Toyota 4 Runner 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 | Toyota 4 Runner | Volkswagen Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,234 | 3,037 |
| Model years covered | 1994–2005 | 2018–2026 |
| Worst model year | 1997 | 2018 |
| Best model year | 2005 | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 153 | 71 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 9 |
| Injuries reported | 105 | 70 |
| Deaths reported | 12 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 22.6% | 4.9% |
Toyota 4 Runner by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
290
23.5%
Brakes
144
11.7%
Tires
139
11.3%
Suspension
100
8.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
97
7.9%
Airbags
50
4.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
49
4.0%
Electrical System
41
3.3%
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%