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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%)

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Volkswagen Routan suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (11%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 18 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
Suspension getting noisy! 
24000 mi Pulsation in brakes- rotors, pads and control arm bushings replaced under warranty. Braking was flat out terrifying in mountains until the issue was fixed. 

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2010 Volkswagen Routan 4dr Minivan, ext.

251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

37820 mi Right front wheel bearing failure. Dealer claimed that the wheel bearing was not the problem, but a seized brake caliper. After driving the vehicle home, the noise still existed. 

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2010 Volkswagen Routan 4dr Minivan, ext.

197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

1000 mi Van pulls to right, dealer did a alignment, still pulled to the right also took it to a independent shop who checked the alignment. Alignment was correct still pulls to right. Went online noted others with same problem. 
1000 mi Camber bolts were installed, still pulls to right at low speed or coasting at low speed. Van seems to be ok at highway speed. Dealer has run out of ideas.  
1300 mi At request of VW Customer Mgr drove a new 2010 Routan off dealer's lot with the service advisor. It pulled worse then ours. Reported back to VW Customer mgr, with results. He stated nothing could be done since my van's align. was in specs. 

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2009 Volkswagen Routan 4dr Minivan, ext.

251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

39060 mi

C $300
leaking return power steering fluid 
69461 mi

C $137
Front wheel bearings replaced TSB 2028396 
57700 mi

US $135
Loud thump in rear of vehicle when braking. Rattled in rear suspension when going over bumps. 
115000 mi

US $850
Needed new tie-rod ends 
20460 mi Power steering pump had loose output shaft due to faulty bearing. Had to bring to dealer 3 times before problem was determined. Received "could not replicate" but demanded a closer look by the tech. Pump was on verge of destruction. 
57660 mi

C $585
Tie rid ends worn. Needed replacing to safety the vehicle. 

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2009 Volkswagen Routan 4dr Minivan, ext.

197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

87700 mi

US $200
replaced front wheel bearing 
103000 mi

US $550
Replaced front and rear wheel bearing 2 total 
125240 mi

C $773
change rear shocks 
131440 mi

C $2750
changed RHS front Bearing and both rear bearings change front sway bar and links change power steering hoses 
155053 mi

C $60
Pre trip inspection showed worn RHS outside tie rod end. Counted rotation on tie rod threads, replaced part and snugged up at same rotations. Alignment still good. 
168458 mi

US $140
Tires wearing out on outer edge...bad alignment. Not sure of replaced parts. $140.00 plus tx Problem was caused by a smaller independent shop that said they do alignments, if if it is to simply beat on the front end. 

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Volkswagen Routan Suspension Problems

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