Suspension Problems of Volkswagen Atlas

Volkswagen Atlas owners have reported 27 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (21 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension noise (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Volkswagen Atlas


Recently reported Suspension problems of Volkswagen Atlas

The Suspension problem

The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road.   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

At roughly 5000 miles 2018 Volkswagen Atlas se 2. 0t began having a lot of noise coming from the front suspension. Noise happened mostly at lower speeds and was a rattle as well as a bottoming out sound. Vehicle was also pulling hard to the right and alignment seemed to be off.   Read details...

The Strut Failure problem

Purchased the Atlas brand new. 2000 miles in started to hear loud rattling noise coming from the front of the car like the struts were going bad, took to dealership they stated my dust boot cover was stuck and just needed to be greased.   Read details...

The Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

The rear of the vehicle dropped 5" to 6" after driving approx. 400miles. The driver side wheel well is 1. 5" from the tire & the passenger side is 2" away. The wheel well has a "warped" wheel well. The springs seems to be locked or dropped.   Read details...

The Sway Bar problem

The car randomly does not accelerate at low speeds when changing lanes in traffic, has a screeching noise upon acceleration that vw says is a normal loud noise because its too expensive to repair all the vehicles (that's the exact words from the vw mechanic).   Read details...




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