Is the 1995 Audi A4 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Audi A4?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Audi A4 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

1995 Audi A4

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1995 Audi A4
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Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 1
Recalls: 2
Investigations: 0
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

1995: 1 complaint

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1995	1
1996	89
1997	98
1998	258
1999	190
2000	96
2001	131
2002	181
2003	210
2004	189
2005	219
2006	295
2007	196
2008	175
2009	120
2010	64
2011	11
2012	19
2013	24
2014	32
2015	19
2016	11
2017	57
2018	45
2019	10
2020	128
2021	11
2022	6
2023	10
2024	2
2025	1

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 1 total report mentions: vehicle speed control.

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The vehicle VIN [xxx] is a rhd australian Audi the vehicle was being slowly driven down a driveway by an elderly lady the car accelerated violently but was able to be stopped without an accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-06-25

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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1997-10-13Air bags97V175000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The discharge of static electricity under low humidity conditions can activate the driver side air bag when the driver enters or exits the vehicle and…

Remedy: Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.

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2006-08-01Exterior lighting06E060000 Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the…

Remedy: Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.

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Buy-smart checklist

1995 Audi A4 — pre-purchase inspection

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Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 97V175000 · Air bags
Recall 06E060000 · Exterior lighting

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Audi A4 reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Audi A4?: The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Audi A4 have?: 2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.