2008 Audi Q7 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2008 Audi Q7 carries a complaint index of 22 and ranks 15th worst among 19 model years, earning a Good verdict (capped due to incomplete records for 2005-2009). Fuel System issues dominate at 55% of complaints, mostly reported near 94,013 miles, with 3 recalls on file.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 22/100
- #15 of 19 Q7 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 33
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Fuel System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 15
- 13 city / 18.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2008 Audi Q7 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System18 (55%)
- Other7 (21%)
- Electrical System6 (18%)
- Brakes2 (6%)
- Engine2 (6%)
- Structure & Body2 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (6%)
- Airbags1 (3%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Fuel pump flange leaks produce a fuel smell in the garage and cause nausea and headaches, typically reported around 72,000 to 94,013 miles.
- Intake manifold flap on the passenger side fails to open fully, triggering the check engine light.
- Electrical system faults cause the vehicle to lose power during ignition, with the key stuck before the radio and power unexpectedly restore.
- Engine start button becomes inoperable at low mileage, around 9,800 miles.
- ABS control module issues cause the vehicle to slip during braking on lightly icy roads, in one case tied to a crash under 70,000 miles.
- Automatic rear hatch makes a knocking sound and the pull-down motor fails, needing replacement around 85,300 miles.
2008 Audi Q7 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V818000Nov 19, 2018Fuel System5,987 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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. These vehicles were previously repaired with an interim repair of installing butyl tape to the fuel pump flange, until replacement remedy parts became available.
Risk: The butyl tape may not prevent fuel from leaking. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BJ.
- NHTSA 16V660000Sep 13, 2016Fuel System143,214 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20W9.
- NHTSA 07V334000Aug 1, 2007Structure & Body23,898 vehicles
Structure:body:trunk lid
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. If one of the struts has a total loss of pressure, the resultant slow movement of the rear lid is interpreted by the software as an intended manual close and the motor clutch releases to close the rear lid immediately.
Risk: This can result in an unintended rapid closing of the rear lid with a risk of personal injury.
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.
2008 Audi Q7 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 13 MPG
- Highway
- 18.5 MPG
- Combined
- 15 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $5,350
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2008 compared with other Q7 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2008 Audi Q7 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 Q7 has a complaint index of 22 and ranks 15th worst out of 19 model years, giving it a Good verdict, though that verdict is capped because complaint records for 2005-2009 are less complete.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2008 Audi Q7?
- Fuel System complaints make up 55% of all reports for this year, with a median failure mileage of 94,013 miles, related to fuel pump flange cracks addressed by two recalls.
- Does the 2008 Audi Q7 have a fuel pump recall?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 16V660000 covers a cracking fuel pump flange on 2007-2012 Q7 gasoline models, and recall 18V818000 addresses vehicles previously repaired under that same issue with an interim fix.
- How does the 2008 Q7 compare to other Q7 years?
- The 2008 Q7 has fewer complaints (33) and a lower complaint index (22) than the 2007 (67) and 2013 (94), 2017 (100), 2018 (83), and 2021 (89) model years, all of which carry Caution or Avoid verdicts.