But the Atlas' subpar reliability ratings shouldn't be much of a surprise. While Consumer Reports didn't rate the 2020 model, it did give the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas a two out of five reliability score. It also gave the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas a one out of five reliability score.Dec 9, 2020
Is the Volkswagen Atlas a good car?
Still, overall the VW Atlas is ranked an impressive fourth by Edmunds in midsize, 3 row SUVs. U.S. News and World Report concurred when rating the driving performance and gas mileage. They found that the VW Atlas' 4 cylinder base-model engine felt underpowered when tested for highway driving performance.Jul 19, 2021