Worst 2008 Audi A8 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
POWER TRAIN
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Audi A8.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 1 | — | 51,706 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 47,799 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 1 | — | 36,200 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 119,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | 1 | — | 55,118 mi |
Recalls for 2008 Audi A8
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~536 vehicles.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The sunroof glass on the affected vehicles may not be properly secured to the sunroof frame. As a result, the sunroof glass may detach from the car while driving.
Other Audi A8 Years
Wider context: See the full Audi A8 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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