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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 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (67%)
Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Volkswagen Routan 4dr Minivan, ext.
251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 68700 mi US $500 |
Tire pressure monitors in all 4 wheels failed due to corrosion. The metal valve stems failed and caused one tire to go flat. Dealer replaced all 4 valve stems and one sensor |
| 44000 mi | Routan wouldn't start with key or remote. I'm not sure what they did but it had something to do with a plastic part (replaced) that warps and interferes with the car not knowing it's in park...or something like that. |
| 48800 mi US $400 |
tire pressure sensors completely rusted/corroded - needed full replacement |
| 18000 mi | Loose driver side sliding door stripping. Needs to be replaced. Covered under warranty. Stripping ordered and will be replaced at next trip at no cost to owner. |
| 31000 mi | Driver side sliding door intermittently will not close automatically. Dealer updated software and greased tracks of door. Update: one instance since, but seems largely fixed. |
2009 Volkswagen Routan 4dr Minivan, ext.
197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 77000 mi US $150 |
Tire pressure sensors failed and caused tires to flatten. Replaced 2 sensors. |
| 11000 mi | Sliding door hinge broke Rear quarter panel on passenger side was coming loose & was re-fastened. Also, the passenger side sliding door hinge broke and had to be replaced. Everything was done under warranty. |
| 24000 mi | Passenger side door hinge broke for second time. Screw on that side constantly loosens to where automatic door will not close properly. I retighten approximately every 2 weeks. Hinge also breaks. Fixed temporarily by replacing hinge. |
| 38000 mi | Passenger sliding door hinge was broken again |
| 3000 mi | Noticed all doors (sliding and hinged) difficult to open during cold weather. Notified dealership on visit. Dealership lubed all doors to improve operation. |
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