2013 Volkswagen Routan Review
Price Estimate: $5,102 - $7,367

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3 listings
- 131,614 miles
- 1 accident, 4 owners, personal use
- 6cyl automatic
- Imran Imports LLC - Cincinnati (379 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
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Located in Cincinnati, OH
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (17 City/25 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 2C4RVABG1DR724834
Stock: P724834
Certified Pre-Owned: No- 94,232 miles
- Frame damage reported, 2 owners, personal use
- 6cyl automatic
- Donny Mills Auto Sales (826 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
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Located in Largo, FL
This Volkwagen Routan comes equipped with a 3.6L V6 engine,leather,power options,alloy wheels,ac,CARFAX, The front windshield is in excellent conditio...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: Yes
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (17 City/25 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 2C4RVABG6DR725462
Stock: 725462
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 08-18-2024- New ListingPhotos not available
- 147,286 miles
- 6cyl automatic
- Dave Mungenast St. Louis Honda (693 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
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Located in Saint Louis, MO
Blue 2013 Volkswagen Routan SE FWD 6-Speed Automatic 3.6L V6 DOHC 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, 6 Speakers, A/V remote, ABS brakes, AM/FM radio: SiriusXM, CD p...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary Unavailable.
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (17 City/25 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 2C4RVABG4DR725475
Stock: P21236A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-11-2025
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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
3 out of 5 stars3/5Average
#12 out of 14 among Minivans
RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.
Cost
The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Volkswagen Routan from 2008-2022.$627/yr
vs. $549/yr
for Average Minivan
for Average Minivan
Frequency
The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).2.43x/yr
vs. 1.47x/yr
for Average Minivan
for Average Minivan
Severity
The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).12.6%
vs. 12.5%
for Average Minivan
for Average Minivan
powered by RepairPal Based on RepairPal reliability data as of 8/23/2023. Ratings are provided by RepairPal and Edmunds is not responsible for their accuracy.
Volkswagen Routan Reviews
Owner Reviews
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4(32%)
3(12%)
2(13%)
1(14%)
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Watch the oil level
4.13 out of 5 starsfshifteh, 09/22/2012
2010 Volkswagen Routan SE 4dr Minivan w/Rear Seat Ent, Nav (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
This is an update on my previous posts. Recently at 28000 miles I noticed the oil pressure light was flashing in my Routan. After inspecting the dipstick I was surprised to see that the car had very little oil, so I ended up adding 2.5 quarts of 5W-20 oil. I was surprised because I have never missed any of my scheduled maintenance. When I took the car to the dealer they said that they … have seen this issue with these vans. And the recommendation was to check the oil level every 3000 miles. They said these vans burn oil in average 1 quart every 3000 miles. For your info, I have changed my engine oil in average every 5500 miles when the light had indicated that it is time to do so.
2010 Routan SE w/RSE and NAVI
4 out of 5 starsrxjava, 02/24/2011
2010 Volkswagen Routan SE 4dr Minivan w/Rear Seat Ent, Nav (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
After test driving the Toyota, Chrysler, Dodge, Kia and Honda minivans we settled on the Routan. Of the minivans tested the dashboard/instrument panel and gauges of the Routan give the appearance of an upscale car and does not scream minivan. The faux metal strip is convincing and is more refined compared to cheesy faux wood. Seats are comfortable and operation of controls are intuitive. … The ride is quiet and taut with good steering input. The 3.8L V-6 is more than adequate around town.
We live close to the Sierras and the van performs adequately going up steep grades although the engine will rev at higher RPMs. Shifts to the lower gear are nearly imperceptible
Tipm Module Issues
2 out of 5 starsCarlos, 02/21/2016
2011 Volkswagen Routan SE 4dr Minivan w/Rear Seat Ent (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
First of all, these cars are built by Chrysler, and has an issues with the tipm module which only cost to repair $1,000 or more with no guaranty that will not happen again, I did some research and found a lot of people having this issue, it causes the car to turn off while driving it, or sometimes will not start at all. I have 53K miles on it. Also the engine is weak and the transmission … is starting to give me problems, along with a side door making noises when I open it. Stay away from these vans.
It's 21 February 2017 and the VW has NOT done anything about this. They disrespect their clients from left to right. Stay away from VW.
Electrical and service nightmare
2 out of 5 starsjustsaynat, 03/11/2014
2011 Volkswagen Routan SE 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
***2017 update- finally got rid of my Routan. We bought a Ford Expedition. On the Routan, the leatherette fabric has been wearing out, tearing and flaking off on the seats for the last few years and especially the driver seat. There is always something broken or failing on this car. The rear breaklights were never sealed properly so every 3 months the lights short out. Pretty annoying. … It's sad because it was my favorite family car, it's a nice looking car, it drives nicely when it's not breaking, it's comfortable, I love automatic doors, but it's not a good investment. There were some weird electrical things going on with the locks not locking all doors. We live where there is snow and ice so we had to finally go back to an SUV.
***2016 update- More problems and more problems. Service people know me well. All I can say is it's a good thing I got an extended warranty!! The leatherette is ripping on my seat and both passenger and driver side door handles have lethally sharp, chrome pealing and cutting the heck out of our hands. These things are not covered under warranty and would cost a fortune to fix. Other than that, we have had to replace the rear gasket over twice in one year, the belt in the passenger side door holding up the window, snapped, the fan belts in both engine area and AC both gave out, the list goes on. Good thing the stopped making these vans. I still love the way it looks and feels, but I will be selling it before the warranty ends. ***********We Purchased from Ken Garff VW in Orem in November of 2011. Within less than a month we were at the service dep. getting things fixed. First it was the paint and weather stripping around all the windows chipping and pealing and discolored. Then it was several trips for a shifting problem. They said it was electrical and they said they fixed it. But we were back 5 times and 2 so called recall updates to the electrical before finally another location replaced something I the engine. That seemed to help. But then the motor for the AC and heater broke. Then the electrical went crazy and my car shut off mid driving. Now it's in the shop and I am ready to call it a lemon and get a new car.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2013 Volkswagen Routan, so we've included reviews for other years of the Routan since its last redesign.
2013 Routan Highlights
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Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $27,020 |
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Engine Type | Flex-fuel (ffv) |
Combined MPG | 20 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $185/month |
Seating | 7 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 32.7 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Routan include:
- Back-up camera
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Alarm
- Tire Pressure Warning
- Stability Control
- Post-collision safety system
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestPoor
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestGood
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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