2007 Audi Q7 Consumer Reviews

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?

4 out 5 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.

4 out 4 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.

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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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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This will be my last Audi

Written by: Mark Conway on 01/07/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I traded in a lemon 2002 A6 in for the Q7. Within 2 months of the Q7 purchase, the windshield wipers collided during a bad rainstorm on the highway. After 5000 miles the power lift gate stopped working and the back seat wouldn't lock into place. After 19000 miles, the tires needed to be replaced for $1200. Then at 28000 miles the brake warning light came on, $1700 to replace the brakes and rotors. There was a leak in the sunroof and mold started to grow on the drivers side carpet. Great looking cars, very poor reliability and very expensive to keep up. From now on, I'm spending a little more for another BMW. There is a reason you see many more older BMWs than older Audis on the road.

Favorite Features

The styling, technology, comfort.

Suggested Improvements

Service at the corporate level. Their service policies. Reliability is poor. I'll buy a Lexus, Infiniti, Bimmer, Acura or a loaded Honda or Toyota before I go back to another Audi. Too bad, they make nice looking cars.

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Good Engineering, Poor Customer Service

Written by: kerryjth on 11/15/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I enjoy driving the Q7 and it is a well built basic SUV. Unfortunately for $60K price tag Audi falls short on customer service and attention to detail. I had serious electrical problems the 1st week I drove out of dealership and the dealer's reaction was "so what". They fixed it but it was as if it was expected. Next the battery died several times and had to be jumpstarted. After bringing it in 3 times Audi finally figured out the Software had a glitch. The MMI system(electronic brain) is unsealed and located below the tilted forward cup holders- so if you spill even a little liquid on the shifter the MMI shorts out and it costs $1000 to fix. Audi said not their design flaw my fault.

Favorite Features

It is fun to drive and handle very well. All the basic high qulaity aspects of a $60K SUV are there.

Suggested Improvements

Fix the MMI design flaw- Seal it from liquids , change cup holder design.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Wish I would've done my homework

Written by: schwartzps on 10/29/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Like many of you I fell in love with the Q7. I've had it a year here's my issues: electrical system went out (brains of the car), fuel gage failed, 3 tire flat tires within 1 year. Also had the same problem as someone earlier as a very small amount of liquid spilled next to the drink cups. It shorted my system to the tune of $1,000. Love the car and hate the car at the same time.

Favorite Features

Overall look, sunfroof, navigation system, heated seats

Suggested Improvements

Seal off electrical by the cup holders. Allow room to remove items that fall between the front seats (black hole)

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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