But then again, this is a mid-size family SUV, so maybe you’re not really looking for anything out of the ordinary. Decent engine options, good passenger and cargo space, but really nothing out of the ordinary to write home about. However, if you like boxy-looking cars, the VW Atlas is sure to be one of the better-looking cars out there. Lastly, while this is very subjective, it has to be noted that the Atlas has a boxy and somewhat uninspired interior. If you want all-wheel drive, the V6 AWD will consume about 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway. Volkswagen claims 21 mpg city and 24 mpg highway for the front-wheel drive 4-cylinder and 17 mpg city and 21 mpg highway for the front-wheel drive V6. The real-life MPG is also lower than VW claims, although to be fair this is the case with most cars. Other downsides include the rather boring interior and cheap materials in a few places.

So if there’s a lot of bad roads near where you live, be wary of the Atlas’ ride quality. However, the Atlas can ride quite roughly on bad surfaces. Handling in the VW Atlas is also decent, feeling very nimble and very well-behaved for a relatively large 7-seater SUV. However, both engines feel refined and rarely feel underpowered. As for the driving experience, many reviews noted that both the 4-cylinder and V6 engines are decent, but acceleration is hardly anything out of the ordinary. Reviews have praised the Atlas’ cargo and passenger space. Meanwhile, the 7-speed DSG transmission is reserved for the Chinese market. Both engine options are mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. The 2.0 TSI 4-cylinder makes 235 horsepower, while the 3.6L V6 makes a more punchy 276 horsepower. There are three engine options, but only two are available in the US. The Volkswagen Atlas starts at around $32,000 and goes as high as $51,715 for the top SEL Premium R-Line. And of course, we’ll list down the possible repairs and costs you might have to deal with if you’re planning to, or already own a VW Atlas. From there, we’ll identify what the common problems are with the VW Atlas and how serious they are. In this post, we’re compiling reviews and complaints from VW Atlas owners. So, what are the VW Atlas problems you might encounter? But like any other car, the Volkswagen Atlas has its own list of reliability problems. In fact, it’s been quite a popular option in recent years. It rivals other family SUVs such as Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Mazda CX-9, and Hyundai Palisade. The Volkswagen Atlas is a three-row, mid-size crossover SUV from VW.

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