2008 Audi Q7
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 33
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Fuel/propulsion system
Campaigns on file for 2008
None on file
48% of complaints
Complaints per year
2008: 33 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 95 |
| 2008 | 33 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 29 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 43 |
| 2014 | 46 |
| 2015 | 46 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 322 |
| 2018 | 144 |
| 2019 | 63 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2021 | 74 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Fuel/propulsion system
48% · 16 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Last year I bought my Audi q7 2008 3.6 v6 and This car really smells like gas so bad on the inside. Itâs becoming so strong my garage smells like it too and my children are complaining about headaches.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-06
Hi, my car was found has bad gas smell back on sep 27TH, and we brought car to midas auto service to check it up. Later they called me the fuel pump is cracked and fuel is leaking which need be fixed asap to prevent fire risk.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-13
Electrical system
15% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing wiring.
Show complaint excerpts
The car was slipping on ice when there was not that much ice. Then I was told it has an issue with an ABS control module. The part is over $2500 and the car does not even have 70 000 miles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-04-01
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and service brakes
This issue closely resembles Audi recall campaign 97CB (NHTSA campaign ID 16V642000), with details available at [XXX] .
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-04-15
Engine start button: within 9,800 miles, the esb started to be inoperable. Very inconvenient. It is currently being diagnosed at the moment.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-06-09
Fuel system, gasoline
9% · 3 reportsVisibility/wiper
6% · 2 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Driving on a causeway while raining and suddenly passenger side wiper arm broke. It made huge noise and thanks god it did not break the windsheild or hit anybody behind the wheel. Could have been worse.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-28
Engine
6% · 2 reportsSafety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2007-09-14Structure07V334000 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…
Remedy: Dealers will install new software free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2007. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834.
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2016-11-09Fuel system, gasoline16V660000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flange, replacing any flanges that are cracked. If the flange is not cracked, dealers will clean the pump flange and install a butyl rubber band to protect the pump.
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2018-12-28Fuel system, gasoline18V818000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Audi Q7 and 2009-2012 Audi Q5 vehicles, previously repaired under NHTSA recall 16V-660.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange and install butyl tape, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Buy-smart checklist
2008 Audi Q7 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel/propulsion system: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 07V334000 · Structure
- Recall 16V660000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 18V818000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 2008 Audi Q7 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Audi Q7 is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Audi Q7?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 48% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Audi Q7 have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.