The 2010 Volkswagen Routan's elevated safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 240 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

240

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

15V1940002015-01-04

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009 Routan vehicles manufactured June 25, 2008, to July 8, 2009, and 2010 Routan vehicles manufactured October 1, 2009, to August 11, 2010. This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including, but not limited to, air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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11V1510002011-01-03

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 ROUTAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2009 THROUGH JUNE 2010. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE INADVERTENT IGNITION KEY DISPLACEMENT FROM THE RUN TO ACCESSORY POSITION WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT OFF.

AN ENGINE SHUTTING OFF SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2010 Volkswagen Routan has accumulated 240 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with electrical system leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Electrical System96

02Engine20

03Power Train13

04Electrical System,engine10

05Unknown Or Other7

240 total across 1 model years (2010–2010)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Volkswagen Routan Fuel Economy

18–20mpg combined

16-17city

23-25hwy

$3,400-$3,750/yr

With 2 configurations tested, the 2010 Volkswagen Routan ranges from 18 to 20 MPG combined. That's a 2 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Routan - Automatic 6-spd

20mpg

4.0L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

17 city25 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor

Routan - Automatic 6-spd

18mpg

3.8L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

16 city23 hwy~$3,750/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2010 Volkswagen Routan

16States

45%in top 3

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 23% of listings are there. But with 16 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

FLFlorida

723%

ILIllinois

413%

TXTexas

310%

NJNew Jersey

26%

NYNew York

26%

WIWisconsin

26%

PAPennsylvania

26%

DEDelaware

13%

MIMichigan

13%

MNMinnesota

13%

MOMissouri

13%

ALAlabama

13%

OHOhio

13%

OKOklahoma

13%

CACalifornia

13%

CTConnecticut

13%

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2010.

2010 Volkswagen Routan Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2010 Volkswagen Routan a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2010 Volkswagen Routan. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2010 Volkswagen Routan?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 2010 Volkswagen Routan. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2010 Volkswagen Routan?

You'll get between 18 and 20 MPG combined from the 2010 Volkswagen Routan, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2010 Volkswagen Routan?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems top the list with 240 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.