3rd Generation (2005—2007) A4 Problems

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This generations ranks 59th out of 59 Audi generations in reliability and is generally a good bet. Owners have the most complaints about the engine (45%), fuel system (12%), and the lights (12%). We've listed some of the most recent complaints below, see them all on CarComplaints.com.

  1. Engine Failure 1 complaints at an average of 32,000 miles in the 2006 Audi A4.
  2. Engine Stopped Working 2 complaints at an average of 83,500 miles in the 2006 Audi A4.
  3. Excessive Consumtion 3 complaints at an average of 65,000 miles in the 2007 Audi A4.

What A4 Year is Most Reliable?

Generations are a good baseline for prediciting reliability, but there will almost always be year-to-year differences. We've calculated a reliability score for each model year within this generation, but we've based that score on how the model year compares to all Audi model years.

Watch out for the 2006 model year which has the highest PainRank™ score in this generation.

Year Complaints Recalls TSBs PainRank (?)
2007 11 3 188 9.16
2006 16 3 197 15.31
2005 6 4 199 1.73

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