The Lemon Index2007 Audi Q7.
The 2007 Audi Q7 is better than average by owner complaints: 20 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 74, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 14 to 16 mpg combined. The best Audi Q7 year is 2013.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 95 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Audi Q7 year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 38K to 116K miles on the car (70 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 33K–97K miles
- fuel or ev drive system complaints mostly came at 90K–149K miles
Recalls 3
- fuel system, gasoline 2018
These vehicles were previously repaired with an interim repair of installing butyl tape to the fuel pump flange, until replacement remedy parts became available.
- fuel system, gasoline 2016
The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
- body structure 2007
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE AUTOMATIC REAR LID INCLUDES AN ELECTRIC MOTOR AND CLUTCH THAT WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH TWO GAS STRUTS TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE REAR LID, INCLUDING A MANUAL CLOSE FUNCTION…
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Audi told dealers about
Audi sent dealers 409 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Automatic headlight switches on and off without reason
- Engine has reduced engine performance without loss of power or stalling; circuit grounds; fuel…
- The control module, as a safeguard, will lower vehicle to lowest position and illuminate…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $5000–5700 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl.
Quick answers
Is the 2007 Audi Q7 reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.4× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 74; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Audi Q7 year by this measure is 2013.
What are the most common 2007 Audi Q7 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (30%), stability control (15%) and seats (10%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Audi Q7 have?
3 safety recalls (latest: fuel system, gasoline). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Audi Q7 get?
14 to 16 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 Audi Q7 problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 38,800 and 116,200 miles. The middle report was at 77,400 miles, from 70 complaints.
Does the 2007 Audi Q7 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2007 Audi Q7 cost in fuel a year?
About $5000 to $5700 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Audi Q7 have?
3.6L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl.
What Audi Q7 year is better than the 2007?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2013, 2019 and 2017.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works