Hi all,

We bought a 2007 3.6 Premium in January from a dealer in the States. Roughly 12,000 miles on it, as it was a dealer loaner.

Since then, its been back at the dealer in Ottawa, Canada, for a steering column replacement (3 weeks time in the shop) and a coil issue (2 days).

While repairing the coil issue, we discussed with the dealer the fact that our "panorama" sunroof continually rattles (loudly) when closed. We were told they'd look into it. When we picked up the car, we were told that this was an "extremely common and known issue" with the Audi Q7, and there is no way of fixing it. We then got the line that "Maybe in future models, they'll put some felt on the track or something...". Anyhow, after having had our Q7 in the shop for longer than it had been with us since buying (given the first incident), we accepted this.

Since then, however, the rattling has worsened, to the point of distraction. We don't feel this is acceptable for a $60K+ car (or any newer car, for that matter). Additionally, we did a bit of internet research, and based on our results, this is certainly not an "extremely common" issue.

So... has anyone here experienced this? Any ideas as to remedy? It seems simple enough -- the sunroof is not leaking, it just simply rattles every time we go over a bump. Not sure why the dealer is so hesitant to fix this, perhaps they are tired of us given our Q7 already spent 3 weeks there waiting for a steering column to arrive from Germany.

And one final question -- the engine knocking and oil pressure issues I've read about on this forum have occured once. Since then, no issues upon startup. Do you feel this is just an indicator of further engine issues to come, and we should just go for a replacement? We have a "first run" Q7 that was manufactured in August 2006...

Thanks much, glad to find this forum!

 

I wouldn't say my sunroof rattles, but there definitely is noise. Doesn't help that the thing rides so rough.

Regarding the knocking/oil pressure, I also have a relatively early 3.6 (bought 12/06). Mine did all that fairly frequently. Then they "replaced oil filter flange per TSB 2015411/4" and I have had no more problems in the 5K miles since then.

Dave

07 Q7 3.6 Premium - the family workhorse
05 A4 3.0 Cab - the garage queen
97 A4 1.8T - my road warrior - 124K miles and counting

 

The sunroof issue is (unfortunately) common and there is a TSB issued by Audi, so the dealer should try to look it up andfix it.

 

I would def bring back to dealer for oil light.for repair of software update.the sunroof rattle is very common.the dealer will fix.If not try applying a small amount of clear grease to the corners of the wind deflector.open the sunroof at least half way and you'll see the wind deflector pop up.on the corners of the top of deflector where it makes contact with the sun roof when its closed place grease there.the rattle noise is the deflector rattling against the sunroof.

 

Hi Marnie,
We have an identical Q7 except ours is an S line and te same issue came up for us. We bought ours in TX and had it shipped to BC, conveniently the 'warranty' was unavailable to fix the problem but our dealer here was great about it and eventually fixed it. Originally they placed additional lubrication on the track to no avail then the tech drove with me until he figured out the source and fixed it. It is fixable so perhaps have the Ottawa dealer you deal with email our dealer here in Vancouver and see what is involved. We use Open Road Audi and they have been excellent.
Good luck.