1999 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Problems and Repair Histories
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1999 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4
Engine not specified
| Audi in District of Columbia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 154000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 155000 | 900 | Brake hoses cracked. Heater core hoses cracked and replaced. Coolant tank was leaking and was also replaced. Power steering hose leaking. Aux radiator cooling fan not working, and preventing AC from functioning properly. |
| Sep | 2012 | 160000 | 200 | Cracked spring |
| Mar | 2013 | 165000 | 900 | Replaced aux cooling fan. Head gasket leaking. Smells bad. Leak not severe, so living with it for now... Cracked spring. Front control arms observed to be failing. |
| Audi in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 147000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 160000 | 1500 | Replaced Ac Evaporator and heater core |
| Audi in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 157000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 162000 | 500 | Replaced upper control arms. |
| Audi in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 103000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 107000 | 100 | Cruise control module replaced. |
| Oct | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 111000 | 250 | Broken valve cover gasket, coolant temp sensor, cam shaft seal and oil cooler o-ring |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 117000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 118000 | 100 | Broken serp belt/leaky water pump. Fix airbag connection. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual AWD
| Audi in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 77000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 83000 | 1300 | Suspension fix. |
| Dec | 2011 | 84000 | 500 | Rear brake replacement ABS and light intermittently on. |
| Mar | 2012 | 86000 | 1000 | ABS light would turn on randomly while driving. ABS control system replaced. |
| Sep | 2012 | 86000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 145000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 145000 | 800 | tensioner for timing belt failed, causing three valves to bend - renewed valve head with new Start, then stopped after 1/2 block, determined failed fuel pump, towed to residence removed and replaced Fuel pump and filter corrected problem. Upon completion of last fuel pump repair, technician noticed passenger window lowered, but not rising, remove and replace front passenger window motor - corrected problem Central vacuum lock pump failure, unable to use remote unlock or interior unlock, replacement part > $1,000! (parts only!!!) opted to NOT repair at this cost. Disappointed in costly safety item, likely caused by leak in extensive vacuum tube |
| Jan | 2011 | 147000 | 360 | All windows, sunroof non-operational. Defective central locking device caused by water leakage in rear right corner. Replaced device, but this didn't fix. Wiring still wet, once dry will try cleaning corrosion. Water leaked into trunk causing central lock vacume elect failure. Caused by clogged sunroof drain - cleared and corrected problem |
| Sep | 2011 | 148000 | 45 | A/C non-operational -corrected by adding 1.4 cans of refrigerant - works well now - very COLD! |
| Nov | 2011 | 155000 | 21 | Flooded central controller from clogged sunroof tube (corrected) replaced central controler (corrected) replace fuse 38 (corrected failure of windows lights and sunroof) root cause problem clogged drain tubes in sunroof - recommend cleaning |
| Dec | 2011 | 156000 | 56 | Leaking coolent - heater bi-pass hose failure |
| Mar | 2012 | 160000 | 0 | Intermittent dash console flickering - now non-op security alarm operation. |
| Apr | 2012 | 160700 | 150 | Driver's side window regulator failing, needs help alignment when rising - will need to replace soon |
| Aug | 2012 | 164000 | 20 | Coolent leak- "O" ring failure at coolent flange, remove and replace - corrected leak that has been progressively getting worse. Now correct pressure and temp operation. |
| Oct | 2012 | 165000 | 200 | Drivers front Shock failing (makes rattling sound) -renewal of strut shock corrected problem |
| Jan | 2013 | 165000 | 300 | Unknown short discharging battery (killed 2!) Using trickle charges nightly to keep operating until idnetified short. Arr need VAG tool to diag ($300+) |
| Feb | 2013 | 165500 | 0 | Battery drain identified as Central Locking system (in trunk) had corroded wire connection, cleaned with baking soda / water - corrected lock and battery drain issue (Determined by putting volt meter in-line and using fuse box to identify |
| Apr | 2013 | 166000 | 50 | Drivers side front window regulator failed (in closed position) ordered replacement , will install and replace unit that was acting up (needing driver;'s help when lifting to straighten out how window glass tracks in system. |
| May | 2013 | 166000 | 50 | Determined source os electrical drain - coming from non-operational driver's side front electric window, (constantly on un up function) Faulty electrical motor sensor, replaced w/used electrical motor- corrected window operates, |
1999 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Audi in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 154000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 158000 | 348 | Leaking power steering fluid- high pressure line replaced. |
| Dec | 2011 | 162000 | 167 | The flexible coupling part of the post catalytic converter exhaust system was replaced due to holes in it. |
| Jul | 2012 | 169700 | 200 | Had to replace the left rear wheel bearing. |
| Sep | 2012 | 173000 | 400 | Oil seal on tensioner leaked new brakes |
| Jan | 2013 | 177000 | 243 | The coolant temperature sensor had gone bad and needed to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 179000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 159000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 165000 | 0 | ABS computer broken at about 150,000 and has to be replaced, so I just asked to disconnect it in the dealership. 4000+ repair in the year before. |
1999 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door
6-cylinder manual AWD
| Audi in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 169000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 171000 | 1600 | Steering rack decayed. |
| Oct | 2012 | 185000 | 1600 | New rotors Also air sensor fried Needed new thermostat (requires removal of timing chain). |
| Audi in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 124000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 135000 | 430 | Check Engine light, would not pass emission check. Replaced both Post Cat oxygen sensors. $240 in Parts, $190 in Labor |
| Dec | 2012 | 156000 | 80 | Sticking brake caliper |
| Jan | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Audi in Montana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 116000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 116000 | 154 | Headlight switch failure in steering column. Had to remove airbag, buy a 12mm 12-point bit to remove the steering wheel, removed clock spring and then the headlight switch. Took less than one hour to complete replacement. |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 220000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 222300 | 1200 | replaced upper & lower control arms |
| Jun | 2012 | 230000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 104000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 105000 | 0 | Power steering pump. |
| Dec | 2010 | 105000 | 0 | Leaking a lot of oil and coolant when sold. |
| Audi in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 182000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 183000 | 0 | Leaking rear main oil seal when car sold. I put up with it, mostly because I am pretty anal about maintenence. I was losing about 1/2 quart every 3,000 miles. |
| Jul | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Audi in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 180000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 182000 | 905 | Vehicle faulty codes indicate a malfunctioning throttle body and secondary air induction system. Self-replacing a burned-out headlight. |
| May | 2009 | 188000 | 25 | Burned-out headlight |
| Dec | 2009 | 193000 | 340 | Driver's side window regulator was said to be "binding internally", hindering window motion (though it could still be closed/opened). Regulator was replaced. Dealership service tech discovered torn outer CV boots, both side. Dealership service tech discovered leaky cam seals |
| Mar | 2010 | 193000 | 600 | Replacement of both torn CV boots. Replacement of engine seal causing oil leak. |
| Sep | 2011 | 201000 | 1573 | Ventilation motors and A/C Heat control unit failure, requiring replacement. |
| Oct | 2011 | 202000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1998.5 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4
Engine not specified
| Audi in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 238000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 240000 | 350 | R&R alternator |
| Jan | 2012 | 272000 | 300 | oil cooler gasket failure |
| Audi in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 99000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 100000 | 185 | Thermostat went out |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1998.5 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Audi in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 98000 | 900 | Ignition control block was replaced. |
| Jul | 2010 | 99000 | 650 | Replaced master cylinder, front rotors and pads |
| Feb | 2011 | 99000 | 140 | Oil leak at the oil filter housing gasket - oil light came on - replaced gasket. |
| Mar | 2011 | 99000 | 550 | Rear spring broke, replaced both |
| Aug | 2012 | 104500 | 1200 | MAF and oxygen sensor wheel bearing |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1998.5 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door
6-cylinder manual AWD
| Audi in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 139000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 150000 | 169 | Replaced oil suction pump and associated tubing |
| Audi in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 98000 | 1100 | Air flow meters problem. Radiator was leaking |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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