Buying a Used Volkswagen Atlas? These 5 Checks REVEAL Hidden Problems. 

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I own a 2018 Atlas, and regardless the few issues, I love it! For once I have a vehicle that isn't a full size tank that I fit in more than comfortably with lots of head and shoulder room. (6' 3"). This review is spot on! Road noise is higher than I would like, and the wind noise seems like the doors aren't sealed tight. I just started having issues yesterday (10/04/23) with my digital dash readings between my physical RPM and Speedometer. It was set to display mpg on the fuel economy setting, and is going haywire! I pull out and it jumps from 5 mpg-10-323-224-all over! The warning systems have worked perfectly to prevent further damaging the vehicle, such as my water pump went out and before the care overheated to extreme temps, I was notified with an audible and visible warning message. The transmission is a bit wonky as it's a 9 speed AT. It might work well in hill country, but here in Florida, on slight grades, it has trouble deciding which gear it likes. Also, if you want to pull out fast, sometimes it'll take off like a rocket, while other times it gets hung up between the gears and just doesn't feel like it. I absolutely HATE the feature that turns the engine off when stopped. It's supposed to be eco-friendly, but to be honest, it takes more gas to start the vehicle eatch time, thus producing more emissions. You are just wearing the Hell out of the starter!!! Imagine going to the grocery store a mile away and your car starts and stops 9 times. Tire pressure alarms are sensitive and help prevent running on low pressure to conserve fuel mileage. As stated in the review, the main battery and FOB batteries. seem to go out like clockwork at the times noted. When replacing the battery or after you've unhooked it, keep in mind that my model has 47 electronic items that must be reset, and having a professional do it for proper calibration is recommended to avoid future issues. IMPORTANT: The overhead Car-Net features do not work because the world switched from 3G to 5G, and the system is no longer support. Some articles claim it was only for the 2018-2019 models, but there were models in 2022 that still weren't updated on the lot. I asked the dealership what VW's plan was, and the tech said there is no plan. Covid created a microchip shortage which compounded the problem. Some models at the dealership were discounted hundreds of dollars due to missing chips that canceled some options. This was not isolated to just Volkswagen, so with any car, test EVERYTHING as the buttons might be there, but they are for show only without the chips. The Atlas has more interior room than any vehicle in it's class. I fit a plush twin mattress easily in the back and use the auto hatch button on my fob to climb in and sleep at rest areas on long trips. Would I buy again? I lean to yes, but it's the most expensive car with maintenance I've owned. Cars are becoming so bound to electronic tech that there are more problems than ever. I still have a recall for the passenger airbag seat sensor that VW hasn't come up with a fix for as well (5 years now)!

EVAP system. Check engine will always come on u til fixed. Don’t over fill your fuel tank. Stop at the first click or just Never fill the car up with gas otherwise Love this car. It’s beautiful inside and out. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Have a 2019S 2wd with zero issues. 2.0 engine averages 27mpg so the gas tank is plenty big enough. No sunroof with this model so no leaks. 2 recalls with 1 being suspension bushing the other was a software update on the tire pressure monitors.It's a keeper.

My 2020 Atlas cross sport V6 had a clunking sound coming from the front end. Ended up being a bushing, was fixed under warranty, Currently have 35k. The transmission something has issues from a dead stop lurches off the line.

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How long can a altas 2018 last? Theres a 168000kms that was offered to me. Not sure if ill buy it, it still in prestine condition though

Sunroof drain channels never get cleaned. A certified Dealer has the proper equipment to blow out and clean the drain channels

When your hood wire breaks how do you get to the emergency latch 2 open volkswagen atlas

Im in the market for a new car, between the 2021 atlas se and a 4runner sr5, which would be a better option? I know nothing about vw reliability /cost vs Toyota

2019Atlas has a bad leaking problems from sun roof, clogged drains and scheduled maintenance doesn't bother to clean them out.

4motion is not standard equipment

It looks like everything has some issues Battery recharging issues Gear shifting issues Roof issues Infotainment issues,... Almost everything... So why people don't buy toyota brands??

Do not buy these without a warranty they aren't by any means reliable suv

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