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
Engine & cooling
2003 Audi S8 Engine problems
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2003 Audi S8's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 67% of all its complaints, most recently on February 16, 2010. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine complaints
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 engine complaints by year
S8 engine problems, every yearSource: 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