Body Integrity
Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, loose or cracked seals and/or weather-stripping, air and water leaks.
What Owners Say
"Water dripped down from the headliner right over rear view mirror. Happened once, but it really ran into the car. Have since been notified of a recall that will fix the problem of sunroof drain easily clogging."
Anonymous, ME (2018 Volkswagen Atlas V6 3.6-L V6)"Sunroof water leak. Problem solved when they changed hoses and connector in pillar A."
Anonymous, (2018 Volkswagen Atlas V6 3.6-L V6)"Leak in sunroof"
Anonymous, MA (2018 Volkswagen Atlas V6 3.6-L V6)"Weather stripping was a problem that was annoying at highway speeds."
Ronald G., NC (2018 Volkswagen Atlas V6 3.6-L V6)"Discovered water leaking in the interior around the hatch when parked pointing 'downhill" for the first time in the rain. Had owned the SUV for a little over a month. The interior sidewalls were soaked and it looked like the hatch seal was leaking. Took it to the local VW dealer who tried to claim problem looked like it had been repaired before and wasn't covered under warranty. They did some type of repair to the hatch gasket that seemed to work ......until it rained again. This time they removed headliner and sprayed water on the top. Found leak at antenna. Repaire. Replaced headliner, no problems since. There were a lot of comments about leaks around doors in on-line groups."
Anonymous, KY (2018 Volkswagen Atlas V6 3.6-L V6)"Noise in heat/air cond. system. Dash removed to correct problem. Worked fine for a while, noise has returned. System makes a pulsating sound at low speeds. Some rattles. Believe may be in the baffling system as 2007 Passat has a similar problem."
Anonymous, MI (2018 Volkswagen Atlas V6 3.6-L V6)"The front-end noise was a result of the struts in the suspension system. It has been corrected. I believe this was a product defect during the manufacturing process. I understand this has been corrected in later models."
Anonymous, TX (2018 Volkswagen Atlas V6 3.6-L V6)"The noise was a rattle on the front passenger side. The dealer resolved the issue by replacing the sway bar."
Scott R., IL (2018 Volkswagen Atlas V6 3.6-L V6)"Replaced actuator in passenger window."
Lee M., CO (2018 Volkswagen Atlas V6 3.6-L V6)"A low-pitch squeak audible whenever the vehicle was being driven at lower speeds and without climate control or audio turned on. Heard with every single tiny bump in the road, or when car would come to a stop. Turned out to be a part on the front driver's side that had dried out, according to the dealership. It was replaced and the problem solved."
Anonymous, ON (2018 Volkswagen Atlas V6 3.6-L V6)"The car was recalled for knocking noise at front end."
Anonymous, FL (2018 Volkswagen Atlas V6 3.6-L V6)"I had a rattle behind the dash. First dealer could not locate problem. Second dealer found loose wires that needed to be tied up."
Anonymous, FL (2018 Volkswagen Atlas V6 3.6-L V6)"About one year into ownership I noticed when my vehicle was first driven I heard a creaking noise from the front suspension as the body shifted. It would subside when the car warmed up. The problem worsened over the past two years in volume and duration. Multiple repair attempts have been made at different dealerships and all have not been able to fix the problem. My vehicle has been at the dealership for 40 days at this point for the 7th attempt to repair the vehicle. Totally unacceptable after spending over $50K. Also, knowing there was a recall on Rear Coil Springs which could cause loss of control, and knowing my front spring was malformed and replaced in the location I have the noise is very concerning."
Anonymous, (2018 Volkswagen Atlas V6 3.6-L V6)"Overhead console rattles near windshield"
Anonymous, MI (2018 Volkswagen Atlas V6 3.6-L V6)"Wind noise at highway speed was annoying. Dealer could not resolve the problem."
Ronald G., NC (2018 Volkswagen Atlas V6 3.6-L V6)"minor wind noise on the front door leading edgef"
Anonymous, FL (2018 Volkswagen Atlas V6 3.6-L V6)"Occasional wind noise ( whistling type noise) from side mirrors at higher speeds"
Anonymous, MI (2018 Volkswagen Atlas V6 3.6-L V6)
"Moon roof leaked after heavy rains, the dealer said they could not reproduce it. Later there was a manufacturer recall for the same, the dealer fixed it at that time. Unfortunately the water dripped onto the large touch screen, which now occasionally becomes unresponsive. Again, dealer service can not reproduce it. J cam only hope it won't get worse with time."
Anonymous, MI (2018 Volkswagen Atlas V6 3.6-L V6)