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Volkswagen Routan

2009 only

437 classified complaints 5 recalls

2009 Volkswagen Routan have 437 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 5 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 76,200 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2009 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Volkswagen Routan report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2009 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 177 complaints

Median onset: 76,200 miles.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 50 complaints

Median onset: 71,000 miles.

Pads and rotors · Brakes 35 complaints

Median onset: 25,000 miles. 2.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 32 complaints

Median onset: 82,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 31 complaints

Median onset: 13,000 miles. 25.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 18 complaints

Median onset: 52,577 miles. 11.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Starter and starting system · Electrical 18 complaints

Median onset: 75,699 miles.

Typical repair: $390–$730 nationally.

TPMS sensors and warnings · Wheels and tires 13 complaints

Median onset: 52,000 miles.

Typical repair: $230–$430 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2009 model year. See the full Volkswagen Routan report for every year and full specs/safety data.