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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Transmission Problems and Repair Histories

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2013 Audi A4 / S4 32 A4 / S4s, 4.1 months of data per A4 / S4, average 3800 miles0
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 Audi A4 32 A4s, 8.0 months of data per A4, average 8300 miles19
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 Audi S4   21 S4s, 9.8 months of data per S4, average 9800 miles

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2011 Audi A4 64 A4s, 10.1 months of data per A4, average 18200 miles22
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Audi S4 35 S4s, 9.9 months of data per S4, average 18000 miles24
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Audi S4 46 S4s, 10.3 months of data per S4, average 28800 miles

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30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Audi A4 69 A4s, 9.5 months of data per A4, average 31500 miles

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40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Audi A4 85 A4s, 9.3 months of data per A4, average 39500 miles

First model year of the B8 A4.59
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Audi A4 49 A4s, 8.8 months of data per A4, average 47400 miles

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50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Audi S4 / RS4   11 S4 / RS4s, 10.0 months of data per S4 / RS4, average 40800 miles

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2007 Audi A4 57 A4s, 9.8 months of data per A4, average 57100 miles

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40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Audi S4 / RS4   19 S4 / RS4s, 9.8 months of data per S4 / RS4, average 52800 miles

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2006 Audi A4 86 A4s, 9.8 months of data per A4, average 78900 miles

Includes 2005.5. First model year of the B7 A4.90
80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Audi S4 26 S4s, 9.5 months of data per S4, average 63700 miles

Includes 2005.5. First model year of the B7 A4.73
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Audi A4   21 A4s, 10.3 months of data per A4, average 80200 miles

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2005 Audi S4   22 S4s, 8.3 months of data per S4, average 71700 miles

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2004 Audi A4 39 A4s, 8.7 months of data per A4, average 103500 miles

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80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 Audi S4 27 S4s, 9.4 months of data per S4, average 81100 miles

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90% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2003 Audi A4 26 A4s, 7.8 months of data per A4, average 127400 miles

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0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 Audi A4 36 A4s, 9.7 months of data per A4, average 134900 miles

First model year of the B6 A4.100
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2002 Audi S4   11 S4s, 8.5 months of data per S4, average 114300 miles

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2001 Audi A4 / S4   15 A4 / S4s, 9.2 months of data per A4 / S4, average 130600 miles

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2000 Audi A4 / S4   18 A4 / S4s, 8.7 months of data per A4 / S4, average 139600 miles

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1999 Audi A4 / S4   16 A4 / S4s, 8.1 months of data per A4 / S4, average 149800 miles

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2012 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

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

Audi A4 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2012 0   First odometer entry
May 2012 4700 0 Jerky and severely abrupt shifting in stop/go traffic and at stops on hills with DSG transmission. Dealer says "performs as normal." 
Oct 2012 12700 0 Second trip for jerky DSG transmission. Dealer again says "performs as normal." 
Nov 2012 14300 0 DSG reflash, fluid check; recalibration of Mechatronics unit 
Dec 2012 16000 0 2nd reflash of DSG; diagnosed as possibly faulty Mechatronics unit; none available in US. At this point I decided to pursue buyback under Song-Beverly act. 
Feb 2013 16000 0 Audi S4 bought back for jerky DSG transmission that dealer could not fix. Software reacts erratically to a small percentage of drivers who follow a similar throttle, brake input pattern. No fix for it. 

 

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2011 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

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

Audi A4 in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 0   First odometer entry
Jan 2011 1700 0 Warning light came on for rear differential. Brought car in, they couldn't find any error codes logged. 
Sep 2011 8000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2011 0   First odometer entry
Nov 2011 3500 0 DSG transmission would shift early (at 5000 rpm) in 2nd gear, while I was in manual mode. All other gears allowed me to shift at redline (7000) rpm. Mechatronic unit was replaced, but problem remained. 
Mar 2013 12000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2012 4000   First odometer entry
Feb 2012 4500 0 DSG Transmission has been very jerky in the Dynamic mode. AUDI had a TSB on the problem and flashed the computer module. The final verdict isnt out yet as I could not alway reproduce this so I will wait a bit. 
Sep 2012 8000 0 Still having issues with the transmission. Cant always replicate the problem so the dealer says nothing he can do. 
Dec 2012 9000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2010 0   First odometer entry
Apr 2011 3000 0 Rear differential leaking oil, replaced seal. 
Jan 2012 7000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2011 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 1000   First odometer entry
Nov 2010 2000 0 Clutch clicking and creaking not engaging correctly. 
Dec 2010 3000 0 After that all was well, then I pushed the clutch down and it snapped and the pedal came up to the plastic under the steering column area. Replaced linkage pin again. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2010 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

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

Audi A4 in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 2000   First odometer entry
Apr 2010 6000 0 Transmission failure. Mechatronics unit replaced. 
Jan 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2010 2000   First odometer entry
Nov 2010 6000 0 Drivetrain shudder during turns at low speed. Dealer acknowledged problem, Audi claims is normal condition. 
Apr 2011 8000 0 Leaking rear differential seal 
Mar 2012 12000 0 Mechatronics unit replaced twice, then entire transmission replaced. 

 

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2010 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2010 0   First odometer entry
Sep 2010 6000 0 TSB for clicking clutch sound. Transmission dropped and parts replaced, but problem continues. 
Aug 2012 32000 0 gearbox is noisy when shifting gears with manual transmission 
Mar 2013 38000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2010 5580   First odometer entry
Sep 2010 10540 0 The shifter became very notchy and noisy like the internals had worn out for some reason. They replaced the entire shifter mechanism. 
Dec 2011 21700 0 Clutch spring had noise issues and needed replacing 
Jan 2012 22940   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2010 0   First odometer entry
Dec 2010 7000 0 Leaking seals on rear differential sensors. Parts on order; topped off fluid. Will return for install when parts received. Rear differential sensor seals leaking. Sensors installed, topped off rear differential fluid, adapted sensors to vehicle management system, test-drove. 
Mar 2013 38000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2009 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

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

Audi A4 in Maryland, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 4000   First odometer entry
Mar 2013 33000 0 from a stop transmission occasionally stayed in 2nd gear;would not upshift.Dealer reflashed transmission module/computer.So far alls good. 

 

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2009 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2009 0   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 15000 0 6 speed manual transmission has developed a 'notch' when shifting into second gear. Mechanic was able to duplicate issue and attempted repair. Adjusted shift linkage which was out of spec - improved but not good enough yet. 
Aug 2011 30000 0 Manual transmission - shifting between 1st and 2nd gear is imprecise. Dealer spoke with Audi techs and confirmed repair will require replacing parts and ordered same. 

 

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2008 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2008 0   First odometer entry
Mar 2009 15000 0 My 6 speed manual transmission does not go into 2nd or 3rd gear smoothly, particularly when cold. 
Apr 2009 16000 0 Car doesn't always shift smoothly into second gear. This is a manual transmission A4. It seems to have a larger issue with this when the car is cold.  
Mar 2013 65000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2007 Audi S4 4dr Sedan

340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD

Audi S4 in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2010 11000   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 16000 0 Shifting into 1st gear from neutral is difficult sometimes. Shifting into 2nd and then into 1st makes the problem a little better. Shifting into 3rd is also sometimes difficult. 
Sep 2010 17000 0 Clutch would not disengage. Pressure plate release spring was faulty. Fingers on pressure plate were severely damaged causing the clutch to always be in contact with the fly wheel. 
Mar 2013 37000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2007 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2009 50000   First odometer entry
Jan 2010 50000 0 wiring harness for transmission was corroded causing transmission issues 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2007 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A4 in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2008 30000   First odometer entry
Jan 2012 56300 0 front right wheel bearing replaced 
Apr 2013 61000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2007 Audi A4 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A4 in Iowa, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2010 15000   First odometer entry
Jun 2010 15000 0 Rear differential on Quattro model failed and car was inoperable. Fixed under factory warranty. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2007 Audi A4 / S4

Engine not specified

Audi A4 in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2010 30000   First odometer entry
Jan 2011 31000 3725 Had extreme difficulty shifting into 1st and rev. They told me it was a complete clutch assembly at 31k miles. The clutch is NOT burned and except for extreme wear, in excellent shape. Discussed coverage with Audi, they refused to provide any. Not happy. 
Mar 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2006 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A4 in Maryland, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2009 62000   First odometer entry
Mar 2009 62000 9500 Once engine was swapped, learned that transmission also failed and needed to be replaced. I hate AUDI3 year old car needing 10K worth of repairs and AUDI washed their hands clean. They claim it could happen to any car. This car has all highway miles and h 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2009 34000   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 58000 0 Trans shifting roughly from 3-2, mostly under low RPM, and intermittently. No codes on the ODB. Also had brakes checked, grinding sound under very heavy load. Told the pads/rotors looks great. Will possibly change trans fluid/filter anyway 
Jan 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2008 22000   First odometer entry
Mar 2009 26000 0 Automatic Transmission shift seemed delayed but was normal turbo lag. 
Apr 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2006 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 43000   First odometer entry
Dec 2009 44000 0 Difficulty getting into 1st gear from neutral. Difficulty getting into 3rd from 2nd. 
Apr 2012 65000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2006 Audi A4 / S4

Engine not specified

Audi A4 in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2009 49000   First odometer entry
Sep 2009 49000 4500 CVT transmission failed miserably during highway driving, locking front wheels and coming to a screeching halt. 
Jan 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005.5 Audi S4 4dr Wagon

340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD

Audi S4 in Oregon, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2010 56000   First odometer entry
Nov 2012 86300 150 Changed transmission/differential fluid. Front differential was grinding in tight turns and MT was getting difficult to shift. 
Mar 2013 90000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005.5 Audi S4 4dr Sedan

340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi S4 in District of Columbia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2009 37000   First odometer entry
Sep 2012 54000 1200 Not shifting smoothly. "slamming" into gear, especially on downshift 
Dec 2012 54000 0 Transmission not shifting smoothly, got another car. 

 

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2005.5 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2009 51000   First odometer entry
Feb 2009 52000 2000 Dual-mass flywheel failure. Symptoms were consistent with a slipping clutch. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A4 in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2008 40000   First odometer entry
Oct 2008 50000 0 Driveshaft seal replacement (at transaxle) 
May 2013   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A4 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2008 37000   First odometer entry
Nov 2009 54000 50 Leaking rear output transmission shaft and left front axle seal. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 46000   First odometer entry
Feb 2010 49000 100 Transmission seal replaced 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

Audi A4 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 72000   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 85000 650 left axle boot was ripped; replaced. 
Mar 2013 109000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 Audi A4 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

Audi A4 in South Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2010 48000   First odometer entry
Apr 2010 48000 5600 Transmission was slipping and displaying a major error indication on the cluster. Quote was $2,700 for repair of sensor and linkage belt. This is the worst car I have ever owned. 

 

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2004.5 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in Arizona, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2007 0 Right front inner CV Boot, Left rear outer CV Boot, Valve Cover Gasket. All covered under last days of warranty. (warranty expired 12/24/07) 
Sep 2008 54000 166 Driver's front inner CV boot was torn. Shop replaced boot with new one. 
Mar 2009 57000 725 3rd Gear synchronizer for manual transmission wore out. (Grinding in 3rd gear) Transmission removed, transmission rebuilt with new parts, transmission re-installed. All self-repair. Cost to repair includes cost of special tools purchased. 
Apr 2009   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2004 Audi S4 4dr Sedan

340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD

Audi S4 in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 57000   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 63000 1300 CV boot replaced. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi S4 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2010 93000   First odometer entry
Aug 2010 97700 750 Rubber boot torn on front axle. Rebuild axle and reinstall.  
Mar 2013 127000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2004 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2009 84320   First odometer entry
Jan 2010 89900 330 Rear differential leak 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2004 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

Audi A4 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2009 84000   First odometer entry
Sep 2009 87000 0 CVT shifted jerkily, replaced. Warranty Direct paid $7000 bill. 
Apr 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2004 Audi A4 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

Audi A4 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2010 58000   First odometer entry
Sep 2010 59000 8000 CVT transmission replaced due to slipping and stuttering when accelerating from stop. also would not move for first 5 seconds when accelerator was depressed. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2003 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2009 87420   First odometer entry
Sep 2011 115320 500 CV boot ripped - replaced whole shaft rt.side Front brakes done - over 60000 on that set 
Dec 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2003 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2008 65100   First odometer entry
Mar 2009 74400 400 Front right differential gasket dried out and leaked oil ... replaced by shop mechanic 
Jul 2009 81840 450 Right rear differential gasket replaced 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2003 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2008 142000   First odometer entry
Jul 2011 189000 100 it was just the drivers side cv boot. replaced the whole axle. 
Sep 2011 193000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Nevada, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2008 68000   First odometer entry
Nov 2008 90000 50 Center differential output shaft seal leaking (fourth time this year). 
Apr 2012 171700 600 front wheel bearing replaced 
Apr 2013 194000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2003 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2010 88660   First odometer entry
Oct 2010 94200 100 trans. left hand output seal leaking. seal replaced and diff. fluid topped up. 
Mar 2011 102920   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2002.5 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A4 in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2008 800 PRNDS all light up while in tip tronic...Audi thought transmission could be failing. Replaced shifter tract. Security System beeping three times upon startup and would die if left still for 2 or 3 days. Finally found bad cell in battery. Fixed the issue. 
Nov 2008 368 CV half shaft installed...purchase part myself (Audi charges 800 just for the part) and had a mechanic install it. 
Dec 2008 96000 500 Vibration continues...thought to be a CV axle. Replaced did not fix.  
Apr 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Alberta, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2007 55180   First odometer entry
May 2009 64480 0 It probably needed some steering or cv joint work when I sold it. The car vibrated a lot when turning It was getting too expensive to keep. I'll never own a German car out of warranty again. 

 

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2002 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A4 in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2006 67000   First odometer entry
May 2008 89000 650 Inner CV boot. 
Jan 2009   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2002 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2007 53000   First odometer entry
Mar 2007 54000 800 Rear Left Axle seal and Rear Diff Yoke Seal. Both were leaking. Remove both and reinstall new seals with fresh diff fluid. 
Aug 2011 70000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in New Mexico, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2006 42000   First odometer entry
Feb 2009 58000 90 Noticed noise in transmission. Owner's manual no help, ordered repair manual from online vendor. Transmission fluid was low. Got fluid from online dealer. Filled fluid reservoir, noise disappeared. Drove awaiting manual arrival, then not til fluid came. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2002 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A4 in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2008 83000   First odometer entry
Nov 2008 86000 80 Left Inner CV Boot torn. Replaced Inner and outer CV boots.  
Jun 2009 94000 5500 Torque Converter replaced 
Apr 2012 117700 1000 Replaced RF CV boots (Inner and Outer). 
Jun 2012 119000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2002 Audi A4 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD

Audi A4 in Iowa, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2007 49000   First odometer entry
Aug 2007 52000 0 Transmission sensor failed causing tranmission to default to "limp home" mode. 
Sep 2007   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001.5 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2006 37000   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 59000 600 CV boot replaced 
Jun 2012 71000 500 CV Boot torn, replaced 
Mar 2013 76000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001.5 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in Manitoba, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2009 36580   First odometer entry
Mar 2012 49600 5000 Transmission was noisy in first gear. Replaced with re-manufactured unit. 
Dec 2012 53320   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001.5 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A4 in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 57000   First odometer entry
Dec 2009 57000 400 Seal damaged to rear drive. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001.5 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2007 60760   First odometer entry
Feb 2009 82460 800 Both drive shafts removed and sandblasted. 
Apr 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Alabama, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2010 123000   First odometer entry
Jun 2010 128000 1500 Clutch and flywheel replaced 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2010 136000   First odometer entry
Feb 2010 136000 1450 CV boot replaced. 

 

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2001 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2007 95000   First odometer entry
Dec 2009 155000 200 axle fell out, then cheap aftermarket replacement part exploded two weeks later fixed axle myself, back on the road 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001 Audi A4 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder manual AWD

Audi A4 in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 148000   First odometer entry
Nov 2009 149000 178 torn cv boot 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001 Audi A4 4-door

6-cylinder manual AWD

Audi A4 in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2008 120000   First odometer entry
Jan 2009 130000 2600 Chipped a tooth in 1st gear 8 months ago. Drove on it til my quattro gearbox fell apart. Due to damage to the speed sensor, I couldn't pass emissions. So was forced to fix...otherwise, I would have driven it into the ground. 
Mar 2009 137000 300 Replaced front CV joints, axles. 
Oct 2009   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2000 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2007 39680   First odometer entry
Sep 2009 59520 3400 2 rubber boots for front drive shaft. 
Mar 2013 77500   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2000 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A4 in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2007 114000   First odometer entry
Sep 2009 140000 120 torque converter check engine light. transmission going into limp mode once a week. 
Jan 2012 152000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2000 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A4 in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2009 67000   First odometer entry
Feb 2009 68000 972 Rear pinion seal. CV boot 
May 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2000 Audi A4 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD

Audi A4 in Wisconsin, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2007 40000   First odometer entry
Mar 2008 47000 600 Rear diff seal leaking. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2000 Audi A4 / S4 4-door

6-cylinder manual AWD

Audi A4 in Wisconsin, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2007 168000   First odometer entry
Sep 2009 227000 200 Replaced drivers side CV axle and driveshaft support bearing. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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1999.5 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 162000   First odometer entry
Jan 2011 177000 700 Replaced torn right front outboard CV boot. 
Mar 2013 187000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Audi A4 in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2010 104000   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 117000 2000 Rear diff seals leaking.  
Mar 2013 139000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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1999.5 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 90000   First odometer entry
May 2011 94000 0 Both rear axle bearings are.starting to get noisy. Will replace in a few months. Also torn cv boot.  

 

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1999.5 Audi A4 / S4 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder manual AWD

Audi A4 in Arizona, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2007 68000   First odometer entry
Mar 2009 86000 140 Torn CV boot, drivers front axle. Axle required replacement due to damage to the CV joint. 
Dec 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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1999 Audi A4 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Audi A4 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2008 180000   First odometer entry
Dec 2009 193000 340 Dealership service tech discovered torn outer CV boots, both side. 
Mar 2010 193000 600 Replacement of both torn CV boots. 
Oct 2011 202000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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1998 Audi A4

Engine not specified

Audi A4 in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2012 177000   First odometer entry
Dec 2012 177000 200 Repl L outer CV boot. 

 

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1997 Audi A4 / S4 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Audi A4 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2010 156000   First odometer entry
Oct 2010 157000 350 cracked CV boot replaced (maybe this should be considered a wear item given the poor condition of streets where I live) 
Dec 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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