Engine Timing Chain System
Reported across 6 Audi S4 model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
We analyzed every Audi S4 reliability report across 26 model years (avg score 67/100) — here are the issues that keep showing up.
Ranked by how often this issue appears in our Audi S4 year-by-year reports.
Reported across 6 Audi S4 model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Reported across 4 Audi S4 model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Reported across 4 Audi S4 model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Reported across 3 Audi S4 model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Reported across 2 Audi S4 model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Reported across 2 Audi S4 model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Reported across 2 Audi S4 model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Reported across 2 Audi S4 model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
A high-performance legend that will reward proper care but punish neglect with crippling repair bills.
A high-performance legend that demands high financial commitment and mechanical aptitude.
A wolf in sheep's clothing that delivers thrills but demands a substantial financial commitment to keep its fangs sharp.
A high-performance thrill ride that demands a deep wallet and a tolerance for significant mechanical risk.
A thrilling performance sedan with a ticking time bomb under the hood if not properly managed.
A glorious V8 soundtrack comes at the cost of potential four-figure repair bills and constant vigilance.
A glorious beast that demands a truly committed owner with a very substantial repair budget for its inevitable major engine service.
An exhilarating V8-powered luxury sport sedan with a known, potentially catastrophic mechanical flaw that demands significant financial readiness.
A thrilling performance machine with a major Achilles' heel, demanding serious financial commitment and mechanical foresight.
An exhilarating performance machine with a well-known, potentially engine-destroying flaw that requires serious financial commitment.
A high-performance luxury sedan with compelling driving dynamics, but one that absolutely requires proactive maintenance and a significant reserve for inevitable, expensive repairs.
A high-performance luxury sedan that's rewarding to drive but can be punishingly expensive to maintain or repair.
Common-problem patterns above are aggregate. For the specific year you're shopping, the paid report breaks down: exact mileage failure windows, repair-cost ranges, recall status, and a buy/avoid verdict.
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