Are Volkswagen Routans reliable?

The Volkswagen Routan Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 8th out of 8 for minivans. The average annual repair cost is $745 which means it has average ownership costs.

Is the Volkswagen Routan front wheel drive?

The 2011 Volkswagen Routan comes in S, SE, SEL, and SEL Premium trim levels, all powered by the new 283-hp 3.6-liter V6 mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. All models are front-wheel drive.

Is Routan a Chrysler?

The new Volkswagen Routan minivan is, in fact, a rebadged Chrysler Town and Country/Dodge Grand Caravan, sharing the Chrysler vans’ platform, engines, transmissions and suspension architecture, not to mention their Windsor, Ontario, assembly line.

Is the 2009 Volkswagen Routan a good car?

I purchased an 09 Routan, and have driven it for 33,000 miles since. The van is nice and is perhaps the nicest minivan ride based on my experience. However, there are a lot of design issues with it.

Is there a recall on the VW Routan?

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan vehicles manufactured February 7, 2008, to August 28, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail. VW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge.

Which is better VW Routan or Chrysler van?

Underneath it all, the Routan makes do with the same suspension layout as the Chrysler vans, though numerous revisions by VW’s engineers aim to produce a more refined driving experience. The reasonably priced 2009 VW Routan is indeed a better vehicle and probably the best of the three. But that’s not saying much.

How many cubic feet does a VW Routan hold?

The third-row bench folds flat into the floor, while the second-row bench or captain’s chairs can be removed for serious hauling duty. VW says the Routan can carry up to 144 cubic feet of cargo — that’s about average for a minivan, which is to say, it’s gigantic.