2019 Audi Q7 vs 2019 Ford Explorer
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Audi Q7 | 2019 Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 61 | 294 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,133 | 134 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 18–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 54,136 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi Q7 | Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 0 | 148 |
| Power Train | 4 | 35 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 19 |
| Engine | 5 | 19 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 14 |
| Suspension | 10 | 11 |
| Steering | 10 | 9 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 16 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
| Overheating | 0 | 5 |
2019 Audi Q7
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.