Jeep Wrangler vs Volkswagen Atlas
The Jeep Wrangler is more fuel-efficient at 25 MPG combined, against 22 MPG for the Volkswagen Atlas. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Jeep Wrangler | Volkswagen Atlas | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,587 | 777 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 40 and 46 | 16 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 20,000 miles | 12,000 miles |
| Recalls | 15 | 17 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 25 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 22 and 29 | 21 and 24 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,850 | $3,050 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,587 complaints for the Jeep Wrangler and 777 for the Volkswagen Atlas. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 15 for the Jeep Wrangler, 17 for the Volkswagen Atlas.