2014 Volkswagen Routan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Routan years
- Not enough data 7th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Volkswagen Routan. That ranks 7th out of 7 Routan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 48,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 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 | 1 | 50% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 50% | 47,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Volkswagen Routan recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 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 2014 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND BEFORE THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADREST DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER NAPLETON'S NORTHLAKE…
Vw routans are known by the manufacturer to have the totally integrated power module or "tipm" fail causing the electrical system to shutdown. This failure is random and happens with no warning. My personal vehicle experienced this failure while pulling up to a stop sign and losing all power. The…
Other Volkswagen Routan years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Routan | 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 2014 Volkswagen Routan?
Owners most often report electrical system, seats problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Volkswagen Routan?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2014 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 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.