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Expensive Audi Q7 repairs by problem area

Engine (51%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (1%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 70 repairs.
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Audi Q7 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (31%)

$1000 - $2499 (69%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 52 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2019 Audi Q7 4dr SUV

supercharged 329hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

31000 mi

US $1300
Replaced front brake pads 

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2018 Audi Q7 4dr SUV

supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

71000 mi

US $1200
One of the rear coil springs was broken and needed to be replaced. 

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2017 Audi Q7 4dr SUV

supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

63000 mi

US $4100
Leaking refrigeration system. Removed dash to replace evaporator. Returned a second time the next day for non functional AC. Found leaking condenser core. Aero shutter replacement 

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2015 Audi Q7 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

30778 mi

US $742
Repl pads and rotors repl battery and bleed brakes 
32789 mi

US $2332
Recharge AC system and replaced all 4 tires 
38102 mi

US $780
RT headlight inop. Repl lamp and ballast 

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2013 Audi Q7 4dr SUV

supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

62000 mi

C $5000
thermostat, coolant valve, suspension sensor Turbo failed. Replaced. 
68200 mi

C $10000
No compression in cylinder#5, piston melted, cylinder damage, engine replacement 
77500 mi

C $652
Coolant hose cracked 
79360 mi

C $758
Crankshaft pulley seized and fell while driving. Belt still OK. Replaced all. 

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2012 Audi Q7 4dr SUV

turbocharged 245hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

52000 mi

£1500
Blown Fuel Injector 

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2012 Audi Q7 4dr SUV

turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

157480 mi

C $5000
Complete power steering system cylinder and pump and hoses 

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2012 Audi Q7 4dr SUV

supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

129000 mi

US $3000
High pressure fuel pump developed a small leak and oil separator was replaced i the emissions system. 

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2012 Audi Q7 4dr SUV

supercharged 280hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

65000 mi

US $1000
Wires were shredded 

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2011 Audi Q7 4dr SUV

turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

39500 mi

US $1700
New brakes! Have to replace the entire brake not just the pads. Also, a recall issue was repaired. 

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2011 Audi Q7 4dr SUV

supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

176000 mi

US $1273
Thermostat replaced 

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2010 Audi Q7 4dr SUV

turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

60000 mi

US $3500
3 trips to get ad blue injection system repaired and then replaced. over $3,500 in charges. Took 3 weeks. Research suggests same failure on VW Toureg with same power train. 
90000 mi

US $900
ADBLUE pump failure 
92000 mi

US $1000
Glow spark detector 
94900 mi

US $1000
NOx sensor malfunction. Engine light was on and would come and go 

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2010 Audi Q7 4dr SUV

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

105400 mi

C $375
Headlight, Xeon 
136400 mi

C $1000
replace suspension due to squeaky noise. 
140120 mi

C $900
Noise come out of front right wheel bearing 
177320 mi

C $570
back windshield wiper broken 

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2009 Audi Q7 4dr SUV

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

159000 mi

US $100
Wiper arm cracked and was replaced 
166000 mi

US $1800
Replaced cracked coolant flange and leaking valve cover gasket, valve cover and pcv 

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2008.5 Audi Q7 4dr SUV

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

49600 mi

$800
Change the failed motor of the left side mirror 
50840 mi

$2000
Repair the carbon brush of the Blower motor. 
55800 mi

$4800
Leaking of steering fluid via the old tube. Change a new set of tube for hkd $4800. 

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2008 Audi Q7 4dr SUV

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

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. 
63000 mi

US $1600
Coolant leak required water pump and belt replacement. Fuel system tune up and throttle service 
72000 mi

US $250
With auto close, Tailgate not shutting completely. 
82000 mi

US $1665
Carbon build up on intake valves 
103000 mi

US $300
Liftgate did not open and close properly. 
22700 mi

US $1100
power seats stopped working on both front seats. replaced relay and computer module. 
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 
83000 mi

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

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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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2007 Audi Q7

Engine not specified

64000 mi

US $1000
had to replace engine 

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2007 Audi Q7 4dr SUV

turbocharged 233hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

45000 mi

£24000
Drivers door window switch pack (x4) replaced under warranty 
71300 mi

$400
Replaced battery to OEM AGM battery to improve cold start performance 
72000 mi

$300
Leak in A/C system - troubleshooting, found leak in pipe for rear A/C condenser. Ordered part. 
73040 mi

$150
Troubleshooting and replaced leaky pipe going to the rear of vehicle (4-zone A/C). Right wiper arm snapped off on the highway, almost hitting another car. Broke clean off because of fatigue. 
74080 mi

$150
Front ventilation motor squeaking - this had been bad for a long time but had gotten worse. rnReplaced motor below glove box. 
78120 mi

$100
Rear wiper motor slowed down then stopped completely. Replaced with oem part. 
79360 mi

$200
A/C comes and goes, replaced sensor, seems stable for now. 
80600 mi

$500
Broken high pressure valve caused leak. Had a lot of problems with A/C on this car, also before I owned it. Paper-thin aluminium pipes that corrode in the norwegian climate (salt in the winter) and cause leaks. 
86180 mi

$1500
Engine mounts failed causing a massive repair job to replace them Lower mounts replaced. 
91140 mi

$1000
Front wiper motor and gearbox replaced after wiper stopped working 
96100 mi

$1000
Leaky hose, recharge, another leak then discovered, seeking part. 

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2007 Audi Q7 4dr SUV

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

71700 mi

US $2348
front drivers side bearing and control arm replacement Included in price was alignment rear wiper not functioning properly 
54200 mi

US $100
Steering column replaced to fix electric steering wheel adjustment function. 
52900 mi

US $100
Right mirror motor broke.  Front right smart key lock button broke. 
65000 mi

US $200
Dash passenger airbag light flashing. Dealer wanted to replace front passenger seat pressure sensor for $2,000 after $200 "diagnostic fee". I said no thanks. Lifted seat myself and re-connecting loose electrical connection. Problem gone. 
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. 
77000 mi

US $675
Flapper servo that allows air to come out of the defrost vents under the windshield was broken...new one was installed. 
80400 mi

US $640
Right rear wheel speed sensor was replaced along with some other wires and sensors. 
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. 
62000 mi

US $251
There was a sensor on the brake pedal that would show the car was park on the MMI system. Because of this the car would not completely turn off or release the key if it was put in the ignition. 
69000 mi

US $2500
Went out due to drain tube running along the electrical components behind the passenger rear quarter panel. Called Audi they were of no help. Looked on Google and showed several had the same problem but will not help. Audi is terrible!! 
86000 mi

US $850
MMI continues to turn off so sick And disappointed in car it has been traded in. I will never purchase an Audi again. Customer service is not truthful about problems reported. ( I have a friend who was able to pull our problem of internet! 
95000 mi

US $150
battery had to be coded to car lock button on exterior passenger front door handle failed, dealer says entire door handle must be replaced for $350 
96000 mi

US $900
code PO174 bank 2 system too lean. they replaced a sensor and the oil separator and the problem still exists. 
96000 mi

US $850
parking brake went straight to the floor and had to be manually returned 
97300 mi

US $2000
Compressor shot which apparently destroyed the dryer and evaporator. 
85000 mi

US $350
Battery Management system was not working correctly. It required a new battery to be installed. 
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. 
93300 mi

US $250
Parking Brake release needed to be replaced 
98400 mi

US $1200
Oil Seal and separator replacement 
112200 mi

US $1700
O2 Sensor, Engine Computer, Repair still in progress 
138000 mi

US $100
Cleaned out drainage areas with significant debris. 
164000 mi

US $1800
Ignition Wiring, Valve Cover Gaskets 
110000 mi

US $2250
After several battery replacements found out on my own thru internet searches.Corrison on the Bose MMI Computer Amp. Leaking Rear Sun Roof drain hose let's water leak onto the MMI causing corrosion and intermittent battery drain while parked 
110700 mi

US $2250
Erratic Battery run down - Replaced Bose MMC, sunroof drain hose before.... still a problem !!!!! Selling this car ! It's a real shame, if this was fixed it would be the PERFECT Car ! 

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2007 Audi Q7 4dr SUV

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

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. Most of the rear lights are out 
99080 mi

C $1200
Paint bubbles up and rust near handle Spark plugs and something else need to be replaced 
101680 mi

C $1000
All lights were out except one headlight.  Also replaced the fan. 
96720 mi

A $130
Leak in air conditioning condensate line. Blocked and needed unblocking. Need to take it back to unblock again. 
105800 mi

A $250
new genuine battery installed. had to go to audi dealer to program computer otherwuse it would not function.  boot lid not shutting. too expensive to fix. you can shut it manually by pushing onto the boot lid once the close button has be activated just before it closes. also had ac condensate leaking on drivers inside footwell. has reoccurred. it's an issue with the design of the condensate outlet getting blocked as the outlet is under the car. 
119040 mi

A $5000
Had to replace rear engine seal, crankshaft seal and head seal. Not happy. 
59600 mi

US $200
Transmission would not upshift in automatic, had to drive in manual; cause was faulty brake light, apparently somehow caused the sporadic transmission symptom. 
86000 mi

US $600
Car was in for 85K maint interval. Shop found loose tie rods and replaced and re-aligned 
101000 mi

US $550
replaced blower (a/c) 
108200 mi

US $5000
MMI went out; after troubleshooting, shop identified main computer and replaced it; after operating MMI, discovered that audio amplifier had been damaged from water drainage, so they replaced it as well 
52000 mi

US $200
side mirror motors went bad on both sides. replaced motors 
72000 mi

US $2400
transmission pan leak 
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. 
90000 mi

US $2100
Cleaned carbon out of engine.  
120000 mi

US $350
Replace battery 
157900 mi

US $1700
ABS Module failed and had to be replaced Catalytic converter issues/warning lights - spacers inserted and problem solved 
160000 mi

US $1600
ABS pump failed 
162600 mi

US $2100
Valve cover seals leaking 
65500 mi

US $1800
ABS Control Module, huge expense! 
89900 mi

C $1100
rust on rear hitch, two spots one is quarter size another one is half a dollar size. 70% was covered by AUDI warranty 
98000 mi

US $2600
water damaged the radio and amplifier because of blocked drainage tubes 
32300 mi

US $300
Left side mirror - motor would not turn mirror up or down. Replaced motor. (January 2012: right one now also out, not yet fixed.) 
48000 mi

US $2300
Side Assist Failed Excessive Carbon Build Up - Check Engine Light 
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 

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