Worst 2012 Volkswagen Routan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Volkswagen Routan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 39 | — | — | 80,296 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 21 | — | — | 89,579 mi | |
| Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 114,466 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | — | — | 67,828 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | 20,900 mi | |
| Brakes | 7 | — | — | 49,369 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 1 | — | 148,735 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2012 Volkswagen Routan
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~15 vehicles.
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ROUTAN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 21, 2011. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH RIGHT REAR HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE NOT FULLY MACHINED.
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2012 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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