2008 Audi Q7 Audi Q7 2008

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2008 Audi Q7 repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (4%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (26%)

Other (12%)

Chart based on 81 repairs.
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2008 Audi Q7 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (11%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Audi Q7 4dr SUV

350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

113000 mi

US $300
Intake manifold position potentiometer sensor LH had to be replaced which was causing the air to fuel ratio to throw a check engine light for engine running too lean. TSB. 
30000 mi Drive-by-wire warning light came on and acceleration was awful. Was able to drive the car to dealer next day. Dealer found fault code and had to remove manifold to repair issue with software/computer system. 

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2008 Audi Q7 4dr SUV

280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

63000 mi

US $1600
Coolant leak required water pump and belt replacement. Fuel system tune up and throttle service 
80000 mi Carbon build up on intake valves 
82000 mi

US $1665
Carbon build up on intake valves 
58000 mi P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1. The dealership tried to do a test on the system and they couldn't complete it. The check engine light was reset and since the light hasn't came back on I haven't taken it back for more tests. 
86000 mi

US $758
Fuel leaking 
115000 mi

US $700
Fuel pump (intank) and a vacuum line in the engine compartment. 
32860 mi

C $25
Misfires. Turned out that oil was overfilled by 1/2 liter. 
62500 mi

US $900
Leaking antifreeze, diagnose as hose. Hose was replaced but still leaked. needed 2nd trip to dealer for anti-freeze cover by thermostat area on water pump 
6000 mi Faulty emission sensor. 
60300 mi Engine light came on with misfire on cylinder 1 took to audi and diagnosed sporadic misfire, audi replaced coil and test drove, no further light. Have been using additive to avert carbon build up as part of routine maintenance 
14959 mi Fuel Rail Pressure code. Car did not start immediately and then stalled on the way to dealer. Tank was 1/8 full. Dealer claimed car should not be driven at 1/4 full or less. 
22000 mi Stalling problem continued after last repair attempt, vehicle was towed back to the dealer. Replaced high-pressure fuel pump. Stalling continued. 
23000 mi On fourth attempt, finally found the problem, a bad sender in one of the sides of the fuel tank. 
33000 mi Car was misfiring, required injector cleaning which took 3 days 

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2008 Audi Q7 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automated manual 4WD

32240 mi

$6000
temperatures to high 

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2008 Audi Q7 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

138260 mi

$300
EGR was not working properly. 

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2008 Audi Q7 Engine Problems

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