2008 Audi A4 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 175 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Audi A4, 2% of the 175 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2008 Audi A4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle made a very loud explosion sound. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the back windshield had exploded and there was shattered glass inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000. Updated 11/20/14”
NHTSA complaint #10638238, filed 2014-09, 62,000 miles“Headlights have a malfunction where they turn off and on. The sensor says that the left front bulb has dipped but Audi doesn't know what the issue is or how to fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #10563792, filed 2014-02Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 6 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 16 | 8% |
| 2003 | 20 | 10% |
| 2002 | 11 | 6% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 | 8 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 1996 | 6 | 7% |
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 complaintsBody and structure
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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