Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid vs Audi S4
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 | Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid | Audi S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 290 | 721 |
| Model years covered | 2017–2021 | 1992–2022 |
| Worst model year | 2018 | 2001 |
| Best model year | 2020 | 1993 |
| Crashes reported | 22 | 23 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 10 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.7% | 5.7% |
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
51
17.6%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
41
14.1%
Engine & Cooling
37
12.8%
Other & Unspecified
29
10.0%
Electrical System
28
9.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
25
8.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
23
7.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
15
5.2%
Audi S4 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
150
20.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
104
14.4%
Brakes
82
11.4%
Engine & Cooling
72
10.0%
Lights
66
9.2%
Tires
51
7.1%
Steering
37
5.1%
Airbags
33
4.6%