Ford Mustang Mach E vs Volkswagen Atlas
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 Mustang Mach E | Volkswagen Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,252 | 3,037 |
| Model years covered | 2021–2026 | 2018–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2021 | 2018 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 80 | 71 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 9 |
| Injuries reported | 20 | 70 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 8.1% | 4.9% |
Ford Mustang Mach E by year
What breaks
Electrical System
315
25.2%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
315
25.2%
Other & Unspecified
113
9.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
109
8.7%
Brakes
85
6.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
85
6.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
74
5.9%
Engine & Cooling
39
3.1%
Volkswagen Atlas by year
What breaks
Electrical System
479
15.8%
Engine & Cooling
376
12.4%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
375
12.3%
Airbags
374
12.3%
Brakes
360
11.9%
Other & Unspecified
303
10.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
151
5.0%
Lights
120
4.0%