Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle shudder (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems | |
| Vehicle Shudder problems | |
| Transmission Not Engage problems |
The water pump failed catastrophically at 63,100 miles, forcing a complete road-side breakdown and damaging the radiator. This is a known manufacturing defect affecting the 3. 6l vr6 composite plastic pumps. Read details...
At around 60 to 70 mph, the vehicle has a slight vibration which shakes the car and the steering wheel. Along with vibration there is a slight fluttering noise at the same time. The car has been at the dealership for repairs three different times but the dealership claims this is just highway noise. Read details...
The vehicle was purchased 10/31/18 and on 11/4/18 we arrived at a relative's home in westchester. This area has no sidewalks or parking lane. We pulled onto the shoulder of the street to park. The street is a slight hill and the shoulder was very uneven. The front of the car was uphill. Read details...