2010 Volkswagen Routan Volkswagen Routan 2010

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2010 Volkswagen Routan repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 19 repairs.
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2010 Volkswagen Routan engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (38%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (50%)

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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.

2010 Volkswagen Routan

Engine not specified

40900 mi Van is burning oil at a rate of 5 quarts approximately every 1500 miles. Dealer said this is within engine specs for vehicle. they ran a flush at no cost to me but now the car is leaking oil. Will have to bring back this week for diagnosis. 

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2010 Volkswagen Routan 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

100000 mi

US $700
radiator hose & pump 
62000 mi

US $600
3.8 L VE Routan had 41k miles and usage approx 2 qts oil between changes..... VW and Chrysler both know this to be a problem.... And do nothing....Had a 2004 Chrysler TC and same thing... Thought maybe they would've solved this thing .... My big mistake! 
55400 mi

US $75
Check engine light- code reveals some pressure being lost, mechanic determined that the problem is too difficult to locate now, car is running fine 
62400 mi

US $540
check engine light. no resolution. dealer reported no problem. inspection and overall check done on vehicle. (note that they MISSED the radiator problem that happened the very NEXT week) Blew a radiator 2-into-1 housing while driving 
71000 mi car wouldn't start...starter would not kick in. hard to replicate...happens every so often. 

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2010 Volkswagen Routan 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

127000 mi

US $150
Broken valve spring which caused a bent valve. Removed head and replaced valve and valve spring. 

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2010 Volkswagen Routan Engine Problems

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