2018 Volkswagen Atlas Transmission Problems
13 owner-reported transmission complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (13)
My 2018 Volkswagen Atlas has a defect that has impaired my ability to use the vehicle as intended. It is not only unsafe but I am in fear of driving freeways because I do not know when my car will cut off. Manufactures were fully aware of their defective products.
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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.
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The vehicle failed to stop on a city street after full application of brakes causing collision and damage to front bumper . I have not received any notification from walks wagon that ceramic coating on the brakes needs to be fixed and was not aware of any brake issues prior to the collision .the vehicle has approximately 4100 miles and currently at the collision centre .
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Both backing up and at slow speeds, the engine stalls out and requires you to put it in park and restart the engine. We brought it into the VW dealership who provided a "fix" for a evap canister and charcoal filter 3QF201797A but the issue continues to occur
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The engine overheated, stalled out, unable to restart and smelled like gasoline and volkswagen dealer says need new engine.
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Car automatically brakes driving down road and all the dash lights come on.
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Vehicle does not stay in eco mode. Digital display shuts down randomly (radio display) strut noise unidentified
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The most concerning safety issue is the malfunctioning auto start/stop system. On four occasions, it has shut off the vehicle while in motion, pulling into a parking spot, resulting in loss of power steering. On a separate occasion, it shut-off the vehicle while stopping to pay the parking attendant but failed to restart the vehicle when I released the brake and step on the accelerator.
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The epc light will come on at anytime. Meaning while driving on a street highway or freeway. Which is a safety issue.
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Car randomly puts transmission into emergency mode
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Error message: 'transmission in emergency mode. You can continue driving'. Car runs fine.
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Error "transmission in emergency mode" when cold starting.
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Takata, oil was low upon purchase, had to replace oil within the first 100 miles and second time at 5,000 miles along with the coolant! Coolant was completely gone at 5000 miles. Air vents are horrible- smell of oil/coolant seeping into the vents when the vehicle is on.
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