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Audi A4

2006–2010 only

786 classified complaints 4 recalls

2006–2010 Audi A4 models have 786 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 85,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2006–2010 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Audi A4 report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2006–2010 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 308 complaints

Median onset: 85,000 miles. 2.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 146 complaints

Median onset: 60,000 miles. 0.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 67 complaints

Median onset: 60,000 miles.

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Body control and other modules · Electrical 34 complaints

Median onset: 60,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Timing chain, guides and tensioners · Engine 33 complaints

Median onset: 94,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $1,340–$2,500 nationally.

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Stalling and no-start · Engine 31 complaints

Median onset: 28,950 miles.

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

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 21 complaints

Median onset: 90,219 miles.

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

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 17 complaints

Median onset: 61,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

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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 2006–2010 model years. See the full Audi A4 report for every year and full specs/safety data.