2008 Audi R8 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R8 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Audi R8. That ranks 2nd out of 8 R8 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (4 complaints, 80%), typically at around 52,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Audi R8 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | 80% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | 57,160 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Audi R8 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Audi R8.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Frame crack and structural damage. No accidents. Normal driving conditions. Frame should never crack under normal driving conditions without an accident. This is a known issue and audi failed to address it. I'm an attorney. I will be filing a lawsuit.
I had shock failure recently while driving the car on the highway (very dangerous situation), luckily i was able to avoid a very serious accident. This matter was due to a known issue of audi's leaking magnetic shocks that has been a concern for 2008-2010 models with a "magnetic ride suspension" as…
Magnetic ride shock leaking prematurely. Loss in handling characteristics of the behicle
My rear shocks have failed in such a way as to make handling unpredictable and unsafe to drive. This is the 2nd such time they have failed in the same manner in under 45,000 miles. The fronts are also leaking but haven't completely failed as of yet. As of this failure i have replaced them with…
With just 20k miles and gentle driving, the magnetic ride shocks are now clunking and failing. There is no excuse for this on one of the highest performance vehicles made in the universe. Audi and vw need to be held accountable for this, and up to now they have done nothing- which is no surprise…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Audi R8?
Owners most often report suspension, structure problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Audi R8?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Audi R8 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R8 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.