Used 2009 Volkswagen Routan S 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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VW Routan Brake Problems
carshopper82, Oak Creek, WI, 07/04/2012
Volkswagen Routan S 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
33 of 38 people found this review helpful
I purchased an 09 Routan, and have driven it for 33,000 miles since. The van is nice and is perhaps the nicest minivan ride based on my experience. However, there are a lot of design issues with it. I have replaced the brakes all around including rotors, pads, and calipers three times - this at no cost because I documented to VW of America this is a design issue. Similar vans from 2009 (Chrysler Town Country) had the same issues - my in-laws own it. As you know, the Routan is a brand-labeled T&C. Othe rissues pertain to transmission hoses. So far VW has taken care of me but it is definitely a lemon.
NOT a Dodge or Chrysler with a VW badge
devnic, 12/30/2008
Volkswagen Routan S 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am qualified to make the above statement as I own a Chrysler Town & Country and have driven the Dodge Grand Caravan several times prior to purchasing my Routan. Anyone who thinks this is the same car as the Dodge or Chrysler is sadly mistaken. The seats in the VW are definitely VW - more firm than the mushy seats of the other two. The engine on the base Routan which I have- the S- is the 3.8L Chrysler engine - not the 3.3L on the base Town & Country or Dodge. The interior design and the driving experience are VW. I have owned more than 6 VWs over the past 20 years and this van feels, looks and acts like a VW. Sharing an engine and body panels w/the other two make it no less a VW.
Awesome for what it is
cfeigenbutz, 10/22/2008
Volkswagen Routan S 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
There have been many complaints about this being a rebadged Chrysler. For what it is, the Routan is outstanding. There is no way to get a Wolfsburg designed and built minivan to the U.S. in this price range. VW is trying to capture the market for their customers who already have a VW and need a family hauler. We have a Jetta, and needed more room for our growing family. While every aspect of it may not be "German Engineered," it surely is "German Inspired." The ride is great, the layout inside is well though out (we have a bench instead of the captain's chairs for the 2nd row, much more convenient in my opinion). Would definitely recommend.
RUN LIKE HELL
Ros, Orlando, FL, 03/14/2016
Volkswagen Routan S 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
This by far is one of the worst vehicles. I only had it a week and its been in the service shop everyday...REFUND
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Worst Car Ever!!!
MelinNj, Chesterfield, NJ, 04/27/2017
Volkswagen Routan S 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Don't but this Dodge garbage! Nightmare since Day 1! During the first year of ownership, I bought pre-owned with 25,000 miles on it, my dealer had the car more than I did! I have a stack of repair orders 2 inches thick. They replaced the motor twice. Has nothing but defective parts. Now I'm going through an issue where the car won't start at all. Replaced the starter and Battery. So then I do some more research and find that many others about the same problem! Not sure why this has not been recalled! The door seals leaking, the doors fill with water, the electrical system has gone crazy causing all windows to roll down during the rain and not go back up. Garbage!
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