DecodedCarsVolkswagen Routan
6 model years from 2009 to 2014, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2009–2014
- Class
- Minivan - 2WD
- Latest engines
- 3.6L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 20–20 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 7 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2010 (158)
- Interest
- 2,540 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2014 Routan in brief
The 2014 Volkswagen Routan is a minivan offered with a 3.6L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway), 5% worse than the 2014 minivan average of 21.1 MPG, for an estimated $3,350 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
The Volkswagen Routan has 6 model years in our data, from 2009 to 2014.
Its most efficient year was 2014 at 20 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 20 to 20 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (348), engine (139), unknown or other (55).
2009 has the most recalls (5); all years together count 7 campaigns and 529 owner complaints.
How the 2009 Routan compares
The 2009 Volkswagen Routan is a minivan offered with 2 engines (4.0L 6-cyl and 3.8L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 202 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 121-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,152 lb.
About the Volkswagen Routan
The Volkswagen Routan is a seven-seat minivan marketed and sold by Volkswagen from the 2009 to 2014 model years. It is a rebadged variant of the Chrysler RT platform, with revised styling, content features, and suspension tuning from the fifth-generation Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country.
From the Wikipedia article "Volkswagen Routan", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2014 Routan pros & cons
Full 2014 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints2 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 153 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Routan changes by model year
- 2011
- Engine added: 3.6L 6-cyl
- Engines dropped: 4.0L 6-cyl and 3.8L 6-cyl
- 2010
- Lightest version 531 lb lighter
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 6 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 7 |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 202.4 in | 4,495 lb | Not rated | 1 | 58 |
| 2011 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 202.4 in | 4,495 lb | Not rated | 0 | 150 |
| 2010 | 4.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 202.4 in | 4,621 lb | Not rated | 2 | 158 |
| 2009 | 4.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 202.4 in | 5,152 lb | Not rated | 5 | 154 |
Alternatives to the 2014 Routan
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Toyota Sienna | 21 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2014 Kia Sedona | 20 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2014 Honda Odyssey | 22 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan | 20 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2014 Chrysler Town and Country | 20 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2014 Nissan Quest | 21 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Volkswagen. How we calculate this →