Volkswagen Atlas owners have reported 1 problem related to engine knocking noise (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volkswagen Atlas based on all problems reported for the Atlas.
Connecting rod bearing failure. New vehicle, 17 days since delivery, 704 miles at time of incident driving vehicle at 30mph on surface street epc light illuminated on dash. This was accompanied by a metal knocking sound that was in time with engine speed. Towed to dealer. Sound was confirmed to be rod knock. Oil pan was removed for inspection. Metal found throughout the pan. New long block ordered. Block replaced and during testing vacuum pump failed due to contamination. Removed and replaced pump.
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Coolant Leaking problems | |
| Check Engine Light On problems | |
| Car Stall problems | |
| Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems | |
| Radiator problems | |
| Loud Engine Noise problems | |
| Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problems | |
| Engine Noise problems | |
| Engine Knocking Noise problems |