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2003 Audi A4 Reliability Rating
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Engine
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Timing Belt, Low Oil Pressure and Camshaft Adjuster Seals. Failure of the Timing Belt and Low Oil Pressure applies to 1.8L engiens only. Failure of the Camshaft Adjuster Seals applies to 3.0L engines only. Failure of the Timing Belt may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Timing Belt is estimated at $131.00 for parts and $299.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Low Oil Pressure condition is estimated at $40.00 for parts and $390.00 for labor. The cost to repair the oil leakage from the Camshaft Adjuster Seal is estimated at $28.00 for parts and $338.00 for labor for one side. 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
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
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 Comfort Control Module. The cost to repair the Comfort Control Module is estimated at $290.00 for parts and $65.00 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.
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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