2008 Audi A4 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 175 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Audi A4, 2% of the 175 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 accidentally drove over the rumble strip on the side of the highway. The right rear tire blew and the car flipped over six times and changed direction. Every side air bag inflated excepted for my side, the driver's side air bag. The front air bag did not deploy either. My A4 was completely destroyed except for where I was sitting. When the first responders came they did not expect for me to be alive and the accident was classified as a level 2 trauma. I hit my head on the driver's side window and suffered a major concussion with a hematoma. …”
NHTSA complaint #10662094, filed 2014-12, 25,000 miles“I recently purchased a 2008 Audi A4 3.2l cabriolet. About 4 weeks ago, while driving, I noticed it sounded like one of my windows was open, as I could hear other vehicles driving by louder than normal. I tried rolling up the windows several times with no change in sound. All windows were up. Once I arrived at home, I did a walk around inspection of my car, and saw that my rear window was detached from the convertible top. There was no damage to the window or convertible top, just the glue/sealant had worn off (after only 2 years!). …”
NHTSA complaint #10350846, filed 2010-08, 17,000 miles“Driving on interstate, light traffic, 65mph, 5pm, good but wet conditions. Sun roof exploded! Very very loud. Baseball sized hole in exact middle of sun roof with glass pushed outward (bowl shaped). No impact with rocks or anything else near by. No car in front but a car in next lane. Dealer had not heard of such a problem. Cost was about $800 for replacement which warranty apparently did not cover according to dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10263913, filed 2009-04, 6,700 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10198567Jun 25, 2021This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
- 10155419Mar 12, 2019This informational bulletin contains instructions for minimizing the risk of an unintentional opening of the trunk lid with the remote.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | 13% |
| 2015 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 6 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 14 | 7% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 Audi A4
116 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsTires
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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