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Almost killed us!
kiddycargo3, 05/06/2011
2009 Volkswagen Routan SE 4dr Minivan w/Rear Seat Entertainment (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
20 of 27 people found this review helpful
We have had this thing in the shop 7times over two months when you add up all the days. 9 recalls, tons of electrical issues including the sensors not working on the side doors and smashing my two year old twice! The biggest issue was when I was driving my three kids going 40mph and the engine shutoff and I had no power steering or brakes! we almost smashed into a dump truck! God was watching over us and as I was somewhat able to turn the wheel and took out half the landscaping at MC Donalds right before I hit the dumpster the brake came on! Took it in and the computer was bad and come to find out there was a fuse missing this whole time. VW said well we put in a new computer and fuse sorry!
Do not buy a Routan!
Jweldon, 08/05/2010
2009 Volkswagen Routan SE 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Never buy one of these cars. A complete waste of money. The vehicle is unsafe and a hazard to your family. One of our children has actually gotten his head trapped in the sliding door b/c they do not work properly, they open and close on their own! VW does not care. We have had the car in for service too many times to count. It is there right now and I do not want to bring it home. I miss my Honda Pilot. This car is a nightmare.
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- S Passenger MinivanMSRP: $6,600104 mi away
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Trouble free - not so much....
edsel4u, 03/27/2013
updated 03/28/2019
2009 Volkswagen Routan SEL CARB 4dr Minivan (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought new June 2009 and now at 33,000 miles we have not had any major malfunctions. We'll own the Routan till the wheels fall off. It's an excellent transportation appliance and if people respect the Routan minivan for what it is, and for what it is not, they'll be satisfied too. Update: 04/2016 Our family still owns the Routan. It now has 77,000 miles. Just replaced the transmission "solenoid" ($800.00) because it would not shift higher than 2nd gear. Frequent brake jobs, wheel bearings and alignments are required. I don't expect the Routan to last longer than 100k miles. It has become an exasperating vehicle to own. Will never buy another Chrysler/Fiat product again. Update: 03/28/19: Traded the Routan with approx 100k miles for a used 2016 Toyota Sienna in 2018. The 4.0L engine in the Routan was about to die. So yes, the wheels did "fall off" at 100k miles. The interior accommodations in the Routan were great. The new Pacifica minivan does not feel as roomy as the Routan/Town & Country. I wish someone still manufactured a larger "minivan" as did Volkswagen when they produced the Vanagon.
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like the interior a lot
korax, 12/19/2009
2009 Volkswagen Routan SEL 4dr Minivan w/Rear Seat Entertainment (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We like many of the attributes of our VW Routon SEL. Recently however there has been trouble with the transmission. We again are very happy otherwise, and the repair is covered by the warranty. The kids love the entertainment system and the roominess is fine.
Pretty nice
vwfan, 11/17/2008
2009 Volkswagen Routan SE 4dr Minivan w/Rear Seat Entertainment (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I'm not a mini van guy but we needed something that seats 7. If I was going to consider a mini van it would have to be a VW due to their style and class. I was very impressed with the overall design and style of the Routan. I love the captains chairs. They really give it a roomy but cozy feel. I recently found out that the Routan is pretty much a Chrysler with a few VW touches. I would still recommend a look and a test drive. It's still more hip than a Toyota, Honda, Chrysler ect.