2017 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 2017

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2017 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (38%)

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

Other (0%)

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2017 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 electrical repair cost distribution

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD

The drivers window stopped going up or down. 
10000 mi Trip odometer spontaneously resetting (long-term). Instrument cluster changed. 
14000 mi Backup camera periodically not engaging when backing up. Only engine restart fixes problem. 

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2017 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD

35340 mi Trunk lid kick open mechanism due to corrosion 
8000 mi Woofer on rear deck defective. Repaired under tech. service bulletin. 
20000 mi Rear passenger window would not operate. Dealer replaced switch. 
11000 mi the MMI unit failed, so navigation and bluetooth did not work 
20000 mi Navigation antenna failed and had to be replaced 
8000 mi Nav screen flickering. Dealer performed software update which lessened the flickering. It still occurs but is less frequent/noticeable. 
1000 mi Clicking noise from driver assistance system. Dealer says this is normal, but I don't believe so. The car is very quiet and this is a very strange clicking noise when the auto cruise control is working. I will have it checked again at the next service trip. 
5000 mi MMI system locking up. System was restarted, but issue still persists Lane Keep Assist - car keeps driving to left. System was rebooted/restarted, but issue still persists 
7000 mi Car was a buyback due to the MMI locking up and the driver assistance feature pulling the vehicle to the left. 
24180 mi A warning message about safety restraint system not operational. Dealer said the seat pressure sensor operating correctly. Message still occurs infreqently , once a every few days. 

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2017 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

46000 mi occasional loss of sound from satellite radio channels 

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2017 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Electrical Problems

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