Suspension Problems of Volkswagen Atlas

Volkswagen Atlas owners have reported 23 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 (17 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

Both coil springs on vehicle failed under normal driving conditions. Less than 70k on the vehicle. We heard a weird noise while driving and saw one broken. When we brought in for repair, both were broken. Vw has had recalls on similar aged vehicles but not ours. No warnings etc.   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 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...

The Front Suspension Strut problem

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. Within weeks of owning the vehicle, there was a failure with the strut mounted system. Furthermore, an abnormal rattling noise was heard on both sides of the front end of the vehicle.   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...




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