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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |