The Lemon Index

Brands · #17 of 22

Volkswagen.

Every Volkswagen model, ranked by owner complaints per car sold.

139Lemon Index · 100 = average car

Worse than average. All Volkswagen models, 2010–2022: 1.4× the average car's complaints.

Best Volkswagen Jetta · Worst Volkswagen Atlas

Volkswagen Jetta

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Every Volkswagen, ranked. Lower is better. 100 is the average car.

Most reliable Volkswagen

Jetta.

1.1× the average car's complaints.

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Volkswagen Jetta111

Least reliable Volkswagen

Atlas.

2.4× the average car's complaints.

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Volkswagen Atlas241

Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government within 3 years, per car sold, against the average car. How it works · Every brand

Volkswagen Taos problems and recalls