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2009 Volkswagen Routan consumer reviews

$25,200–$27,700 MSRP range
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(40 reviews)
80% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.1
  • Exterior 4.3
  • Reliability 3.9
Explore the 2009 Volkswagen Routan

Volkswagen they put a Chrysler motor

This car I was driving downtown in Atlanta Georgia in the middle of the day doing traffic and the car cuts off in traffic and it's very busy their but lucky I was in the turning lane.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Good van!

Very comfortable, and nice luxury at an affordable price. Love the Stow-n-Go feature. Heated seats, DVD player, and good stereo. We use this for both daily commuting and for a Homeless & Transition outreach and it serves both purposes well.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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A car that has many issues

I like this vehicle but it has a lot of issues that needs to be taken care of the most thing I like about this vehicle is the way it’s built but the vehicle has serious issue needs to be taken care of It has too many recalls on it

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Transmission problems

Not excited about having to put in a new solenoid kit at $900 or new transmission for $3,000. Shop cannot tell me which it needs. Chrysler made transmission. Mine is 2009 VW Routan Van. Shop said this transmission is seen often to need replaced.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Vehicle not reliable at all

I?ve been financing this vehicle 4 months now and started having problems the first few weeks. Front driver and passenger window gets stuck a rolls down when u try and roll it up. Electrical issues like no tomorrow. Van is roomy and comfortable but not reliable. Transmission is horrible. Interior lights flicker on and off 4x at least a week . All doors and sunroof was closed and on a bad stormy day I went in car the following day and it had severe water damage which looks disgusting. Sometimes takes 5 times to start it before it actually starts. Overall it?s a piece of shot car. I don?t recommend at all. And I?m past my 3 month warranty so of course it?s all on me maintance wise. Heat is phenomenal. The leather wears out so bad . Biggest mistake with this vehicle . Any recommendations I can do for Volkswagen to own up and make it a recall. They basically financing me a lemon. Like playing Russian roulette. Sad to say.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Most reliable car I've owned

This car met all my needs. It has plenty of legroom in the front and back. The ride is great compared to other cars I tested. A great family friendly car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Friend of mine own bits let me driv discount just

Escarpment all my needs and I love to purchase it hopefully within the next month or so I will be looking to Percocet for as I see a good deal for it

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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I love my Volkswagen Routan

I bought my 2009 Routan used almost a month ago. It is comfortable and I love all the great features. I couldn't be happier with our choice to purchase this vehicle!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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most reliable car

This car met all our requirements, very reliable family car, comfortable for long distance travel with plenty of space

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Very nice minivan

He live all the features it has. Smooth ride. Nice radio system. Comfortable seats & spacious. I would recommend this vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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