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2009 - 2012 Audi A4 / S4 Repair Frequencies

Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
Year Make/Model Repair Trips Per 100 Cars Compared to all models for the same year    
2012 Audi A4 68
83.590733590734% 83.590733590734% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  25 A4s, 9.2 months of data per A4, average 67600 miles
2012 Audi S4 26
18.725868725869% 18.725868725869% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  37 S4s, 9.9 months of data per S4, average 64100 miles
2011 Audi A4 87
86.645962732919% 86.645962732919% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  27 A4s, 9.2 months of data per A4, average 71100 miles

Multiple reports of mechatronics problems with the S4's DSG transmission. Multiple reports of excessive oil consumption for the 2.0T engine. Some engines rebuilt with updated piston rings.
2011 Audi S4 52
43.167701863354% 43.167701863354% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  31 S4s, 10.5 months of data per S4, average 72400 miles

Multiple reports of mechatronics problems with the S4's DSG transmission. Multiple reports of excessive oil consumption for the 2.0T engine. Some engines rebuilt with updated piston rings.
2010 Audi A4   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  19 A4s, 9.7 months of data per A4, average 92200 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2010 Audi S4 47
44.076655052265% 44.076655052265% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  36 S4s, 9.2 months of data per S4, average 68900 miles

Multiple reports of excessive oil consumption for the 2.0T engine. Some engines rebuilt with updated piston rings. Some recent reports of mechatronics repairs with the DSG transmission in the S4, but less common recently than in the past.
2009 Audi A4 2.0T   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  22 A4 2.0Ts, 8.8 months of data per A4 2.0T, average 111100 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2009 Audi A4 3.2   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  20 A4 3.2s, 8.7 months of data per A4 3.2, average 89500 miles

* Small sample, members only.

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