Mercury Mariner Hybrid 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 | Mercury Mariner Hybrid | Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 314 | 779 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2012 | 2020–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2008 | 2021 |
| Best model year | 2010 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 24 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 14 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 2.9% | 5.6% |
Mercury Mariner Hybrid by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
69
22.0%
Brakes
62
19.7%
Steering
41
13.1%
Electrical System
38
12.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
35
11.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
27
8.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
20
6.4%
Other & Unspecified
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%