Lincoln Mark VII vs Audi A4 Allroad
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 | Lincoln Mark VII | Audi A4 Allroad |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 137 | 339 |
| Model years covered | 1984–1998 | 2013–2024 |
| Worst model year | — | 2013 |
| Best model year | — | 2020 |
| Crashes reported | 10 | 26 |
| Fires reported | 21 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 14 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 29.9% | 14.2% |
Lincoln Mark VII by year
What breaks
Electrical System
26
19.0%
Brakes
22
16.1%
Engine & Cooling
14
10.2%
Suspension
11
8.0%
Lights
11
8.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
9
6.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
5.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
7
5.1%
Audi A4 Allroad by year
What breaks
Steering
68
20.1%
Engine & Cooling
49
14.5%
Electrical System
46
13.6%
Other & Unspecified
32
9.4%
Airbags
30
8.8%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
20
5.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
17
5.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
10
2.9%