Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport vs Saturn LS
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 | Saturn LS |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 779 | 1,885 |
| Model years covered | 2020–2025 | 2000–2004 |
| Worst model year | 2021 | 2001 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 2000 |
| Crashes reported | 24 | 49 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 49 |
| Injuries reported | 14 | 38 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 5 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.6% | 7.5% |
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%
Saturn LS by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
745
39.5%
Electrical System
258
13.7%
Lights
213
11.3%
Steering
86
4.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
83
4.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
80
4.2%
Suspension
78
4.1%
Brakes
70
3.7%