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2018 Volkswagen Atlas repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (45%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 49 repairs.
2018 Volkswagen Atlas repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (10%)
< $100 (87%)
Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2018 Volkswagen Atlas 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Atlas in Florida, United States Mar 2017 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Jul 201928000 miUS $240 | Car seems like it slips when going into higher gears. Mechanic could not replicated. I insisted they keep it and take it home. Service advisor did—felt it happen and they said it was due to the transmission wanting to be in the highest gear for fuel efficiency. I said —why now at 28k miles. They said I must of just noticed it. Disappointed... | ||
| Oct 201933000 mi | Transmission popping into gear in normal mode not sport mode. Dealer said working as designed | ||
| Dec 202042000 mi | Fuel pump and sensors had to be replaced | ||
| Mar 202147000 mi | AC was not working. Dealer charged system and replaced a part towards the front of the system | ||
| Jun 202150000 mi | Air condition was not working. Dealer had it for 5 days and repaired a part. The part replaced was in the back. | ||
| Dec 202156000 mi | cooling system leaking as well as head gasket leaking oil---ended up trading the car in for another brand | ||
| Volkswagen Atlas in Texas, United States Oct 2017 - Oct 2020 | |||
| Oct 201932000 miUS $300 | check engine light - emissions issue, part replaced | ||
| Jun 202039000 mi | Blind spot monitoring quit working. Could no longer be turned on. | ||
| Volkswagen Atlas in California, United States Feb 2018 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 20196000 mi | Airbag warning light appeared. First trip (in Dec) they tightened some connectors. Second trip they replaced the airbag control module (under driver's seat). Took several days to get the part so it was undrive-able (no airbags!). Provided a loaner. | ||
| Mar 20198000 mi | battery dead | ||
| Oct 202129000 mi | Bad fuel injectors (2) replaced, cleaned top end due to carbon buildup from bad injectors (misfires) | ||
| Dec 202130000 mi | Replace passenger seat detection system, module, detection mat, cable harness, airbag module | ||
| Volkswagen Atlas in California, United States Jun 2018 - Jul 2021 | |||
| Sep 202016000 mi | Cylinder Head Gasket Front Strut Boots Replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Atlas in California, United States Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Aug 202137000 mi | Air conditioner not cooling enough. They said nothing is wrong. | ||
2018 Volkswagen Atlas 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volkswagen Atlas in Virginia, United States May 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 202031000 mi | Plastic handle on second row passenger side broke off. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Atlas in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 202123000 mi | The peripheral control module was replaced under warranty. The 360 parking cameras and reverse camera would sometimes fail to display. The screen would get purple digital distortions. | ||
| Volkswagen Atlas in California, United States Aug 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jun 202053000 mi | Rear view camera was intermittent. Took 3 attempts to repair. Camera was replaced first, Module 5F was replaced next, and finally, the around view module was replaced, which corrected the issue. | ||
| Jul 202168000 mi | Driver side CV joint failed and would cause vibration under acceleration at highway speeds intermittently. Very difficult problem to reproduce. Took 3 trips to 2 different dealers to resolve the problem. The first dealer would not even look at the car unless the problem could be reproduced (2 visits to Norm Reeves, no resolution even though I suggested it is the CV joint). South Coast VW found the problem based on my description first try. | ||
| Volkswagen Atlas in Washington, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 202154000 mi | Fuel sensor failed in tank. The car would stop allowing gas to go in the tank when it was only 3/4 full. | ||
| Apr 202257000 mi | Transmission (?) would grind at certain rpm ranges. Lose heat shield tightened. Not fixed, now plan to take it to a transmission shop. | ||
| Volkswagen Atlas in Ohio, United States Jan 2018 - Dec 2023 | |||
| Jun 202027000 mi | Electronic door lock was malfunctioning. It was replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Atlas in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2021 | |||
| Dec 201913300 mi | Engine light, code P042000. Catalytic converter replaced under warranty | ||
| Volkswagen Atlas in Connecticut, United States Nov 2017 - Jan 2020 | |||
| May 20186000 mi | The system that controls lane keeping assistance and ACC went out. | ||
| Jan 201910000 mi | Replaced the entertainment screen because a line of dead pixels showed up on it. | ||
| Nov 201914000 miUS $220 | Vibration at highway speed. The whole car vibrates, not just a steering wheel. Dealer balanced the wheels. Did not fix the problem. | ||
| Jan 202016000 mi | Emissions system needed fixing. | ||
| Volkswagen Atlas in Wisconsin, United States May 2017 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Jul 20171000 mi | Bracket bolts found loose during repair of weak AC. Factory tech required new bolts be installed since original were loctited. | ||
| Jun 201818000 mi | AC not cold. Suspect leak, but VW did not send out fitting to refill with coolant. After 3 weeks of waiting, dealer filled normally, and expects another return visit. Hopefully, they'll have the tool from VW by then. | ||
| Apr 201937000 mi | Not blowing cold. Installed leak check dye, recharged system. Will need to return to look for dye traces. | ||
| Volkswagen Atlas in Rhode Island, United States Apr 2018 - Jul 2021 | |||
| Jun 20181000 mi | A release in the second row seat to allow access to the third row broke inside the seatback so you couldn't release the seat | ||
| Oct 201925000 mi | Auto braking and adaptive cruise control sensor | ||
| Nov 201927000 mi | auto cruise control sensor and auto braking | ||
| Dec 201928000 mi | auto cruise control sensor and auto braking | ||
| Jan 202030000 mi | auto cruise control sensor and auto braking | ||
| Jun 202044000 miUS $525 | The vehicle continues to loose coolant but they keep saying they find no leaks | ||
| Jan 202152000 mi | Water Pump - Leaking and losing coolant Driver Pleather seat bottom cracked - torn or worn - about an 8" section - Dealer claims normal wear and tear but internet is littered with complaints of the same issue and poor seat materials - upset because this will work against owners on their lease tern in when it is clearly a poor manufacturers material selection. | ||
| Volkswagen Atlas in Texas, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 20182000 mi | Front parking sensors became disabled. Diagnosed as bad contact in ultrasonic sensor connector. | ||
| Volkswagen Atlas in Illinois, United States Feb 2018 - Sep 2020 | |||
| Jan 201911000 mi | Airflow control vents inside the dashboard that route the flow of air from floor, to defrost are making clicking sounds when you switch airflow location | ||
| Volkswagen Atlas in California, United States Sep 2017 - Aug 2021 | |||
| Nov 20172000 mi | Center arm rest in second row replaced due to rattle noise D-Pillar trim on passenger side not aligned and has some play Rear trunk lock carrier cover not aligned | ||
| Mar 20186808 mi | Rattle coming from 2nd row bench seats - Applied PVC foam tape to seat frame and prevent trim piece from making contact with seat frame | ||
| Jun 201812000 mi | Lane assist camera cover replaced due to squeaky noise. | ||
| Feb 201922000 mi | Driver seat frame replaced due to play in the seat when occupied | ||
| Dec 201938000 mi | door handle actuator replaced for LR door | ||
| Jun 202042000 mi | Recall. Replace catalytic converter a and reprogram ecu | ||
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