Is the 2008 Audi S5 a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 Audi S5 ranks #12 of 16 among S5 model years (Complaint Index 27/100). It has 3 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Audi S5?

The most reported problem areas are airbags (1 complaints), transmission & powertrain (1 complaints), and visibility & wipers (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 60,000 miles.

Does the 2008 Audi S5 have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2008 Audi S5 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Audi S5?

EPA rates the 2008 Audi S5 at 17.5 MPG combined (15 city / 21.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,600. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2008 Audi S5 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2008 Audi S5 has 3 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 27 out of 100 — #12 highest of 16 S5 model years. The most reported problem area is airbags (1 complaints, 33% of the total).

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 27/100; #12 of 16 S5 years
Verdict: No verdict; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 3; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Airbags
Best nearby year: 2014; rated Good

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 17.5; 15 city / 21.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2008 Audi S5 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2008 Audi S5 fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 15 MPG
Highway: 21.5 MPG
Combined: 17.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $4,600; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Premium
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2008 compared with other S5 years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2008	No verdict	27	3	0	17.5
2010	Caution	73	20	0	19
2011	Caution	53	8	1	19

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2008 Audi S5 a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 Audi S5 ranks #12 of 16 among S5 model years (Complaint Index 27/100). It has 3 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Audi S5?: The most reported problem areas are airbags (1 complaints), transmission & powertrain (1 complaints), and visibility & wipers (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 60,000 miles.
Does the 2008 Audi S5 have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2008 Audi S5 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Audi S5?: EPA rates the 2008 Audi S5 at 17.5 MPG combined (15 city / 21.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,600. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.