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1998 Audi A4 Reliability Rating
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Category
Rating
Comments
Engine
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Engine, Ignition Power Stage, and Water Pump. Failure of the Water Pump applies to (6 cylinder engines) only. The cost to repair the Engine is estimated at $4,775.00 for parts and $845.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Ignition Power Stage is estimated at $386.00 for parts and $52.00 for labor. The cost to replace the Water Pump is estimated at $281.00 for parts and $390.00 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
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Antilock Brake (ABS) Control Module. Failure of the ABS Control Module may result in ABS warning indicator illumination. The cost to replace the ABS Control Module is estimated at $2,228.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Headlight Switch. The cost to replace the Headlight Switch is estimated at $141.00 for parts and $97.50 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.
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.
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