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2009 Volkswagen Routan repairs by problem area
Engine (22%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (13%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 139 repairs.
2009 Volkswagen Routan engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (40%)
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
| 9000 mi | Car gets very low gas mileage, last tank 11.8 mpg. |
2009 Volkswagen Routan 4dr Minivan, ext.
251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 23000 mi | Serpentine belt and tensioner |
| 40500 mi US $400 |
Engine threw a rod. Replaced under warranty at no cost. |
| 18000 mi | car failed to start and needed to be towed to VW dealer, undetermined what issue is but has been in the shop for over one week |
| 121500 mi US $300 |
Oil cooler failed needed several coolant flushes, New thermostat , New oil cooler unit. |
| 133000 mi US $120 |
Both heater hoses and Y pipes |
| 65863 mi | Replaced EGR valve to fix surging and stalling at 30-50 km/h |
| 70060 mi C $342 |
Serpentine belt tensioner seized |
| 75000 mi US $550 |
Main cooling line that connects to heater core and engine broke. Part requires the entire system to be replaced. |
| 97700 mi US $850 |
Computer died. |
| 48000 mi US $470 |
The coolant hose between the heater core, engine block and radiator had a leak. |
| 72000 mi US $650 |
Needed new intake valve and seals |
| 65100 mi C $845 |
Vehicle would hesitate and run rough after reaching full temperature. Two fuel injectors needed replacement. Injectors replaced. |
2009 Volkswagen Routan 4dr Minivan, ext.
197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 111000 mi US $334 |
Radiator hoses were worn out and needed to be replaced. |
| 15000 mi | Transmission still rough shifting--sometimes loudly bangs into gear at low speeds. Dealer found transmission fluid overfilled. Drained it and ran a software update for transm. control module. Rough shifting less frequent, but still occurs. |
| 103000 mi US $400 |
Excessive drive train/engine movement. |
| 49500 mi US $135 |
ruptured hose. a non dealer part was found that would work. it required a Y shaped section that was tied in with band clamps |
| 62000 mi US $7200 |
Engine failure. Complete rebuild. Out of powertrain warranty by 2k miles. After appeal VW agreed to cover with a $500 deductible. Original quote was $7,200. Pipkin Motors Tifton,Ga was excellent. Complimentary loaner for rest of my trip. |
| 26000 mi | Heater would not work; diagnosed problem was due to a radiator cap that allowed coolant to come out of top; no coolant, no heat |
| 65000 mi US $50 |
Heater hose was leaking at y joint. Replaced heater hose with Gates 23933 heater hose (ordered from Amazon) |
| 60700 mi US $50 |
Check engine light came on with code P0404. There was a problem with the emissions sensor and that part needed to be replaced. |
| 71300 mi US $65 |
The gas cap indicator light came on briefly, only to be replaced by the check engine light. When we took it in it was discovered that gas vapors were escaping so the gas cap needed to be replaced. |
| 3000 mi | "Change Oil Soon" light came on at 2700 miles. Brought to dealership who explained there is a TSB and is a known issue, no need to change oil but light comes on. |
| 74400 mi C $251 |
A crack opened up in the plastic Y which divides the flow of hot coolant to the twin interior heater cores at the dash. Had to buy the entire heater supply and drain pipe assembly to get part. Part 4677603AK. Mechanic has seen this twice in past year. |
| 123292 mi C $209 |
Rusted pipe from rad to water pump cracked when I hit a pothole. Tube was replaced 99$ for part , 1 hour labour at 75$ and remainder made up by coolant and some engine oil. |
| 124060 mi C $325 |
IGNITION COIL PACK FAILS WITHOUT WARNING - REPLACED COIL WITH ALL IGNITION CABLES AND SPARKPLUGS. |
| 125240 mi C $773 |
change valve cover gaskets |
| 131440 mi C $2750 |
change lower and upper intake gaskets, EGR valve thermostat housing |
| 151900 mi C $314 |
flexpipe leading from header to catalytic convertor had cracked. The cracked section was cut off and a new seaction welded on. This saved $$$ having to replace the catalytic convertor. |
| 71800 mi US $50 |
3 broken motor mounts. |
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