VIN Vehicle Report

2009 Audi Q7 3.6 quattro

WA1AY74L79D031742

Vehicle history report for the 2009 Audi Q7 3.6 quattro (VIN WA1AY74L79D031742). White, sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv], 3.6L 6-cyl 280 hp, gasoline. 109,498 mi reported. Registered in Ca. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.

No open recalls Gasoline

2009 Audi Q7 3.6 quattro, White, Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] — representative vehicle photo for VIN WA1AY74L79D031742 — Representative photo of this make, model & year · via Wikimedia Commons

At a glance

Reported mileage109,498 mi

LocationCa, USA

ColorWhite

Last listed price$16,000

Open recallsNone

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make

Audi

Model

Year

2009

Trim

3.6 quattro

Body style

Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]

Vehicle type

MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Engine

3.6L 6-cyl 280 hp

Cylinders

Fuel type

Gasoline

Doors

Assembly plant

BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA

Manufacturer

AUDI AG

What's a 2009 Audi Q7 worth?

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Low

$15,500

Typical price

$19,205

High

$24,000

Most 2009 Audi Q7 listings fall between $15,500 and $24,000, from 43 comparable cars.

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What a full report checks for VIN WA1AY74L79D031742

✓ No open safety recalls — shown above, free 🔒 Title & brand records 🔒 Accident & damage history 🔒 Salvage, total-loss & theft 🔒 Odometer & owner count 🔒 Liens & market valuation

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📜 Title status Clean, salvage, rebuilt, junk, flood or lemon

🏷️ Title brand history Every brand ever applied, by state

🧾 Number of owners How many registrations on record

🛞 Odometer readings Reported mileage over time

🔎 Rollback check Mileage inconsistency / tamper flags

💥 Accident & damage Reported collisions and damage events

🚧 Total-loss records Insurance total-loss declarations

♻️ Salvage & auction Salvage-yard and auction history

🚓 Theft records Reported / recovered theft events

🏦 Liens & impounds Outstanding liens or impound records

🏷️ Sale & listing history Past marketplace and dealer listings

💰 Market valuation Estimated value for this exact spec

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Safety recalls None found

No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2009 Audi Q7.

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Audi Q7, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.

🔥 1 involved a fire 🚑 2 reported injuries

Fuel/propulsion System 7 reports

🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Visibility/wiper 3 reports

🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Engine 2 reports

🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Electrical System 2 reports

🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Power Train 2 reports

🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Seats 1 report

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Pre-purchase checklist

Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.

Owner complaints 21

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2009 Audi Q7.

SEATS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I purchased this vehicle used on 7/14/21 from Audi of Des Moines. Not even 3 days after purchasing, the rear view mirror fell down, the back of the front driver and passenger seats came off, the car had been hail damaged at the dealership but they didn't inspect the entire car so I have to replace the windshield and front license plate plastic grill attachm…

NHTSA ODI #11427606

ENGINE

I was driving my 2009 Audi Q7 last June 27,2021 at 5 pm in interstate 5N my speed is 70mph when i heard a beep sound , Air bag and Hood light on flashes in the dash board and i decided to pull over on the shoulder lane when my wife noticed that smoke coming out in front of the engine, i stopped the engine but i can`t pull the key and my set belt locked to wh…

Fire · 2 injured · NHTSA ODI #11424332

VISIBILITY/WIPER

WHILE DRIVING IN MODERATE RAIN WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON, THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER FLEW OFF. I ORDERED A NEW PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER AND IT WORKED FOR A MONTH. THEN THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER FROZE DURING USE, CAUSING THE DRIVER SIDE WIPER TO HIT IT.

NHTSA ODI #11374785

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

FUEL LEAKING TOP OF LEFT SIDE FUEL TANK AT FUEL PUMP CONNECTIONS

NHTSA ODI #11320636

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CAR BOSE AMPLIFIER RECEIVES WATER FROM PANORAMA ROOF DAMAGING THE ENTIRE PINS SYSTEM, GPS AND BLUETOOTH SYSTEM.

NHTSA ODI #11318520

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I HAVE A 2009 AUDI Q7 DIESEL BOUGHT FROM DEALERSHIP MARCH 2019 AFTER IT HAD BEEN SOLD TO THE PUBLIC ONCE AUDI DID EMISSIONS RECALLS , AFTER I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE HAD ISSUES WITH IT 10 DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT IT I TOOK IT BACK DEALERSHIP WANTS TO HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH HELPING ME EVEN THOUGH IT STILL HAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 4 YEARS MORE FROM THE MANUFACTURE…

NHTSA ODI #11279902

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE

SUNROOF DRAIN LINE CONNECTOR, WATER LEAK ON TOP OF THE RADIO BOSE AMPLIER

NHTSA ODI #11258472

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

NOTICED A STRONG GASOLINE SMELL IN THE ENCLOSED GARAGE WHERE THE VEHICLE IS KEPT. RESEARCHED THE ISSUE ONLINE AND DISCOVERED SEVERAL INSTANCES WHERE THE PRESSURIZED FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY ON TOP OF THE FUEL TANK (LEFT SIDE, BENEATH SECOND ROW REAR SEAT) DEVELOPS CRACKS IN THE PLASTIC AND EMITS A FINE SPRAY OF FUEL. I REMOVED THE SECOND ROW SEAT AND DISCOVERED …

NHTSA ODI #11234983

+ 13 more complaints on record.