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2008 Volkswagen Routan Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2008 Volkswagen Routan right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 3 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Volkswagen Routan.

2008 Volkswagen Routan owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Volkswagen Routan, describing incidents dated March 10, 2009 to July 31, 2014.

Most-cited components

Child Seat 1 complaint
Electrical System 1 complaint
Wheels 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10671784 · Filed January 12, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…
ODI #10555854 · Filed December 12, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE TPMS SLEEVES WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE…
ODI #10514297 · Filed May 30, 2013
I HAVE THE CAR SEAT GRACO MY RIDE 65. I HAVE HAD IT NOW FOR 4 YEARS. I WAS PLANNING ON USING IT AGAIN FOR MY SECOND DAUGHTER. AFTER THE END OF THE 2ND YEAR, THE STRAPS THAT YOU PULL BEGAN TO FRAY. THE LATCHING SYSTEM ON THE SEAT HAS BEEN LOCKING OR GETTING STUCK IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION MAKING IT…

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We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2008 Volkswagen Routan right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2008 Volkswagen Routan. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Volkswagen Routan.

Electrical System

ODI #10671784

Incident: July 31, 2014 · Filed: January 12, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.

Wheels

ODI #10555854

Incident: December 12, 2013 · Filed: December 12, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE TPMS SLEEVES WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Child Seat

ODI #10514297

Incident: March 10, 2009 · Filed: May 30, 2013

I HAVE THE CAR SEAT GRACO MY RIDE 65. I HAVE HAD IT NOW FOR 4 YEARS. I WAS PLANNING ON USING IT AGAIN FOR MY SECOND DAUGHTER. AFTER THE END OF THE 2ND YEAR, THE STRAPS THAT YOU PULL BEGAN TO FRAY. THE LATCHING SYSTEM ON THE SEAT HAS BEEN LOCKING OR GETTING STUCK IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION MAKING IT HARD FOR ME TO RELEASE MY DAUGHTER FROM THE STRAPS. I AM ALSO HAVING A HARD TIME TIGHTENING HER SUFFICIENTLY ENOUGH BECAUSE THE LATCH GETS STUCK. THE STRAPS ARE ALSO CONSTANTLY GETTING TANGLED AND TWISTED. I CALLED GRACO AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BUT SEND ME A 40 DOLLAR REBATE WHEN I BUY ANOTHER ONE OF THEIR SEATS. THERE IS NO PARTS THAT THEY CAN HELP ME WITH REPLACING ANYTHING. I AM VERY DISGUSTED. I NOW HAD TO PURCHASE ANOTHER GRACO HIGH BACK BOOSTER FOR MY 5 YEAR OLD AND NOW I HAVE TO PURCHASE ANOTHER SEAT FOR MY BABY. I WASN'T PLANNING ON BUYING ANOTHER SEAT FOR MY BABY. I WANTED TO USE THE MY RIDE FOR MY 2ND DAUGHTER. I AM VERY UPSET. *TR

Other Volkswagen Routan model years

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