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Audi, A8, D3, 3.2 FSI (2005-) Common Issues

1. Oil consumption

Occurrence: 8%Cost to repair: $300

Symptoms:

Blue smoke from exhaust, low oil level


2. Faulty DSG transmission

Occurrence: 6%Cost to repair: $800

Symptoms:

Transmission failure, harsh shifting


3. Engine overheating

Occurrence: 5%Cost to repair: $400

Symptoms:

Temperature gauge high, coolant leaks


4. Rear differential whine

Occurrence: 4%Cost to repair: $200

Symptoms:

Whining noise from rear end, vibration


5. Faulty sunroof motor

Occurrence: 3%Cost to repair: $150

Symptoms:

Sunroof not opening/closing, rattling noise


6. Trunk lid issues

Occurrence: 2%Cost to repair: $120

Symptoms:

Trunk lid won't close, faulty latch


7. Faulty iDrive system

Occurrence: 1%Cost to repair: $100

Symptoms:

iDrive screen freezes, navigation not working


8. Faulty rear air conditioning

Occurrence: 1%Cost to repair: $80

Symptoms:

Rear air not blowing cold