Audi A8 / S8 Other Problems and Repair Histories
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Audi A8s for which no Other problems have been reported are not displayed. So the Audi A8 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Other problem frequency.
For Audi A8 Other problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the Audi A8 Other problems and repair histories that follow it.
Audi A8 Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2006 | Audi A8 / S8 | 11 A8 / S8s, 9.3 months of data per A8 / S8, average 80500 miles Small sample size. Join or 11 A8 / S8s, 9.3 months of data per A8 / S8, average 80500 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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| 2005 | Audi A8 / S8 | 11 A8 / S8s, 10.0 months of data per A8 / S8, average 100300 miles Small sample size. Join or 11 A8 / S8s, 10.0 months of data per A8 / S8, average 100300 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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| 2004 | Audi A8 / S8 | 12 A8 / S8s, 8.9 months of data per A8 / S8, average 117100 miles Small sample size. Join or 12 A8 / S8s, 8.9 months of data per A8 / S8, average 117100 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2011 Audi A8 4dr Sedan, ext.
372-horsepower 4.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A8 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 0 | Intermitant Active Cruise Control malfunction on two occasions. Error code for front R/H radar sensor; re-aligned front mounted radar sensors. | |
2006 Audi A8 4dr Sedan, ext.
330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A8 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 96000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 100000 | 685 | MMI Screen would not open. Replaced gear assembly |
| Mar | 2013 | 128000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A8 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 56000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 75700 | 424 | Driver's door autoclose was not working. Dealer replaced door latch. |
| Mar | 2013 | 77000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Audi A8 4dr Sedan
330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A8 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 71000 | 0 | Trunk Lid would not latch correctly. Recurring problem. |
| Apr | 2011 | 77000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A8 in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 77000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 78000 | 80 | Gear drive for MMI screen is failing. Need to obtain parts. |
2006 Audi A8 4-door
turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| Audi A8 in Sweden | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 81840 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 93380 | 25 | 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 | 109320 | 400 | Gear for operating MMI screen up/down broken. Replaced with complete 2nd hand unit bought off ebay. |
| Mar | 2013 | 109740 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Audi A8 4dr Sedan, ext.
330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A8 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 110000 | 400 | Trunk would not latch |
| Mar | 2013 | 135000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A8 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | First odometer entry | ||
| Mar | 2011 | 500 | replaced trunk lever mechanism and motor | |
| Oct | 2011 | 48500 | 2200 | dynamic suspension |
| Dec | 2011 | 51000 | 0 | entire striker assembly was replaced |
| Mar | 2012 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A8 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 74000 | 75 | MMI motor gears |
| Audi A8 in Alaska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 91000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 96000 | 703 | left rear door handle getting increasingly looser |
| Oct | 2012 | 105000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Audi A8 4dr Sedan
330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A8 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 86000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 89000 | 50 | Trunk Lock Mechanism |
| Sep | 2012 | 94000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Audi A8 4dr Sedan, ext.
330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A8 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 101000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 105000 | 600 | Mostly maintenance: Change - trans oil, engine oil, rear end oil, air filter, oil filter |
| Nov | 2012 | 124300 | 60 | Replaced trunk lid latch assembly |
| Mar | 2013 | 130000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Audi A8 in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 55 | Coolant tank leaking. | |
| Feb | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Audi A8 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 88040 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 107220 | 141 | Windshield wipers seize - due to aluminum corrosion. Require 1.5 hours of cleaning, no parts. |
| Mar | 2013 | 109740 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 Audi A8 4dr Sedan
310-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A8 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 2 | Headrest motor ran but headrest was not moving up & down. Shortened sleeve through which drive cable runs. This allowed cable to fully engage worm gear. Only parts: shrink wrap tubing to re-connect the 2 halves of sleeve. | |
| Sep | 2012 | 117 | Right side fog light was missing when I purchased the car used. Boutght USED fog light. Lens was severely scratched. Required extensive polishing to restore lens to a clear condition. | |
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