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Audi A4 Avant years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 60 complaints about the Audi A4 Avant since 2009. The 2011 model year has 32 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and fuel system problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
60
Recalls
0
Worst year
2011
Model years
2009-2012

Audi A4 Avant years to avoid

No model year of the Audi A4 Avant stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Audi A4 Avant years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Audi A4 Avant complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

200920112012

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Audi A4 Avant problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    35
  • Fuel system
    7
  • Transmission
    6
  • Steering
    6
  • Electrical
    5
  • Airbags
    4
  • Visibility
    2
  • Lights
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1
  • Brakes
    1

Most reported problems on the Audi A4 Avant

Oil consumption 14

Audi A4 Avant problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20127326Engine60,00001
20116832Engine59,00000
2009952Airbags00

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Audi A4 Avant

What years of the Audi A4 Avant should you avoid?

No single model year of the Audi A4 Avant has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Audi A4 Avant?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Audi A4 Avant?

Engine, with 35 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (7) and transmission (6).

How many recalls does the Audi A4 Avant have?

No recalls on record.

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