2008 Volkswagen Routan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Routan years
- Not enough data 6th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Volkswagen Routan. That ranks 6th out of 7 Routan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is child seat (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Volkswagen Routan problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Seat | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Volkswagen Routan recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Volkswagen Routan.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen routan. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled and the engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen routan. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the tpms sleeves were corroded. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The…
I have the car seat graco my ride 65. I have had it now for 4 years. I was planning on using it again for my second daughter. After the end of the 2nd year, the straps that you pull began to fray. The latching system on the seat has been locking or getting stuck in the upright position making it…
Other Volkswagen Routan years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Routan | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Routan | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 Routan | 63 | 1 |
| 2011 Routan | 175 | 0 |
| 2010 Routan | 240 | 2 |
| 2009 Routan | 294 | 6 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Volkswagen Routan?
Owners most often report child seat, electrical system, wheels problems. The top one, child seat, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Volkswagen Routan?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Volkswagen Routan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Routan model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.