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2009Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 13,209 in the U.S. in 2008 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 5 complaints in its first 3 years.
5 owner complaints, first 3 years 14–16 mpg combined, EPA
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Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
Only 5 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 18V818000 (fuel system, gasoline), 16V660000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 07V334000 (body structure) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Do the brakes feel even, with no ABS or brake warning light? When were the pads and brake fluid last done?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Audi's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 5 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
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.
Transmission problems in every Audi Q7 year →
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 5K to 24K miles (8K to 39K km) on the car (5 of all 5 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
I have attempted to get my brakes repaired on a 2008 Audi q7. I have taken it to two different service centers with 2 visits to each one. None of them have fixed the problems completely.
2008 Audi Q7 owner · NHTSA complaint 10326716
More owner reports
Engine start button: within 9,800 miles, the esb started to be inoperable. Very inconvenient. It is currently being diagnosed at the moment.
NHTSA complaint 10273278
Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 25.1M views · 2007–2015 Audi Q7
Prices people quote
- Price when new$50,3029 videos▶ Hear it
Most-watched topics
- Infotainment, battery & electrical254K views
Audi Q7 (2007 - 2015) - New Battery Install (Under Driver Seat)The Battery Shop · 185K views · 3 videos - Oil changes & service249K views
2007 - 2015 Audi Q7 oil changeDullah Goso hard · 84K views · 3 videos - Transmission & shifter219K views
Audi Q7 Transmission Fluid Replacement DIY (2007-2015 Audi Q7 4L TDI 8-Speed Transmission Service)FCP Euro · 145K views · 2 videos - Heat, A/C & blend door215K views
How to Replace Cabin Air Filter 2009 Audi Q7 | AQ1136CFilterheads · 185K views · 2 videos
Show 4 more
- Steering & suspension94K views
Audi Q7 2011 - How to activate jacking mode (locking air suspension before using the hoist)EMD Porsche Specialist Caringbah Sydney · 94K views - Gauges, lights & wiring88K views
How to replace Audi Q7 Taillight Bulb change DIY rear light Replacement 2007 ModelDaddicated · 58K views · 2 videos - Timing chain & engine86K views
2006-2015 Audi Q7 How to Check & Add Coolant Level/Antifreeze Guide - Maintain Optimal EngineYOUCANIC · 38K views · 3 videos - Fuel pump, filter & tank78K views
How to replace the injectors on a 2007 Audi Q7 4.2l FSI (Gas)2BrokEurOwners · 27K views · 3 videos
Before you buy, watch
Audi Q7 SUV 2013 review - CarBuyerCarbuyer · 809K views
Audi Q7 2011-2015 THE MOST IN-DEPTH REVIEW | SHOULD YOU BUY ONE??Car and Driving - Car Reviews · 63K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2008 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Recalls 3
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued 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 · recall issued 2016
The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
- Body structure · recall issued 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.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Fuel cost and engines
About $5,000–$5,700 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl.
Every Audi Q7 year. 2008 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 7 Audi Q7 years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2008 Audi Q7 reliable?
We can't score it: only 13,209 were sold in the U.S. in 2008 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2008 Audi Q7 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (40%), equipment & accessories (20%) and brakes (20%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2008 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 2008 Audi Q7 get?
14 to 16 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2008 Audi Q7 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2008 Audi Q7 cost in fuel a year?
About $5,000 to $5,700 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2008 Audi Q7 have?
3.6L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl.
What Audi Q7 year is better than the 2008?
Nearby, the 2007 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about three-quarters as many complaints as the average car). Across every year, 2013 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner 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 years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works