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Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
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.
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
24000 mi
Shifter manual mode not working, Bluetooth not working
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
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
18000 mi
TSB for sliding doors
25000 mi
Installed turn signal ordered on previous trip.
32300 mi
US $125
Faulty tire pressure sensor
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.
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.
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
Wiring harness for power sliding door had multiple wires that were broken. Ordered new harness and replaced in less than an hour.
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.
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.
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
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