2008 Audi A4 vs 2008 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 | 2008 Audi A4 | 2008 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 175 | 1,520 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 452 | 109 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 62 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 13 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 20–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,000 mi | 29,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A4 | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 116 | 379 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 451 |
| Engine | 13 | 210 |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 113 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 104 |
| Power Train | 12 | 70 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 0 | 58 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 56 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 8 | 62 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 27 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 66 |
| Stalling | 0 | 50 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 50 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 38 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 32 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 16 |
2008 Audi A4
2008 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.