| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2004 Audi A8 / S8 repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (32%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 79 repairs.
2004 Audi A8 / S8 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Audi A8 / S8 4dr Sedan, ext.
330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 87000 mi US $150 |
Warning lights on dash on initial startup. Battery control shutdown systems so car would start and keep running. Car was still dependable but minor systems like mmi display, auto headlights, garage opener etc would not operate until recharge |
| 157000 mi | New battery installed at time of purchase |
| 171000 mi US $20 |
ventilation fan motor stopped |
| 174000 mi US $100 |
blower control intermittent... replaced with used unit |
| 48000 mi US $1658 |
Replaced Compressor, filter dryer, and hoses |
| 63828 mi US $93 |
Airbag light on. Driver knee airbags removed. Connection under driver's seat replaced. |
| 77838 mi US $903 |
MMI buttons stuck. Possible leak into unit. MMI control module replaced. |
| 130000 mi US $100 |
Replace the blower fan. |
| 145000 mi US $1200 |
While in the shop, the starter failed and needed replacement. |
| 105000 mi US $600 |
Replaced parking sensor Replaced parking light |
| 102300 mi C $40 |
Backup light but took 1.5 hours to diagnose get part and replace. Bulb comes as a module. Garage didnt charge labour! |
| 144000 mi US $100 |
Passenger headlight out. |
| 94000 mi | Infotainment system cutting in and out. |
| 37700 mi | TPMS tire pressure monitoring system malfunction. Dealer replaced three sensors under warranty. Purchased car used Oct.14 and car came with NY stater Lemon Law warranty so all issues are covered for thirty days through the dealer. |
| 43000 mi US $600 |
Had Water temperature sending unit replaced and cooling system evacuated. Performed this service in conjunction with 45K mile service. |
| 185000 mi | Starter was acting intermittently. Diagnostics indicated faulty starter. I had an indy shop replace it as I did not have the time to do it myself. |
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