Jeep Wrangler vs Volkswagen Atlas
For 2017–2022 models, the Jeep Wrangler has 38.2 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 43.7 for the Volkswagen Atlas. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2017–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Jeep Wrangler
38.2 complaints per 10,000 sold
about the same as the Volkswagen Atlas
- Complaints
- 4,761
- Sold
- 1,245,926
- Recall campaigns
- 37
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 5
Most complaints: 2018. Fewest: 2017 and 2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 55,000 mi
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Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column
Typically around 6,600 mi · repair $270–$510
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 65,437 mi
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Tank, lines and filler
Typically around 45,000 mi
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Shocks and struts
Typically around 17,000 mi · repair $280–$1,440
Volkswagen Atlas
43.7 complaints per 10,000 sold
about the same as the Jeep Wrangler
- Complaints
- 1,608
- Sold
- 367,788
- Recall campaigns
- 37
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2018. Fewest: 2017 and 2020. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 31,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 11,000 mi
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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration
Typically around 6,000 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 19,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 20,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Jeep Wrangler or the Volkswagen Atlas?
For 2017–2022 models, the Jeep Wrangler has 38.2 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Volkswagen Atlas has 43.7, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Jeep Wrangler?
The most-reported problem on the Jeep Wrangler is body control and other modules, typically around 55,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Volkswagen Atlas?
The most-reported problem on the Volkswagen Atlas is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 31,000 miles.
Which Jeep Wrangler and Volkswagen Atlas years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Jeep Wrangler: 2018; Volkswagen Atlas: 2018.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.