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2001 Audi S4 vs 2001 Pontiac Grand AM

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.

Metric2001 Audi S42001 Pontiac Grand AM
NHTSA complaints87538
Recall campaigns14
Service bulletins (TSBs)75406
Investigations03
Crash reports421
Fire reports04
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)1822–23
Median reported incident mileage60,000 mi75,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentAudi S4Pontiac Grand AM
Electrical System47232
Exterior Lighting398
Engine and Engine Cooling1175
Service Brakes, Hydraulic259
Visibility232
Fuel System, Gasoline124
Steering024
Equipment122

Symptoms owners describe

Overheating714
Stalling533
Won’t start054
Vibration / shaking021
Rust / corrosion09
Water leaks08
Clunking / rattling07
Check engine light06

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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.