Automatic Transmission Problems of Audi A8

Audi A8 owners have reported 3 problems related to automatic transmission (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Audi A8 based on all problems reported for the A8.

1 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2003 Audi A8

Failure Date: 10/10/2008

The car has had problems with: cv joints, control arms and needed a new transmission. Now there is a recall on the transmission cable.

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2 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2001 Audi A8

Failure Date: 09/23/2004

The consumer experienced an inconsistency with acceleration when making right hand turns. The consumer stated that when he drives the vehicle it feels like he is starting off in third gear.

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3 Automatic Transmission problem of the 1997 Audi A8

Brakes would not stop vehicle at a red light. Consumer has to keep pushing brakes. Took to dealer 4 times, and everytime dealer said rotors were damaged. Consumer stated that transmission went out at 10000 miles. The vehicle maker acknowledged that the A8 rotors wear quickly.

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