2002 Audi A6 vs 2002 Honda Accord
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 A6 | 2002 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 88 | 1,050 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 130 | 197 |
| Investigations | 1 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 129 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 21–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 71,145 mi | 89,660 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A6 | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 10 | 478 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 273 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 69 |
| Structure | 4 | 75 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 46 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 33 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 39 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 25 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 6 | 64 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 89 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 73 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 54 |
| Stalling | 0 | 50 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 33 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 16 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
2002 Audi A6
2002 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.