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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (17%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 12 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

71000 mi

US $85
Replaced the air suspension compressor. 
73000 mi

US $85
Front sway bar, control arm and bushings. Also brakes all four wheels ($1,400). 
75000 mi

US $85
"squishing" noise coming from suspension expansion and contractions. Most likely a worn bushing but Audi said all bushing were good. Car still makes intermittent noise. 
79000 mi suspension noise still present when sold 
78000 mi

£80
Front anti-roll bar drop links bought not yet fitted. 

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2006 Audi A8 / S8 4dr Sedan, ext.

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

13000 mi

US $80
New relay for front left air suspension compressor 
117500 mi

US $2100
Suspension compressor was replaced 
92000 mi

US $2400
Replaced drivers side upper control arm and other front end components. 
81000 mi

US $2691
replace front air shocks and shock motor compressor. 
72000 mi

US $3600
Front driver side suspension air bag had a leak. 

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2006 Audi A8 / S8 4dr Sedan

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

134800 mi

US $2000
Upper control arms and left front strut rebuild 
134000 mi

US $100
Air compressor rebuild 

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2006 Audi A8 / S8 Suspension Problems

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