Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Audi A6 / S6 Lemon Odds and Nada Odds
Other sources of Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 and Audi A6 / S6 reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Audi A4 / S4 / RS4s and Audi A6 / S6s with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Audi A4 / S4 / RS4s and Audi A6 / S6s that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.
These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 and Audi A6 / S6 lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 and Audi A6 / S6 have been recently.
See what our members say about Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 lemon odds and brand reputation.
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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Lemon Odds and Nada Odds through December 31, 2012
General NotesNote the sample sizes in the right column. For a precise Nada Odds, it'd be best to have 50+ cars. For Lemon Odds, 100+. In most cases the sample sizes are between 25 and 35, and differences of less than six points are probably not meaningful. This is especially a factor with the "Lemon Odds," where nearly all scores are low.That said, the Lemon Odds figures are probably much lower than many people suspected, so we've posted them. Similarly, the Nada Odds are probably higher than many people suspected. Even with the least reliable cars in this results set your odds of no repairs would be better than one in three. Surprised? MethodologyThe samples include cars for which we have at least nine months of data in the past year. The "Nada-odds" are adjusted based on the average number of months of data per car. These stats are very close to what they'd be if we included only cars with a full year of data.
Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Recalls and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Nada Odds per 100 Cars | Lemon Odds per 100 Cars |
| 48 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 23600 miles driven2011 | Audi A4 | 85 | < 1 |
| 27 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 21900 miles driven2011 | Audi S4 | Join or sign in to view | |
| 50 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 35200 miles driven2010 | Audi A4 | 62 | < 1 |
| 37 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 32900 miles driven2010 | Audi S4 | 81 | 5 |
| 54 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 43200 miles driven2009 | Audi A4 | 56 | < 1 |
| 31 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 52100 miles driven2008 | Audi A4 | Join or sign in to view | |
| 43 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 62100 miles driven2007 | Audi A4 | 61 | < 1 |
| 65 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 83700 miles driven2006 | Audi A4 | 44 | 11 |
| 30 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 81500 miles driven2006 | Audi A6 | Join or sign in to view | |
| 26 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 138700 miles driven2002 | Audi A4 | Join or sign in to view | |
What Our Members Are Saying about Brand Reputation and the Audi A4 / S4 / RS4
| Brand Reputation of the Audi A4 / S4 / RS4: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Audi now rivals Mercedes and Porsche for brand image. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
great brand |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Audi-for people who can park themselves, right? this is the brand for people who know better. quattro baby! |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
I focused on the A4 Avant in part due to many reviews of this model vs other "comparable" vehicles. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Audi is competent without being flashy. Confident without being cocky. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Audi is a high-class brand. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Overall I like the styles, though they need to work on interior design. Here again, the TT designers did great on interior, A4 less so but ok. Audi brand reputation and image to me is one of style plus excellent handling. |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I am an avid Audi fan. I have always followed their racing efforts as well as their production cars. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Love German Cars |
| 2003 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD |
Audi is a luxury brand. It is clearly the vehicle I would like to be associated with. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Audi is known for their design expertise, particularly on the interior, and it continues to satisfy for years on end. |
| Brand Reputation of the Audi A4 / S4 / RS4: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD |
Not as well regarded as mercedes or bmw |
What Our Members Are Saying about Brand Reputation and the Audi A6 / S6
None of our members have yet commented on the brand reputation of the Audi A6 / S6.
