2010 Volkswagen Routan

119 serious complaints of 240, the most about engine (45) and brakes (23); 2.6× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2010 vehicles. 2 recalls.

What owners report

“Tlthe contact owns a 2010 volkswagen routon. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the engine would shut off without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was exhibiting the same failures as mentioned in recall nhtsa campaign number: 11v151000 (electrical system).”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Feb 2015

“My van shut down while driving for the fourth time. I was slowing down to a stop at a light and the engine lost power and I lost power steering and brakes. This has been happening much more frequently now than before (with 3 times in the last month). My van is not included in win module recall as the vin is a couple of digits off.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Dec 2018

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION: Volkswagen announced a warranty extension program to cover the High Pressure Fuel Pump on 2009-2012 model year TDI Clean Diesel Engine vehicles (Dealer, Apr 2015)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

240 owner complaints · 2 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 18–20 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features