2008 Audi A4 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 7%of 175 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,087miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Audi A4, 7% of the 175 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,087 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I too am having issues with my Audi A4 turbo I have to put oil in my vehicle seems like every month or so. I've had the car for only 6 months and I have had 2 oil changes and about 10 quarts of oil in that time. My mechanic says with synthetic oil you should only need oil changes twice a year. I too keep getting told this is normal...this is not normal, there should be something done about this situation....this can not be good for my engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10595440, filed 2014-06, 59,000 miles“Problem: premature wear of the cam and cam follower resulting in p0087 errors. This causes the car to run very erratic, surging and bucking and a general loss of power. There is an Audi TSB (technical service bulletin) on this very issue for my 2005, 2006 and 2007. This is a very wide spread problem! My 2008 Audi should be covered. --- at around 60k miles the car started experiencing the dreaded premature wear of the cam lobe follower and the high pressure fuel pump lobe. The follower was replaced but the cam was not. …”
NHTSA complaint #10462685, filed 2012-06, 61,087 miles“I was driving on rout 62 with my 16 year old niece and my car felt like it went into neutral, the lights on the dash started flashing. The brake pedal felt tight but I was able to pull over without causing an accident. It keeps happening and I am afraid to drive. (especially knowing there is an open recall because my airbags may not work or worse, cause severe injury due to metal shrapnel) I also read that my car has a hidden defect that the timing chain can go at any time, causing catastrophic engine failure. I brought it to an independent volkswagen Audi mechanic where they did a diagnostic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10913848, filed 2016-10, 101,000 miles“At 33,000 miles car epc light was illuminated. Took car to independent service station and reading could not be attained for any trouble code. Within 2 weeks just started driving the car. Oil pressure light came on. Car died and would not start. Had car towed to service station. Was informed that the engine computer needed to be replaced. Once replaced they realized that the engine crankshaft has seized. Engine needed to be replaced (with only 34,000 miles on the care and regular maintenance). …”
NHTSA complaint #11082072, filed 2018-03, 34,000 miles“Sensors (1) the sensor for rear light keeps coming on and off (2) stability sensor is on for no apparent reason (3) oil light is on despite having oil in the car (4) car eats oil (5) it is impossible to change the driver side right headlight bulb (6) mechanics and dealers overcharge for parts and service not only in the us but also in australia $500 for bulb, $300 for oil change, $200 per hour labor. This is more expensive than getting a head transplant.”
NHTSA complaint #10811818, filed 2015-12, 95,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10190274Apr 1, 2021This bulletin contains instructions for resolving a coolant leak.
- 10128350May 10, 2017This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
- 10090989Dec 12, 2016This bulletin provides information on removing a damaged screen from the non-return valve.
- 10123763Sep 9, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 15-63 dated June 2, 2015. A check with the engine oil service dipstick T40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values for…
- 10058584Jul 1, 2015Audi: engine, on some vehicles, would run irregularly or have malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on or possible filter element for camshaft adjustment valve can loosen and in oil…
- 10120805Jun 2, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 14-53 dated November 7, 2014. A check with the engine oil service dipstick T40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 30% |
| 2022 | 2 | 33% |
| 2021 | 1 | 9% |
| 2019 | 2 | 20% |
| 2018 | 5 | 11% |
| 2017 | 22 | 39% |
| 2016 | 7 | 64% |
| 2015 | 10 | 53% |
| 2014 | 13 | 41% |
| 2013 | 6 | 25% |
| 2012 | 13 | 68% |
| 2011 | 7 | 64% |
| 2010 | 37 | 58% |
| 2009 | 44 | 37% |
| 2008 | 13 | 7% |
| 2007 | 17 | 9% |
| 2006 | 15 | 5% |
| 2005 | 10 | 5% |
| 2004 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2008 Audi A4
116 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsTires
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Audi A4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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