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2010 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repairs by problem area

Engine (39%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (4%)

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2010 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (84%)

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Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

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

22000 mi Sunroof drain had cracked, causing significant leak during rainstorms. Was repaired as part of TSB 
25000 mi Rattle from rear hatch. Sound deadening and loose object found 
68000 mi

US $2100
Leaking panoramic roof allowed water into rear computer units in rear area. 2 units replaced and roof resealed 
96000 mi

US $1900
Drivers left armrest replaced 

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2010 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD

19220 mi

€300
Something was rattling inside the dash, dealer couldn't identify the reason and I didn't want them to dismantle whole thing. 
81840 mi Both front wings replaced and painted under warranty due to chipping paint. 
112840 mi Rust problem in rear fenders (both sides). Fixed under warranty. 

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2010 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

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

1000 mi Just a missing center wheel audi cap needed to be replaced as it was missing at vehicle delivery. 
53720 mi Rust underneath the hood, Audi denied warranty coverage claiming that it was due to stone chipping 
24000 mi High pitch noise when cruising freeway especially up to 85mph. Dealer replace driver's side mirror and car is still in dealership. 
64000 mi

US $60
bracket holding sun visor broke. Bracket replaced. 
30670 mi Valet button stuck, replaced button. 
4000 mi Was RVU for wind diffuser for sunroof 
15280 mi Sunroof pop up wind deflector was replaced with a new design that decreases wind turbulence. It improves the ability to drive the car with the sunroof fully retracted up to 80+kmh versus the old design made it very uncomfortable after 40kmh 
26700 mi

US $130
The paint on the front bumper near the fog lamps began to peel on both sides of the car. 

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2010 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

9700 mi Wind noise on driver's side. Complained at 5k service, dealer could not reproduce. During the 9k service (different dealer was able to confirm). Door strike adjusted. Whistle gone. 
5000 mi Front right tire inner fender rub. Inner fender cover reattached. I have not noticed the noise since that time. 
125 mi Tire vibration issue Door seal deformed Part in airbag in steering wheel loose  

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2010 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD

6700 mi Rattle in dash. Flaw in paint. 
4000 mi While returning the sun visor from the left to the center, the retaining clip broke. Dealer had to order the clip. Real pain because the visor flapped until fixed. New sun visor clip installed. 
14000 mi Rattle in front passenger door, for which there is a technical service bulletin from Audi. Fixed plastic fasteners inside door that loosened over time, as well as additional sound insulation materials.  
15000 mi Continuing rattles traced to glove box. Noise was terrible -- essentially made driving impossible. I isolated the source (dealer could not), after which dealer fixed the problem. Finally. 
10000 mi

US $43
retaining clip for sun visor broke. replaced by dealer in 2 minutes 
44000 mi Dealer performed an unsolicited Tail Light gasket update #94F6 under warranty to prevent possible leakage of moisture into the Tail Light housings. 

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2010 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD

59000 mi

US $170
Rattle from rear dash/trunk 
41000 mi Driver side door handle started to crack, replaced under factory warranty. Had to wait for trip piece to come from Germany. 
16000 mi There was a squeak coming from the center console that I could easily replicate and illustrated to the dealer but they did not fix it. Brought the car back after failed previous attempt to repair creak in center console. After talking to service manager and describing the issue, they compared to another S4 on the lot and verified it was not normal and were able to repair. 
20800 mi Passenger visor clip broke while clipping the visor back in. They replaced the clip under warranty. 
25000 mi A trim piece on the driver seat rail broke as I was adjusting the seat back. 
30000 mi Rattle coming from passenger side. Could be heard going over any road surface other than perfectly smooth and when playing music with a lot of bass. Dealer performed TSB for rattles when playing music with a lot of bass. Rattle from passenger side from previous trip. Dealer damaged door panel from previous trip. They patched it as a repair. Creak coming from center console. The dealership tried to adjust it but were not successful. 

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