4.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,500 miles

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1997 Audi A8 transmission problems

transmission problem

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1997 Audi A8 Owner Comments

problem #2

Jan 102003

(reported on)

A8 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 57,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving there was a terrible noise coming from vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer and dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. Consumer feels transmission has a defect.

- Laguna Beach, CA, USA

problem #1

Nov 202000

(reported on)

A8 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes would not stop vehicle at a red light. Consumer has to keep pushing brakes. Took to dealer 4 times, and everytime dealer said rotors were damaged. Consumer stated that transmission went out at 10000 miles. The vehicle maker acknowledged that the A8 rotors wear quickly.

- Dansville, NY, USA

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