Power Train Problems of Audi Q7

Audi Q7 owners have reported 45 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (39 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's differential unit (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Audi Q7


Recently reported Power Train problems of Audi Q7

The Power Train problem

My 2017 Audi Q7 prestige 3. 0t 6cyl gas crec supercharged has experienced repeated, serious failures involving the engine, powertrain, and fuel system. - at 72,000 miles, the vehicle developed coolant leaks under the supercharger, a failed water pump, and soaked drive belts.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

The front differential failed while driving through a busy city intersection. After coasting to a stop and pushing the vehicle out of the road, none of the forward or reverse gears would engage. Towed the vehicle to the dealership, who is ordering a new front differential from germany.   Read details...

The Transmission Fluid Leaking problem

The transmission oil cooler pressure line got a hole in it and leaked all of the transmission fluid out. The mechanic stated that there was plastic that was visibly seen rubbing against this metal line which over time wore the line down so much that it created a hole allowing the fluid to leak out.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while making a turn in either direction at a low rate of speed, the vehicle would vibrate/shake without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where they informed him that the failure was caused by tension between front and   Read details...

The Driveshaft problem

Vehicle reached a speed of 75mph started feeling a vibration, started to slow down and the drive shaft came loose from the transmission, damaged fuel line and e-brake cable. Vehicle was modified in 2011 as a stretch limousine, a mobile machine stated that four of the six bolts were missing and the   Read details...




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