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Major Problems with Volkswagen Routan - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Volkswagen Routan model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2009, for instance, is the worst year for the Routan. Older Routan vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Volkswagen Routan problems by years

Worst Volkswagen Routan Problems

POWER TRAIN
2011 Volkswagen Routan February 20, 2012 Victims: 15 Mileage: 3723 miles

The transmission would cause the vehicle to abruptly lunge forward when the gear was shifted from reverse to drive. i am the driver of the van and my head,neck, upper shoulders, upper/mid/lower back hurts. it started hurting because of abrupt jerking of my head and neck caused by the van when i shifted the gear from "r" to "d". this would also happen to my 2 small children (now 4 and 6 years of age) while they sit in the back. the head of the passengers in the van would also jerk and ...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2010 Volkswagen Routan March 1, 2011 Victims: 3 Mileage: 8100 miles

Death & injury risk! volkswagen 2010 routan suddenly shuts off while driving on the highway at 65mph. this has happen more than a few times. today is the last straw as i was driving on the highway with my kids. i barely survive the incident. i have been taking the vehicle to vw service multiple times. i keep getting the runaround and they say the vehicle is fine as they cannot reproduce the issue. i guess my kids' lives are not important to vw. the van is bran new and only has 8k miles. vw said that they could ...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2010 Volkswagen Routan March 1, 2011 Victims: 3 Mileage: 8100 miles

Death & injury risk! volkswagen 2010 routan suddenly shuts off while driving on the highway at 65mph. this has happen more than a few times. today is the last straw as i was driving on the highway with my kids. i barely survive the incident. i have not picked up the car from service since and i am trying to get vw to put in on another vehicle. i have read that other people have had these repairs done and they still are shutting off and squashing their kids. i have spoken to vw since i turn in my ...

What is the most common problem with Volkswagen Routan?

Overall the worst problem with Volkswagen Routan relates to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Routan years that are prone to issues with these components.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 184 ENGINE 88 STEERING 31 SERVICE BRAKES 31 POWER TRAIN 27 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 21 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 19 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 16 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 10 DOOR 9 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 8 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 7 AIR BAGS 7 WHEELS 7 BODY 6 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5 SEATS 5 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 4 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 3 IGNITION 3 SWITCH 3 VISIBILITY/WIPER 3 SUSPENSION 2 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 2 VALVE 2 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 2 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 2 EQUIPMENT 1 SEAT BELTS 1 WIRING 1 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 1 FUEL PUMP 1 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 1 ROTOR 1 PARKING BRAKE 1 EXHAUST SYSTEM 1 LATCH 1 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 1 TIRES 1 MODULE 1 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 STARTER ASSEMBLY 1 CRUISE CONTROL 1 INTERIOR LIGHTING 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

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