2001 Audi A4 vs 2001 Honda Civic
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Audi A4 | 2001 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 131 | 1,079 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 14 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 105 | 424 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 147 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 15 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–23 | 28–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,041 mi | 90,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A4 | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 | 403 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 310 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 31 | 64 |
| Electrical System | 35 | 59 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 28 | 37 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 62 |
| Suspension | 3 | 52 |
| Seat Belts | 0 | 41 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 66 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 16 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 66 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 37 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 20 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 20 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 15 |
2001 Audi A4
2001 Honda Civic
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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.