2008 Audi Q7 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 15%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Audi Q7, 15% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,800 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10703135, filed 2015-04, 69,000 miles“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”
NHTSA complaint #11446104, filed 2022-01“The contact owns a 2008 Audi Q7. The contact stated that the vehicle would sporadically experience electrical failures. One evening as she turned the ignition switch, the vehicle lost power, which prevented her from removing the key from the ignition. Minutes later, the radio activated and the vehicle became operational. The contact is in the process of having the vehicle inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 5,200. Updated 09/17/08. The dealer repalced the electrical wires under the seat. Updated 09/24/08.”
NHTSA complaint #10237814, filed 2008-08, 5,200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10248208Dec 21, 2023This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.
- 10246152Nov 16, 2023This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.
- 10244320Oct 13, 2023This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).
- 10228815Dec 22, 2022Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
- 10217909Aug 11, 2022This bulletin provides information about obtaining a radio code using ODIS.
- 10207833Feb 7, 2022This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
- 10204722Dec 15, 2021This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
- 10197976Jun 14, 2021This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10194418May 18, 2021This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
- 10191558Apr 30, 2021Elsa2Go campaign information is now 100% aligned with ElsaPro. This update to Elsa2Go ensures that both systems are displaying the same campaign information, including…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 29% |
| 2023 | 3 | 19% |
| 2022 | 4 | 20% |
| 2021 | 44 | 59% |
| 2020 | 11 | 38% |
| 2019 | 9 | 14% |
| 2018 | 16 | 11% |
| 2017 | 53 | 16% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 7 | 15% |
| 2013 | 3 | 7% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 9% |
| 2010 | 3 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 14% |
| 2008 | 5 | 15% |
| 2007 | 34 | 36% |
Other parts of the 2008 Audi Q7
18 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Audi Q7
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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