Volkswagen Routan Problems and Repair Histories
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Volkswagen Routans for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the Volkswagen Routan problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Volkswagen Routan Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2012 | Volkswagen Routan | 37 Routans, 5.9 months of data per Routan, average 7700 miles22 |
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| 2011 | Volkswagen Routan | 50 Routans, 9.8 months of data per Routan, average 18000 miles Most of the cars in this sample are the related Chrysler and Dodge minivans. 34 |
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| 2010 | Volkswagen Routan | 58 Routans, 9.4 months of data per Routan, average 31400 miles Most of the cars in this sample are the related Chrysler and Dodge minivans. 37 |
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| 2009 | Volkswagen Routan | 51 Routans, 9.1 months of data per Routan, average 45800 miles Most of the cars in this sample are the related Chrysler and Dodge minivans. 42 |
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Repair costs are in local units.
2012 Volkswagen Routan 4dr Minivan, ext.
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Routan in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 8500 | 0 | Driver side sliding door was rubbing on the paint because it was out of adjustment Driver's side sliding door was still out of adjustment Navigation/Audio system stopped working, completely dead. Dealer unable to get it to work on first visit, ended up replacing the unit during second visit. |
| Mar | 2013 | 10000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 Volkswagen Routan 4dr Minivan, ext.
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Routan in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 18000 | 0 | Cylinder failed. In repair shop forever. I no longer own this vehicle. Replaced under nj lemon law. |
2010 Volkswagen Routan 4dr Minivan, ext.
251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Routan in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 13000 | 0 | had no freon in a/c system. car was shaking while breaking. rotors where resurfaced. |
| Volkswagen Routan in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 36000 | 0 | Cylinder head replacement |
| Volkswagen Routan in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 4340 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 8380 | 0 | Front pads and rotors replaced under TSB. |
| Mar | 2012 | 37820 | 0 | Front brakes were warped, pads and rotors replaced, and VW covered the cost. Right front wheel bearing failure. Dealer claimed that the wheel bearing was not the problem, but a seized brake caliper. After driving the vehicle home, the noise still existed. |
| Jun | 2012 | 43400 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Volkswagen Routan 4dr Minivan, ext.
197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Routan in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | Van pulls to right, dealer did a alignment, still pulled to the right also took it to a independent shop who checked the alignment. Alignment was correct still pulls to right. Went online noted others with same problem. |
| Oct | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | Camber bolts were installed, still pulls to right at low speed or coasting at low speed. Van seems to be ok at highway speed. Dealer has run out of ideas. |
| Nov | 2010 | 2000 | 0 | At request of VW Customer Mgr drove a new 2010 Routan off dealer's lot with the service advisor. It pulled worse then ours. Reported back to VW Customer mgr, with results. He stated nothing could be done since my van's align. was in specs. |
| Oct | 2011 | 11000 | 0 | Was told that factory bulletin was found for repair of emergency cable noise issue. |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Volkswagen Routan 4dr Minivan, ext.
251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Routan in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | car would not start, dealer determined that main fuse block had loose connections (after contacting VWOA for diagnosis) as no other faults detected (battery OK, etc.) check and replaced as per mfg instructions, towing was covered VW warranty as well |
| Mar | 2010 | 6000 | 0 | ESP/BAS Traction Control warning light stayed on - needed the clockspring in the steering wheel replaced, replaced under OEM warranty driver's side power window switch would not raise window after partially lowered, dealer replaced switch for 2010 upgraded one and fixed problem - under OEM warranty |
| Nov | 2011 | 18300 | 0 | car failed to start and needed to be towed to VW dealer, undetermined what issue is but has been in the shop for over one week |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Routan in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 7000 | 0 | Front armrest leather splitting at rear of armrest on both doors. |
| Aug | 2010 | 18000 | 0 | Leather armrests on both front doors formed rips on corners for second time. Appears to be a design flaw. TSB for sliding doors |
| Feb | 2011 | 25000 | 0 | Mirror turn signal indicator lense fell off. Installed turn signal ordered on previous trip. |
| Jul | 2011 | 31000 | 0 | Brake rotors were warped. |
| Aug | 2011 | 31000 | 0 | Warped rotors replaced |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Routan in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 6000 | 0 | The rear brake rotors were causing a vibration under moderate braking. The dealer turned/resurfaced the rotors and the problem was fixed. |
| Jan | 2011 | 18000 | 0 | Brakes were vibrating on deceleration after they were warm. Dealership replaced rotors. |
| Dec | 2011 | 31000 | 0 | Driver side sliding door intermittently will not close automatically. Dealer updated software and greased tracks of door. Update: one instance since, but seems largely fixed. |
| Nov | 2012 | 43000 | 0 | Car would vibrate when the brakes were engaged. Dealer said that the rotors had warped, and this is a known problem with this model. Dealer replaced rotors and pads. |
| Mar | 2013 | 48000 | 470 | The coolant hose between the heater core, engine block and radiator had a leak. |
2009 Volkswagen Routan 4dr Minivan, ext.
197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Routan in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | "Change Oil Soon" light came on at 2700 miles. Brought to dealership who explained there is a TSB and is a known issue, no need to change oil but light comes on. Low Tire Pressure indicator came on at about 2400 miles. Checked tire pressure and corrected, however light remained on constantly. Dealership reset the indicator. Noticed all doors (sliding and hinged) difficult to open during cold weather. Notified dealership on visit. Dealership lubed all doors to improve operation. Condensation in left headlamp assembly. Notified dealer on visit...says condition is known, condensation should drain out. Dealer kept vehicle inside overnight and condensation was gone. Vehicle is parked outside regularly and condensation is back Remote Keyless Entry intermittently not working. Many times requires key to open doors. Dealership could not duplicate. |
| Apr | 2010 | 4000 | 0 | Condensation still a problem when sold. Dealer said it was "normal" and that keeping it inside would be the only fix, that was their only solution. When we kept it outside overnight it always had the condensation in the headlamp. |
| Volkswagen Routan in West Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 11300 | 0 | Rear quarter panel on passenger side was coming loose & was re-fastened. Also, the passenger side sliding door hinge broke and had to be replaced. Everything was done under warranty. |
| Nov | 2010 | 24000 | 0 | Passenger side door hinge broke for second time. Screw on that side constantly loosens to where automatic door will not close properly. I retighten approximately every 2 weeks. Hinge also breaks. Fixed temporarily by replacing hinge. |
| Jan | 2011 | 26000 | 0 | Heater would not work; diagnosed problem was due to a radiator cap that allowed coolant to come out of top; no coolant, no heat |
| May | 2011 | 28700 | 0 | There was extreme vibration in the brakes. The dealer turned the rotors under warranty & said if the vibration came back, they would replace the rotors. |
| Oct | 2011 | 35000 | 0 | Keyfob would only work intermittently. Dealer tested & replaced under warranty. |
| Feb | 2012 | 38000 | 0 | Passenger sliding door hinge was broken again |
| Sep | 2012 | 42000 | 500 | A bad grinding/shuttering reoccurred in the front brakes. The front rotors were replaced, along with all 4 sets of pads. |
| Mar | 2013 | 48000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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