2008 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2008

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2008 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (40%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (13%)

Chart based on 40 repairs.
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2008 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (80%)

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Chart based on 5 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

42900 mi

£50
Door handle cable sticking 

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2008 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD

64500 mi

US $1000
Air Bag Warning Light was on. Car would not start sometimes due to faulty clutch switch. Dealer replaced passenger seat sensor & TSB for wiring connections. Dealer replace faulty clutch switch. Above repairs performed under warranty. 
91000 mi

US $100
Hood riser strut was non-functioning. In order to make repairs to the car, dealer had to replace the air strut to keep the hood up. 

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2008 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

265-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

22000 mi Removed right side door panel and lubricated window tracks 
4933 mi 1) Vibration between 65 - 80 mph. - Rebalaced tires. replaced 1 tire. problem not corrected. 2) Distortion in windshield- replaced glass. 3)MMI Freezes - -No fault foundn - reset MMI. - Problem corrected. 

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2008 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Other Problems

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