2009 Audi A4 vs 2009 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 | 2009 Audi A4 | 2009 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 120 | 720 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 775 | 101 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 47 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25 | 20–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,000 mi | 36,750 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A4 | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 33 | 142 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 160 |
| Engine | 44 | 111 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 51 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 43 |
| Steering | 15 | 30 |
| Power Train | 6 | 35 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 29 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 22 | 50 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 24 |
| Stalling | 6 | 40 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 26 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 31 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 15 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 13 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 11 |
2009 Audi A4
2009 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.