MY AUDI Q7 HAS A LEAK FROM THE SUNROOF, WHICH DAMAGED THE BOSE AMP, BECAUSE OF THAT, THE RADIO, BACKUP CAMERA, THE WHOLE MMI SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING. ALSO FOR THAT REASON THE BATTERY IS NOT HOLDING ENERGY, THE AMP IS DRAINING THE BATTERY. THIS IS AN FACTORY ISSUE, I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT WILL COST OVER $4,000 TO FIX IT. AUDI OF AMERICA SHOULD DO A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE, WATE…
2007 audi Q7 electrical problems
moderate 31 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
31
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
WHILE DRIVING DURING A HEAVY RAIN, MY RADIO STARTED MAKING A STATIC LIKE SOUND, AND DIED, ALONG WITH THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE FOLLOWING DAY I HAD A MECHANIC CHECK THE VEHICLE, AND HIS FINDINGS WAS A LEAK INTO THE ELECTRONIC PORT THUS CREATING WATER DAMAGE TO AMPLIFIER - MMI SYSTEMS. *TR
THE MOM SCREEN WENT OUT. WHICH SHORT OUT THE AMP AND DRAINS THE BATTERY.THE MMS SYSTEM CONTROL THE HEAT AIR . RADIO, NAV. CAR SETUP. TELEPHONE . AND INFORMATION CENTER. . IT WILL COST 2200.00 TO REPLACE A AMP AND NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THE WATER WILL BACK UP AND DRAIN OUT ONTO THE FLOOR, WHICH MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, AUDI SHOULD REPLACE THIS OR FIX THIS PROBLEM DUE TO ITS SEEM ITS HAPPENING…
THERE IS A FISSURE CRACK IN OIL TANK LOCATED UNDER THE ENGINE ALSO FUEL PUMP LEAK WHICH CAUSES THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOARD TO MISHAP ALSO THE TRUNK ELECTRIC DOORS SMASHED MY HEAD A FEW TIMES I HAVE TAKE THE CAR TO ONLY AUTHORIZED AUDI MECHANICS.
THERE SEEMS TO BE LEAKING FROM THE SUNROOF THAT LETS WATER INTO THE AMP. THE LEAK GOES INTO THE AMP AND CAUSES THE BATTERY TO DRAIN WHEN SITTING. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN KNOWN BY AUDI FOR A WHILE AND HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING TO RECALL THESE VEHICLES AND FIX THE ISSUE. THE AVERAGE COST TO MAKE THE AMP AND ROOF REPAIR IS $4,500. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS. THANK YOU.
ALL THE MMS SCREEN WENT OUT . THE DEALER STATED IT COME FROM THE SUNROOF DRAINING SYSTEM . WHICH SHORT OUT THE AMP AND DRAINS THE BATTERY.THE MMS SYSTEM CONTROL THE HEAT AIR . RADIO, NAV. CAR SETUP. TELEPHONE . AND INFORMATION CENTER. . NOW WHY WOULD SOMEBODY WANT 2200.00 TO REPLACE A AMP AND NOT FIX THE PROBLEM,.THIS IS THE DEALER AM TALKING ABOUT. ITS A PROBLEM ON ALL AUDI VEHICLE THAT HAVE SU…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2007 audi Q7?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 31 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
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