2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vs 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
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 | 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet | 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 22 | 710 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 393 | 1,005 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 59 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25 | 25–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A4 Cabriolet | Chevrolet Cobalt |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 226 |
| Steering | 0 | 206 |
| Electrical System | 0 | 151 |
| Air Bags | 18 | 72 |
| Engine | 1 | 39 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 36 |
| Power Train | 0 | 29 |
| Structure | 0 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 61 |
| Stalling | 0 | 43 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 42 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 19 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 18 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 16 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 14 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 13 |
2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
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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.