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Audi A4 Avant

2009–2012 only

82 classified complaints

2009–2012 Audi A4 Avant models have 82 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Oil consumption and leaks, typically surfacing around 64,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2009–2012 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Audi A4 Avant report for every year combined.

What breaks, and when — 2009–2012 only

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 27 complaints

Median onset: 64,000 miles.

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Timing chain, guides and tensioners · Engine 8 complaints

Median onset: 60,000 miles.

Typical repair: $1,340–$2,500 nationally.

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Body control and other modules · Electrical 7 complaints

Median onset: 25,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 7 complaints

Median onset: 95,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 5 complaints

Median onset: 75,000 miles. 20.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 3 complaints

Median onset: 50,400 miles.

Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 3 complaints

Median onset: 120,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Spark plugs, coils and ignition · Engine 2 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2009–2012 model years. See the full Audi A4 Avant report for every year and full specs/safety data.