2004 Audi A4 vs 2004 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 | 2004 Audi A4 | 2004 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 189 | 350 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 172 | 244 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 47 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 25–41 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A4 | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 26 | 133 |
| Power Train | 12 | 56 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 46 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 32 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 23 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 16 |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 12 |
| Visibility | 16 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 31 | 15 |
| Airbag warning light | 9 | 40 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 16 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 12 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 9 |
2004 Audi A4
2004 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.