2004 Audi A8 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Audi A8, 10% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 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.
“I own a 2004 Audi A8 quatro, this morning the car accelerated on it's own. The driver seat, steering wheel, and the car suspension adjusted automatically while I was driving it and it went from 40mph to 150+ without me having my foot on the accelerator. For a minute I thought I was going to die. I slowly starting pressing on the brake pedal hoping the car would not flip. It took about 2 to 3 minutes for me to slow down the car. I put the emergency brake and turned it off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10379393, filed 2011-01Related service bulletins
- 10127828Jul 19, 2017This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).
- 10127823Jul 11, 2017This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).
- 10128293Apr 17, 2017This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).
- 10093306Jun 30, 2016This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).
- 10251016Sep 16, 2013Self-leveling compressor inoperative
- 10251012May 8, 2013Vehicle lowers itself, air suspension warning light on, level sensor error (PR-2MB or 1BK)
- 10250679May 8, 2013Vehicle lowers itself, air suspension warning light on, level sensor error (PR-2MB or 1BK)
- 10066879May 8, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10123920Apr 11, 2013Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 43 number 12-11 dated October 29, 2012. The self-leveling system can no longer be adjusted with the MMI. The compressor for the…
- 10122858Nov 8, 2012Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 12-26 dated September 26, 2012. Clicking or clacking noise when maneuvering or parking. Normal driving dynamics may cause…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Audi A8
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Audi A8
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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