Is the 2009 Audi A4 Avant a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Audi A4 Avant ranks #3 of 3 among A4 Avant model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 2 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Audi A4 Avant?

The most reported problem areas are airbags (1 complaints) and brakes (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 168,000 miles.

Does the 2009 Audi A4 Avant have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2009 Audi A4 Avant in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Audi A4 Avant?

EPA rates the 2009 Audi A4 Avant at 23 MPG combined (21 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,450. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2009 Audi A4 Avant Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2009 Audi A4 Avant has 2 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #3 highest of 3 A4 Avant model years. The most reported problem area is airbags (1 complaints, 50% of the total).

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 0/100; #3 of 3 A4 Avant years
Verdict: No verdict; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 2; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Airbags
Best nearby year: —; no alternative with data

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 23; 21 city / 27 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2009 Audi A4 Avant recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2009 Audi A4 Avant fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 21 MPG
Highway: 27 MPG
Combined: 23 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $3,450; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Premium
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2009 compared with other A4 Avant years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	MPG
2009	No verdict	0	2	23
2011	No verdict	50	32	24
2012	No verdict	100	26	24

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2009 Audi A4 Avant a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Audi A4 Avant ranks #3 of 3 among A4 Avant model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 2 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Audi A4 Avant?: The most reported problem areas are airbags (1 complaints) and brakes (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 168,000 miles.
Does the 2009 Audi A4 Avant have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2009 Audi A4 Avant in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Audi A4 Avant?: EPA rates the 2009 Audi A4 Avant at 23 MPG combined (21 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,450. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.