2013 Volkswagen Routan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Routan years
- Not enough data 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Volkswagen Routan. That ranks 5th out of 7 Routan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 77,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 43% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 29% | 69,750 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 29% | 129,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 14% | 100,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Volkswagen Routan recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 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.
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly shut off. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated normally. During the failure, no warning lights were illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined…
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated while driving approximately 40-50 MPH, the passengerâs side front headrest prematurely deployed without impact. There were no warning lights illuminated. There were no reported injuries. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle…
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, he started to hear an abnormal sound. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving to his destination. The contact stated that he replaced the…
The temperature gauge constantly moving to 220 thermostat water pump and sensor was changed with new antifreeze. Its still doing yhe same thing. I notived several people are having the same problem. It doesn't matter if i am stationary or moving ii will move.
Vehicle would shudder sometimes harshly under light throttle at 45-60mph and small hill or acceleration. Dealer diagnosed a left cylinder head failure and cylinder misfires. Vehicle has approximately 80,000 miles. Not included by vin and falls just outside the manufacturing date, which resulted in…
Other Volkswagen Routan years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Routan | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 Routan | 63 | 1 |
| 2011 Routan | 175 | 0 |
| 2010 Routan | 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 2013 Volkswagen Routan?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Volkswagen Routan?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 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 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.