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2011 Audi A8 repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (15%)

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2011 Audi A8 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (58%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Audi A8 4dr Sedan, ext.

372-horsepower 4.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A8 in Florida, United States
Feb 2016 - Feb 2016
Feb 2016

32000 mi

US $2775
Leaking seals 
Audi A8 in New Jersey, United States
Jan 2013 - Dec 2015
Dec 2013

44500 mi

US $85
Replaced cam position sensor (2nd time) 
Feb 2014

47000 mi
Transmission downshift to first was abrupt and thumped. Dealer replaced valve and performed a software update. Heating uneven and temperature control not working properly. Dealer replaced vent housing and solenoid valve 
Jul 2014

55000 mi

US $808
replaced water deflector 
Audi A8 in New York, United States
- Dec 2012
Dec 2012

15885 mi
Intermitant Active Cruise Control malfunction on two occasions. Error code for front R/H radar sensor; re-aligned front mounted radar sensors. 
Audi A8 in Maryland, United States
Mar 2016 - Jun 2017
Nov 2016

68700 mi

US $785
Replace leaking water pump. 

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2011 Audi A8 4dr Sedan

372-horsepower 4.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A8 in Florida, United States
Sep 2015 - Jun 2018
Oct 2016

79500 mi

US $165
Rough idle at first start of the day, found carbon buildup...clened out throttle body and valves p 
Apr 2018

97000 mi

US $20
Oil change, oil filter cabin filter change. 
Jun 2018

97000 mi

US $1200
Auto leveling fault in left head light 
Audi A8 in Texas, United States
Jul 2013 - May 2017
Aug 2013

15600 mi
Replaced part in sunroof. 
Audi A8 in Missouri, United States
Jul 2015 - Jun 2016
Nov 2015

69400 mi
Backup camera replacement 
Jun 2016

76000 mi
Transmission shifter replaced and some telated cables. 

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2011 Audi A8 Repair Histories

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