| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 39 repairs.
2012 Volkswagen Routan engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (25%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (63%)
Chart based on 8 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
| 124000 mi C $2750 |
R/r thermostat housing to repair crack. |
| 127720 mi C $2600 |
Catalytic perverter failed |
| 98000 mi US $120 |
Serpentine belt had split in two. |
| 85000 mi US $13 |
Thermostat stuck open so the engine was not heating to normal operating temperature, so it was replaced. This is the very first repair for this vehicle. |
| 47000 mi | ENGINE SOUND LIKE BAD LAWN MOTOR RUNNING BUT THIS SUPPOSE TO BE NORMAL PER VW SERVICE ENGINE STILL TICKING WITH A LOUD NOISE lifter was sticking same as before, lifter sticking lifter was sticking again |
| 43000 mi | Engine make moan/whistle during cold start up |
| 59300 mi | Engine has always had a funny whistle on start up since new that VW could not fix. I found a Chrysler TSP (Routan is Chrysler van) which described situation exactly. Brought to VW and had them fix per TSB. |
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