2005 Audi A8 / S8 Audi A8 / S8 2005

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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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2005 Audi A8 / S8 4dr Sedan, ext.

330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

123000 mi

US $1800
slippage detected in AT, rough shifts when cold - suspect fluid change needed but dealer recommended against saying it's a "lifetime part" ... 
98700 mi

US $7200
Sensor on flywheel malfunctioned. Transmission job done. This took 7 months to diagnose and repair. Sensor on flywheel malfunctioned. Transmission job done. This took 7 months to diagnose and repair. May through December 2014. 
158000 mi

US $700
Tranny was misbehaving. Paid $500 for transmission fluid and filter replacement, and was very pleasantly surprised to report that all issues were cured! I highly recommend this. 

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