2010 Audi Q7 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 14%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2010 Audi Q7, 14% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,500 miles.
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.
“Driving at night on the highway in rain with wipers on, the passenger side wiper arm snapped in half creating a dangerous situation. Remaining calm, drove to my destination where I saw the wiper arm snapped off.”
NHTSA complaint #11289828, filed 2019-12, 54,000 miles“My family vehicle is a 2010 Audi Q7 tdi, prestige edition. This is the vehicle we always take with the children, ages 1 and 2. Recently, we had an unknown battery drain, and so today I took the vehicle to the dealership to be serviced. Approximately 20 minutes into the drive, I heard what sounded like a gunshot inside the vehicle. I then realized the sunroof had exploded from the inside and there was glass everywhere. …”
NHTSA complaint #10630260, filed 2014-09, 65,000 miles“Driving on rt 93 southbound in ma during a heavy rainstorm the passenger side wiper arm snapped off completely at the base. I was able to continue driving after the initial shcck of the arm breaking off.”
NHTSA complaint #10979868, filed 2017-04, 92,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11023734Sep 10, 2025This bujlletin provides information regarding the GFF test plan required for A/C compressor replacements regardless of the concern.
- 11016505Mar 4, 2025This bulletin provides information regarding the GFF test plan required for A/C compressr replaements regardless of the concern.
- 11005911Jul 11, 2024This bulletin provides informatin for the GFF test plan that is requied for AC compressor replacements.
- 10250232Feb 6, 2024This bulletin provides information for when there are noises from the headliner/sunroof area.
- 10240152Jul 19, 2023This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required when replacing the A/C compressor.
- 10239686Jul 19, 2023This bulletin provides information for when exterior glass cleaning is needed.
- 10216044Jul 5, 2022This bulletin provides instructions on how to properly clean exterior glass.
- 10211898May 6, 2022This informational bulletin details on how to get a GFF test plan for A/C compressor replacements.
- 10210526Apr 16, 2022This bulletin contains instructions for properly cleaning and removing a musty odor from the heating and ventilation system.
- 10193228May 6, 2021This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean exterior glass.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 4 | 9% |
| 2013 | 8 | 18% |
| 2012 | 3 | 10% |
| 2011 | 7 | 30% |
| 2010 | 4 | 14% |
| 2009 | 3 | 14% |
| 2008 | 2 | 6% |
| 2007 | 7 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2010 Audi Q7
15 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Audi Q7
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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