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2006 Audi A8 repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (42%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (15%)

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2006 Audi A8 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 52 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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Audi A8 in Great Britain Dec 2010 - Jan 2011
Jan 2011 78000 mi £80	Front anti-roll bar drop links bought not yet fitted. Gear drive for MMI screen is failing. Need to obtain parts.

Audi A8 in Connecticut, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2012
Oct 2010 64000 mi US $400	power trunk opener failed to raise trunk lid on its own. Lubricated hinge.
Jun 2011 71000 mi US $85	Power trunk motor failed and replaced. Replaced the air suspension compressor.
Aug 2011 73000 mi US $85	Front sway bar, control arm and bushings. Also brakes all four wheels ($1,400).
Sep 2011 75000 mi US $85	"squishing" noise coming from suspension expansion and contractions. Most likely a worn bushing but Audi said all bushing were good. Car still makes intermittent noise.
Jan 2012 79000 mi	electric power trunk closure stopped working properly, brought car to dealer - dealer could not find problem. Trunk mysteriously operates properly again.
Mar 2012 79000 mi	suspension noise still present when sold

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Audi A8 in Finland Jan 2012 - Jan 2014
Jun 2012 14260 mi	Right rear emergency brake motor jammed, needed taking apart and greasing.

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Audi A8 in Texas, United States Dec 2013 - Nov 2016
Sep 2014 83000 mi US $1500	Headlight motion

Audi A8 in Alabama, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2018
Aug 2013 103500 mi US $50	Replaced Hood Struts
Feb 2014 108000 mi US $650	Replaced Front and rear brake pads and well as driver's side rear caliper
Feb 2018 145000 mi US $3100	Timing belt replacement

Audi A8 in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014 72000 mi US $3600	Front passenger directional light motor needed to be replaced. drain tubes where clogged Front driver side suspension air bag had a leak.

Audi A8 in Norway Sep 2014 - Apr 2016
Apr 2016 54560 mi $200	Rear parking brake buzzer died, GOT replacement.

Audi A8 in Iowa, United States Jul 2012 - Dec 2016
Aug 2012 56000 mi US $85	Thermostat, needs front end taken off $1100. So replaced timing belt and water pump while front already off,added $1500 Tire pressure valve system. Three out of 5 (includes spare) reported failure. Still under extended warranty. This would have been$225.00 per valve replacement.Senders to Computer reports on dash until al are fixed..
Dec 2016 81000 mi US $2691	replace front air shocks and shock motor compressor.

Audi A8 in Alabama, United States Feb 2015 - Feb 2015
Feb 2015 92000 mi US $2400	Replaced drivers side upper control arm and other front end components.

Audi A8 in Ohio, United States Feb 2011 - Jul 2015
Jul 2011 100000 mi US $685	MMI Screen would not open. Replaced gear assembly
Sep 2011 103000 mi US $685	Check engine light revealed bank one and two oxygen sensors not operating correctly. Replaced and also changed oil and windshield wipers.
Dec 2011 109000 mi US $885	Replaced fuel sensor - second time for this issue - first time they replaced two air flow sensors.
Apr 2012 114000 mi US $800	Replaced sensor Replaced burned out bulb Replaced sensor
Dec 2012 125000 mi US $1000	Problem with throttle body
Apr 2015 150200 mi US $330	Replaced sensor

Audi A8 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Nov 2010 79280 mi C $335	Power Trunk was attempting to open but would fail and drop down closed after lifting a 1/2 inch. Changed Trunk lid struts. Did not fix the problem. Trunk did lift easier when doing manually but still will try to open but not.

Audi A8 in Michigan, United States Feb 2011 - Oct 2020
May 2011 58000 mi US $49	Air Bag light came on. They found a loose connection under the drivers seat and repaired it. In a second attempt replaced the airbag.
Jun 2011 60000 mi US $489	3rd repair trying to determine why AIRBAG light comes on. This time they replaced a wiring harness
Sep 2011 63000 mi US $491	another wiring harness was replaced and that solved the issue automatic trunk would no longer open itself. I purchased and installed new struts, but that did not fix the issue. Dealer installed a new motor and the trunk works properly again.
Nov 2012 72725 mi US $424	Driver's door autoclose was not working. Dealer replaced door latch. Driver's door autoclose was not working. Dealer replace door latch
Dec 2012 76000 mi US $600	The radiator had a small leak and had to be replaced. This was done during the 75,000 service
Feb 2013 77100 mi US $175	My wife hit a big pot hole and in addition to bending a rim, a gear in the MMI mechanism broke. I removed the mechanism, sent it to an individual for repair (Audi only replaces them) and reinstalled it.
Sep 2017 13000 mi US $80	New relay for front left air suspension compressor
Apr 2018 117500 mi US $2100	Suspension compressor was replaced
Jul 2018 120000 mi US $200	A/C has intermittently been failing. Despite tested and recharge, but doesn't know the underlying cause

Audi A8 in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2010 - Jan 2018
Apr 2012 48360 mi C $85	A/C was not cooling properly. Due to time and age system had to be recharged. This process solved the problem.
Feb 2017 62620 mi C $350	Windshield washer distribution tubing failed and had to be replaced.
Jan 2018 65100 mi C $150	Replace one of the horns

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Audi A8 in Alabama, United States - Aug 2009
Jan 2009 38000 mi	Trunk hinge repair. 2 auto door closers replaced. Airbag problem.
Mar 2009 41000 mi	Airbag repair.
Apr 2009 42000 mi	Thermostat replaced.
Jun 2009 45000 mi	Airbag repair.
Aug 2009 52000 mi	Rear sunscreen replaced. Airbag repair. Front windshield system repaired. Trim replaced. Middle armrest replaced.

Audi A8 in California, United States Sep 2010 - May 2022
Jan 2012 153200 mi US $2000	Upper control arms and left front strut rebuild
Jul 2012 145000 mi US $1600	Stupid plastic pipe that connects the oil cooler and block
Jun 2013 170000 mi US $250	Fan Blower Replaced
Jan 2014 134000 mi US $100	Air compressor rebuild

Audi A8 in California, United States Sep 2010 - Apr 2011
Oct 2010 71000 mi	Trunk Lid would not latch correctly. Recurring problem.

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Audi A8 in Sweden Sep 2010 - Sep 2013
Jul 2011 93080 mi $25	Had to recharge the AC, cost me about 60EUR and seems to have fixed the problem permanently. I had the front plastic "splash cover/shield" under the engine come loose due to the attachment points in both fender liners breaking. Cost me 25EUR to have a shop bolt it back up.
Jan 2013 89040 mi $400	Gear for operating MMI screen up/down broken. Replaced with complete 2nd hand unit bought off ebay.
Sep 2013 112220 mi	Speedometer stopped working. Intermittent