi

US $150
Gears in sunroof switch broken and needed to be replaced. 
40936 mi Warranty Replace glove box door, replace cup holder, replace window regulator 

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2005 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

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

73700 mi

US $400
R/H glovebox hinge failed. No real reason and not worth the cost of repairing. Living with the problem 

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2005 Audi A4 2dr Convertible

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

84000 mi

US $95
They found a rattling brace and fixed it. 

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2005 Audi A4 2dr Convertible

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

73000 mi

US $600
Remove and replace control module for convertible top. 

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2005 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Body Problems

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