2009 Volkswagen Routan power train problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2009 Volkswagen Routan — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Even after rebuilding the entire transmission, every time the vehicle is placed into reverse, there is a pause, then a jarring as it slips into r gear; but every time acceleration is attempted in r, there is a delay, followed by consistent lag; if attempting to r up an incline, if speed is not…”
filed Nov 14, 2019
“Vehicle shuts off automatically while driving. No specific temperature outside, no specific time of day, just shuts off more then once while driving to locations.”
filed Feb 14, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Fluid requirements
V3718022033975_13 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 17, 2024
Power Train problems in other Routan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Routan | 7 | 11% |
| 2011 Routan | 19 | 11% |
| 2010 Routan | 22 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Volkswagen Routan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.