2006 Audi A8 / S8 Audi A8 / S8 2006

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2006 Audi A8 / S8 repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (42%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (15%)

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2006 Audi A8 / S8 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (48%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Audi A8 / S8

Engine not specified

64000 mi

US $400
power trunk opener failed to raise trunk lid on its own. Lubricated hinge. 
71000 mi

US $85
Power trunk motor failed and replaced. 
79000 mi electric power trunk closure stopped working properly, brought car to dealer - dealer could not find problem. Trunk mysteriously operates properly again. 
54560 mi

$200
Rear parking brake buzzer died, GOT replacement. 

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2006 Audi A8 / S8 4dr Sedan, ext.

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

83000 mi

US $1500
Headlight motion 
56000 mi

US $85
Tire pressure valve system. Three out of 5 (includes spare) reported failure. Still under extended warranty. This would have been$225.00 per valve replacement.Senders to Computer reports on dash until al are fixed.. 
72000 mi

US $3600
Front passenger directional light motor needed to be replaced. drain tubes where clogged 
113500 mi Replaced burned out bulb 
58000 mi

US $49
Air Bag light came on. They found a loose connection under the drivers seat and repaired it. In a second attempt replaced the airbag. 
60000 mi

US $489
3rd repair trying to determine why AIRBAG light comes on. This time they replaced a wiring harness 
63000 mi

US $491
another wiring harness was replaced and that solved the issue automatic trunk would no longer open itself. I purchased and installed new struts, but that did not fix the issue. Dealer installed a new motor and the trunk works properly again. 
72725 mi

US $424
Driver's door autoclose was not working. Dealer replace door latch 
77100 mi

US $175
My wife hit a big pot hole and in addition to bending a rim, a gear in the MMI mechanism broke. I removed the mechanism, sent it to an individual for repair (Audi only replaces them) and reinstalled it. 
120000 mi

US $200
A/C has intermittently been failing. Despite tested and recharge, but doesn't know the underlying cause 
48360 mi

C $85
A/C was not cooling properly. Due to time and age system had to be recharged. This process solved the problem. 
65100 mi

C $150
Replace one of the horns 
79280 mi

C $335
Power Trunk was attempting to open but would fail and drop down closed after lifting a 1/2 inch. Changed Trunk lid struts. Did not fix the problem. Trunk did lift easier when doing manually but still will try to open but not. 

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2006 Audi A8 / S8 4dr Sedan

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

170000 mi

US $250
Fan Blower Replaced 
41000 mi Airbag repair. 
45000 mi Airbag repair. 
52000 mi Rear sunscreen replaced. Airbag repair. Front windshield system repaired. Trim replaced. Middle armrest replaced. 

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2006 Audi A8 / S8 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

93080 mi

$60
Had to recharge the AC, cost me about 60EUR and seems to have fixed the problem permanently. 
112220 mi Speedometer stopped working. Intermittent 

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2006 Audi A8 / S8 Electrical Problems

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