Worst 2010 Volkswagen Routan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Volkswagen Routan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 145 | 2 | 2 | 76,668 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 45 | 1 | — | 76,151 mi | |
| Brakes | 23 | — | 1 | 195,315 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 23 | — | — | 84,528 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 16 | 2 | 1 | 67,581 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 9 | — | 1 | 113,154 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 8 | — | 1 | 74,560 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | — | — | 3,693 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | — | — | 89,960 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | — | — | 60,850 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 10,040 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | — | 1 | 27,394 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 5 | — | — | 42,691 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 5 | — | — | 42,392 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2010 Volkswagen Routan
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~33,288 vehicles.
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.
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 ROUTAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2009 THROUGH JUNE 2010. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE INADVERTENT IGNITION KEY DISPLACEMENT FROM THE RUN TO ACCESSORY POSITION WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT OFF.
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2010 Volkswagen Routan — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Volkswagen Routan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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