Complaints
11
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Audi A8 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:42,500 mi
#21 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:12,000 mi
#31 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Audi A8.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 42,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 12,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 27,813 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | — | — | 73,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK | 1 | — | — | 12,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 73,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 12,000 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 | — | — | 12,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 10,000 mi |
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