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2005 Audi A8 Electrical problems

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Audi A8's electrical system with NHTSA - 17% of all its complaints, most recently on September 26, 2006. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

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Recalls
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Crashes
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Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
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Electrical complaints

Electrical systemBody, doors & structure

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10 mph and preparing to stop at a traffic light, the steering wheel locked, the emergency brake engaged and the warning lights on the dash illuminated. The vehicle was unable to be maneuvered off the road and was towed to the dealer, who determined the entire computer system failed. The failure was due to liquid which spilled in the back seat, ran down into the seat, and came into contact with the tire pressure monitoring control module. The dealer replaced the tire pressure monitoring control module, steering wheel and lock. Updated 10/25/2006 - *nm

Filed Incident Electrical system · StructureNHTSA 10169319

Audi A8 electrical complaints by year

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