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 | 1,236 | 2,991 |
| Model years covered | 2021–2026 | 2018–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2021 | 2018 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 76 | 68 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 9 |
| Injuries reported | 16 | 66 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.6% | 4.8% |
Ford Mustang Mach E by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
311
25.2%
Electrical System
310
25.1%
Other & Unspecified
112
9.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
109
8.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
85
6.9%
Brakes
84
6.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
73
5.9%
Engine & Cooling
39
3.2%
Volkswagen Atlas by year
What breaks
Electrical System
472
15.8%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
373
12.5%
Engine & Cooling
371
12.4%
Airbags
370
12.4%
Brakes
359
12.0%
Other & Unspecified
292
9.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
147
4.9%
Lights
115
3.8%