Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport vs Mitsubishi Outlander
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 | Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | Mitsubishi Outlander |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 803 | 1,886 |
| Model years covered | 2020–2025 | 2003–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2021 | 2022 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 2006 |
| Crashes reported | 27 | 195 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 20 |
| Injuries reported | 14 | 106 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.9% | 17% |
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport by year
What breaks
Electrical System
152
18.9%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
122
15.2%
Other & Unspecified
94
11.7%
Engine & Cooling
90
11.2%
Brakes
90
11.2%
Airbags
80
10.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
37
4.6%
Lights
30
3.7%
Mitsubishi Outlander by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
182
9.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
181
9.6%
Suspension
173
9.2%
Electrical System
165
8.7%
Body & Structure
157
8.3%
Other & Unspecified
144
7.6%
Brakes
124
6.6%
Airbags
109
5.8%