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2009 Volkswagen

Routan FWD

Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L

Volkswagen Routan: best and worst years
2009 Volkswagen Routan FWD (photo 1 of 3)
2009 photoIFCARPublic domainWikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Minivan - 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,450EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length
202 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
77 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
121 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
5,152 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class
Class 2E (6,001 to 7,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
6
Owner complaints
294
Reported injuries
12

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM33%
  • ENGINE17%
  • SERVICE BRAKES8%
  • STEERING7%
  • POWER TRAIN4%
  • STRUCTURE4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 459 total.

Volkswagen Routan: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
Maintenance
2 yr / 20k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.