2002 Audi A4 vs 2002 Honda Civic
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Audi A4 | 2002 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 181 | 702 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 149 | 316 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 112 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–23 | 25–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 32,317 mi | 91,452 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A4 | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 8 | 241 |
| Power Train | 16 | 185 |
| Electrical System | 76 | 49 |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 | 53 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 28 | 31 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 51 |
| Suspension | 5 | 35 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 25 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 16 | 36 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 9 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 20 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 15 |
2002 Audi A4
2002 Honda Civic
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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.