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2005 Audi

S4 Avant

Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.2 L

Audi S4: best and worst years
2005 Audi S4 Avant (photo 1 of 2)
2005 photoMercurySable99CC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING62%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9%
  • AIR BAGS8%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING6%
  • ENGINE2%
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 53 total.

Audi S4: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 30k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: media.audiusa.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.

2005 Audi S4 Avant Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.2 L · Trimslate