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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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Chart based on 389 repairs.
2008 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (16%)
$1000 - $2499 (25%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (16%)
< $100 (34%)
Chart based on 32 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 shiftable automatic AWD
| 20460 mi | noise from power steering at low speeds during a tight turn i.e. parking |
| 35960 mi C $100 |
replace tie-rods |
2008 Audi S4 4dr Sedan
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 60500 mi | Replace control arm bushings |
| 63000 mi US $85 |
Remove and replace power steering line. Refill with fluid. |
| 110000 mi US $530 |
Power steering hose broke Passenger side axle front. |
2008 Audi S4 2dr Convertible
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 70700 mi US $2500 |
Replace control arms and bushings, upgraded the springs and shocks. |
| 87000 mi | Power steering leak. Hose replaced. |
| 104000 mi US $1600 |
Power steering pump died. Had to replace both the pump and the driveshaft for the pump |
2008 Audi RS4 4dr Sedan
420-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD
| 78000 mi US $85 |
Incorrect fluid used in power steering system (by previous dealer), causing failure of PS pump bearing. Noise is still there, but is much quieter. Upper control arms and right spindle replaced. Car was returned with loud cracking noise from right side. Needed 2 additional trips to dealer to successfully fix. |
| 85000 mi US $2500 |
struts were leaking. dealership only repair. apparently it's a special part. went with aftermarket coilovers, due to cost. performance seems similar to DRC system. |
| 93200 mi US $2000 |
Sway bar end links replaced. |
| 48000 mi US $175 |
Noted several ball joints in front suspension starting to exhibit a slight amount of play. Will replace soon. |
| 12000 mi | The DRCs were leaking. Shop says Audi of America will not replace unless there is a clunking sound or fluid is dripping on the floor |
2008 Audi A4 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 86800 mi C $2819 |
Noisy wheel bearings - replaced all 4 bearings |
2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 48000 mi | Power steering was stiff. Found pump to be inop. Pump replaced. |
| 6000 mi US $200 |
Wheel alignment issues - car pulled in one direction |
2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 64200 mi US $1200 |
front control arms an struts replaced |
| 85000 mi US $1000 |
wheel bearing was damaged. Unknown cause |
| 63000 mi | Steering was making a noise when turning left. Steering pump was replaced. |
| 73000 mi US $2000 |
new tie rods,left spindle, control arms |
| 90000 mi US $2500 |
New front and rear suspension. New tires, wheel alignment. |
| 56000 mi US $2100 |
Suspension and control arm. Motor mount |
2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 41000 mi | Clicking from front wheels, diagnosed and replaced bearings on both front wheels. |
| 99200 mi US $2000 |
Failure of 4 Upper Control Arms |
2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 80000 mi US $900 |
Car was making squeaking noise while driving |
| 106000 mi US $2300 |
upper control arms bushings were cracked/worn out and were replaced. replaced shocks/struts at all 4 corners to improve performance. |
| 67000 mi US $270 |
Tie rods frozen. Both front outer tie rods. |
| 109000 mi US $700 |
Front, driver's side wheel bearing |
| 141710 mi US $2000 |
Replaced front control arms, upper and lower |
| 27900 mi C $550 |
Front strut leak |
2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 160hp 1.8L I4 8-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 44640 mi | Broken front wheel bearings. It was a low, soft and fast knocking-like sound, which you could also feel. Took two weeks to identify and fix. I did suggest the bearings as a possibility but they had to reproduce the problem in the workshop. |
2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 16120 mi | Steering noise when turning. Missing steering fluid. Dealer added fluid, noise stopped. Will follow up if there is a leak. |
| 88000 mi C $300 |
Bearing |
2008 Audi A4 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 53360 mi $2500 |
Noise heard when going over rough spots. Had to change the ends. |
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