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Volkswagen Routan
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Comfort
10
Performance
9
Fuel Economy
7
Interior Design
9
Exterior Styling
9
Reliability
9
Owner Reviews
-ROUTAN-
Handles great, very quiet great stereo and dvdcdystem
November 22, 2017
Comfortline
Overall Score
I love this van. I have had 4 Caravans and they don't come close to the comfort, styling and ride. The VW suspension makes it a pleasure to drive, sorry....fun fir a van. Styling us way better than Caravan or Town and Country. I drove from Toronto to Frederiction and only filled up twice at $70/ tank. $140 for the entire trip. The 4 ltr engine runs at lower rpm's so engine doesn't have to work as hard. Can't say the same for city driving though. I had stow n go seats and for long trips they are really uncomfortable as the padding on the cushions are so thin. Routan does not have second row stow and go but man are the seats comfy. Much more cushion so much better for road trips.
It's too bad they stopped making these as I am looking to buy a new van even though mine still runs great.
Comfort
10
Performance
10
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
10
Exterior Styling
10
Reliability
10
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2016-059
Recall date
2016-02-05
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
69M5
Units Affected:
265
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a defect in the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) system could result in inadvertent airbag / seatbelt pretensioner deployment, or prevent airbags / seatbelt pretensioners from deploying when warranted. Unintended airbag / seatbelt pretensioner deployment, in a non-warranted (non-impact) situation, could startle the driver, and could result in a vehicle crash causing injury and/or property damage. Furthermore, failure of the airbags / seatbelt pretensioners to deploy in a crash when warranted could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will replace the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module.
Recall number
2014-266
Recall date
2014-07-02
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
28H1
Units Affected:
1,891
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the Wireless Ignition Node (a.k.a ignition switch) may allow the ignition key to inadvertently move from the ON position to the accessory (ACC) position while driving, causing the engine to shut off. This would result in a loss of motive power, power steering and power brakes, and would disable the airbags as well as other supplemental restraint systems (SRS). Increased steering and braking effort and a loss of motive power could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Loss of airbag / SRS function in a crash that warrants airbag deployment and/or other supplemental restraint system function could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will inspect the WIN module and install a secondary detent system if required. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 2011095.
Recall number
2014-031
Recall date
2014-02-03
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2008 2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
166
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles modified for wheelchair accessibility by the Liberty Motor Company Inc., the rear axle may fracture due to a combination of corrosion damage and operation on rough roads. If the rear axle fractures, vehicle handling may be adversely affected, creating the risk of a crash and increasing the risk of injury and/or property damage. Correction: Freedom Motors assigned service shops will inspect axles and reinforce or replace as necessary.
Recall number
2011-095
Recall date
2011-03-02
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
28G1/U8
Units Affected:
1,048
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the Wireless Ignition Node (a.k.a ignition switch) may allow the ignition key to inadvertently move from the ON position to the accessory (ACC) position while driving, causing the engine to shut off. Loss of propulsion, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the WIN module.
Recall number
2010-191
Recall date
2010-06-08
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
97S8/T7
Units Affected:
1,690
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with power sliding doors, the sliding door wiring harness may have been routed improperly and chafe on the lower sliding door hinge bracket. This could result in a fire within the sliding door assembly, which could lead to property damage or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect the sliding door wire track harness and power drive unit wiring harness assemblies for damage. The harnesses will be repaired or replaced as necessary, and rerouted under the sliding door weatherstrip.
Recall number
2009-208
Recall date
2009-07-10
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
S6
Units Affected:
1,882
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
The owner's manual for certain vehicles was printed without the CMVSS 208 required information explaining that no objects should be placed over or near the airbag on the instrument panel, because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is involved in a crash severe enough to cause the airbag to inflate. Correction: Owners will be provided with an owner's manual insert containing the required airbag information.
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