2013 Volkswagen Routan
Only 7 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 293 |
| 2010 | 240 |
| 2011 | 175 |
| 2012 | 63 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
3 of 7 total reports mention: engine.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-25
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-09
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Routan. While driving unknown speeds, the vehicle shook, jerked, and misfired while the accelerator pedal was applied.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-06-23
Power train
2 of 7 total reports mention: power train.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-07-29
Electrical system
2 of 7 total reports mention: electrical system.
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Engine won't start when brake pedal is depressed while van is parked in driveway, garage, at gas station, at sore parking lot; alarm horn sounds for no reason when van is parked; doors lock when exiting vehicle yet no lock/fob has been pressed...
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-07-20
Seats
1 of 7 total reports mentions: seats, most commonly citing head restraint.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2013 Volkswagen Routan — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2013 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 2013 Volkswagen Routan?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Volkswagen Routan have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.