Volkswagen Routan years to avoid
The Volkswagen Routan years to avoid are 2009, 2010, 2011 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2014 is the cleanest year on record.
1,249
Total complaints
8
Recall campaigns
2008–2014
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Routan years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | High complaint rate | 460 | |
| 2010 | High complaint rate | 359 | |
| 2011 | High complaint rate | 302 |
Every Routan year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 115 | 1 | |
| 2011avoid | 302 | 0 | |
| 2010avoid | 359 | 2 | |
| 2009avoid | 460 | 6 | |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Volkswagen Routan years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Routan years to avoid are 2009, 2010, 2011. The cleanest year on record is 2014.
What is the best year for the Volkswagen Routan?
By complaint volume, 2014 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Routan years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Routan have?
Across all model years, the Routan has 8 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,249 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.