I have yet to receive any response to my request for service lodged on 4 august 2010. As promised, I have provided to my dealership here in alaska. I am very disappointed once again in your lack of attention. I'm now going to the following site to post this complaint so others may be forewarned at the lack of service. Https://www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/ivoq/complaint.cfm my message from 4 aug 2010 that went un-addressed: I am very disappointed in the way audi is handling the injector and misfire on my 08 rs4. I have had several audi's and you have now put my dealer in a position of not addressing the real issue on the poor running of my audi. I've taken my car in several times for a check engine light warning. Diagnostics revealed misfiring on several cylinders but rather than address the problem with replacement of the injectors or a thorough cleaning/inspection of the valves, I've been sent away with what amounts to an engine treatment solution. You have not allowed morrison auto group mechanics to properly investigate and cure the problem. You have rather chosen to take progressively futile attempts to placate me and the issue costing me time and money. By not allowing the dealer to take the necessary corrective actions, you now threaten to ruin what was once a good relationship. I demand that the fuel injection and misfire problem with my 2008 audi be corrected while still under warranty. Further, I recommend that you authorize morrison auto group mechanics to make the necessary diagnosis, and to effect repairs at once. Audi of north america business model for service has soured me on the brand and will weigh heavily in my future plans for purchase of another car. Very disappointed, vocal, and connected with many car/motorcycling enthusiasts via blogs and web sites. I promise you I will follow through if audi doesn't. I have saved a copy of this message and will provide to my dealer and associates along with any response from audi north america.
The worst 2008 Audi RS 4 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine1
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Engine1
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Recalls 3
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R7. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V382, 17V032 and 18V004 and includes vehicles that may have had their air bag previously replaced under one of those campaigns.
Recall number 18V427000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V‑078.
Recall number 18V082000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone B" above, Volkswagen is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Avant, A4 Sedan, A6 Sedan, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan vehicles, 2007-2008 A4 Cabriolet, RS4 Sedan, S4 Cabriolet and S6 Sedan vehicles, and 2006-2008 A6 Avant and 2008 RS4 Cabriolet vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall number 18V427.
Recall number 17V032000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Audi RS 4 239
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.
- 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.
- This bulletin provides information on professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO NVH Tool.
- This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.
What 2008 Audi RS 4 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I drive a 2008 audi rs4, and my MPH and odometer readings are 10-12% higher than actuals. I have verified this several ways. Using police radar vehicles, using GPS, and using other cars to pace, as well as using the speed check systems. All of them show I am driving slower than the actual displayed value by a significant amount. This causes a few issues. First I am racking up miles on the car that are not actual, affecting the value. Second I am being put out of vehicle warranty 10-12% earlier than I would have otherwise, a boon for audi. Third I am not traveling speeds I say I am, which could cause safety issues. I am not the only rs4 owner who has noticed this issue, it has been reported by several owners now and audi has yet to do anything. Also I am concerned I will be forced out of warranty on my vehicle earlier than I paid for, because of this. 12% of the 48k miles is nearly 6 months of driving. The 2007 and 2008 audi rs4 appear to be the affected vehicle from audi.
Audi rs4 suspension components fail prematurely and can cause handling/control issues. After searching online, it appears to be a well documented problem without an official recall. Audi rs4 suspension includes a component called drc (dynamic ride control) which has an oil-filled bushing on top of the shock strut. This component fails regularly and leaks oil down the strut (sometimes pooling on the ground as in my case). The failure can affect handling and ride quality of the vehicle.
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Questions about the 2008 Audi RS 4
Is the 2008 Audi RS 4 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2008 Audi RS 4, fewer than a typical RS 4 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Audi RS 4?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 2008 Audi RS 4 have?
3 recalls, covering air bags.
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