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WAUDF78E78A••••••2008 Audi A4
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2008 Audi A4 build (5 vs 3).
5on this build
163on the model
59builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 4Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsJul 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 audi a4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V382000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer…
Power TrainAug 2014
When coming to a complete stop, the car shudders while going into 2nd and 1st gear as if someone has just rear ended the car. Took the audi to an authorized dealer in my area and findings are that it is the mechatronic that is defective. Finding is that is a very common problem…
Air BagsJul 2016
Takata recall. I have contacted audi usa multiple times, with no resolve or reply. I have been waiting since july 2016 with no solution
Air BagsJun 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 audi a4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V382000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
Air BagsMay 2016
Takata recall according to the audi web site, this recall has been open since may 26, 2016, with no remedy available yet. Six months seems like an excessive amount of time to address a serious safety issue. I am unable to have anyone ride in the passenger seat, for fear of their…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WAUDF78E78A120177 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.