MYRModel Year Report

2002 Audi A8

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2002 Audi A8
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:36:45.980Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Audi A8 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1995: 0 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaints 1997: 10 complaints 1998: 4 complaints 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 3 complaints 2001: 6 complaints 2002: 1 complaints 2002 2003: 3 complaints 2003 2004: 20 complaints 2005: 6 complaints 2006: 6 complaints 2007: 4 complaints 2007 2008: 8 complaints 2009: 5 complaints 2010: 1 complaints 2011: 15 complaints 2011 2012: 11 complaints 2013: 49 complaints 2014: 18 complaints 2015: 31 complaints 2015 2016: 11 complaints 2017: 8 complaints 2018: 0 complaints 2019: 14 complaints 2019 2020: 3 complaints 2021: 5 complaints 2022: 0 complaints 2023: 0 complaints 2023 2024: 0 complaints 2025: 0 complaints 2026: 0 complaints 2026
2002: 1 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19950
19961
199710
19984
19999
20003
20016
20021
20033
200420
20056
20066
20074
20088
20095
20101
201115
201211
201349
201418
201531
201611
20178
20180
201914
20203
20215
20220
20230
20240
20250
20260

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PH

NHTSA ODI report, 20030203

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20080912 — power train

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 13,900 MY 1996-2003 AUDI A8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE LOCKING CABLE MAY MOVE OUT OF POSITION OVER TIME. WITH THE LOCKING CABLE OUT OF POSIT

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LOCKING CABLE BY INSTALLING AN ADJUSTING PIECE THAT WILL SECURE THE LOCKING CABLE IN PLACE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT

Campaign 08V397000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Audi A8 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08V397000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 Audi A8 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Audi A8?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Audi A8 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.