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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 416 repairs.
Audi A8 / S8 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (22%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Audi A8 / S8 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 420hp 4.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 9000 mi US $3500 |
computer check for very abrupt gear shifting from second to third- could not find source of problem |
2011 Audi A8 4dr Sedan, ext.
372-horsepower 4.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 47000 mi | Transmission downshift to first was abrupt and thumped. Dealer replaced valve and performed a software update. |
2011 Audi A8 4dr Sedan
372-horsepower 4.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 76000 mi | Transmission shifter replaced and some telated cables. |
2005 Audi A8 4dr Sedan, ext.
330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 123000 mi US $1800 |
slippage detected in AT, rough shifts when cold - suspect fluid change needed but dealer recommended against saying it's a "lifetime part" ... |
| 98700 mi US $7200 |
Sensor on flywheel malfunctioned. Transmission job done. This took 7 months to diagnose and repair. Sensor on flywheel malfunctioned. Transmission job done. This took 7 months to diagnose and repair. May through December 2014. |
| 158000 mi US $700 |
Tranny was misbehaving. Paid $500 for transmission fluid and filter replacement, and was very pleasantly surprised to report that all issues were cured! I highly recommend this. |
2004 Audi A8 4dr Sedan, ext.
330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 131300 mi US $700 |
cv axle, serpentine belt, oil change |
| 38126 mi | Transmission replaced. |
2000 Audi A8 4dr Sedan
310-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 181020 mi US $192 |
Due to torn CV joint boot, replaced entire front, right side axle. |
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