general problems of the 2008 Audi Q7

Four problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2008 Audi Q7. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Audi Q7 based on all problems reported for the 2008 Q7.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2025

This issue closely resembles Audi recall campaign 97cb (NHTSA campaign id 16v642000), with details available at [xxx] . In my case, the marker light itself is functioning properly, but the vehicle is displaying a false error message: "front right side marker light defective. " this poses safety risks because the erroneous warning distracts drivers from the road and could lead to the system failing to alert the driver of an actual side marker light issue in the future. Many owners of the same model and year are disabling their side marker lights entirely to avoid the error, as evidenced in discussions such as those on [xxx] . Repairing this issue typically requires replacing the entire headlight assembly, with costs ranging from $2,400 to $5,300, making it prohibitively expensive for many. Although Audi initiated a recall (97cb) for a similar issue, it was limited to a specific subset of vehicles, and the widespread nature of this problem in other vehicles outside the recall’s VIN range suggests a broader defect. Given these safety risks, high repair costs, and the frequency of the issue, I urge the NHTSA to investigate whether this problem warrants a broader recall or corrective actions by the manufacturer.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/19/2021

Unknown my esp fault was blinking then my car wouldn’t start took it to Audi of bedford and and another european auto and was told they didn’t know why my vehicle wouldn’t start after 8 days of sitting it finally started back up still with no explanation as to why it didn’t start.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/08/2015

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. Vw has recalled this part and so should Audi before injuries and deaths occur.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2009

Engine start button: within 9,800 miles, the esb started to be inoperable. Very inconvenient. It is currently being diagnosed at the moment.


Other Electrical System related problems of the 2008 Audi Q7

Electrical System problems
4
Wiring problems
1


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