2001 Audi S4 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 S4 | 2001 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 87 | 1,079 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 14 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 75 | 424 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 147 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 15 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 28–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 90,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi S4 | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 0 | 403 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 310 |
| Electrical System | 47 | 59 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 64 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 62 |
| Suspension | 1 | 52 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 41 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 37 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
| Stalling | 5 | 66 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 66 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 37 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 20 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 20 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 16 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 15 |
2001 Audi S4
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.