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2007 Audi Q7 repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (1%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (4%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (40%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 337 repairs.
2007 Audi Q7 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (26%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (52%)
Chart based on 66 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Audi Q7
Engine not specified
| 58000 mi US $1000 |
had to replace engine |
2007 Audi Q7 4dr SUV
turbocharged 233hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 16120 mi | For the second time unable to open fuel cap, using electrical access switch |
| 22940 mi | Replace Turbo |
| 29140 mi | Turbo Replaced |
| 86180 mi $1500 |
Engine mounts failed causing a massive repair job to replace them Lower mounts replaced. |
2007 Audi Q7 4dr SUV
350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 39000 mi | During installation, the air box was cracked and also replaced under warranty. |
| 99000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced oil filter stand gasket and crank case ventilation seal. Also performed carbon buildup cleanup. |
| 102000 mi US $2500 |
Oil seals needed to be replaced on the upper CAM cover and internal areas. |
| 107000 mi US $1000 |
Oil leak from the oil separator and also replacement of an O2 sensor. |
| 107900 mi | Oil smell continues to intermittently enter the cabin. |
| 110000 mi | Recurring oil leak spilling onto the exhaust manifold causing burning oil smell to enter the cabin. |
| 13000 mi | had to have the gas tank replaced due to the small silver disc at the gas intake failing - gasoline pump got stuck and the disc would not seat properly - this is a "cold weld" and forced replacement of the entire tank |
| 73700 mi US $85 |
Intake manifold actuator failed. |
| 58200 mi | Oil Leak: Bad gasket between oil filter housing and engine block. Removed intake manifold in order to repace bad seals. |
| 37000 mi | Coolant warning light came on. Discovered coolant levels were well below minimum. Per dealer, coolant system leak, replaced coolant tank. |
| 35000 mi | Check engine light. They replaced an intake manifold flap. I got it back the next day and the light came on again. |
| 36000 mi | They now think it's an air intake hose issue. Parts ordered. |
| 36000 mi | The vehicle has gone in approximately 5 times for a check engine light issue. On the most recent visit, they replaced the oil separator. The check engine light has not returned since. |
| 41540 mi | Coil failed caused a cylinder to misfire. |
| 71000 mi US $850 |
Oil filter housing gaskets were leaking all over the top of the block. Gasket replacement required removal of intake plenum. Cleaned carbon deposits while we had access to them. |
| 104000 mi US $1500 |
Something with the ECU was wrong so it needed to be replaced. One high pressure injector was replaced, and the second one was renewed. |
| 43000 mi | Noticed oil on floor under engine. Remedy - found oil separator leaking Cat 3. R&R oil separator. Cleaned off engine. |
| 82300 mi US $700 |
Replaced oil strainer |
| 96000 mi US $900 |
code PO174 bank 2 system too lean. they replaced a sensor and the oil separator and the problem still exists. |
| 98400 mi US $1200 |
Oil Seal and separator replacement |
| 112200 mi US $1700 |
O2 Sensor, Engine Computer, Repair still in progress |
| 164000 mi US $1800 |
Ignition Wiring, Valve Cover Gaskets |
2007 Audi Q7 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 147000 mi | Fuel Pump |
| 86300 mi | Timing chain skipped. Timing chain tensioners, guides, cogs replaced. All valves were reported bent due to timing chain skipping and creating need to remove engine, bore cylinder heads, and replace all valves. |
| 9700 mi | Broken fuel sensor(car inoperable for 5 weeeks, sunroof rattle |
| 52000 mi | Q7 in the shop from June through November for rattling noise from engine, major electrical problems, and a water leak. The day after I got it back the CEL came on again. In shop many times before, average of 30+ days each time. Got rid of it. |
| 139000 mi US $60 |
Replaced serpentine belt tension pulley. |
| 147000 mi US $250 |
Replaced oil filter and flange unit. Vehicle was making a noise intermediately at startup. Sounded as if top half was not being lubricated with oil. |
| 152500 mi US $1500 |
Cylinder head had the water jacket leak into number 5 cylinder. This was caused by erosion to the head itself. Cylinder head is being welded by a shop and will get a valve job and be resurfaced. Car is still being worked on. |
| 32471 mi | Misfiring and Hesitation |
| 39674 mi | Misfiring continues, check engine comes on. Dealer sees errors and updates codes. |
| 41082 mi US $493 |
EPC light is on,key was stuck in car. Brake light malfunction and door handle malfunction |
| 47173 mi US $382 |
Engine misfiring. Dealer states no trouble found. Engine misfiring. Dealer states no trouble found. Rear fog light repaired. Rear door handle button won't lock doors. |
| 49143 mi US $221 |
Won't start. ESP warning and check engine light. Misfiring. Water Ingress. Won't start. ESP warning and check engine light. Misfiring. Water Ingress. MMI replaced as goodwill (Warranty Expired). |
| 49943 mi US $316 |
Won't start ESP light and check engine. Misfiring. ECM replaced.(Goodwill) |
| 50325 mi | Won't start ESP warning light. Moisture in vehicle. (Goodwill) Power Stud and Wiring checked Won't start ESP warning light. Moisture in vehicle. (Goodwill) Power Stud and Wiring checked |
| 51552 mi | Misfiring and won't start. Deal states new battery is needed and G17 Fueling injector clean for carbon build up. Repair was declined and deal wish to no longer work on vehicle. "LMFAO" G17 purchased, misfiring continued a week later. LOL "o" Boy. Misfiring and won't start. Deal states new battery is needed and G17 Fueling injector clean for carbon build up. Repair was declined and deal wish to no longer work on vehicle. "LMFAO" |
| 126200 mi US $1100 |
Had to replace one catalytic converter and O2 sensor |
| 153000 mi US $400 |
Rear coolant leak |
| 183000 mi US $540 |
Engine fault, fuel pressure sensor faults replace sensor in fuel system still an issue. |
| 195800 mi US $2400 |
Replace catalytic converter Replaced fuel pump |
| 88340 mi C $500 |
The dealer could not identify a problem. Proposed to remove an engine to figure it out ($5K labor only to remove and reinstall). Got it from the dealer in worst condition than initially. |
| 48000 mi US $2300 |
Excessive Carbon Build Up - Check Engine Light |
| 11000 mi | O2 sensor replaced, reset 10k service reminder as this is not included with optional AUDICARE service package. |
| 90000 mi US $2100 |
Cleaned carbon out of engine. |
| 106800 mi | Update: one month later might have total engine failure despite all service at dealerships. Ordered new engine, dealer agreed to pick up 80 percent because we've bought three vehicles from them. |
| 91000 mi | New engine was received & placed in vehicle by dealer - vehicle was in service for about 90 days. Q7 now runs very smooth - dealer also serviced transmission free of charge. |
| 157900 mi US $1700 |
Catalytic converter issues/warning lights - spacers inserted and problem solved |
| 162600 mi US $2100 |
Valve cover seals leaking |
| 175000 mi US $409 |
replacement of fuel pressure sensor |
| 6000 mi | Front Oxygen sensor code detected and replaced. |
| 9000 mi | Governor engaged while driving. No discernable cause, but dealer fixed the problem with a software upgrade. |
| 16000 mi US $25 |
Oil Pump not functioning properly. TSB recall notice from Audi was used to solve problem. |
| 5000 mi | Coolant leak. |
| 5000 mi | Fix coolant leak reported in Jan.. |
| 15000 mi | Noise and oil pressure indicator after sitting for a couple of days. The dealer replaced oil filter flange kit as per TSB 2015411/4. |
| 37000 mi | Engine Coil failure |
| 98580 mi C $160 |
The fan always had problems and it started smoking last week! Repair cost would be $400+labour...not like. My husband tried fixing it but it's close to the end of its life. |
| 99080 mi C $1200 |
Spark plugs and something else need to be replaced |
| 101680 mi C $1000 |
Also replaced the fan. |
| 40000 mi | Dieseling, engine rattle, oil injector |
| 10000 mi | The "Diesel" sound on cold start. Dealer stated earlier VIN did not match engines with valve issue. Stated this time start up noise fixed via software update. Engine noise is now gone. |
| 22000 mi | Grinding noise and oil light on cold starts returned. This time dealer replaced oil filter flange and problem was resolved. |
2007 Audi Q7 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 17000 mi | Low oil pressure indicator. |
| 18000 mi | Oil Pressure light came on frequently. Audi decided to replace the ENTIRE ENGINE. I think they may have an issue with Q7s as the service manager indicated that this was not the first vehicle he had seen where the corporate office decided to replace the |
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