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| Q7 | CX-90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Audi | Mazda |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Monthly payment | — | — |
| Fuel type | Hybrid | Plug-in hybrid |
| Fuel economy | 20.0 mpg | 26.0 mpg |
| CO₂ emissions | 406 g/mi–443 g/mi | 159 g/mi–357 g/mi |
| Annual maintenance cost | — | — |
The Audi Q7 commonly has electrical system issues reported across the 2019 to 2026 model years. Owners report intermittent dashboard warning lights, infotainment screen freezes, and sensor errors. These faults can require control module diagnostics or replacement and may reduce confidence in the vehicle's reliability.
Suspension problems are a commonly reported issue area for the 2019-2026 Audi Q7. Symptoms include uneven ride height, a harsh or noisy ride, and failure of air suspension components such as air struts or the compressor. If air springs fail, the vehicle can sit low or become immobile, and repairs are expensive.
Forward collision avoidance is a reported problem area across the covered model years, with the 2025 model year specifically cited for owner complaints. Symptoms can include false alerts or unresponsive collision warnings that may require sensor calibration or replacement. Related ADAS repairs typically cost several hundred to over a thousand dollars.
Yes, the 2025 Audi Q7 has two recorded owner complaints related to the lane departure system. Symptoms may include unresponsive lane departure warnings or false alerts. The research does not provide a specific repair cost for this subcategory.
Yes, the 2025 Audi Q7 has two recorded owner complaints related to the back over prevention system. Symptoms may include rear cross-traffic alerts failing or activating incorrectly. The research does not provide a specific repair cost for this subcategory.
The 2024 CX-90, including the PHEV, may fail to show the rear camera image when shifted into Reverse because of a software defect. This reduces rear visibility and increases the risk of backing into a person or object. The free remedy is a dealer software update under NHTSA recall 23V742; confirm the campaign has been completed before relying on the system.
Certain 2024-2025 CX-90 models with the 8-speed automatic transmission can momentarily shift into neutral while driving because of a transmission-control module software issue. This causes a sudden loss of drive, which is dangerous when entering traffic or crossing intersections. The dealer remedy is a transmission control module reprogramming; if the VIN is included in the NHTSA campaign the repair is free, and before purchase check NHTSA recall status and test stop-and-go driving.
Audi Q7 and Mazda CX-90 suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.
The models use different powertrains: Q7 — Hybrid; CX-90 — Plug-in hybrid. The better choice depends on your daily route and access to charging.
The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.
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