2007 Audi A8 / S8 Audi A8 / S8 2007

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2007 Audi A8 / S8 repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (40%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (4%)

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2007 Audi A8 / S8 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (10%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (35%)

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Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Audi A8 / S8

Engine not specified

111000 mi

US $2000
Many problems. 

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2007 Audi A8 / S8 4dr Sedan, ext.

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

47000 mi Intake flap motor seals. They had to work on it twice. 
104700 mi

US $2800
Fuel injector went on bank 2. Dealer told me that they would refurbished the other 3 o rings. Next week the other injector went had to replace rest of them. 
128960 mi

C $2000
Oil level sensor replaced 
135160 mi

C $330
Failed thermostat under warranty and additional thermostat replaced since there was no cabin heat. 
101000 mi

US $3462
Failure of high pressure fuel pump. Replaced fuel filters, all modules, in tank pumps, Mass Air Flow, breather valve 
138000 mi

US $1250
Mechanic noticed a water leak during routine service. R&R water pump assembly. 
66000 mi

US $450
Car would stall. Fuel relay was bad. Replaced both relays 
71700 mi

US $20
Coolant was low even after refilling in the winter 
76500 mi leak has developed where oil filter inserts. requires removal of intake manifold and many parts...over 6 hours of labor. repair NOT attempted yet. 
86000 mi Oil filter housing leaking 

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2007 Audi A8 / S8 4dr Sedan

450-horsepower 5.2L V10 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

55000 mi

US $100
had to fix small leak on water pump 
70000 mi Thermostat went out. Car was overheating and AC stopped working Tech discovered a leaking fuel line. Replaced fuel line 
96000 mi Water Pump failing 

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2007 Audi A8 / S8 4dr Sedan

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

83700 mi Thermostat replaced. It was failing - took about 3 miles of driving to get to operating temp on a 30 degree day. Also changed all fluids, belts. 
111000 mi

US $1800
8 Fuel injectors replaced. Hose from manifold cracked during repair and part took 3 days to arrive due to snow storm. 
80700 mi Check engine light came on shortly after purchase. Cleaned fuel injectors and replaced air filter.  
82700 mi

US $500
Engine warning light came on again. This trip a loose manifold bolt was discovered and fixed. 
86000 mi

US $350
Engine warning light came on again. Dealer service department discovered a leaking head gasket. Oil had leaked upon spark plugs. All spark plugs replaced. 
133000 mi There was a slight coolant leak that I had never repaired. 
43000 mi

US $100
Leaky oil cooler 
45000 mi

US $100
Dealer stated MAF sensor was defective, causing the car to stall out and not restart 

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