2012 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 2012

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2012 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

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

Other (7%)

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2012 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 body repair cost distribution

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

43400 mi Moonroof sun shade convenience retracting/closing feature wasn't working (one button press didn't open/close the sunshade, it had to be held down). The dealer replaced the faulty switch. 

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2012 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

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

27000 mi Replaced door seals that were pulling away from the doors. 

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2012 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

15000 mi Front driver side door's rubber seal was came out. Dealer glued it tightly but I have watch it out for other doors. 
26800 mi Front door rubber seal came out again. Dealer replaced both weather strip completely. 
45000 mi Projection lenses were fogging from a leak on the driver's side. Assembly replaced under warranty. 
6000 mi Rear panel was making a rattling noise when playing certain songs. Certain rare drum beats would hit the resonant frequency and make the rear deck sound like a blown speaker. A4 has no speakers in rear deck. When they repaired the rattle, they broke a piece of plastic. They ordered the part and repaired it. They brought it to my attention as they didn't want to have any cracks. They were very particular. I was happy. Great dealer service. 

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2012 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

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

45700 mi Pinch weld in body near rear strut tower was rattling. Dealer said there was not enough glue and fixed it. 
54300 mi

US $55
Visor clip broke off. 54 bucks for a peice of plastic from the dealer! Looked it up online this is a common problem 

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2012 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

39100 mi Weather seals on passenger doors came off and replaced under warranty. 

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2012 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

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

22600 mi Nob fell off 
49000 mi Door trim 
58000 mi

US $40
visor clip broke 
42000 mi Mmi center joystick knob broke 
43000 mi Visor clip broke. Replaced. Dealer stated that I need to use the 'European' method to return visor to storage position using thumb and forefinger. 
39100 mi Starter button finish was peeling. Replaced by dealer. 
20000 mi Headlights condensation leaving marks, changed under warranty 
49000 mi Sunroof failed to open/close 
34000 mi

US $40
Sun visor clips both snapped in cold conditions. Center media knob black joystick also snapped off. 
20000 mi Driver door weatherstripping came loose. 
33000 mi driver side headlight was hazy. ventilation did not clear it up 

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2012 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD

24000 mi parking break button metal covering-pealing off. 
29000 mi Replaced parking brake button, metal covering was peeling off. 
8000 mi The weather stripping on the driver door came loose and was hanging out the bottom of the door when it was closed. Dealer replaced the stripping under warranty. 
41100 mi Car still made a rubbing/clicking noise when manual transmission was in 6th gear. Dealer found that it was the leather shift boot. They lubricated the leather, but the problem came back within 1 day of getting the car back. Moon roof squealed when traveling along its track near close. Dealer follow protocol to lubricate the path, but the problem did not go away. 
25420 mi Loose window trim was squeaking. 
41540 mi

C $20
Replaced RH trunk hinge cover (old one had broken clips and would not stay in position). 10 minutes to repair. Replacement part purchased from eBay. 

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