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 | 779 | 1,874 |
| Model years covered | 2020–2025 | 2003–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2021 | 2022 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 2006 |
| Crashes reported | 24 | 192 |
| 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 | 5.6% | 17% |
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%
Mitsubishi Outlander by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
182
9.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
180
9.6%
Suspension
172
9.2%
Electrical System
165
8.8%
Body & Structure
156
8.3%
Other & Unspecified
144
7.7%
Brakes
123
6.6%
Airbags
109
5.8%