Subaru WRX 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 | Subaru WRX | Volkswagen Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,235 | 3,037 |
| Model years covered | 2002–2025 | 2018–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2002 | 2018 |
| Best model year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 81 | 71 |
| Fires reported | 20 | 9 |
| Injuries reported | 43 | 70 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.7% | 4.9% |
Subaru WRX by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
407
33.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
179
14.5%
Brakes
158
12.8%
Engine & Cooling
132
10.7%
Electrical System
70
5.7%
Other & Unspecified
66
5.3%
Body & Structure
54
4.4%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
31
2.5%
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%