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1996 Audi A4 Reliability Rating
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Comments
Engine
An occasional problem on this vehicle is the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Passages. The cost to clean the clogged EGR Passages is estimated at $65.00 for a parts and $260.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Stabilizer Links. The cost to repair the Stabilizer Links is estimated at $47.00 each for parts (total of 2) and $39.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
A periodic problem on this vehicle is failure of the Air Conditioning (A/C) Evaporator. The cost to repair the A/C Evaporator is estimated at $783.00 for parts and $117.00 for labor. Refrigerant is not included in this estimate. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
4 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
When considering this vehicle for purchase, be sure to check the following:
A/C Evaporator
Stabilizer Links
Reliability History
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