Audi A4 Cabriolet vs Scion XD
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 Cabriolet | Scion XD |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 69 | 172 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2009 | 2006–2014 |
| Worst model year | 2009 | 2008 |
| Best model year | 2008 | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 3 | 24 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 11 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 4.3% | 25% |
Audi A4 Cabriolet by year
What breaks
Airbags
57
82.6%
Engine & Cooling
4
5.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
3
4.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2
2.9%
Electrical System
1
1.4%
Lights
1
1.4%
Other & Unspecified
1
1.4%
Scion XD by year
What breaks
Brakes
35
20.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
17
9.9%
Electrical System
16
9.3%
Suspension
16
9.3%
Engine & Cooling
12
7.0%
Airbags
11
6.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
9
5.2%
Seats
9
5.2%