Volkswagen Atlas vs RAM 2500
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 | RAM 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 3,037 | 7,498 |
| Model years covered | 2018–2026 | 2009–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2018 | 2017 |
| Best model year | 2026 | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 71 | 199 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 92 |
| Injuries reported | 70 | 68 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 4.9% | 4.8% |
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%
RAM 2500 by year
What breaks
Brakes
3,039
40.5%
Electrical System
956
12.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
511
6.8%
Engine & Cooling
463
6.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
457
6.1%
Steering
383
5.1%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
383
5.1%
Other & Unspecified
329
4.4%