1998 Audi A8 Review

Value Range $57,400 - $65,000
Seats 5
Miles per Gallon 17 City / 26 HWY
Crash Testing true
# Trims 2 Trims

1998 Audi A8 is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 198.20 in length and 56.70 in height. Made in Germany, 1998 Audi A8 has 2 trims priced by the manufacturer at 61,200 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 1998 Audi A8. It’s seating 5 people with doors and a rank size of 23.70 gallon. The engine is 3.7L V8 DOHC 32V and uses 17 of gasoline in the city and 17 on highways.

Audi A8 1998 Trims

1998 Audi A8 3.7

Engine: 3.7L V8 DOHC 32V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 City / 26 HWY

1998 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro

Engine: 4.2L V8 DOHC 32V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 City / 25 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • WAUAF74D8WN000930
  • WAUBG34D1WN011407
  • WAUBG74D8WN002081
  • WAUBG34D3WN007102
  • WAUBG74D0WN000518
  • WAUBG74D4WN003485
  • WAUBG74D2WN005672
  • WAUBG34D4WN009053
  • WAUBG74D5WN000482
  • WAUBG34D7WN006986
  • WAUBG34D6WN010320
  • WAUBG74DXWN005094
  • WAUBG34D0WN007025
  • WAUBG34D1WN010452
  • WAUBG34DXWN013334
  • WAUBG74D4WN003003
  • WAUBG74D8WN001755
  • WAUBG34D8WN010660
  • WAUBG34D4WN010171
  • WAUBG74D9WN003627
  • WAUBG34DXWN008523

Safety & Recalls

Recall 08V397000 started on /Date(1218686400000-0400)/.

Summary: 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 POSITION, THE SHIFTER CAN BE MOVED OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION EVEN IF THE IGNITION KEY IS NOT IN THE IGNITION LOCK.

Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL, CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

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 AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

Recall 99V248000 started on /Date(937195200000-0400)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE RODS OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ARE PROTECTED ON EACH SIDE BY A SEAL TO PREVENT MOISTURE AND DUST PARTICLES FROM ENTERING THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOME TIE ROD SEALS MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY.

Consequence: IF MOISTURE AND/OR DUST PARTICLES ENTER THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM, THE SWIVEL BEARING COULD WEAR OVER TIME DIMINISHING THE STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE RODS.

FAQ

1998 Audi A8 is made in Germany between 1997 to 2020.

The 1998 Audi A8 is RWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

If you consider used 1998 Audi A8 look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 1998 Audi A8’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 17 miles, which is lower then 1997 Audi A8.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 1998 Audi A8 so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 1998 Audi A8 is lower than $28,700.

There are 2 recalls recorded in our database for 1998 Audi A8 that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

Audi All models of 1998

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$57,400 - $65,000
17 City / 26 HWY
2 Trims
5
true
3.7L V8 DOHC 32V

Audi A4 Avant

$57,400 - $65,000
17 City / 26 HWY
2 Trims
5
true
3.7L V8 DOHC 32V

Audi A6

$57,400 - $65,000
17 City / 26 HWY
2 Trims
5
true
3.7L V8 DOHC 32V

Audi A6 Wagon

$57,400 - $65,000
17 City / 26 HWY
2 Trims
5
true
3.7L V8 DOHC 32V

Audi A8

$57,400 - $65,000
17 City / 26 HWY
2 Trims
5
true
3.7L V8 DOHC 32V

Audi Cabriolet

$57,400 - $65,000
17 City / 26 HWY
2 Trims
5
true
3.7L V8 DOHC 32V

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