2007 Audi A8 Reliability ReportC- grade · moderate risk · system-by-system breakdown
Quick Facts · 2007 Audi A8
- The system most likely to surface first: air suspension system (major severity).
- Has 2 NHTSA recalls on record — the most notable involves the visibility:sun/moon roof assembly.
- Scores 11 points below the strongest nearby year — the 2008 Audi A8 earns a 73.
Is the 2007 Audi A8 Worth Buying?
This luxurious German sedan offers incredible comfort and performance for its price, but it demands a significant ongoing investment. Prepare for substantial maintenance and potential repair costs; this is not a car for the financially faint of heart, but for those willing to pay, the experience is unmatched.
Biggest Strengths
- Exceptional build quality and interior luxury
- Powerful 4.2L V8 engine and smooth performance
- Confident Quattro all-wheel drive system
What Tends to Fail First on the 2007 Audi A8
The systems that break first on the 2007 Audi A8. Mileage windows, repair costs, and fix-before-you-buy notes are in the full report.
2007 Audi A8 Recall History
2 recalls on record from NHTSA. Check your VIN atnhtsa.gov to see if the repair was performed.
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The sunroof glass on the affected vehicles may not be properly secured to the sunroof frame. As a result, the sunroof glass may detach from the car while driving.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WHERE A WEAK BATTERY EXISTS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A LOW VOLTAGE CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT TO IMPROPERLY SET A FAULT CODE. IF THIS OCCURS, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG WILL BECOME DEACTIVATED. HOWEVER, BOTH THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AS WELL AS THE 'PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF' TELLTALE IN THE CENTER OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL ILLUMINATE AND PROVIDE VISUAL WARNING TO THE DRIVER.
What breaks on the 2007 Audi A8?
Full reliability breakdown — engine, transmission, rust, electrical. With repair costs and mileage danger zones.
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