galapagos7

Hi guys,
I am planning on buying Q7 2011 under 70,000 miles. Wanted to ask you what are most known issues from your experience to look for?

flynavy

My 2012 has never had an issue of any magnitude with over 95k on it as of now. I am VERY happy with it and will only trade it if they come out with the SQ7 or possibly the Q8 if either of these make it to the US.

B490MTL

Door handles when you have intelligent keys are known to fail. Passenger wiper arm self destructing. Center driveshaft bearing.

galapagos7

parts wise, do any parts stand out as very expensive ones (German specific , shipped from Germany only etc)?

semperfi91

My 2011 Q7 TDI has been a dream to drive. No issues whatsoever at 104,000 miles. Going to be sad to have it bought back, but planning on purchasing an S6 so hopefully that'll ease my mind.

pchansen

We also love our '11 TDi. At 130k miles, it's been flawless with the exception of a broken wiper arm. That was totally random and have no explanation as to why it broke. (No, it wasn't ice).
The one thing that drives me insane is the creeky, squeaky center armrest. If I was going to keep the car I would tear into it and place felt between every plastic to plastic point I could find.