2002 Audi A4 Reliability

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1.8T Sedan (1.8L 4-cyl. Turbo 5-speed Manual)

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Reliability Rating for 2002 Audi A4 by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle (1.8L Turbo only), are the failure of the Timing Chain Tensioner, the Oil Pump Pickup Tube, the Ignition Coil and the Water Pump and a periodic problem is a failure of the Catalytic Converters (3.0L only). Problems with the Timing Chain Tensioner can prevent the engine from starting. Problems with the Ignition Coils are identified in TSB #010301. Problems with the Timing Chain Tensioner may cause further engine damage that will increase the cost of repair. The cost to repair the Timing Chain Tensioner is estimated at $500.00 for parts and $195.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Oil Pump Pickup Tube is estimated at $200.00 for parts and $385.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Ignition Coils is estimated at $23.00 for each coil and $65,00 for labor. The cost to repair the Water Pump is estimated at $69.00 for parts and $260.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Catalytic Converters is estimated at $2000.00 for parts and $383.50 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.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake		Occasional problems on this vehicle (vehicles equipped with ABS/EDL, ABS/EDL ASR or ABS/EDL/ESP antilock brake systems only) is failure of the ABS Control Module. The cost to repair the ABS Control Module is estimated at $900.00 for parts and $150.00 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.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
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

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Audi A4 by Identifix

	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.