Overview & Reviews

The 2009 Volkswagen Routan is all-new -- um, except for all the parts it shares with Chrysler's minivans, that is.

• Perfect crash-test scores, comfortable seats, powerful optional V6 engine.

User Reviews:

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  VW Routan 09 Pulls to the right - 2009 Volkswagen Routan
  By DP - December 28 - 11:53 pm

  I purchase VW Routan this year and immediately noticed during the first week that the van pulls to the right. Took it to the dealer and they tried few things but no luck. They balanced tires, installed new ones and still the issue still present. I have contact VW customer service and reported to them of the problem. There is also a passenger side sliding door problem. The door will not stay latched open at incline. Overall, not happy with the van. I owned odyssey before and this van doesnt really compare well to Honda for the drive.

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  First Mini-Van - 2009 Volkswagen Routan
  By love-the-routan - December 3 - 6:33 am

  This is my first mini-van and I am more than happy. The price was very fair compared to competitors and the ride is so smooth. Visually, I believe it is the best out there.

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  Routan is the best van out there! - 2009 Volkswagen Routan
  By Kris* - November 11 - 6:50 am

  It drives like a solid car, more like a luxury car - very well made. And so i often forget its van. A brand new design and German engineering shows everywhere, leaving odyssey and sienna out in the dust.

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  RUN LIKE HELL - 2009 Volkswagen Routan
  By Ros - November 9 - 5:54 pm

  This by far is one of the worst vehicles. I only had it a week and its been in the service shop everyday...REFUND

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  Consumes Oil - 2009 Volkswagen Routan
  By pnwislander - October 4 - 2:28 pm

  This is the first vehicle I have ever owned where I have to put in a quart of oil every 1,000 miles or the oil light will come on and the manufacturer considers that normal. There are other things that seemed minor, like side door catching etc. But all of the sudden after hitting 30,000 miles to have to start putting in a quart of oil every 1,000 miles (now at 45,000 miles) just seems ridiculous to be considered normal. Our other car is a VW Golf that we love ,and the Routan is just an all around disappointment. Wishing we had bought the Honda or Toyata minivan instead.

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  Worst Car Ever!!! - 2009 Volkswagen Routan
  By MelinNj - August 24 - 1:52 am

  Dont but this Dodge garbage! Nightmare since Day 1! During the first year of ownership, I bought pre-owned with 25,000 miles on it, my dealer had the car more than I did! I have a stack of repair orders 2 inches thick. They replaced the motor twice. Has nothing but defective parts. Now Im going through an issue where the car wont start at all. Replaced the starter and Battery. So then I do some more research and find that many others about the same problem! Not sure why this has not been recalled! The door seals leaking, the doors fill with water, the electrical system has gone crazy causing all windows to roll down during the rain and not go back up. Garbage!

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  Sporty cruiser for the family - 2009 Volkswagen Routan
  By groovyvwroutan - July 30 - 3:33 pm

  We have owned our SEL for 2 years. Totally satisfied with this spirted and practical vehicle. VW no cost service is excellent and makes the experience of owning a Routan easy. We have had zero out of pocket except gas. We will go back in a few years and get another VW. Leather is nice.

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  Hidden gem - best deal on the market - 2009 Volkswagen Routan
  By Richard - May 19 - 7:30 pm

  This is a great car. With twins on the way, we knew it was minivan time and dutifully test drove the Sienna and Odyssey. We looked at the Routan initially as an afterthought, but my wife was sold within minutes. The designers really understand how families will use this car, while the options and price VW crushed the competition. And, I have to admit, the car is fun to drive. the 4.0 v6 is powerful, I love the handling, the family is comfortable and, with the entertainment system, occasionally entertained on long drives. The nav system is terrific and the dashboard elegant and useful, particularly at night. I was a lifelong Toyota buyer, but not anymore.

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  Highs and Lows - 2009 Volkswagen Routan
  By berne1 - May 15 - 3:30 am

  Got our S model 10 months ago for the great lease payment. Some nitpicks are our fault (for getting the base model), while others are VW/Chryslers. The 3.8L is fine for the driving my wife does, which is basically back & forth to kids school. MPG doesnt really matter when you put as few miles on as we do! Best handling/riding minivan Ive driven! Way roomier & more useful than the SUV we turned in. Quality issues include sliders that dont open in temps below 30 degrees, a tire pressure monitor that is constantly on, and some rattles. Over time Ive noticed much more suspension noise.

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  From Odyssey to Routan - Great Decision! - 2009 Volkswagen Routan
  By JB - April 23 - 6:16 am

  We traded our 06 Honda Odyssey for a 09 Routan (SEL w/ RSE) and I LOVE my Routan. It is so much smoother and quieter than my Odyssey. I love the get-up and go it offers. The seats are extremely comfortable, and I love the extra features we were able to get that arent offered by the Honda. With all of the incentives VW is offering right now, we were able to get an amazing price for an amazing vehicle. It is truly my favorite vehicle that Ive ever owned.