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Volkswagen Routan repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 209 repairs.
Volkswagen Routan electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (62%)
Chart based on 47 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Volkswagen Routan 4dr Minivan, ext.
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 43200 mi US $50 |
Ac compressor went out |
2012 Volkswagen Routan 4dr Minivan, ext.
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 85000 mi US $225 |
Alternator stopped working and it was replaced. This repair was made in September 2018 with 96,000 miles |
| 89500 mi US $700 |
Also asked they check the radio as it loses audio occasionally and only a restart of the vehicle will bring it back. Again, they found nothing. |
| 8200 mi | Navigation/Audio system stopped working, completely dead. Dealer unable to get it to work on first visit, ended up replacing the unit during second visit. |
| 14000 mi | Buttons on steering wheel stopped working |
| 18000 mi | Replaced buttons on steering wheel that were not working. |
| 124000 mi C $2750 |
No A/c all summer! Reseal system and refill. Slow engine cranking, r/r battery. |
| 127720 mi C $2600 |
Alternator failed |
| 132680 mi C $47 |
The rear gate wiper motor shaft started to seize until complete failure, r/r wiper motor from Rockauto |
| 26300 mi | Battery warning light came on while driving, intitial check at dealer indicated no problem, however car died later that day. Dealer replaced alternator under warranty. No subsequent problems. |
| 38000 mi | The cruise control and automatic doors work intermittently. Not present when I go in for service. |
| 30000 mi | NAV, redo s/w updates, still not current |
| 43000 mi US $10 |
2 fuses |
2011 Volkswagen Routan 4dr Minivan, ext.
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 25100 mi | Recall item, Antenna base would always come looose, dealer installed new base. |
| 24000 mi US $168 |
Dead battery |
2010 Volkswagen Routan 4dr Minivan, ext.
251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 40800 mi | Whirring noise |
| 100500 mi US $600 |
Starter |
| 13000 mi | had no freon in a/c system. |
2009 Volkswagen Routan
Engine not specified
| 29000 mi | A/C compressor hose broken. Sliding doors open and close when even. Loose panels from last repairs |
| 24000 mi | Radio unit will not accept bluetooth device. The audio stops working and video freezes. You must power off the radio unit and will have to restart a movie from the beginning. |
2009 Volkswagen Routan 4dr Minivan, ext.
251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 40900 mi | Security system keeps car from starting. There is a recall but no parts available to fix. |
| 53000 mi US $600 |
Controller that diverts air from head to feet replaced. Required removal of dash |
| 65725 mi C $437 |
Ignition switch WIN module replied to stop stalling in traffic Replaced A/C evaporator, and a condensor/compressor line and seals. Replaced power window switch |
| 75020 mi C $1200 |
Rear ac lines and condenser replaced Replace battery Electronic door module failed. Replaced wiring to sliding door |
| 40500 mi US $400 |
Starter also had to be replaced. Cost 400 |
| 13000 mi | Replaced electric lift gate computer. Replaced by VW under factory warranty. Satisfactory result. |
| 29000 mi | Passenger side electric door sticks. When try to open electronically sticks and reshuts the door. Reprogram module that controls door. Did not succeed |
| 33500 mi | Passenger side sliding door sticks and would't open. Replaced motor and track to door. Fully covered under warranty. |
| 46000 mi US $100 |
Passenger electric door track broken. Rear folding electrical seat mechanism wouldn't let seat fold down. |
| 1000 mi | car would not start, dealer determined that main fuse block had loose connections (after contacting VWOA for diagnosis) as no other faults detected (battery OK, etc.) check and replaced as per mfg instructions, towing was covered VW warranty as well |
| 6000 mi | ESP/BAS Traction Control warning light stayed on - needed the clockspring in the steering wheel replaced, replaced under OEM warranty driver's side power window switch would not raise window after partially lowered, dealer replaced switch for 2010 upgraded one and fixed problem - under OEM warranty |
| 18400 mi | Car failed to start and needed to be towed to VW dealer. Took two weeks to eliminate other possibilities and identify the radio's anti-theft circuitry as the cause. Replaced with 2011 radio. |
| 18000 mi | TSB for sliding doors |
| 25000 mi | Installed turn signal ordered on previous trip. |
| 15000 mi US $150 |
A/C started blowing hot - dealer added coolant -said it was short changed from the manufacturer. Next day hot air again - returned to dealer & they "found" a leaking hose not found on the first trip in for repair |
| 27200 mi | Driver's side rear taillight out. Warranty services to programming & replace fuses, bulbs, etc. Might have also replaced some trim. |
| 28000 mi | Battery keeps dying broken blower motor replaced by another broken blower motor. third one was a charm |
| 73000 mi US $150 |
Car communication system "CAN" failed causing multiple warning light, wipers to come on, headlights out, door locks inop. Dealer said it would require tearing the entire care apart to find a short or broken wire. |
| 73000 mi | CAN network failure some where in the vehicle. Only plan of action was to find the short by taking the entire interior out of the car and hoping for the best. Car was traded in before being repaired |
| 32300 mi US $125 |
Faulty tire pressure sensor |
| 24000 mi | Shifter manual mode not working, Bluetooth not working |
2009 Volkswagen Routan 4dr Minivan, ext.
197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 98980 mi C $275 |
electronic key needed replacement & programming. |
| 110980 mi C $200 |
rear evaporator may have slow leak - refilled with dye |
| 124620 mi C $550 |
rear evaporator had cracked - installed new unit and evap valve and recharged system |
| 149420 mi | This is a common problem with these models. For over a year and a half the van would be operating fine and then not start... no clicks nothing. Car towed to garage 3 times and dealer once ... always started then. Changed starter and had dealer scan electrical system , but problem continued to crop up sometimes monthes apart. Then read on a forum that wiggling the wiring harness would solve the problem when is would not start... WORKED every time. Turned out that the thin black wire to the solenoid on the starter has a spade bit connector. This could come loose ( not obvious) SOMETIMES... but not usually. this explained the intermittent problem. Made a screw clamp to hold it tight - problem has not recurred in 2 years |
| 3000 mi | Low Tire Pressure indicator came on at about 2400 miles. Checked tire pressure and corrected, however light remained on constantly. Dealership reset the indicator. Remote Keyless Entry intermittently not working. Many times requires key to open doors. Dealership could not duplicate. |
| 35000 mi | Keyfob would only work intermittently. Dealer tested & replaced under warranty. |
| 41500 mi US $100 |
The power sliding door on driver side failed to close on its own on occasion. Would automatically reopen upon the closing process and rub the rear quarter panel. |
| 95000 mi US $150 |
Wiring harness for power sliding door had multiple wires that were broken. Ordered new harness and replaced in less than an hour. |
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