2018 Honda CR-V vs 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Honda CR-V | 2018 Volkswagen Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,138 | 462 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 17 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 268 | 818 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 46 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–30 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 14,500 mi | 18,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Volkswagen Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 527 | 97 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 392 | 31 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 369 | 32 |
| Electrical System | 281 | 111 |
| Steering | 324 | 24 |
| Service Brakes | 186 | 74 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 230 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 21 | 100 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 170 | 28 |
| Loss of power | 69 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 58 | 24 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 49 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 48 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 26 | 9 |
| Won’t start | 18 | 11 |
| Brake problems | 18 | 0 |
2018 Honda CR-V
2018 Volkswagen Atlas
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.