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Honda Fit and Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
39 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 20100 miles driven2017 Audi A4
[?] see reported repairs
  39 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 20100 miles driven
26 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 22300 miles driven2016 Honda Fit Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 22300 miles driven
30 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 35400 miles driven2015 Audi A4 / S4 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  30 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 35400 miles driven
40 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 39400 miles driven

Redesigned.
2015
Honda Fit
[?] see reported repairs
  40 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 39400 miles driven

Redesigned.
49 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 41400 miles driven2014 Audi A4 / S4
[?] see reported repairs
  49 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 41400 miles driven
62 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 54800 miles driven

Refreshed for this model year.
2013
Audi A4 / S4
[?] see reported repairs
  62 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 54800 miles driven

Refreshed for this model year.
42 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 55100 miles driven2013 Honda Fit
[?] see reported repairs
  42 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 55100 miles driven
29 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 67600 miles driven2012 Audi S4 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  29 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 67600 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 61200 miles driven2012 Honda Fit Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 61200 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 75200 miles driven

Multiple reports of mechatronics problems with the S4's DSG transmission. Multiple reports of excessive oil consumption for the 2.0T engine. Some engines rebuilt with updated piston rings.
2011
Audi S4 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 75200 miles driven

Multiple reports of mechatronics problems with the S4's DSG transmission. Multiple reports of excessive oil consumption for the 2.0T engine. Some engines rebuilt with updated piston rings.
49 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 114500 miles driven

Redesigned.
2009
Honda Fit
[?] see reported repairs
  49 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 114500 miles driven

Redesigned.
26 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 112400 miles driven2008 Honda Fit Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 112400 miles driven
34 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 131700 miles driven2007 Honda Fit Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  34 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 131700 miles driven
28 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 134900 miles driven

Includes 2005.5. First model year of the B7 A4.
2006
Audi A4 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 134900 miles driven

Includes 2005.5. First model year of the B7 A4.

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Honda Fit vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Honda Fit and Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Honda Fits and Audi A4 / S4 / RS4s with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Honda Fits and Audi A4 / S4 / RS4s 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 Honda Fit and Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Honda Fit and Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 have been recently.

To see how frequently Honda Fit and Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Honda Fit

Honda Fit Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Honda has a known reputation for lasting without issues. I owned a Honda Civic in the past and never had any issues over 70,000 miles of driving. see full Honda Fit review
2010 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
see depreciation see full Honda Fit review
2010 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Well regarded...great resale value see full Honda Fit review
2010 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Always heard good things see full Honda Fit review
2009 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Had a Honda Accord prior and was pretty happy with the overall quality. see full Honda Fit review
2009 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I have owned several Honda products and all have been stellar. see full Honda Fit review
2008 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
When you buy a Honda you expect the value to stay high and should have few mechanical issues. see full Honda Fit review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
company focus on safety independent of trim line, reliable, durable, practical cars see full Honda Fit review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Honda has a very good reputation for building quality vehicles that last a long time. see full Honda Fit review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Reliablity see full Honda Fit review
Honda Fit Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Honda is basically resting on its past laurels with this car. It could be the best car sold here in the USA. Honda's new Accord is fairly quiet, but it seems that they have ignored the vast majority complaining that their cars are noisy for years!. They seem to be associating ambient noise as an acceptable quirk. No longer. There are smaller more efficient cars that are a lot quieter. Being the most reliable does not equate to truly being in love with the car. If this car was quieter or smoother riding, I would absolutely buy it even with the price premium. Until then however, my money is better spent elsewhere. see full Honda Fit review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Wagon turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Audi now rivals Mercedes and Porsche for brand image. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
great brand see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
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. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
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! see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
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. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Audi is a high-class brand. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2006 4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Audi is competent without being flashy. Confident without being cocky. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Love German Cars see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
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. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
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. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2002 4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed manual AWD
Not as well regarded as mercedes or bmw see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
This car was taken to the dealership during the initial free maint period of 50,000 miles. I always provided my own synthetic oil as the dealership wouldn't use synthetic if they provided the oil. After 50K, I did attempt to use the dealership on a couple of occasions only to be shocked at the high dollar quotes for the most simple of repairs. They wanted $900 to replace the cam shaft seals. $1800 for timing belt kit install. The dealer attitude is that owner repairs are only done by fools at their own peril. My experience with this car has led me to understand that Audi vehicles do require more maintenance and attention than your average Japanese brands. It is a German car and there are engineering qualities that I admire. But it ain't a spaceship requiring a highly skilled scientist to work on it. Given this snooty attitude I experienced at the dealeship, I wish Audi (Service Reps) would be less about making a buck and more about pleasing the customer. Audi cars are fine vehicles. However, if you want to own one, try to do some of your own maint and repairs. I see too many negative comments in other review forums related to the high cost of ownership due to repairs at dealerships. I understand that some folks can't or won't work on their own vehicles. If this is your situation, I would not recommend an Audi. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review