2009 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 2009

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2009 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 542 repairs.
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2009 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (16%)

< $100 (74%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD

63240 mi

A $2500
fuel fill hatch not opening 

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2009 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

44400 mi

US $444
Fuel filler door jammed and would not open. Couldn't gas up the car! 
96000 mi Rear hatch window washer stopped spraying. The nozzle was removed, soaked in vinegar, and unclogged by cleaning it with a small gauge wire. This restored the washer function. 
16120 mi Wiper Arm failure - caused wipers to be out of sync and damage each other. 

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2009 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable CVT FWD

31000 mi Audi TSB 
39100 mi Fuel door would not release. Replaced door electrical actuator. 

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2009 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

19000 mi Yet another trip, following lead tech's visit to my home to experience the problem on his own. However, this was not listed on the W/O, so officially, Audi is still treating this as a non-problem. 
112 mi Lever to adjust steering wheel wouldn't lock. Was repaired in 10 minutes. 
119000 mi

US $50
Drivers side rear door latch assembly replaced. Bought used part on ebay and replaced it myself. 
20700 mi Car started shaking when driving and made loud grinding sound. 
16000 mi Shimmy at speeds of 65 - 72MPH. Dealer knew of problem, there is a TSB and parts have to be ordered. 
62860 mi

C $1
Passenger side underbody panel came loose 
41700 mi installed headlights from previous repair was no leveled properly. driver side light perpetually in a high beam like postion. still in the shop right now. 

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2009 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

15000 mi Trunk side panel would not stay latched closed, upon delivery when new. Dealer ordered part and I waited until the 15k service to have it replaced. Work successful. 

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2009 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

265-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

4340 mi Right rear door could not be opened from the outside. Suspected damaged from my daughter.  Ordered part installed. Problem solved 

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2009 Audi A4 2dr Convertible

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

89000 mi

US $209
Windshield washer pump replaced 
94500 mi

US $874
Replace "soft boot" in trunk for convertible top. Cable broke and gear stripped, convertible would not go down. 

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2009 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Other Problems

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