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Audi A8 / S8 repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (9%)

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Audi A8 / S8 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (12%)

$1000 - $2499 (24%)

$500 - $999 (24%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (12%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2015 Audi A8 / S8 4dr Sedan, ext.

turbocharged 435hp 4.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

25000 mi

US $100
Rotors warped after about 22K miles, had new brakes and rotors installed at 25K. Thought this was ABSURD! Dealer "did me a one time favor" and covered this under warranty for $100. This car has light-weight aluminum alloy front rotors with a layer of iron over that. The problem is they only last 25 to 35K miles and you must replace both to the tune of $600 ~ $700. Seems absolutely crazy to me. This is a luxury car not a race car for the track. Beware of extra costs if you want to buy one of these cars. 
32000 mi

US $2600
replace brake and rotors 

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2013 Audi A8 / S8 4dr Sedan, ext.

turbocharged 420hp 4.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

9000 mi

US $3500
ABS failure light 

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2006 Audi A8 4dr Sedan, ext.

450-horsepower 6.0L W12 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

14260 mi Right rear emergency brake motor jammed, needed taking apart and greasing. 

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2006 Audi A8 4dr Sedan, ext.

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

108000 mi

US $650
Replaced Front and rear brake pads and well as driver's side rear caliper 

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2005 Audi A8 4dr Sedan, ext.

450-horsepower 6.0L W12 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

90520 mi

C $400
Repaired parking brake motor. 

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2005 Audi A8 4dr Sedan, ext.

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

192000 mi

US $2000
ABS control unit failed. Tried to have unit repaired, but unsuccessful. purchased used unit from salvage yard. my mechanic installed. Salvage yard re-programmed unit. Works properly, except some warning lights were unable to be cleared- Audi. $500. 
120000 mi

US $500
calipers were sticking 

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2005 Audi A8 4dr Sedan

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

64000 mi

US $500
New Battery installed, $205. Diagnostic and labor to fix ESP fault totalled to be $500 including battery. Reason for fault was a faulty brake light switch $22 + labor. Final Result $500 
110000 mi

US $1700
ABS module failed. 

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2004 Audi A8 4dr Sedan, ext.

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

96000 mi rear right e-brake motor  
154000 mi

US $250
Passenger side electric parking brake motor stopped working 
49000 mi

US $219
Parking brake warning light was on although there did not appear to be anything wrong. After a day at the dealer, they could not find anything wrong. Reset fixed the problem thus far. Could have been a bad connection at the motor. 
57000 mi

US $750
Rear caliper replacement 
61550 mi

US $93
ABS module replaced. EPC light, compressor removed and replaced. 
270000 mi

US $250
Worn front pads & rotors replaced.  
110000 mi

US $1500
Replaced ABS module and front brakes 

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1998 Audi A8 / S8 4-door

12-cylinder automatic AWD

225000 mi

US $1100
dash warning light for braking system and ABS was on. 

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