Volkswagen Routan years to avoid
More than twice the Routan's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Volkswagen Routan years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Volkswagen Routan complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Volkswagen Routan problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical455
- Engine207
- Brakes105
- Steering76
- Transmission70
- Fuel system61
- Driver assistance35
- Body35
- Acceleration25
- Airbags23
- Wheels20
- Lights18
Most reported problems on the Volkswagen Routan
Won't start 91Loss of power 52Power steering loss 38Wipers 28Door locks 16
Volkswagen Routan problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 95 | 2 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2013 | 95 | 7 | Engine | 100,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 75 | 63 | Electrical | 76,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 35 | 175 | Electrical | 69,000 | 0 | 4 | Avoid |
| 2010 | 27 | 240 | Electrical | 70,000 | 2 | 5 | Avoid |
| 2009 | 15 | 294 | Electrical | 65,000 | 6 | 6 | Avoid |
| 2008 | 95 | 3 | Electrical | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 8
Questions about the Volkswagen Routan
What years of the Volkswagen Routan should you avoid?
2009, 2010 and 2011. Each has more than twice the Volkswagen Routan's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2009 alone has 294, mostly about electrical and engine.
What is the best year for a used Volkswagen Routan?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Volkswagen Routan?
Electrical, with 455 complaints across all years, followed by engine (207) and brakes (105).
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Routan have?
8 recalls between 2008 and 2014. The 2009 model year has the most, with 6.
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