Failed windshield wiper bearings. Replace with new. My wife's 2005 quatro is doing the same thing [[redacted]]! They just keep slowing down and finally seize -- wiper don't go. The bearing can not be lubricated or serviced -- $400 to put in new. Audi says happens in cold climates. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
Vehicle safety record
2003 Audi S8 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2003 Audi S8 with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (2) and the transmission & drivetrain (1). There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical S8 year, for its age
#305 most complained-about 2003 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2003 Audi S8 problems
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No recalls for the 2003 Audi S8
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2003 Audi S8. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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3 complaints about the 2003 Audi S8
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I had two 2003 audi a-6 quattros. Both needed catalytic converters and torque converters..One cat was replaced under warranty but neither torques were under warranty..I think you should check into vw problems with cat conv and torque converters. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 audi quattro. The contact noticed a leak coming from his vehicle. The dealer replaced the crankshaft and head gasket; however, the failure continued. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for his vehicle. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 42,530.
Audi S8: every year compared
All S8 years2003 Audi S8 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Audi S8 | 3 | 0 | A | |
| 2003 Audi A4 Cabriolet | 215 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2003 Audi A4 | 215 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2003 Audi A4 Avant | 215 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2003 Audi Allroad | 85 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2003 Audi A6 | 71 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 2003 Audi RS6 | 48 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2003 Audi TT | 18 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2003 Audi A8 | 8 | 1 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2003 Audi S8
Does the 2003 Audi S8 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2003 Audi S8 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Audi S8?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (2), transmission & drivetrain (1), visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 2003 Audi S8 had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 8, 2009 and the latest on June 10, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2003 Audi S8 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 89 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Audi S8 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Audi S8 years have the most complaints?
2003 (3), 2007 (3). See every Audi S8 year compared.
What should I do if my 2003 Audi S8 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data