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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 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 63 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Audi Q7

Engine not specified

Audi Q7 in New York, United States
Oct 2010 - Apr 2011
Nov 2010

26000 mi
rattle in the rear seat 
Apr 2011

29000 mi
rear seat rattle, seat was replaced by dealer. 
Audi Q7 in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2015 - Sep 2016
Feb 2016

83240 mi
RUST AROUND ALL 4 DOOR HANDLES. NOT COVERED UNDER CORROSION WARRANTY 

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2008 Audi Q7 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi Q7 in Great Britain
Oct 2011 - Mar 2013
Jan 2012

47300 mi
MMI module replacement (central panel control buttons) This fault had caused the satnav and mmi to shutdown completely. 

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2008 Audi Q7 4dr SUV

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

Audi Q7 in Washington, United States
Apr 2009 - Jan 2013
Mar 2010

16000 mi
Air suspension on vehicle lowered far below the lowest user-selectable setting. Once the vehicle was shut off the suspension reset itself to normal. Audi dealer found an associated TSB and flashed the appropriate firmware. 
Dec 2010

26000 mi
The door handle on my keyless entry system will automatically unlock the door as soon as a hand is placed on the door handle so long as the key fob is on the user's person. The sensor on the door handle was working slowly/intermittantly. 
Jun 2011

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. Flap motors located in vents will tick as they adjust the climate control system. Required removal of entire dashboard to access motors. In the end a total of seven motors were replaced, all with the same failure. There is a TSB for this. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) warning light was always on. Dealer said tires were below pressure, aired up, and said problem was fixed after a test drive. Problem was not actually fixed. After releasing emergency brake, the pedal wouldn't return to full-out position so the warning light remained lit indicating the e-brake was on. Dealer lubed and aligned pedal now it returns to normal position when released. Windshield washer jet on driver's side was plugged causing washer fluid to not evenly cover windshield. Dealer unassembeld jet, cleared the clog, and reassembled. After first visit for TPMS failure, I received "TPMS system failure" message from the car. Dealer replaced several sensors related to the system and said, after a test drive, the TPMS was fixed. It was not fixed. 
Jul 2011

30200 mi
Again, received "TPMS system failure" after driving ~20 miles from last shop trip. Dealer had to call Audi's dealer support for advice. In the end, the TPMS antenna was replaced, which has fixed the issue. 
Sep 2011

31000 mi
Passenger's side outside mirror would not turn downward when the car was put into Reverse. Dealer replaced motor in the mirror; problem is gone. 
Mar 2012

35000 mi
Front passenger door handle would stay stuck out once pulled to open the door. This was odd, considering that the door handle was completely replaced last summer. 
Jul 2012

36300 mi
The driver's side door handle had been previously replaced and a small paint chip had flaked off, which looked poor. The dealer took the handle off, repainted, and reinstalled at no charge. 
Aug 2012

38000 mi
After previously having my door handle repainted, the button that locks/unlocks doors was non-functional and mushy. Dealer disassembled, fixed, and reassembled at no charge. 
Audi Q7 in United Arab Emirates
Mar 2013 - Jun 2014
Apr 2013

52380 mi

¤750
MMI System Failed due to water leakage into the rear panel- there was a recall in the sunroof drain ducts. Dealer refused to honor full recall cost and I paid for the labor.. 
Audi Q7 in Montana, United States
Nov 2016 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017

109000 mi

US $120
Battery replaced 
Jun 2018

128000 mi

US $250
Amp in rear of car shorted out taking down the entire MMI system. 
Audi Q7 in Oklahoma, United States
Sep 2013 - Jun 2018
Sep 2013

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. 
Audi Q7 in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2010 - Sep 2013
Jul 2011

23300 mi
CD Changer would not read discs. Had to be replaced. Water was leaking from moonroof through door panel onto floor on passenger side front. 
Jan 2013

19000 mi

US $730
Brake hose cracked, needed replacement. 2nd battery died in less than 2 yr. problem traces to short in wire to subwoofer, draining battery. Out of warranty but a known issue, Audi fixed for free. 
Sep 2013

49000 mi
Lane Assist fault. 
Audi Q7 in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2008 - May 2010
Mar 2009

5000 mi
 
Audi Q7 in Alberta, Canada
Jan 2008 - Apr 2012
Mar 2008

4960 mi

C $23
Front headlight had condensation. Dealer stated it was not installed properly but wouldn't cover it under warranty. 
Oct 2008

13020 mi
Nav disc was faulty. Replaced under warranty 

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2008 Audi Q7 4dr SUV

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

Audi Q7 in California, United States
May 2014 - Jul 2015
Jun 2014

86000 mi

US $758
Fuel leaking 
Audi Q7 in Ohio, United States
Jun 2013 - Sep 2014
Apr 2014

44000 mi

US $500
wiper motor replaced 
Audi Q7 in Alberta, Canada
Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Oct 2008

C $65000
Issues with the steering wheel shimmy since new. Dealer took approximately 7 weeks to finally fix the issue. Heavier control arms were installed and that appeared to have fixed it. 
Audi Q7 in Alberta, Canada
May 2008 - Mar 2010
Oct 2008

2480 mi
Side molding on passenger/front was falling off. Repaired in less than an hour. 
Jan 2009

4898 mi
Side molding on driver/back this time was falling off. Repairs again made in less than an hour. 
Audi Q7 in California, United States
Jun 2017 - Feb 2022
Sep 2021

115000 mi

US $700
Diagnostics only. Two complaints, two separate charges of $195 diagnostics fee. The dealer is a hateful place to go, but the only ones who can diagnose and possibly fix the stereo/amplifier/optical loop, so therefore went to dealer for the first (and last) time. After a nearly $5000 estimate to replace rear brake pads, battery, fuel pump (intank), 2 hood struts and a vacuum line in the engine compartment, I decided to do the work myself. It cost me about $700 in parts, and 4 hours of my time. The dealer also estimated the stereo components replacement at $4009. I can live without sound from one channel at that price. Fuel pump (intank) and a vacuum line in the engine compartment. 2 hood struts 
Audi Q7 in Georgia, United States
Sep 2017 - Sep 2017
Sep 2017

120000 mi

US $400
Issue with starter 
Audi Q7 in North Carolina, United States
Jan 2008 - Mar 2009
Aug 2008

5000 mi
Creaking noise from panoramic sunroof. Rubber seal coming loose on exterior panels. 
Audi Q7 in New Jersey, United States
May 2013 - Apr 2014
Jun 2013

64000 mi
leak from sun roof Leak repaired. Connection for sun roof drain came apart. Dashboard monitor failed. 
Apr 2014

74000 mi
Rear leaking sunroof destroyed mmi unit . Overr 5000.00 in damage. Got rid of car . To many problems with leaks from sunroof. 1 year oF ownership had 10, 000 in damage due to leaks . 
Audi Q7 in New York, United States
Sep 2011 - Dec 2015
Jul 2012

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 
Mar 2014

83000 mi

US $1100
Rear taillights not working. Needed new wiring harness in hatch area. 
May 2014

84400 mi

US $550
Power steering hose replaced. The hose was $400 and took a couple days for part to arrive. The labor was $150. The hose leaked badly suddenly all power steering fluid was lost. 
Sep 2014

88000 mi

US $3500
water leak in rear sunroof, burned out Bose amp, 1 year old car battery burned out, cd player replaced initially which didi not solve problem. Also keys stopped working dealer was locked out of car due to draining battery. 
Audi Q7 in North Carolina, United States
Aug 2008 - Apr 2011
Mar 2011

33000 mi
Car was misfiring, required injector cleaning which took 3 days 
Audi Q7 in California, United States
Mar 2009 - Oct 2010
Aug 2009

14000 mi
Leather torn away from plastic head rest sleeve on top of third-row seat. 
Oct 2009

14959 mi
Sensor in gas tank failed but also included a complete instrument panel replacement as per AOA. Neither they (nor I) knew why that was required. 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. 
Apr 2010

21000 mi
Body trim gaskets were visibly sliding out from under the body trim panels on the doors. Additionally passenger door assy needed complete replacement. 
May 2010

21000 mi
Stalling, like it was out of gas, but gauge reported 1/4 tank remaining. Replaced low-pressure fuel pump. 
Jun 2010

22000 mi
Stalling problem continued after last repair attempt, vehicle was towed back to the dealer. Replaced high-pressure fuel pump. Stalling continued. 
Jul 2010

23000 mi
On fourth attempt, finally found the problem, a bad sender in one of the sides of the fuel tank. 
Audi Q7 in Texas, United States
Feb 2009 - Feb 2011
Mar 2009

6000 mi
Faulty emission sensor. Squeaking or whistling noise when brake pedal released. 
Oct 2009

15000 mi
Silver sticker around MMI system/console was bubbling up in several places. 
Jul 2010

22700 mi

US $1100
power seats stopped working on both front seats. replaced relay and computer module. 
Audi Q7 in Connecticut, United States
Jul 2010 - May 2013
Apr 2011

63000 mi

US $1600
Coolant leak required water pump and belt replacement. Fuel system tune up and throttle service 
Sep 2011

72000 mi

US $250
With auto close, Tailgate not shutting completely. 
Mar 2012

80000 mi
Carbon build up on intake valves 
Sep 2012

82000 mi

US $1665
Carbon build up on intake valves 
Apr 2013

103000 mi

US $300
Liftgate did not open and close properly. 
May 2013

103000 mi
Liftgate 
Audi Q7 in California, United States
Jan 2008 - Jul 2015
Apr 2008

5000 mi
The door ashtray in the 2nd seat area door would not close due to the ashtray having been recessed into the compartment, fixed at no charge. 
Aug 2009

25000 mi
The vehicle was in the dealer last month for its 25,000 mile service. During that service a minor plastic piece in a vent on the dash was repaired. It was put back in place, had simply slipped off track, not broken. 
Apr 2010

35500 mi
Rear Ashtrays, kids put trash in them and the housing dropped into the door handle 'tray' frame then could not close until housing pulled back up and snapped onto plastic protrusion expected to hold the ashtray under normal use. No charge by dealer. 
Feb 2011

45000 mi
Passenger side mirror would not move up, but would move all other directions. Motor replaced. No charge to customer. Other 45000 mile service also done on car, no charge as pre paid at time of purchase 
Aug 2011

47000 mi

US $5
tail light replaced after warning light informed of the outage 
Feb 2013

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 
Audi Q7 in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2008 - Mar 2018
Mar 2012

32860 mi

C $25
Misfires. Turned out that oil was overfilled by 1/2 liter. 
Audi Q7 in Michigan, United States
Mar 2008 - Sep 2015
Oct 2008

14000 mi
Rattle on b-pillar when radio on. When I drove it a few days later rattle was still there. I was told by the shop that they added insulation to fix the problem.  
Jan 2013

46000 mi

US $85
No heat on driver's side, passenger side working properly. Temp flap motor on left side had electrical fault. Replaced v158 flap motor. 
Dec 2014

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. 
Audi Q7 in New York, United States
Jul 2008 - Aug 2011
Jan 2009

6000 mi
Passenger door latch would freeze so door could not be opened and if opened it would not close (latch) 
Mar 2010

24000 mi
all MMI DOA 

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2008 Audi Q7 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automated manual 4WD

Audi Q7 in Angola
Dec 2013 - Mar 2014
Dec 2013

32240 mi

$6000
temperatures to high 

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2008 Audi Q7 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

Audi Q7 in Poland
Nov 2014 - Jun 2017
Jan 2015

138260 mi

$300
EGR was not working properly. 

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