Audi A4 Avant vs Grand Design Reflection
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Audi A4 Avant | Grand Design Reflection |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 83 | 207 |
| Model years covered | 2009–2012 | 2014–2024 |
| Worst model year | — | 2022 |
| Best model year | — | 2023 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 2 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 2 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6% | 4.8% |
Audi A4 Avant by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
35
42.2%
Other & Unspecified
10
12.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
7
8.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
7.2%
Steering
6
7.2%
Electrical System
5
6.0%
Airbags
4
4.8%
Lights
2
2.4%
Grand Design Reflection by year
What breaks
Brakes
51
24.6%
Body & Structure
43
20.8%
Other & Unspecified
32
15.5%
Suspension
28
13.5%
Equipment & Accessories
19
9.2%
Wheels
11
5.3%
Electrical System
7
3.4%
Tires
5
2.4%