Frame crack and structural damage. No accidents. Normal driving conditions. Frame should never crack under normal driving conditions without an accident. This is a known issue and audi failed to address it. I'm an attorney. I will be filing a lawsuit.
The worst 2008 Audi R8 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension4
- Body1
Problems by type
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- Suspension4
- Body1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Audi R8 358
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin provides information when there are noises in the instrument panel.
- This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.
- This bulletin provides information for when there is a chattering/skipping sensation in the front axle on...
- This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.
- This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.
- This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.
- This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or...
- This bulletin provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.
- This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in...
- This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
What 2008 Audi R8 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I had shock failure recently while driving the car on the highway (very dangerous situation), luckily I was able to avoid a very serious accident. This matter was due to a known issue of audi's leaking magnetic shocks that has been a concern for 2008-2010 models with a "magnetic ride suspension" as per master audi service technicians. Please see other complaints for the same issue: 2008 audi r8 = http://goo.gl/a1oiun 2009 audi r8 = http://goo.gl/3p75ji action csc-10036971-4658 = http://goo.gl/y5hlcg action csc-10036488-9645 = http://goo.gl/14vaw3 the magnetic ride shocks will prematurely leak oil which leads to suspension failure. Part of the function is to stiffen the suspension if switched into sport mode but the lack of oil fluid will prevent it to function properly. A similar issue occurred with audi rs4 and rs4 leaking shocks. I discovered this issue when I read about the common issue on the federal safety agency. Many more owners will not know of this common issue. Drivers do not expect premature suspension failure and it is a safety & hazard issue. Unknowing owners would expect the shocks to not fail and can safely go over bumps or pot holes without possibly losing control of the car. Moreover, failed shocks could cause structural damage to the car since it is absorbing all the vibrations. Cross reference: the federal safety agency id number: 10036971, 10036488
With just 20k miles and gentle driving, the magnetic ride shocks are now clunking and failing. There is no excuse for this on one of the highest performance vehicles made in the universe. Audi and vw need to be held accountable for this, and up to now they have done nothing- which is no surprise with the ethics that they are known for.
My rear shocks have failed in such a way as to make handling unpredictable and unsafe to drive. This is the 2nd such time they have failed in the same manner in under 45,000 miles. The fronts are also leaking but haven't completely failed as of yet. As of this failure I have replaced them with aftermarket units to prevent further damage.
Magnetic ride shock leaking prematurely. Loss in handling characteristics of the behicle
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Questions about the 2008 Audi R8
Is the 2008 Audi R8 reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2008 Audi R8, 5.0 times a typical R8 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Audi R8?
Suspension, with 4 complaints. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 2008 Audi R8 have?
No recalls on record.
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