Ford Focus Electric vs Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Ford Focus Electric | Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 312 | 779 |
| Model years covered | 2012–2017 | 2020–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2013 | 2021 |
| Best model year | 2017 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 24 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 14 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 4.2% | 5.6% |
Ford Focus Electric by year
What breaks
Electrical System
82
26.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
79
25.3%
Engine & Cooling
43
13.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
33
10.6%
Steering
24
7.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
17
5.4%
Brakes
9
2.9%
Stability & Traction Control
9
2.9%
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport by year
What breaks
Electrical System
147
18.9%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
116
14.9%
Other & Unspecified
93
11.9%
Engine & Cooling
90
11.6%
Brakes
90
11.6%
Airbags
78
10.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
36
4.6%
Lights
27
3.5%