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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 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 49 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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Audi A8 / S8 in New York, United States Feb 2015 - Feb 2015
Feb 2015 111000 mi US $2000	Many problems.

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Audi A8 / S8 in Texas, United States Jul 2013 - Dec 2016
Jul 2016 99200 mi	Car had begun doing strange things of an electrical nature. In retrospect, it was attempting to compensate for decline in battery strength. They diagnosed and replaced battery

Audi A8 / S8 in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2013 - Sep 2014
May 2013 57000 mi US $850	upper control arm bushings replaced

Audi A8 / S8 in Georgia, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014 90000 mi	Hose on windshield wiper was loose.

Audi A8 / S8 in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Jul 2016 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.
Nov 2016 109000 mi US $750	Front right lowering suspension sensor snapped. Had to replace.
Dec 2017 126000 mi US $1200	Upper control arms and sway bars.

Audi A8 / S8 in New York, United States Jan 2014 - Jul 2016
Dec 2014 66000 mi US $140	Car would stall. Fuel relay was bad. Replaced both relays Sunroof drain lines were clogged. Water was rushing into the headliner
May 2015 71700 mi US $20	Coolant was low even after refilling in the winter
Oct 2015 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. bulb out rubber stopper fell out of sunroof
Jul 2016 86000 mi	Oil filter housing leaking

Audi A8 / S8 in Indiana, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2014
Jul 2013 95800 mi US $1450	Battery failed, replaced Bushings worn out

Audi A8 / S8 in Maryland, United States Feb 2013 - Jul 2014
Mar 2013 116000 mi US $900	Replace air suspension motor/compressor.
Dec 2013 138000 mi US $1250	Mechanic noticed a water leak during routine service. R&R water pump assembly.

Audi A8 / S8 in Colorado, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2016
Dec 2015 100000 mi US $424	replace battery
Feb 2016 101000 mi US $3462	Failure of high pressure fuel pump. Replaced fuel filters, all modules, in tank pumps, Mass Air Flow, breather valve

Audi A8 / S8 in South Carolina, United States Nov 2014 - Sep 2015
Dec 2014 47000 mi	Intake flap motor seals. They had to work on it twice.
Jul 2015 51000 mi US $1200	Suspension compressor went bad. Headlight and tail light.

Audi A8 / S8 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2015 - Jan 2018
Dec 2015 121520 mi C $75	Replaced sway bar
May 2017 128960 mi C $2000	New starter Oil level sensor replaced replaced o-rings in pneumatic suspension pump
Nov 2017 135160 mi C $360	new battery replaced
Jan 2018 135160 mi C $330	Failed thermostat under warranty and additional thermostat replaced since there was no cabin heat.

Audi A8 / S8 in Florida, United States Apr 2013 - Oct 2013
Oct 2013 108000 mi US $550	Air suspension compressof replacement

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Audi A8 / S8 in Illinois, United States - Jul 2007
Jul 2007 300 mi	Power close on trunk intermttently not fully closing.

Audi A8 / S8 in Alberta, Canada Sep 2015 - Jan 2018
Dec 2016 58280 mi C $550	MMI screen mechanism failed.
Feb 2017 60140 mi C $200	Bluetooth module stopped working

Audi A8 / S8 in California, United States Feb 2013 - Jul 2016
Jun 2013 55000 mi US $100	had to fix small leak on water pump Passenger door handle locking button would work intermittently so it was replaced under extended warranty
Oct 2013 60000 mi	Battery which was less than 10 months old needed replacement. Bad cells was diagnosis
Mar 2014 65000 mi US $195	Front airbags and bushings needed replacing. Shocks were fine Trunk shocks needed replacing
Jun 2014 70000 mi	Thermostat went out. Car was overheating and AC stopped working Tech discovered a leaking fuel line. Replaced fuel line
Aug 2014 71000 mi US $100	Trunk Motor Front Right TPMS
Mar 2015 79000 mi	Worn out Bushings, and chassis alignment to correct uneven tire wear
Jul 2016 96000 mi	Water Pump failing

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Audi A8 / S8 in California, United States - Jun 2008
Feb 2008	Troubleshoot vehicle lockup
May 2008	Troubleshoot electrical problem leading to vehicle lockup.
Jun 2008	Fix vehicle lockup; tighten bolt

Audi A8 / S8 in Florida, United States Jun 2014 - Nov 2016
Jan 2015 31000 mi US $192	Trunk motor replacement Window regulator MMI panel replacement- bad FM/AM button
May 2015 35400 mi US $100	Long crank no start, replaced fuel pump,car stalled a day later, replaced starter relays, car stalled a third time replaced starter and relays again bc they burnt out.
Feb 2016 41000 mi US $100	Replaced B&O tweeter Trunk motor replaced Brake light fault code, inner rear LED tail light faulty.
Jun 2016 43000 mi US $100	Leaky oil cooler
Oct 2016 47000 mi US $100	Dealer stated MAF sensor was defective, causing the car to stall out and not restart Dealer stated MAF sensor was defective, causing the car to stall out and not restart.

Audi A8 / S8 in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2017
Mar 2014 68000 mi US $150	The electric trunk opening motor would not function correctly. I bought a used '08 trunk motor that is an upgrade from the previous models. Installed it myself.
Nov 2014 74000 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.

Audi A8 / S8 in Minnesota, United States Feb 2013 - Jan 2018
Feb 2014 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.
Jun 2017 152000 mi US $30	Brake light switch replaced to cure ABS/traction control malfunction and brake lights turning on by themselves during extremely cold weather

Audi A8 / S8 in North Carolina, United States Apr 2013 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 133000 mi	Car flooded due to clogged sunroof drains. The repair estimate from Audi was over $18,000, so my insurance opted to total it. The new owner told me they repaired it for $2000. Can you believe that?!? He bought the car for $9000. Lucky devil. There was a slight coolant leak that I had never repaired.

Audi A8 / S8 in Maryland, United States Jun 2014 - Sep 2015
Jul 2014 56200 mi US $1200	MMI had broken gear, would not come up all the way or close all the way. Made a clicking sound.
Sep 2015 63000 mi US $11	During thunderstorm, returned to car with water coming inside of cabin. water on both front seats, dash, middle console coming from roof area. Seems the sunroof drains were clogged. Bought .170 inch weed wacker line to clean out drain.

Audi A8 / S8 in Delaware, United States Apr 2014 - May 2015
Oct 2014 70500 mi US $1600	TPMS monitor for 2 tires needed to replaced

Audi A8 / S8 in California, United States Sep 2014 - Apr 2015
Nov 2014 80700 mi	Check engine light came on shortly after purchase. Cleaned fuel injectors and replaced air filter.
Jan 2015 82700 mi US $500	Slight noises in front end upon. Control arm tensioners replaced. Engine warning light came on again. This trip a loose manifold bolt was discovered and fixed.
Apr 2015 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.