2008 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 2008

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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%)

Chart based on 389 repairs.
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2008 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (57%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

15000 mi Whistling noise at high RPM. No fault codes, will monitor and bring back if worsens. 
38000 mi Airbag warning light was on; dealer replaced broken rear seat belt under warranty. 

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2008 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

38000 mi  
56500 mi Key stem snapped off from key fob render key useless. Ordered new key from manufacturer at dealer and dealer reprogrammed all other keys and new key when part came in. 

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2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD

44200 mi Glove Compartment door latch broke fixed when new part installed, covered under warranty 

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2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

89000 mi

US $600
Lock cylinder assembly replacement. 

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2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

15000 mi As I stated, the rattling noise is still there. The cars DOESN'T run hesitant anymore - some dead leaves made their way into the intake duct, in the pre-filtering area; nothing serious. I removed them and everything went back to normal. 
68000 mi

US $180
Windshield wipers wouldn't rest at base of windshield. Wiper transmission had to be reset. 
41000 mi The fuel Door would not Latch. Replaced. The trim on the passenger seat became detached (the plastic casing). This is not covered by warranty and is not fixed 
35800 mi Rear passenger seat not locking into place. Latch replaced. 

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2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 160hp 1.8L I4 8-speed shiftable CVT FWD

54560 mi

$4000
Unable to unlock and open left-back door from the outside. 

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2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed manual AWD

120000 mi

US $250
Windshield washer reservoir leak. The part was replaced. 

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2008 Audi A4 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD

120000 mi

US $500
Also, replaced rubber hose connection between the windshield washer 2 reservoirs -was leaking. 
39000 mi

US $320
Flip lever in trunk that allows more trunk space when convertible top is up. The flip lever cable had to be replaced. 

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2008 Audi A4 2dr Convertible

255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

31500 mi Expanding trunk mechanism and latch broken on convertible. 

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