2010 Volkswagen Routan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Routan years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 240 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Volkswagen Routan. That ranks 2nd out of 7 Routan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (150 complaints, 63%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 3 fires, 12 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 240owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 150 | 63% | 80,000 | “ignition switch” (19%) | — |
| Engine | 45 | 19% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 23 | 10% | 75,250 | — | — |
| Steering | 23 | 10% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 22 | 9% | 30,728 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 18 | 8% | 78,369 | — | — |
| Structure | 11 | 5% | 22,228 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 9 | 4% | 115,295 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 4% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3% | 70,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 3% | 36,050 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 2% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 2% | 50,692 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 2% | 87,577 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 2% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 2% | 9,823 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 2% | 47,550 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 1% | 200 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | 10,646 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | 560 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Volkswagen Routan recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009 Routan vehicles manufactured June 25, 2008, to July 8, 2009, and 2010 Routan vehicles manufactured October 1, 2009, to August 11, 2010. This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including, but not limited to, air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 28H1. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 11V151 and 14V396. Vehicles that previously received an ignition switch trim ring as a recall remedy must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign. Vehicles that have already received a new ignition switch are not covered by this campaign.
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2010 routan vehicles manufactured from october 2009 through june 2010. Some vehicles may experience inadvertent ignition key displacement from the run to accessory position while driving causing the engine to shut off.
Risk: An engine shutting off suddenly while driving could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the win module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during june 2011. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
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.
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster failed to function as intended. In addition, the contact stated that the turn signal and the speed control failed to function as designed. The vehicle was taken to an…
The contact was helping her friend who owns a 2010 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the check engine and stability control warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was a recurring…
On 01/24/25 around 9pm I was leaving a friend house headed home. I took the i76 route home because it's faster. As I'm getting off on my exit, coming up on the first stop sign I start pressing down on the break pedal and all of a sudden the car engine shuts off and comes to a sudden seizure like…
I bought this van just a few weeks ago. One day I was driving and all a sudden it lost power while in motion. This has happened 4xs so far. It could've resulted in the inability to stop my vehicle as the brakes are stiff after the power & engine stop working. It could've resulted in either I hit…
Battery failure due to parasitic draw from Ignition IOD fuse ( J13fuse) reads 0.9 draw and M11 fuse ( hvac system) reads 0.6 draw. First occurrence 2/10/24 and second occurrence 2/11/24. Informed auto repair shop on 2/12/24 and goes in for diagnostic 2/15/24. Abs control module failure(…
Other Volkswagen Routan years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Routan | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Routan | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 Routan | 63 | 1 |
| 2011 Routan | 175 | 0 |
| 2010 | 240 | 2 |
| 2009 Routan | 294 | 6 |
| 2008 Routan | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Volkswagen Routan?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 150 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Volkswagen Routan?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 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 2010 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.