2007 Audi Q7 Consumer Reviews

Owned for 2yr and 7mo, still love it

Written by: Larry on 10/25/2009

Vehicle

2007 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

This is a beautiful machine that still turns heads. You can see people looking intently when they are overtaking. This is our 3rd Audi and it is a pleasure to have. My wife drives it 50 miles a day 50/50 highway city. It has nearly 29000 mi on it. We have only had one hiccup, and it was with the oil pressure. A light would come on when first started. This is a lease vehicle and we are not looking forward to the day when it goes back. We have the option to buy but it does not really fit our life needs. I'm not sure what to say about all the brake wearing problems people are having. The Q7 weighs over 5000lbs and it has brakes that stop on a dime. Maybe driving style helps.

Favorite Features

Very comfortable drive. Stability, Looks, Quattro. Bose sound system. The interior material quality is remarkable. Fuel mileage is very good for what this is. 21mpg highway 19 town.

Suggested Improvements

None.

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Terrific SUV

Written by: Rick H on 07/26/2009

Vehicle

2007 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

We have had a vastly different experience to many of the recent posts. We have had this car for nearly 2 years and have had no defects or problems. The engine, MMI system, tires etc have all been faultless. The car is extremely comfortable and surprisingly easy to drive given its size. In fact, we are considering purchasing another Audi due to our satisfaction. Perhaps we just got lucky, but this vehicle has been terrific for us. Prestigious, stylish, comfortable, and reliable. If it got 10mpg more in the city it would be perfect!

Favorite Features

Style, prestige, sunroof, ease of driving, back-up camera, quattro all wheel drive, feeling of safety and security when you are behind the wheel, reliability.

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Replaced Brakes & Tires @ 18K

Written by: JPE on 07/05/2009

Vehicle

2007 Audi Q7 3.6 quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I just spent almost $2000 to replace the brakes & rotors and the tires on my Audi Q7, which is only two years old and has only 18,000 miles on it. I called the Audi dealership, and they said I must "drive the car hard." They also said they see plenty of Q7s that need brake replacements at 18K. I'm a middle aged housewife--not a teenage speed racer who slams on the brakes; I'm more like Driving Miss Daisy. After reading many reviews, I have found out that many other owners have had to do the same "routine maintenance" during the course of their leases. Unfortunately, the $500 maintenance package that I bought when the lease started only covers oil changes. Luxury Jiffy Lube.

Favorite Features

None. My "cost to own" has overshadowed anything that I thought was good about this car.

Suggested Improvements

Fix the brake and worn tire problems.

5 out 10 people found this review helpful

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Hesitation

Written by: Lauren on 06/25/2009

Vehicle

2007 Audi Q7 4.2 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I've experienced an unnerving hesitation occurs at low speeds (ex.) parking lots or left turns when a full stop is not required. The accelerator must be pumped several times before the engine responds. Dangerous at times so I've learned to adapt to the quirk. Audi has looked at the car twice so far and says there is no apparent problem and my experiences can't be duplicated. Don't find it to be particularly nimble (unfair comparison, perhaps to my previous MDX) Very quiet and luxurious with very good visibility.

Favorite Features

Wonderful driver-side seat adjustments. Comfort and classy appearance.

Suggested Improvements

The spaces beside the front console are a black hole where anything dropped is often irretrievable. Items drop in to the seat pan which requires the seat be removed to retrieve. This had to be done by the dealer in order to retrieve my car key. I've stuffed the areas with foam which helps.

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DON'T buy an Audi

Written by: Shammy on 04/28/2009

Vehicle

2007 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Important to note: I am a grandma and a teacher. I do not speed. I always take my car for service promptly! I am absolutely outraged with the quality of this car. I only have 19,000 miles and I need a NEW ENGINE. How ridiculous is that! This vehicle has had many faults. One example is that emergency brake locked on me while I was driving on the freeway, very scary. Other defects: Window mechanism broken on both front windows -Molding coming off -headlights fogged from inside -bad brakes. BE AWARE...the blue-book price has drastically decreased FIFTY Percent. Overall, DON’T buy an AUDI! I wish I never did!!!

Favorite Features

Moon roof

Suggested Improvements

The most important part of any car... the engine!!! If I need a NEW ENGINE at 19,000 miles, I don't want to think about the future problems. The domino-effect of replacing an engine, what's next?

5 out 10 people found this review helpful

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German Junk

Written by: Mike on 04/21/2009

Vehicle

2007 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Despite meaningful price-incentive at purchase, discount can't make up for poor quality and ongoing issues. Brakes and tires needed replacing at ~25K mi in response to which dealer congratulated me for outlasting the average (most customers only get 22K out of both at best)... Reason: heavy weight. Quickly upgraded tires (they were pathetic in snow/ice - seems insane for an AWD SUV) but had to stick with same (lousy) brakes due to some proprietary sensors (anyone test this theory?). Sunroof rattles, steering wheel vibrates at 70 mph, 2nd row seat rattles like a 15-year old Chevy pick-up. Dealer happy to keep trying to fix but sick of driving A4 loaners.

Favorite Features

- Large interior - Interior look & feel - Great on the highway (100 mph is no problem) - Snow performance (with new tires)

Suggested Improvements

1) Upgrade brakes 2) Upgrade tires 3) Upgrade nav system (traffic alerts?!) 4) Fix roof rattles and steering wheel vibration 5) Offer better roof rack alternative (won't fit into my garage with current 8" tall Audi "solution")

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Very Disappointed

Written by: Kelly on 04/09/2009

Vehicle

2007 Audi Q7 3.6 quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Very nice looking car but brakes have been squealing since the day I bought it. Resurfaced twice. At 15K service told me I needed new brakes at the cost of $2k. Said they changed the warranty on brakes to 12K miles and I see why now. Neither Audi nor dealership were helpful just basically said "sorry". From what I understand there have been many brake problems in this vehicle. Brakes still squeal. Terrible customer service from Audi headquarters and dealership and obviously do not stand behind their vehicles. It is a fun car to drive but for the money I spent you would expect high quality and customer service. Fuel economy bad even for an SUV. DO NOT BUY THIS VEHICLE.

Favorite Features

Fun to drive.

Suggested Improvements

BRAKES are bad and obviously changed warranty terms without telling customer. Brakes should not have to be replaced at 15K especially when I have complained about them since I bought the car.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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A Little Disappointed

Written by: Mike on 02/13/2009

Vehicle

2007 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

This is my 3rd Audi. I have owned an A4 and currently still own an A6. I am disappointed in the reliability and quality of the Q7. I have only 28,000 miles on this car and brakes are already going. The tires also need to be replaced. I have never owned a vehicle where the brakes and tires went bad at such low mileage. The engine sounds like it is struggling all of the time and is sounding more and more like a pick-up truck and not an Audi SUV. We spent the extra money for the keyless start and it doesn't work when it is cold out. I think the quality of Audi's have definitely decreased.

Favorite Features

Drives great in the snow and the car looks great on the exterior.

Suggested Improvements

Better design for the brakes. Increase the quality and reliability of the vehicle.

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Not up to Audi standards

Written by: stoak on 02/04/2009

Vehicle

2007 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Our 3rd Audi. This one is just not up to what we had expected. Example - the gas door feels and works like a Yugo. Instrument panel is directly under cup holders and any spills screw up the audio. $800 to fix and not covered by warranty. Service has declined dramatically over the years. It feels like they are trying to wring every dime they can from us at every chance. Not much different than most but different than our past experience. Have had for 1.5 years and seems like there is always some little thing wrong. Engine is great, great on snow. If I had it to do over again I would get the GL 450 or 550. The Acura is more reliable but does not drive as well or turn as sharply.

Favorite Features

The best SUV we tried on snow (important in Alaska). Turning radius is better than others we tried. Performance is nice for an SUV. Ride is better than all but the GL450 and perhaps X5.

Suggested Improvements

The instrument panel beneath the cup holders and between seats is horrible design. Audi service has become cheap in my experience. Gas door works poorly and is cheap. Exterior trim along the bottom of the car is attached poorly. Front seats have a gap - can't get small things out if they fall in.

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Did I make a mistake?

Written by: Bigdog on 01/20/2009

Vehicle

2007 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

The Q is my 3rd Audi. The car has good performance and room inside. As my wife says, "this thing can turn on a dime and give you change." It does have a great turning radius for this size of car. Mileage stinks (gets about 14/gal). Great handling on snow/ice in the mountains of Colorado. Had to replace all brakes & rotors at 18k miles at the tune of $1200. Dealer said this was a common problem on this car. No warranty coverage. Just take it out of the pocket. This should really be a recall issue but I'm sure Audi won't step up to the problem.

Favorite Features

Turning radius, handling, room.

Suggested Improvements

This car does not retain its value. This is probably a good value on the used car market assuming it doesn't need any more service issues.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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