Buying a used Audi Q7 (4L) - 2005-2015, Buying advice with Common Issues
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Buying a used Audi Q7 4L - produced from 2005 to 2015
How reliable are the engines, how good is this car, what are the common problems with these cars? What is the price for fixing the various issues? Watch the video and you will get answers to all these questions and more!
What to look for when buying a used first generation Audi Q7 advice / guide
used first generation Audi Q7 SUV
used Audi Q7 review
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI V6, 3.6 FSI V6, 4.2 FSI V8, 3.0 TDI V6, 4.2 TDI V8, 6.0 TDI V12
0:00 - Intro
0:37 - Interior
1:32 - Possible issues general
2:59 - Water leaks into the interior
5:42 - Suspension
7:04 - Price, Facelift
7:15 - Petrol Engine issues
10:04 - Diesel Engine issues
11:53 - Timing chain
12:51 - Transmissions
13:20 - Ending/Summary
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is oil in coolant a big issue on these cars >? what causes that ?
Can you upgrade the 2007 Audi Q7 mmi system to a later version like 2011?
That was the BEST informative review I have ever seen in 25 years in the business! THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND EFFORT!
I am a VW mechanic and i can tell you this is an excellent buying guide
Would you recommend a q7?
Please respond ? I need that advice
Is a very good car, my choice is V6 3.0 TDI but you have to make sure you check all the points in the video. Have a vw-audi mechanic inspect it for you.
And remember it is not a toyota is a premium car.
@@peethoo we had a 2012 ml 350 pretty reliable, of course keeping it well maintained
@@peethoo Premium mean just couple of shit for high price? :-)
I bought a 2010 q7 4.2 prestige wit 150k miles drove it 5k miles needed a new radiator water pump and all new cooling hoses $7k it runs like its brand new 4.2 NA are really reliable buttery smooth quiet engine
Also keep in mind that these all tend to wear out tires more quickly than non all-wheel-drive cars, and that it’s always recommended that all four are replaced rather than just two. I find I typically have to replace tires every 40,000 miles regardless of tire manufacturer (I tried Dunlap once, other than that I always run Michelin and rotate my tires every oil change). So it’s good to keep on-going costs for tires in mind, but even with these costs, no SUV beats the Q7 or Q5 or their VW and Porsche cousins for ride quality, comfort, quiet, and very athletic handling. The Touareg TDI in particular might be the most under-rated pearlescent diamond in the automotive universe. However, if also having lots of passenger and cargo space are your thing, the Q7 is king of the herd.
I didn't know Count Von Count knew so much about the Audi Q7...
Zheka Kondratev now you’ve made me drop my coffee laughing. I needed that. Thank you.
Awesome you also expalin how to fix these common issues
This review is incredibly useful. It allowed me to buy a Q7 @ €14 000 and do €5000 worth of well aimed repairs to have it in great condition.
Very informative review but what I like most is your sense of humor. Want to see it more in your videos.
I have never watched a more exhaustive and comprehensive video review of any car on TH-cam. I count I’ll buy a car thjs fellow doesn’t review!
Excellent video! Exactly the information I was looking for.
Good technical review man! Keep it up. I learnt a lot about these Q7s today👍👍👍
Absolute best Q7 review I've seen! Thank you so much for putting this together👍.
im looking for q7 and its very informative, here i trust all the machine have the own issue to face it by user but the q7 is less than others. good job and useful to others. so the moral of the storey its good to buy things with knowledge.
Been waiting for this review..thanks a million.
All the best buddy.
Your review saved me lot headache.
Keep going.
You're the best👍👍
Awesome video very helpful! I did not know that about the timing chain! Incredible! Thanks
Bought one with the 4.2 FSI engine after watching this... to talk myself out of buying one in the first place. Wish me luck.
You got this , I’m debating between this or a used ls460
How it is going after month?
@@JustasG So far so good!
@@TeamWasted206 Thinking of swapping my ls460 for this. LS460 parts are crazily expensive. You gotta be prepared if you want that car. But its very reliable though
Amazing video, best of luck to you!
Great video thinking of getting 4.2tdi q7
Got a 4.2 v8 s5 atm
This is the most useful car informative, by far! Thanks a lot!
The Accent makes this very enjoyable and comical to watch! This is awesome :D
right, but I think this fellow speaks perfect english and pretending to be an italian. or maybe the idea behind it is just representation in some funny way, i dont know :)
Blaah blaaah 🦇
The most important thing is that his review saved me lot of troubles as I was thinking to buy a Q7 2011 in the US.
Lucky me seeing this video before getting one.
I will be very fine with Toyota Camry or Honda accord.
...he is Hungarian?....
Great new format for the review my friend and the fix tips is a point. Great job
thanks!
What an amazing guide - thank you so much - Subscribed
Thank you for this informative video. I just purchased one and am looking forward to a relatively reliable experience with it, but now I feel a little more prepared about staying on top of its maintenance.
I bought a 2008 about 2 weeks ago. Read up on the Bose amplifier power drawing down the battery over night. There is a fix.
How long did it last?
Your body of knowledge shared is impressive indeed! Excellent work kind sir. Now to try to diagnose the rattling in an E320 Mercedes diesel 2008. Sounds like the timing chain from what you described. Argghhh.
Your new video style is great! Really awesome video thank you for making it 🙏
Just a heads up on another issue with the 3.0l v6 (not sure if other engines are also effected). They blow their injector seals. you'll know when they go because you'll start to smell diesel fumes in the cabin of the car. The replacement injector seals are a slightly different design to the originals ones, which should hopefully fix the issue permanently
This was a very detailed review thank you
Thanks, very informative.
Amazing review!
if you want to see what kind of a Q7 you should NOT buy check out this video: th-cam.com/video/THoLz0-Q1mg/w-d-xo.html (the perfect example of a Q7 in a bad condition)
Omg this helped me out big time. I thought I was going to have to get a new engine.
I'm just about to buy a 7 year old Q7 and found this video very useful. Thank you so much!
Me too
This is coming from an ACTUAL Q7 OWNER, myself and I'll just say this. I've HEARD all of the horror stories that were mentioned in this video about the vehicle and never had a 1/4 of the issues that was mention and between me and my wife, we own 2 of them. They are both Tdi's and both prestige models. We've been owning them for over 10 years with mines at 124k and hers at 92k now. I have every single option on mines including the very rare luxury package and just being honest, the only issue that I ever had was indeed the door handles in which I still have on the truck. I just always use the keyfob itself to lock and unlock the doors rather than the touch sensor. The early model Q7's, pre-facelift versions had/have this issue because of the design. What happens is water tends to get inside of them after the rubber seals fail over time, causing the chip in them to go bad. It cost online right at about $230 for all four handles as a set and a teenager with common sense could replace them. I just never bothered because of what's mention already. I get 625 miles out of one tank of fuel and that's even hammering on it from time to time. The truck only has a 26 gallon tank and weights right at about 6k with all of the options that I have. My wife's truck being newer has the 8 spd tranny and gets around 635-640 miles out of one tank all at the cost of around $68 from empty at the current cost of fuel where we live. To ME, that's pretty damn good! I maintain the vehicles myself in my garage and do once a year oil, filters and trans fluid changes and only use VW approved fluids. All in all if you do what you're suppose to do them with them maintenance wise, they will always be good to you. I'll end my reply to you with this fact. Autozone and other parts store giants didn't become the success that they are off of premium vehicles.
Awesome video, surprising to see so many issues with the Q7.. or maybe not so surprising at all. :) Do the 3.0 TDI problems apply to the Touareg? You didn't mention these in that video, aren't they the same engine?
I'm thinking of buying a Q7 I'm sure every car has faults it's just how you treat the car that matters
I was too until I seen this video lol!
@@turkeyyman7290 go for it, every car has its own problems watch all of its reviews, dont go for the range rover
@@alfonspashollari6436 yeah definitely not a Rover! I can't work on them and not about to give my whole check to someone that can lol
I’m looking around too I just wonder is reliability same as Volkswagen tdi suv or Passat or Jetta is Audi tdi as reliable ?
Thx for the vid. Please talk about the next gen Q7.
Good combination of the knowledge and being comical, till you barely notice 15 mins are over.
Hahaha!
I own a 2007 3.0 TDi. I've had several of these issues including the broken wiper and broken blower motor (both easily replaced).
I also had the issue of the intake manifold flaps on one side about 4 years ago. Now I have the issue on the other side, but as mentioned in this video, it doesn't affect performance so I haven't got it fixed yet.
I also currently have an issue with the turbo actuator. Car runs fine from start, but if I either sit in traffic for extended periods, or turn the car off (i.e. go into the shops) then start driving again when the engine is still warm, the turbo actuator temporarily stops working and I get very poor acceleration. This usually resolves itself after a few minutes of driving, but is still very annoying.
Muy Buena info sober este veiculo, gracias!!!
I have a opportunity to buy Q 7 4.2 TDI from first owner,with full service history,properly maintained,but with engine check light and some issue with air suspension....Has 520 000 km on the clock(320 000 miles).but sounds good,but I probably change my mind...
This should be titled how to run a use Audi dealership. Great video.
I own a 2012 3.0 and have that cold start rattle. I found that if you're an everyday driver you won't hear it as much, probably because a good amount of oil stays in the tensioner overnight. Bad design there for 3.0 ('09-'12 I believe).
Fantastic review
Great vid very helpful
awesome content! keep it up
This is amazing! Thank you so much
very useful video, thank you.
Thanks for such a great video do you have any advice on steering rack noise
great video. thanks - from usa
Excellent! Thank you!
This guy is good informative
I just bought a 2010 Audi Q7 tdi and I love it!
Is the Q7 still running strong?
Hell yeah well it’s been at the dealership waiting on a egr pipe for a month and I had them change all the fluids while It’s in there but they gave me a brand new q5 to use until my Q7 is done q5 is nice but too small btw my Q7 is still under factory warranty which is saaaweeeeet!
It just getting broke in just turned 90,000
you make the best videos on youtube for cars ... i always watch them ... can you make a video about skoda superb from 2008 and up ..
Thanks for the tip! The skoda superb shares basically all the engines with the passat B6 and B7, so in the meantime you at least know what to expect from the engines if you have seen my used passat video.
a good review, thanks
Very good review!
My 2011 Q7 3.0tdi showed some of the issues mentioned such as blower motor, clogged ac drains and chain rattle. It also had a leaking rear air strut at around 275000km and one faulty injectors at 303000. The injectors bolts snapped at around 180000 and the rear crankshaft seal leaked from day one when I bought it with 160000km. Something worth mentioning is a water leak coming from the rear waterpump cover. A pretty simple and cheap parts but quite labour intensive to replace. Another coolant leak can come from the actuator valve in the centre of the engine, which is also a fairly cheap part, yet once again a lot of work to replace.
I had to replace my car at 337000km because of an accident and now bought the 4.2tdi.
Hopefully this one will be as reliable as the 3.0tdi, I guess time will tell.
How is 4.2 holding on? I am planning to buy one also
And which year 4.2?
best information review about a car
Have a 2006 3.0 TDi with 280000 km, no problems great car
Most interested with q7
Q7?
great video, thank you
Good job, man!
Rashford
This Guy is genius!!!
I brought a 2011 5 year ago best vehicle I ever owned love it. Great video.
What engine did u have in yours? I'm looking to buy one having a baby soon and family already big
I have the v6 supercharger
Bought my wife a 2012 Q7 v6 supercharged version and it’s been a real nice suv for us so far.
I highly appreciate the response just wasn't trying to seek a a vehicle that's going cost me dearly for extensive repairs
Unruly GT350 to be honest, most problems come from people who use the wrong tool for the job. Having the right tools, torque the bolts and nuts to proper specs, and don’t take short cuts will make life easier. The design of the Q7 from Audi was a good machine. It’s a good buy from my end.
I purchased a 2009 q7 in 2012 with 30k miles. I’ve owned it 9 yrs and it’s been awesome! I have totally mistreated this car. As mentioned here my navigation and radio just stop working. Never fixed it as I was told it would be about $2,500 to fix. And I have to replace headlight bulbs a lot. I have over 180k miles on it. She been the best car I’ve ever own.
Do you still have it?
@@iwaswrongabouteveryhthing yes I still own it and drive to work everyday!
@@solboogie08 does your screen work?
What engine ?
@@iwaswrongabouteveryhthing it turns on and then goes blank.
I have a 08 q7, and.................You nailed it!! Good job!
thanks !
And what ?
Has the Q7 been good to you? Any problems?
very well made video
good video. im thinking of buying one.
Back in mid-2016, we bought a 2013 Q7 S line Prestige with the supercharged V6, and it has been a beast of an SUV. If you do good maintenance it's extremely reliable, like Toyota truck reliable, sure the maintenance cost is higher as this is German. The only gripe I have with it is having the wheels balanced correctly, each time I go to the tire center and do the balance and alignment. I have to come back at least one time in the same month for them to do it correctly. Since I have the 21-inch wheels any imperfection is noticeable, but man they look good.
deleted tdi? You sure its toyota reliable
What 21” tire you recommend for these? I find Continental DWS are somewhat loud and hum a lot.
@@olegk455 We use Pirellis Scorpion Zero but they’re a little bit taller than usual 295/40 R21. You could say they’re loud but what do you expect for a tire with a footprint of that size anyways. It is still very comfortable while highway cruising.
so. tfsi. is good engine?
Just bought a 2015 S-line Prestige and I am amazed at how awesome this SUV is! It's well maintained so hopefully if we just keep up with that it will last our family for a very long time
Good info
do you recomend the Q7 ?
with the 3L v6 ?
Nice info
Helpfull video
Great review, thank you! I have a 2008 Q7 3.0 Tdi ABT. I have owned this since 2015 and have done quite a bit preventive maintence and the car has worked fine. The only annoying issue is that the engine does not heat to normal operating temperature. Only in rush traffic during summer the temperature gets to normal level. I had the coolant thermostat changed but it did not help. I have done my own search and found an other thermostat which is connected to the EGR system. Could that be a source of the problem?
If it's one thing I've learnt from working on my Q7 is if possible take it to a good euro mechanic for trouble shooting.
I had a dash screen that wasn't working, l bought a new one but it didn't fix it, all up l wasnt about 7 hours work on it and drive 12 months with no radio/air suspension adjustment
Mechanic scanned the ECU for codes and told me what it was then l fixed it
Wild unskilled guess maybe the heater core?
@@iwaswrongabouteveryhthing brooo i need help
@@liberationwasalie2982 with what
Sir following yours well informed n knowledgeable vedio's of yours please share your opinion on Mitsubishi pajero sports respect from Bombay/India
Amazing!
Thanks for the great information. Overall this looks like a good model.
yes, it's definitely not a bad car, but you have to pay attention to all those little things like the water drains, which can cause more trouble over time
Great channel I really wanna buy this car but scared that I will deal with all these issues
3.0tdi before 2010 very reliable q7
Better before or after 2010?
@@michaelbmw1931 171Kw 3.0 tdi Best engine. Second is 176 kw. 180 kw and 150 kw are worse (two chains instead of 4)
@@Greg-nf8df is 2 chains better or worse than 4 chains? Thanks
@@hansonchan2 worse with 2 chains.
0:39 o can't be the only one who have laughed at this so hard🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 bruh this guy is amazing
Thanks!!!
Looking into a CPO 2012 Q7 3.0 V6 tdi any advice?
Im really starting to hate the Q7 !!!!! I read about how it has so many issues, and will cost you your first born to fix it, but then I look at it again ( such a good looking vehicle !!! )
Same as me, it looks so nice but when you hear the negative stuff then you kind of back off.
Make a review of the 2nd gen Audi Q7 please
thanks a lot...
What mileage is this car ?
Also, can someone help me with a car I'm looking at, I can send pictures of it, I just want to know the condition and mileage.
Hi. I have this issue of air manifold. Computer says "P2006/08198 & P2007/08199 Intake Manifold Runner Control Bank 1 & 2 Stuck Closed. Since the past 2 year. On a super charged Q7 2013. The petrol consumption has increased since then. If I don't get it fixed then what's the worse can happen to the car ? Kindly tell me wats happening in the Manifold ?
Any ideas on how to take care of used Audi q7
make sure to check for rust around the rear door seals as they can come loose and chip paint off therefore allowing rust buildup
Do bmw 6 f13
Or the old 6 series please
What if every day i find my front suspension lowered with the driver side more..uneven. ??? The rear stays in off road for example how i'm leaving it..but the next day the rear is high and the front is down...but the driver side is iven lower than the passenger side.
wow i'm looking at a 2014 Q7 but all this stuff not feeling good at it I can fix some things but dang Thanks for the heads up
Yeah I was looking at the 2008 Q7 this video got me like 😬 I don't no removing engine to replace timeing chain
@@richardjohnson4065 that is all about luck, i had a 2006 and let me tell you i did everything to that car and never give me problem, and that was in Dominican Republic where a car have to be really good to survive, now i am getting a 2012.
Bravo
You are spot on..lol
Spot on with the wiper issue. Anyone with 3.0 TDI vehicle with coil light error and going into lymph mode when overtaking?
A couple of times, l pull over, let it cool down, turn it off for a few minutes and restart
Excellent and highly accurate review. I owned a 2009 Audi Q7 for 5-6 years and it was a nightmare with water leaks and electronics failures. The car was mechanically in excellent shape but I had to get rid of it when the amplifier was damaged by water and the entire MMI system shut down, and this was after experiencing MMI water damage and prolonged issues with lighting system failures (and blower also had to be replaced). I don't think you can expect this car to last beyond 6 years without excessive repair costs. I am unlikely to ever consider an Audi again after that experience...
this is 2014 man
Hey do you know which cars have te cp4 high pressure pump problem?
I’m looking around too I just wonder is reliability same as Volkswagen tdi suv or Passat or Jetta is Audi tdi as reliable ?
Very same engines
@@bandit911 ty
So glad I watched this, sounds like a nightmare!
Muy bien explicado.
Yo tengo uno 3.0 tdt 2011.
Great viewing - the V12 TDIs are an incredible engine but the ceramic brake job costs are a worry
Absolutely. Rather buy the 4.2 V8 Diesel.
btw electicity bill is 80 dollars vs 800 for a diesel. and it is quick, 0-100 feels quicker then my '12 x6 5.0 i used to have but after 100kmh bmw felt quicker