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2005 Audi A8 / S8 repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (10%)
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Chart based on 145 repairs.
2005 Audi A8 / S8 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (20%)
$1000 - $2499 (36%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (8%)
< $100 (12%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Audi A8 / S8 4dr Sedan, ext.
330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 192000 mi US $2000 |
Air compressor for shocks. Bought aftermarket unit for one third of Dealer price. $1,500. |
| 87000 mi US $1600 |
Control arms and suspension bushings. |
| 96100 mi US $6000 |
Wheel bearings are known to corrode in the aluminum knuckles. Away bar end links were trashed. |
| 102500 mi US $2240 |
The front air suspension dropped and wouldn't raise. Both front air springs were actively leaking |
| 137000 mi US $650 |
Replaced upper control arms, alignment, ACC calibration |
| 139000 mi US $430 |
Had to take car back to dealer to have alignment done again as they didn't tighten suspension components last time they did it. |
| 66824 mi US $917 |
"Creaking" noise from front over speed bumps. Replaced front left and front right upper link bushings. |
| 56526 mi | REPLACE UPPER LINKS BUSHING DEALER PAID (CAR JUST PURCHASED) |
| 84800 mi US $780 |
BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS (AIR SPRINGS) $4200. INSURANCE PAID LESS $100 DEDUCTABLE. REPLACE BOTH FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS. Not covered by warranty. $780 (INSURANCE DID NOT PAY) |
| 95500 mi US $1826 |
upper link bushings replaced during 95,000 mile service. parts $136, labor $663. upper link bushings (front) replaced |
| 48500 mi | Compressor of the air suspension system. Partly drivable, the bottom would scrape the pavement when I hit potholes or humps. Part is not available in the houston area, part is being shipped from dallas. Part alone is $1,400.00. |
| 67500 mi US $500 |
bushing on control arm |
| 80000 mi US $5000 |
Entire suspension, front & rear |
2005 Audi A8 / S8 4dr Sedan
330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 106000 mi US $750 |
Replace control arms - noisy when cold |
| 114000 mi US $450 |
Replaced left front wheel bearing |
| 119000 mi US $1386 |
Suspension light came on. Right front corner low. Had to replace front passenger side suspension air bag |
| 80500 mi | replaced torn upper control arm bushings |
| 116000 mi US $2000 |
Car gave yellow suspension light. All suspension options in MII are greyed out. Air compressor for suspension not outputting sufficient pressure to air suspension. Replaced compressor and relay. Yellow suspension light is gone. |
| 102700 mi US $3000 |
Also replaced worn tie rods. Amir at Suburban Audi took OUTSTANDING care of me with loaner car and more. |
| 113000 mi US $500 |
Replace LF suspension bushing |
| 119200 mi US $1000 |
replace right rear wheel bearing |
| 125800 mi US $1000 |
Bushings torn on upper control arms. Replaced bushings. |
| 160000 mi US $3000 |
All bushings in suspension needed replacement, plus sway bar. |
| 170000 mi US $1000 |
replace control arm |
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