2007 Audi Q7 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
95 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
77,400 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 70 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 34 of 95 complaints (35.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 19 | 20.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 11 | 11.6% |
| Engine operation | 10 | 10.5% |
| Braking behavior | 10 | 10.5% |
| Steering behavior | 6 | 6.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 2.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 34 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 26 |
| Engine | 13 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Structure | 4 |
Electrical System: 34; Fuel/Propulsion System: 26; Engine: 13; Unknown Or Other: 6; Engine And Engine Cooling: 5; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 4; Steering: 4; Structure: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 13 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 7 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 14 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 9 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 20 |
| 150,000 and above | 7 |
Under 25,000: 13; 25,000 to 49,999: 7; 50,000 to 74,999: 14; 75,000 to 99,999: 9; 100,000 to 149,999: 20; 150,000 and above: 7
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (20). 25 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2006: 1; 2007: 6; 2008: 8; 2009: 2; 2010: 3; 2011: 2; 2012: 5; 2013: 5; 2014: 7; 2015: 4; 2016: 8; 2017: 10; 2018: 8; 2019: 6; 2020: 7; 2021: 4; 2022: 3; 2023: 3; 2025: 1; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 19 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 11 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 10 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10227459 · 2008-05-12 (May 12, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 AUDI Q7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE IS A COMPUTER SYSTEM THAT CONTROLS ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL DEVICES IN THE VEHICLE. THE SYSTEM IS LOCATED DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE CUP HOLDER ON THE ARM REST. THE WOOD TRIM IS INADEQUATE AND DOES NOT SEAL THE COMPUTER MODULE, WHICH ALLOWS LIQUID TO ENTER INTO THE COMPUTER MODULE. AS A RESULT, THE ELECTRICAL DEVICES WILL MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT IT WOULD COST $900 TO REPAIR THE COMPUTER MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED,…
Owner-reported narrative. 7,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10227459 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10227554 · 2008-05-13 (May 13, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 AUDI Q7. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 55-60 MPH, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (MMI) SHORTED AFTER BECOMING WET FROM RAIN. AS A RESULT, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. THE FAILURE HAS ONLY OCCURRED ONCE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM SHORTED OUT DUE TO MOISTURE ENTERING THE SYSTEM. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 18,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10227554 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10443947 · 2012-01-16 (January 16, 2012)
WHEN RETURNING FROM A TRIP, ABOUT 1 MILE FROM HOME I EXPERIENCED A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. WHEN I GOT HOME AND OPENED THE HOOD, GASOLINE WAS SPRAYING FROM THE ENGINE ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND INSTANTLY VAPORIZING INTO A CLOUD. I THINK WE WERE VERY LUCKY THIS DID NOT RESULT IN A FIRE THAT COULD HAVE SERIOUSLY INJURED ME AND MY FAMILY. I TOOK THE CAR TO A NEARBY GARAGE, AND THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THE ISSUE AND TOLD ME THE CAR COULD NOT BE DRIVEN. I HAD IT TOWED TO ROGER BEASLEY AUDI, IN AUSTIN. AFTER E…
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10443947 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10928185 · 2016-11-28 (November 28, 2016)
THERE IS A FISSURE CRACK IN OIL TANK LOCATED UNDER THE ENGINE ALSO FUEL PUMP LEAK WHICH CAUSES THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOARD TO MISHAP ALSO THE TRUNK ELECTRIC DOORS SMASHED MY HEAD A FEW TIMES I HAVE TAKE THE CAR TO ONLY AUTHORIZED AUDI MECHANICS.
Owner-reported narrative. 120,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10928185 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10190247 · 2007-05-09 (May 9, 2007)
IN AUGUST OF 2006 I SIGNED A THREE YEAR LEASE FOR THE NEW AUDI Q7, 4.2. RIGHT FROM THE START, I ENCOUNTERED A POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND THEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. ONLY BY REMOVING MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR AND THEN APPLYING FULL PRESSURE WILL I START MOVING AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT A LAG NOR A HESITATION, SINCE WITHOUT REMOVING MY FOOT FROM THE PEDAL THE CAR SIMPLY WILL NOT MOVE. DEPENDING ON THE BRAKE TO ACCELERATOR OR ACCELERATOR TO BRAKE SEQUENCE, THE CAR WILL EITHER COME A FULLY U…
Owner-reported narrative. 15 miles reported. Look up ODI 10190247 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10490719 · 2013-01-02 (January 2, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 AUDI Q7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED RAPIDLY AND THEN STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT A CHIP IN THE COMPUTER SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED AND WAS TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 52,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10490719 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10244708 · 2008-10-08 (October 8, 2008)
WHILE DRIVING IN DRY/FAIR WEATHER CONDITIONS AND AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (50 AND 70 MPH) THE ESP WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND ENGAGED THE ABS SYSTEM FOR NO APPARENT REASON. IT CREATED A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AUDI Q7 4.2 UNTIL I TURNED OFF THE ESP SYSTEM AS I EXITED THE FREEWAY TO STOP AND THEN RESTART THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES IN THE PASTED 100 MILES AND 3 MONTHS. THE SELLING DEALER FOUND NO CODES AND NOTHING HAS BEEN RESOLVED. THIS IS NOT A SAFE SITUATION FOR ME, AND AUDI HAS OFFERED NO SOLUTION TO THE DEALER TECH TO DATE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 6,950 miles reported. Look up ODI 10244708 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10212254 · 2007-12-18 (December 18, 2007)
VEHICLE HAS SEVERE STEERING WHEEL SHAKING/VIBRATION DURING NORMAL HIGHWAY DRIVING WHICH ALSO LEADS TO BAD WHEEL ALIGNMENT. ROAD NOISE IS VERY NOTICEABLE AND LOUD. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10212254 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10468050 · 2012-07-27 (July 27, 2012)
WHEN IT RAIN THE MMI NAV SYSTEM SHUTS OFF AND NOW IT COMES ON THEN CUT BACK OFF, AND THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES /SHAKE WHEN DRIVEING ON HIGHWAY. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10468050 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10717707 · 2015-05-21 (May 21, 2015)
VEHICLE REACHED A SPEED OF 75MPH STARTED FEELING A VIBRATION, STARTED TO SLOW DOWN AND THE DRIVE SHAFT CAME LOOSE FROM THE TRANSMISSION, DAMAGED FUEL LINE AND E-BRAKE CABLE. VEHICLE WAS MODIFIED IN 2011 AS A STRETCH LIMOUSINE, A MOBILE MACHINE STATED THAT FOUR OF THE SIX BOLTS WERE MISSING AND THE LAST TWO BROKE AND CAUSED THE DRIVE SHAFT TO COME OFF, VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN MINNESOTA AND THE CONVERSION WAS DONE IN ILLINOIS. I HAVE ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE A LITTLE OVER 30 DAYS. I FEEL THAT THERE WAS AN OVER LOOK FROM THE BUILDER TO THE LAST OWNER…
Owner-reported narrative. 104,463 miles reported. Look up ODI 10717707 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11090833 · 2018-04-28 (April 28, 2018)
"TAKATA RECALL" THE SHIFTING GOES OUT WHEN DRIVING CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO JERK OR EVEN HOLT IN TRAFFIC. THE DASH LOCKS UP TO A BOLD RED. THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE AT A SLOWER SPEED AND CAN NOT GO ABOVE 45MPH. THEN THE FUEL STARTS TO SMELL UP THE WHOLE VEHICLE.
Owner-reported narrative. 195,233 miles reported. Look up ODI 11090833 at NHTSA ↗