Most common 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet problems
Share of the 16 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Audi A4 Cabriolet complaints by model year
Best A4 Cabriolet years: 2007. Years to avoid: 2009. Compare all years →
2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet recalls (3)
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles.
Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
What 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet owners say
Air bags
Takata recall: received notice from Audi of America April 2016 stating the driver's side airbag inflator has potential to cause injury or death but no parts available to repair. Received notice from Audi of American July 2016 stating the passenger's side airbag inflator has potential to cause injury or death but no parts available to repair and they recommend not using passenger seat until recall repair performed. Called Audi who informed me that while both airbags have the same potential issue, they can only recommend not using passenger side as the consumer must use the driver's side to drive a car. Audi also informed me there is no way to make the airbags defunct until parts are available. It has been 4 months since receiving the driver's side airbag letter and still no part.
Takata recall-I have been sent multiple notices about both driver and passenger airbags that need to be recalled. I have contacted faifield Audi multiple times to have this repaired. They keep pushing me off saying that there are no parts available to complete this recall and that it is a federal issue at this point. This May be true, can you confirm?
2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | CVT | FWD | 21 / 30 / 24 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet a good car?
Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2008 A4 Cabriolet rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the A4 Cabriolet at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet?
The air bags — 15 complaints, 94% of all complaints for this model year. Next is the transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many recalls does the 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, the most recent from June 22, 2018 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Audi A4 Cabriolet?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2007. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2009. See the full Audi A4 Cabriolet years comparison.
At what mileage do 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 81,000 miles; 25% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.