What's Wrong with the Audi S4?

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Most problems are with the engine (19%), transmission (13%), or the steering (11%). We've listed the most common complaints below or you can jump over to see the full list on CarComplaints.com.

  1. Engine Rattle on Startup 2 complaints at an average of 129,177 miles in the 2005 Audi S4.
  2. Premature Brake Wear 1 complaints at an average of 16,000 miles in the 2014 Audi S4.
  3. Bucking 2 complaints at an average of 5,050 miles in the 2014 Audi S4.

Comparing S4 Generations

Watch out for the 5th generation's (2009–2016) 1.9 PainRank™, which is the worst of 5 generations.

Generation Model Years Reliability Complaints PainRank (?)
5th Gen S4 2009–2016
28 4.27
4th Gen S4 2006–2008
2 0.52
3rd Gen S4 2003–2005
6 2.83
2nd Gen S4 2000–2002
0 0.0
1st Gen S4 1992–1994
0 0.0

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