1999 Audi A6 vs 1999 Honda Accord
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1999 Audi A6 | 1999 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 217 | 1,135 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 67 | 226 |
| Investigations | 8 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 77 |
| Fire reports | 23 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 106,681 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A6 | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 37 | 388 |
| Power Train | 12 | 246 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 144 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 74 |
| Structure | 8 | 69 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 51 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 31 | 38 |
| Suspension | 15 | 38 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 9 | 217 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 47 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 65 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 37 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 32 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 25 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 21 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 16 |
1999 Audi A6
1999 Honda Accord
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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.