MYRModel Year Report

2009 Volkswagen Routan

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2009 Volkswagen Routan
BUILT 2026-08-02

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volkswagen Routan Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 2008: 3 complaints 2008 2009: 293 complaints 2009 2010: 240 complaints 2010 2011: 175 complaints 2011 2012: 63 complaints 2012 2013: 7 complaints 2013 2014: 2 complaints 2014
2009: 293 complaints
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YearComplaints
20083
2009293
2010240
2011175
201263
20137
20142

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 50%

50% of complaints: electrical system — 146 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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POWER SLIDING DOORS ACTUATE ON OWN, WITHOUT WARNING, BOTH OPEN AND CLOSE WITH NO REGARD TO HUMANS OR OBJECT IN THE PATH. DOOR HANDLES CHROME DELAMINATION CAUSING SEVERE CUTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140422

Volkswagen dealership does not want to fulfill the recall.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240623

THE CAR DOES NOT START AFTER A STOP. IT TAKES HOURS BEFORE IT RESTARTS. REPLACED BATTERY, STARTER STILL SAME ISSUE. MANY OTHER VW ROUTAN OWNERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. THE CAR HAS POWER BUT SOMETHING IS MESSED UP IN THIS CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171116

ENGINE 27%

27% of complaints: engine — 78 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes — 38 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 12%

12% of complaints: steering — 34 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 16 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20090731 — equipment

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 18,500 MY 2009 ROUTAN VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE OWNER'S MANUAL WA

Remedy: DEALERS WILL SEND AN OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT CONTAINING THE REQUIRED AIR BAG INFORMATION FOR OWNER INSTALLATION OR DEALERS WILL INSTALL IN THE EVENT THE OWNER PREFERS ASSISTANCE FROM THE DEALER. THE REC

Campaign 09V244000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20101015 — electrical system

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 ROUTAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2008 THROUGH JULY 2009. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPER ROUTED WIRE HARNESS THAT MAY HAVE A

Remedy: VOLKSWAGEN WILL INSPECT THE SLIDING DOOR WIRE TRACK WIRE ASSEMBLY AND THE SLIDING DOOR POWER DRIVE UNIT WIRE ASSEMBLY FOR DAMAGE, REPAIR/REPLACE AS NECESSARY, TIE STRAP THE TWO HARNESSES TOGETHER AND

Campaign 10V252000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140401 — suspension

Freedom Motors Inc., (Freedom Motors) of Savaria Vehicle Group (formerly The Liberty Motor Company) is recalling one model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan and certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country wheelchair...

Remedy: Freedom Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected axles, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2014. Owners can contact Freedom Motors at 1-800-561-9600. Freedom Motors' number for this recall is ENGF0216-3.

Campaign 14V055000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150623 — electrical system

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 15V194000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161212 — air bags

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan vehicles manufactured February 7, 2008, to August 28, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.

Remedy: VW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began April 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Campaign 16V083000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — electrical system

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.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will modify the ignition switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1- 800-822-8987. An interim notice was mailed to owners on August 29, 2014.

Campaign 14V396000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Volkswagen Routan — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (146 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (78 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (38 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V396000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V244000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V252000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V055000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V194000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V083000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2009 Volkswagen Routan reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Volkswagen Routan?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 Volkswagen Routan have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.