2008 Audi A8 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,118miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Audi A8, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,118 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.
“The 2008 Audi a8l was involved in a rolling rear-end collision while starting to move at a stop sign. Velocity was less than 5 MPH. Minor collision with no deployment of airbags and no damage to the car ahead. The a8l drove normally after the collision. Inspection at the body shop revealed stress fracture and bending of the frame. Car was declared a total loss. It is unacceptable that a full size premium sedan should suffer catastrophic failure of the frame at a low speed collision. A high speed collision would have provided no protection to the occupants of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10513552, filed 2013-05, 55,118 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11002234May 17, 2024This bulletin provides information when the exterior trunk handle is inoperative.
- 11002134May 17, 2024This bulletin provides information when the exterior trunk handle is inoperative.
- 10198567Jun 25, 2021This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
- 10250665Jul 2, 2014Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 20% |
| 2016 | 1 | 9% |
| 2015 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 4% |
| 2011 | 1 | 7% |
| 2008 | 1 | 13% |
| 2006 | 1 | 17% |
| 2005 | 1 | 17% |
| 1999 | 2 | 22% |
| 1997 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2008 Audi A8
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Audi A8
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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