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2008 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repairs by problem area
Engine (52%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (4%)
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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 389 repairs.
2008 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (18%)
< $100 (75%)
Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Audi S4 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD
| 30000 mi | Door to glovebox broke off |
2008 Audi S4 4dr Sedan
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 35000 mi | panel behind drivers seat became loose and dislodged |
| 35800 mi | Carbon fiber rear spoiler began peeling. This item was replaced under warranty. |
| 42000 mi US $300 |
Hinge on center console broken. Lid required replacement. Not covered under warranty. |
2008 Audi S4 4dr Sedan
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD
| 19000 mi US $300 |
Ashtray trim piece completely fell off. Had to purchase two parts to repair totaling slightly over $300. |
2008 Audi S4 2dr Convertible
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 100000 mi US $250 |
Convertible top latching motor failed. |
| 24000 mi | top got stuck part way closed, replaced limit switch. |
| 34600 mi | top came unglued. audi says the only fix is to replace the top. the problem is along a seam. we are going to leave it for now. |
| 36000 mi US $25 |
convertable top back window came unglued |
2008 Audi RS4 2dr Convertible
420-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD
| 79000 mi | The convertible top when used was draining the battery, due to a failing pump. |
2008 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 67700 mi | Rear washer fluid hose had cracked in hinge area of hatch, leaking into interior of car and headliner. Broken hose was repaired and problem is fixed. No internal damage was done. |
| 33480 mi | rear seat release parts (to flop wagon seats forward) were broken and replaced under warranty. |
2008 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 20000 mi US $40 |
Broken glove box hinge causing rattles. glove box door and damper were replaced. |
2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 2000 mi | Rear parcel shelf had faded, plastic began to peel. Not covered under the 4/50 factory warranty. |
| 3000 mi US $125 |
Driver's rear seat back panel needed reattached - had to be glued back on Driver's door squeaked when opening - door was lubricated under warranty |
| 44700 mi | Glove box lid broke. |
| 2000 mi | A clip for the driver's side sun visor broke, and was replaced under warranty. |
2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 1000 mi | Parts ordered to replace scratched glove box and scuffed headliner on airbag assembly. |
| 2000 mi | Air bag assembly replaced to rectify damage to headliner; front of glovebox replaced. |
| 2000 mi | Rattle in right rear. |
| 13000 mi | Worn seam on driver's side seat. Seat bottom replaced. |
| 43000 mi | The Sunroof motor rattles by the stereo and going over bumps (still rattles after they said they fixed it) |
| 27000 mi | Spring clip missing on drivers side door sill to secure interior plastic transition piece that covers the edge of the carpet. |
| 2000 mi | trunk lid had swirly paint under the gelcoat ahad to repaint |
| 9000 mi | Vinyl trim surrounding center console has an area with very irregular, grossly grainy texture that sort of blends in with the grainy texture of the rest of the trim - it took a long while to focus on this defect and realize it was a a defect. |
| 12000 mi | Center console replaced to correct a defect in a section of the vinyl trim |
2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 25000 mi | water leak on passenger side. |
| 28000 mi | Trim around trunk latch was damaged from regular use and was replaced under warranty. |
| 25000 mi US $2 |
Center console latch repaired. Driver seat backing repaired. Cigarette lighter repaired. 25,000 service. |
| 61000 mi | Vent left of instrument cluster failed. |
| 61000 mi | Left a/c vent finally replaced by the dealer. It took them three weeks to get one. |
2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
265-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 88040 mi C $1232 |
Rear door bumper guards (both sides) containing both metal and plastic parts rusted resulting in material separation. |
2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 45300 mi US $235 |
Window rail squeaking. This car has had the window regulator replaced 3 times now for this problem. Each time the problem goes away for a week or a day, then returns. Can't get a top mechanic at dealer - they service only the high end cars |
| 1000 mi | Squeak in rear left door. |
2008 Audi A4 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 114000 mi US $2700 |
New headlight assemblies. The clear lens was a bit clouded, and allowing intrusion of visible moisture to the interior of the headlamp assembly. I also wanted it to look newer than it did. |
| 78000 mi US $98 |
Back glass was coming loose from fabric of convertible top. Took to convertible top repair shop and was told there was no way to fix (repair man had tried "everything under the sun") to do this type of repair. Found a YouTube vidieo from a man in Australia, followed his advice and it's still not leaking! |
| 33000 mi US $85 |
Convertible top would not lower, motor that unlocks the roof was bad. Parts were $1000, warranty paid with us paying $85 |
| 33700 mi US $85 |
Convertible top stopped working again, dealer replaced the hydraulic motor(s) that opens the trunk access where the top is stored. |
| 46000 mi US $1575 |
All the issues with this car have involved the convertible top, this time the rear window was coming loose from the sailcloth top after putting the top up. Audi dealer wanted over $5k for this repair. |
| 30000 mi US $120 |
Interior Console lid broke |
| 72400 mi $300 |
Interior Hood Upholstery was hanging and was re-done. |
2008 Audi A4 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 43000 mi US $100 |
Convertible top light blinking at start up. Cleared fault code (single wire mode)and adjusted top mechanisms. Could have cleared code myself. Adjustment of top not warranty or Audicare covered. |
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