
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
- Gasoline or E85EPA, 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
- 6/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 28.9 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 8.9 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
- 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
- 4,495 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 1
- Owner complaints
- 63
- Reported injuries
- 2
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM34%
- ENGINE18%
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM7%
- STEERING7%
- POWER TRAIN6%
- SERVICE BRAKES6%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 115 total.
Volkswagen Routan: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
411 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.
Mar 2, 2026AIR BAGSDC_VW_CF_Airbag
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used vehicles.
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:
Feb 12, 2025ENGINEV1917012022548_14
Identifying and Mixing Engine Coolant
Dec 2, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERMULT action closures VW
Multiple Emissions service action closures
Oct 7, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERCampTip_RNA_VW
Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
Sep 17, 2024POWER TRAINV3718022033975_13
Fluid requirements
- and 403 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.