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2012 Volkswagen Routan repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (0%)
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
Chart based on 39 repairs.
2012 Volkswagen Routan electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (17%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (75%)
Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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 |
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