2002 Audi A4 vs 2002 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.
| Metric | 2002 Audi A4 | 2002 Pontiac Grand AM |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 181 | 395 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 149 | 457 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–23 | 21–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 32,317 mi | 73,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A4 | Pontiac Grand AM |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 76 | 148 |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 | 97 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 28 | 54 |
| Visibility | 11 | 23 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 29 |
| Power Train | 16 | 13 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 19 |
| Steering | 2 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 16 | 35 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 5 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 33 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 9 |
2002 Audi A4
2002 Pontiac Grand AM
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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.