AUDI A8 Starter motor replacement Cost
2003–2005 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$564–$3.5k
Parts + labour
Labour hours
1.5–4.5h
At a typical garage
The starter motor cranks the engine to start it; a failing starter may click once, grind, or fail to crank at all—leaving the car unable to start. AUDI A8 starter motor replacement typically costs $564–$3474.
Typical parts included
- Starter motor
What affects the price
- Remanufactured vs new starter unit
- Engine size and location of the starter in the engine bay
- Whether the solenoid alone or the full assembly needs replacing
Common questions
How long does this repair take?
Starter motor replacement on a AUDI A8 typically takes 1.5–4.5 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a AUDI A8, this is typically needed starters typically last 100,000–200,000 miles and are replaced on failure.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the AUDI A8
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$468–$842
- ABS sensor replacement$193–$347
- ABS system bleeding$154–$277
- AC compressor clutch replacement$385–$693
- AC compressor replacement$413–$743
Starter motor replacement cost on similar cars
- MERCEDES BENZ S-Klasse and predecessors$330–$594
- BMW 7 Series$330–$594
- JAGUAR XJ$330–$594
- VOLKSWAGEN Phaeton$330–$594
- MASERATI Quattroporte$360–$648
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