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Expensive Volkswagen Routan repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (18%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 22 repairs.
Volkswagen Routan repair cost distribution
$2500+ (40%)
$1000 - $2499 (60%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 10 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
| 102000 mi US $1600 |
Transmission solenoid switch needed to be replaced. |
| 124000 mi C $2750 |
No A/c all summer! Reseal system and refill. R/r thermostat housing to repair crack. Slow engine cranking, r/r battery. Suspension getting noisy! |
| 127720 mi C $2600 |
Alternator failed Catalytic perverter failed |
| 130200 mi C $450 |
Transmission cooler lines leaking |
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. |
| 127000 mi US $1100 |
Valve body and TRS (transmission range sensor) replaced. TCm updated with new software. |
2009 Volkswagen Routan 4dr Minivan, ext.
251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 32300 mi US $125 |
Faulty tire pressure sensor |
| 48800 mi US $400 |
tire pressure sensors completely rusted/corroded - needed full replacement |
| 72700 mi US $1400 |
Master cylinder |
| 65725 mi C $437 |
Ignition switch WIN module replied to stop stalling in traffic Replaced A/C evaporator, and a condensor/compressor line and seals. Replaced power window switch |
| 66931 mi C $732 |
Rear calipers, lining , pads and discs |
| 69461 mi C $137 |
Front wheel bearings replaced TSB 2028396 |
| 70462 mi C $342 |
Serpentine belt tensioner seized Serpentine belt tensioner seized |
| 71300 mi C $380 |
Transmission stuck in 2nd gear limp mode. Replaced input speed sensor. Transmission stuck in 2nd gear limp mode. Replaced input speed sensor. |
| 75020 mi C $1200 |
Rear ac lines and condenser replaced Replace battery Electronic door module failed. Replaced wiring to sliding door |
2009 Volkswagen Routan 4dr Minivan, ext.
197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 98980 mi C $275 |
electronic key needed replacement & programming. |
| 110980 mi C $200 |
rear evaporator may have slow leak - refilled with dye |
| 113560 mi C $150 |
surface rust under paint on front fender arch. surface rust under paint on rear hatch. cleaned metal, treated rust, primed and painted with custom mixed paint |
| 120586 mi C $120 |
Replaced front brake pads, and slides. Replaced caliper slider pins LHS. Front LHS outboard brake pad had worn badly since last inspection and necessitated changing all front pads at only 2500 miles use. worked the piston repeatedly and scraped pad-ear slide areas to improve proper pad release. |
| 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. |
| 124620 mi C $550 |
change rear shocks change valve cover gaskets rear evaporator had cracked - installed new unit and evap valve and recharged system |
| 131440 mi C $2750 |
changed RHS front Bearing and both rear bearings change front sway bar and links change lower and upper intake gaskets, EGR valve change waterpump and transmission cooling lines change power steering hoses Change rear rotors pads and rear RHS caliper thermostat housing |
| 151280 mi C $110 |
Windshield wipers had become slow - four bar linkage bearings were corroded and did not improve much with lubrication. Replaced the linkage but retained the existing wiper motor. |
| 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. |
| 87000 mi US $418 |
The brakes were at the end of their life so needed to be replaced. They also replaced a missing rubber cover for the foot emergency brake. |
| 105000 mi US $1300 |
The parking brake was not releasing properly, which ended up being the reason why our brakes were wearing out so quickly. They replaced the parking release cable and the rear brakes again, as well as the rear tire because it blew out when the parking brake wouldn't release. |
| 77000 mi US $150 |
Tire pressure sensors failed and caused tires to flatten. Replaced 2 sensors. |
| 87700 mi US $200 |
replaced front wheel bearing |
| 95000 mi US $150 |
Wiring harness for power sliding door had multiple wires that were broken. Ordered new harness and replaced in less than an hour. |
| 97000 mi US $1300 |
Replaced 4 brake calipers, front pads and rotors |
| 103000 mi US $550 |
Replaced front and rear wheel bearing 2 total |
| 103000 mi US $400 |
Excessive drive train/engine movement. |
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