Used 2011 Volkswagen Routan Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2011 Routan, so we've included reviews for other years of the Routan since its last redesign.
The Worst Car ever
Matt, 10/21/2016
2010 Volkswagen Routan SEL CARB 4dr Minivan w/Rear Seat Ent, Nav (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
I had VW Routan 2010 SEL. I trade it 3 days ago with Honda Odyssey. First VW cheated us for putting its name on it. It is one of Town Country. My mini after 30000 miles got a lot of problems. I ll stay away from any Volkswagen forever. I do not trust them
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Uneven performer - really poor quality
jisla, 09/26/2010
2010 Volkswagen Routan SEL 4dr Minivan w/Rear Seat Ent, Nav (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
After eight years of driving two different Odesseys, I made the mistake of leasing a Routan instead. Two factors drove my decision: a desire for change, and economics. I can only criticize Honda for their very boring color schemes. And the Routan's final sticker price represented a small advantage. But long-term use revealed the Routan's true colors. It is at least 30% less fuel-efficient than the Odyssey. That translates to a higher per month cost. Whatever I saved at purchase was an illusion. Most importantly, the Routan is plain cheap. It is a clunker: over bumps and engaging into gear. The power side doors lock up and the transmission frequently sticks in low. Don't get on a Routan!
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Volkswagen has sold out
routan VW, 07/01/2010
2010 Volkswagen Routan SEL CARB 4dr Minivan w/Navigation (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
I really don't like this VW Routan at all. It is small and cramped. I have hit my head several times getting in and out of the vehicle. The kids keep hitting their heads when they climb in to get in to the back seats. The automatic doors are extremely annoying. What has Volkswagen done? They have sold out and made their van just like all the other vans on the market. Long live Eurovans!
DON'T buy a routon, BIG safety issue.
BoMom, 10/25/2010
2010 Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium 4dr Minivan (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 15 people found this review helpful
We just purchased the Routon SEL premium from jersey village Volkswagan in houston TX. I paid $37,000 for there top of the line routon. The dvd screens in the routon block the entire view from your rear view mirror,it is a huge safety hazard. Frankly this vehicle needs to be recalled before there are numerous accidents asssociated with this major design flaw.The dealership which is owned by sonic automotive even offered to have dvd screens put into the headrests, so they obviously know about there safety issue.Don't make my mistake. Buy another brand of mini van stay away from the routon. There is numerous amounts of problems with this vehichle and the one I mentioned was just one.
Love this Minivan
2010 Routan, 05/07/2010
2010 Volkswagen Routan SE 4dr Minivan w/Rear Seat Ent (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a great minivan for the choices that are out there. I feel like I am driving a van with style over the boring Honda, Toyota, and Kia models. This van offers the space I need with style. I know this van is made by Chrysler, but I like that it has the VW tag on it. It's a good choice for the van options out there. I could not be happier with this car!
Reliable car
Eldis Memushi, 06/07/2022
2011 Volkswagen Routan S 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought 80k km , I have 150000 km just I changed the oil , very strong car . Highly recommend.
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Body Rust within 851 Miles
SEL Premium CARB, 07/29/2010
2010 Volkswagen Routan SEL CARB 4dr Minivan w/Rear Seat Ent, Nav (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Do not buy this van! On 6/19/10, I bought a SEL Premium CARB from a dealer in Columbus, OH, and it is rusted in less than a month after I took it off the dealers lot. The rust happened where the outer panel was glued with the inner panel around the left rear wheel well. With 851 miles on the van, the dealer asked me to drive to the VWs authorized body shop for an estimate. Since the shop has to open (drilling out all body- glue spots) the body panel above the rear wheel to check the inside rust, the repair costs the VW $1100.00. If it is not done this way, the rust will eat the vans body from inside out. (continue in the next section)
Clunky -Awful Gas Mileage - Bad in Snow
PJ, 09/27/2010
2010 Volkswagen Routan SE 4dr Minivan w/Rear Seat Ent (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We have had this van now for almost 2- years. We are counting down the days to get rid of it. It all started the transmission clunking since day 1 and still no fix. It also feels like it accelerates without touching the gas when it's cold. We can barely get up our hill in the snow and will not take it on road trips because the mileage is awful.
It must be love.
unwynde, 05/05/2010
2010 Volkswagen Routan SE 4dr Minivan w/Rear Seat Ent, Nav (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
What's not to love on this vehicle. It has every feature imaginable for a reasonable price. Navigation, mp3, pics, power doors, dvd w/rear ent., satellite radio, wifi, backup camera, hands free phone audio, premium leather, shades. One couldn't ask for more. Mind you, I said I would never buy a minivan. I test drove this vehicle while I waited during the paperwork process for another vehicle. I was sold. My husband, myself, +5 children, and we still have room for the in-laws.
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PETE MASICH, 08/18/2016
2010 Volkswagen Routan SEL CARB 4dr Minivan w/Rear Seat Ent, Nav (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
One of the best vehicles for ride and comfort I've even been in. We had a problem with the brake rotors when we first bought the van, had larger rotors installed and never had problems after 93,500 miles and still going. Good van fun to drive.
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