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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%)
Chart based on 416 repairs.
Audi A8 / S8 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Audi A8 4dr Sedan, ext.
372-horsepower 4.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 15885 mi | Intermitant Active Cruise Control malfunction on two occasions. Error code for front R/H radar sensor; re-aligned front mounted radar sensors. |
2011 Audi A8 4dr Sedan
372-horsepower 4.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 15600 mi | Replaced part in sunroof. |
2008 Audi A8 / S8 4dr Sedan
350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 108000 mi US $850 |
Rear door latch was faulty. While the door would latch, it was preventing the power locks from locking and unlocking the vehicle. |
| 110000 mi US $500 |
Whole computer system was messed up. Backup camera, parking system, suspension ride height, and several other things inoperable. Radio would come on at full blast with the car off. Etc. Had to reprogram all the computer modules. |
2007 Audi A8 / S8 4dr Sedan, ext.
350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 90000 mi | Hose on windshield wiper was loose. |
2007 Audi A8 / S8 4dr Sedan
450-horsepower 5.2L V10 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 55000 mi US $100 |
Passenger door handle locking button would work intermittently so it was replaced under extended warranty |
| 65000 mi US $195 |
Trunk shocks needed replacing |
2006 Audi A8
Engine not specified
| 78000 mi £80 |
Gear drive for MMI screen is failing. Need to obtain parts. |
2006 Audi A8 4dr Sedan, ext.
330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 100000 mi US $685 |
MMI Screen would not open. Replaced gear assembly |
| 103500 mi US $50 |
Replaced Hood Struts |
| 75600 mi US $424 |
Driver's door autoclose was not working. Dealer replaced door latch. |
| 62620 mi C $350 |
Windshield washer distribution tubing failed and had to be replaced. |
2006 Audi A8 4dr Sedan
330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 38000 mi | Trunk hinge repair. 2 auto door closers replaced. Airbag problem. |
| 71000 mi | Trunk Lid would not latch correctly. Recurring problem. |
2006 Audi A8 4-door
turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| 93080 mi $25 |
I had the front plastic "splash cover/shield" under the engine come loose due to the attachment points in both fender liners breaking. Cost me 25EUR to have a shop bolt it back up. |
| 89040 mi $400 |
Gear for operating MMI screen up/down broken. Replaced with complete 2nd hand unit bought off ebay. |
2005 Audi A8 4dr Sedan, ext.
330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 40000 mi US $500 |
replaced trunk lever mechanism and motor |
| 48000 mi US $2200 |
dynamic suspension |
| 51000 mi | entire striker assembly was replaced |
| 74000 mi US $75 |
MMI motor gears |
| 110000 mi US $400 |
Trunk would not latch |
| 96000 mi US $703 |
left rear door handle getting increasingly looser |
| 56526 mi | PLACE FUEL CAP TETHER (DEALER PAD) |
| 57691 mi US $1436 |
REPLACE MMI SCREEN MOTOR ($1436) WARRANTLY DID NOT COVER |
| 65457 mi US $258 |
REPLACE SPARE TIRE SENSOR (WARRANTY DID NOT COVER) REPLACE TRUNK MOTOR REPLACE TRUNK HINGES (damaged by motor) $793 Warranty paid minus $100 deductable. UPDATE NAV DATABASE |
2005 Audi A8 4dr Sedan
330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 68033 mi US $50 |
replace trunk hinges |
| 85000 mi US $525 |
Replace MMI screen mechanism Replace trunk lift motor |
| 89000 mi US $50 |
Trunk Lock Mechanism |
2004 Audi A8 4dr Sedan, ext.
330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 98940 mi C $141 |
Windshield wipers seize - due to aluminum corrosion. Require 1.5 hours of cleaning, no parts. |
| 125000 mi US $60 |
Replaced trunk lid latch assembly |
| 44115 mi US $55 |
Coolant tank leaking. |
| 66000 mi US $450 |
Windshield washer lines needed to be replaced leading to headlight washers |
2000 Audi A8 4dr Sedan
310-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 179646 mi US $2 |
Headrest motor ran but headrest was not moving up & down. Shortened sleeve through which drive cable runs. This allowed cable to fully engage worm gear. Only parts: shrink wrap tubing to re-connect the 2 halves of sleeve. |
| 183830 mi US $117 |
Right side fog light was missing when I purchased the car used. Boutght USED fog light. Lens was severely scratched. Required extensive polishing to restore lens to a clear condition. |
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