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Major Problems with Audi A8 - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Audi A8 model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2004, for instance, is the worst year for the A8. Older A8 vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Audi A8 Problems

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2004 Audi A8 November 24, 2005 Mileage: 14433 miles

Dt: the contact stated a gallon of milk spilled into the driver's seat. the milk spilled underneath the seat. when this happened it shorted out the electrical module that operated the dashboard lights and headlights. as a result the lights were blinking in and out. currently, the vehicle is at a certified dealership for repairs.*ak updated 12/27/2005 - the tire pressure monitoring light illuminated on the dash. the dealer replaced the module. the trunk would not close properly. *nm

SUSPENSION
2004 Audi A8 January 28, 2011

I own a 2004 audi a8 quatro, this morning the car accelerated on it's own. the driver seat, steering wheel, and the car suspension adjusted automatically while i was driving it and it went from 40mph to 150+ without me having my foot on the accelerator. for a minute i thought i was going to die. i slowly starting pressing on the brake pedal hoping the car would not flip. it took about 2 to 3 minutes for me to slow down the car. i put the emergency brake and turned it off. i turned it back on ...

PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
2005 Audi A8 March 20, 2006 Mileage: 12000 miles

Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was traveling 40 mph the accelerator pedal was released. the vehicle accelerated on its own. the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle stopped. the dealership was unable to determine a problem. a second time, while driving 70 mph, the accelerator pedal was released and the vehicle accelerated to 100 mph. the brake pedal was applied and the vehicle slowed to 70 mph then the vehicle sped up again. the contact used the parking brake to slow the vehicle to 45 mph, and then applied both ...

What is the most common problem with Audi A8?

Overall the worst problem with Audi A8 relates to ENGINE problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific A8 years that are prone to issues with these components.

ENGINE 23 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10 SERVICE BRAKES 8 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 7 SUSPENSION 7 POWER TRAIN 5 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 4 AIR BAGS 4 WHEELS 4 STEERING 3 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 3 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 3 TIRES 3 SEATS 3 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 3 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 3 VISIBILITY 2 EQUIPMENT 2 STRUCTURE 2 BODY 2 DOOR 2 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2 REAR 2 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 2 LOCK 2 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 2 VISIBILITY/WIPER 2 BUMPERS 1 FUEL PUMP 1 ENGINE 1 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 1 PARKING BRAKE 1 LATCH 1 FRONTAL 1 FRONT 1 GASOLINE 1 INTERIOR 1 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 1 SIDEWALL 1 MOTOR 1 CRUISE CONTROL 1 HEAD RESTRAINT 1 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 1 BEAD 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 1 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 1
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