Routan
Volkswagen Routan: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Volkswagen Routan2008–2014
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2008–2013 |
| Model years | 2009–2014 |
| Body styles | 5-door minivan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Chrysler RT platform |
| Engines | 3.6 L Pentastar V6 (2011–2014) 3.8 L EGH V6 (2008–2010) 4.0 L EGQ V6 (2008–2010) |
| Transmissions | 62TE 6-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 3,078 mm |
| Length | 5,144 mm |
| Width | 1,953 mm |
| Height | 1,750 mm |
| Class | Minivan |
| Assembly | Canada: Windsor, Ontario (Windsor Assembly) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2014 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2009–2010 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009–2010 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2014 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| 2009–2010 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| 2009–2010 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Minivan |
| Model years in EPA data | 2009–2014 |
| Powertrains | Flex-fuel, Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.6–4.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel), Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 8 |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2009–2014 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 454 | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Engine and cooling | 207 | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Brakes | 105 | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Steering | 76 | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 70 | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 61 | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Body and structure | 35 | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Stability and traction control | 35 | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Speed control and cruise | 25 | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Airbags | 23 | 2009, 2011, 2012 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2009–2014: 781 complaints, 16 with a crash and 8 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.