Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 23 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V427000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V082000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V079000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 23 complaints
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$11,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet faces significant reliability issues, mainly related to its airbag system, as evidenced by numerous complaints. This high complaint volume suggests a potential safety and reliability concern, thus impacting its rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbag system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | very common |
| engine timing belt | 80,000–110,000 miles | $900–$1,200 | common |
| transmission system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,800–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter change
- timing belt replacement
- brake pad inspection
- coolant system flush
- transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- airbag warning light
- check engine light
- unusual transmission noises
- coolant temperature spikes
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.