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Overview
- Body
- Minivan - 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- Cyl
- 6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $3,100EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 202 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Width
- 77 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Height
- 69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Wheelbase
- 121 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 4,621 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 240
- Reported injuries
- 12
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM42%
- ENGINE13%
- SERVICE BRAKES6%
- STEERING6%
- POWER TRAIN6%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER5%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 358 total.
Volkswagen Routan: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
318 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Mar 27, 2026ENGINEVOS-26-21
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the error message ERP0204E could occur during perform initial operation, software configuration, SVM updates for any control module(s) etc.
Mar 6, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVOS-26-15
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct multiple test plans: All basic settings test for the following components - Fill and bleed cooling system issue, N493, J338, Camshaft, V465 etc. Use this test for all the basic setting. You will need to select the component you need to run the basic settings. But there are also stand-alone tests for each of those components.
Jan 6, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVOS-26-01
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct a test that is not reading any information from the battery data module (BDM) and will output:
Nov 18, 2025SUSPENSIONV4016012043146_4
What is and what is not a leaking suspension strut.
Jul 22, 2025ENGINEV0017132033846_24
Fuel Additive
Jul 14, 2025SUSPENSIONV4616012043146_3
How to identify and when to replace a leaking strut
Feb 12, 2025ENGINEV1917012022548_14
Identifying and Mixing Engine Coolant
Oct 7, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERCampTip_RNA_VW
Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
- and 310 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
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.