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Volkswagen Routan

784 federal complaints across 7 model years (2008-2014) · 8 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Volkswagen Routan, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.

2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years

Model years compared

Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.

Highest complaint totals

  1. 2009 Volkswagen Routan - 246 complaints in its first 8 years (294 to date)
  2. 2010 Volkswagen Routan - 179 complaints in its first 8 years (240 to date)
  3. 2011 Volkswagen Routan - 148 complaints in its first 8 years (175 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.

Lowest totals among mature years

  1. 2012 Volkswagen Routan - 51 complaints in its first 8 years (63 to date)
  2. 2011 Volkswagen Routan - 148 complaints in its first 8 years (175 to date)
  3. 2010 Volkswagen Routan - 179 complaints in its first 8 years (240 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.

What owners report, all years combined

Electrical system
457
Engine & cooling
207
Brakes
105
Steering
76
Power train
70
Fuel system
61

Every model year

Model yearComplaints to dateWithin 8 yearsRecalls
2014 Volkswagen Routan220
2013 Volkswagen Routan750
2012 Volkswagen Routan63511
2011 Volkswagen Routan1751480
2010 Volkswagen Routan2401792
2009 Volkswagen Routan2942466
2008 Volkswagen Routan330

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
16V0830002009Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan vehicles manufactured February 7, 2008, to August 28, 2008.
15V1940002009-2010Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009 Routan vehicles manufactured June 25, 2008, to July 8, 2009, and 2010 Routan vehicles...
14V3960002009Electrical SystemThis defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition...
14V0550002009SuspensionFreedom Motors Inc., (Freedom Motors) of Savaria Vehicle Group (formerly The Liberty Motor Company) is recalling one model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan and certain model year...
12V1470002012SuspensionVOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ROUTAN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 21, 2011.
11V1510002010Electrical SystemVOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 ROUTAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2009 THROUGH JUNE 2010.
10V2520002009Electrical SystemVOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 ROUTAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2008 THROUGH JULY 2009.
09V2440002009EquipmentVOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 18,500 MY 2009 ROUTAN VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.