Audi V8 years to avoid
No model year of the Audi V8 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Audi V8 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Audi V8 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Audi V8 problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes4
- Acceleration3
- Steering1
- Electrical1
- Airbags1
Audi V8 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | - | 1 | 2 | 0 | |||
| 1991 | - | 2 | Acceleration | 4 | 0 | ||
| 1990 | - | 8 | Brakes | 3 | 0 |
Recalls 4
Questions about the Audi V8
What years of the Audi V8 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Audi V8 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Audi V8?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Audi V8?
Brakes, with 4 complaints across all years, followed by acceleration (3) and steering (1).
How many recalls does the Audi V8 have?
4 recalls between 1990 and 1992. The 1991 model year has the most, with 4.
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