MYRModel Year Report

2010 Volkswagen Routan

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2010 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volkswagen Routan Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2010 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
2010: 240 complaints
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YearComplaints
20083
2009293
2010240
2011175
201263
20137
20142

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 60%

60% of complaints: electrical system — 145 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACTS OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHEN THE CONTACT OPENED THE DRIVER'S DOOR, SNOW FELL ONTO THE POWER WINDOW SWITCH. AFTER THE CONTACT CLEANED THE SNOW OFF THE SWITCH, SHE LATER SMELLED A BURNING ODER COMING FROM THE DOOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180208

DEATH & INJURY RISK! VOLKSWAGEN 2010 ROUTAN SUDDENLY SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65MPH. THIS HAS HAPPEN MORE THAN A FEW TIMES. TODAY IS THE LAST STRAW AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY KIDS. I BARELY SURVIVE THE INCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110402

DEATH & INJURY RISK! VOLKSWAGEN 2010 ROUTAN SUDDENLY SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65MPH. THIS HAS HAPPEN MORE THAN A FEW TIMES. TODAY IS THE LAST STRAW AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY KIDS. I BARELY SURVIVE THE INCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110402

ENGINE 19%

19% of complaints: engine — 45 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
STEERING 10%

10% of complaints: steering — 23 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes — 23 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS FAILURES. THE REAR ROTORS BECAME WARPED NUMEROUS TIMES AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE ROTORS FOUR TIMES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121105

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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VEHICLE STATIONARY IN PARK. GEAR SLIPPED AND CAR DROVE BACKWARDS DOWN THE HILL, STOPPED, THEN SLIPPED INTO DRIVE AND DROVE ITSELF INTO LAKE. MY DOG CRATED IN BACK. SHE DROWNED. INCLINE WAS SLIGHT. GRAVEL. ASHE COUNTY PARK JEFFERSON NC.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171214

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS FAILURES. THE REAR ROTORS BECAME WARPED NUMEROUS TIMES AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE ROTORS FOUR TIMES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121105

THIS COMPLAINT IS REGARDING MY NEW 2010 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN, THE CAR IS UNDER TWO MONTHS OLD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100528

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20110615 — electrical system

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 A

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 11V151000 — 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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2010 Volkswagen Routan — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (145 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (45 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 11V151000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V194000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2010 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 2010 Volkswagen Routan?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2010 Volkswagen Routan have?

2 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.