The 2008 Audi A8 has 8 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and power train. Owners most often flag high maintenance and repair costs: very expensive parts (e.g., air struts ~$2,200 each, headlights ~$3,000) and labor, leading to high annual ownership costs. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2008 Audi A8 vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 22 A8 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2010) to 96 (2013). With 8 complaints, the 2008 A8 sits about the same asthe model's median of 8.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
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Campaign 16V415000Volkswagen 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, …
Sentiment is generally positive among long-term owners, particularly for the D5 generation (2018+), which is praised for its exceptional ride comfort, quiet cabin, advanced technology, and strong value proposition on the used market.
Owner insights cover all generations of the A8. See the full A8 owner picture and every model year.
Used A8 listings typically run $85,599–$95,190 across 2012 to 2026 model years.
Compare every A8 year side by side to see how 2008 ranks against the rest.