Worst 2009 Volkswagen Routan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
SERVICE BRAKES
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Volkswagen Routan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 146 | — | 3 | 79,779 mi | |
| ENGINE | 78 | — | — | 74,293 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 38 | — | — | 65,590 mi | |
| STEERING | 34 | 1 | 1 | 81,736 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 16 | — | — | 75,982 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 15 | — | — | 75,787 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 14 | — | — | 15,564 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 12 | — | — | 93,296 mi | |
| WHEELS | 12 | — | — | 61,071 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 10 | — | — | 26,206 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 2 | — | 88,084 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | — | — | 69,139 mi | |
| SEATS | 6 | — | — | 24,750 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | — | — | 16,250 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | 1 | 130,225 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | — | — | 27,025 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 69,769 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 4 | — | — | 29,267 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 | 2 | — | 8,103 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | — | — | 87,733 mi | |
| TIRES:VALVE | 4 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 | — | — | 51,333 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 3 | — | — | 25,600 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 | — | — | 30,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 85,650 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | 1 | — | — | 115,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2009 Volkswagen Routan
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~57,308 vehicles.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan vehicles manufactured February 7, 2008, to August 28, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan vehicles manufactured February 7, 2008, to August 28, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
Volkswagen 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 manufactured October 1, 2009, to August 11, 2010. This 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 key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
This 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 key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009 Routan vehicles. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Freedom 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 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country wheelchair accessible vehicles modified by The Liberty Motor Company from February 2008 through January 2011. Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 ROUTAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2008 THROUGH JULY 2009. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPER ROUTED WIRE HARNESS THAT MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE THE LOWER SLIDING DOOR HINGE BRACKET CAN MAKE CONTACT AND WEAR THROUGH THE WIRE INSULATION. CONTACT WITH A 12V POWER FEED CIRCUIT WITHIN THE HARNESS MAY CAUSE A HIGH RESISTIVE SHORT CIRCUIT WITHIN THE LATCH MECHANISM LOCATED INSIDE OF THE SLIDING DOOR.
Other Volkswagen Routan Years
Wider context: See the full Volkswagen Routan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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