2008 Audi A4 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 22 engine complaints for the 2008 Audi A4, 13% of its 175 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 55,500. No engine-related recall is tied to this complaint area.
- Engine complaints
- 22
- 13% of 175 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 175
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 55,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe excessive oil consumption, often about one quart lost every 1,000 miles, with dealers reportedly calling it normal.
- Several drivers report the accelerator pedal sticking or staying depressed, forcing them to shift to neutral or shut off the ignition.
- Some owners report sudden loss of power followed by a surge of acceleration, especially during lane changes or highway driving.
- A cluster of complaints describes premature wear of the camshaft lobe and high-pressure fuel pump, leading to engine surging, bucking, and error codes.
- One owner reported the diverter valve failing twice at very low mileage, causing violent shaking when the engine was cold.
When 2008 Audi A4 engine complaints were filed
First complaint May 18, 2009, latest Jun 20, 2024.
Engine recalls for the 2008 Audi A4
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by A4 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2008 Audi A4?
- NHTSA lists 22 engine complaints for the 2008 Audi A4, making up 13% of all 175 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2008 Audi A4 engine?
- No related recalls are listed for the engine complaint area on the 2008 Audi A4.
- At what mileage do 2008 Audi A4 engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints is 55,500 miles.
- What are the most common engine problems owners report on the 2008 Audi A4?
- Owners most often describe excessive oil consumption, a sticking accelerator pedal, sudden power loss followed by surging, and premature camshaft or fuel pump wear.
- Did the engine problems cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to engine complaints on the 2008 Audi A4.