Are there any problems with the VW Routan?
On the Routan, the leatherette fabric has been wearing out, tearing and flaking off on the seats for the last few years and especially the driver seat. There is always something broken or failing on this car. The rear breaklights were never sealed properly so every 3 months the lights short out. Pretty annoying.
What kind of headlights does the VW Routan have?
The Routan shares the same boxy shape as the Town & Country and Grand Caravan, but its face wears Volkswagen’s sloping grille and lower air dam. The headlights incorporate rounded sections for the outboard bezels, similar to the lights on the Passat and Volkswagen’s SUVs.
Is the 2011 VW Routan a minivan?
So while the 2011 Volkswagen Routan is indeed a van with a VW in its grille, the fact that it’s a mainstream minivan intended for families (and thus substantially more people) is sure to leave a few Deadheads crying into their pints of Cherry Garcia.
Are there any Airbags in the 2011 VW Routan?
For 2011, a driver’s knee airbag and side-impact airbags for the front seats join the Routan’s standard side curtain airbags. Including the required dual front airbags, the Routan now has a total of seven standard airbags. Safety features include: Very reliable family van with a great look!
Check out our Volkswagen Routan overview to see the most problematic years, worst problems and most recently reported complaints with the Routan.
What’s the price of a 2009 VW Routan?
The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) on the 2009 Volkswagen Routan starts at about $25,000 for the S, $30,000 for the SE and just under $34,000 for the SEL.
When did the VW Routan minivan come out?
Although cost issues kept the slick Microbus concept it showed at the 2001 Geneva Auto Show from ever seeing production, VW has finally made its move to join the minivan market with the 2009 Routan.
What kind of tires does a VW Routan have?
At the S trim level, the Routan has 225/65R16 all-season Yokohama tires on steel wheels, while the SE and SEL have standard 17-inch alloy rims with 225/65 Bridgestone tires.