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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Likes and dislikes - 2009 Volkswagen Routan
By kjthomas323 - July 28 - 10:33 amVery poor city driving mileage. We came from an Odyssey so we were surprised at this. The interior leather looks cheap (thanks to the Chrysler design). The kids constantly bump their heads on the DVD players when going in and out of the vehicle so keeping the screens closed helps! Other than that, we have not taken it on a long trip, so I cant judge comfort or gas mileage fully. It has 6k miles on it and I hope we are one of the lucky ones that does not incur any mechanical issues. We love the sched. maint. We love the options i.e. remote start and heated rear seats, for the money it is a good deal. I have owned 4 VWs so far. Hope this one is built just as well.?! Only time will tell
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So-So Van - 2009 Volkswagen Routan
By Russ - November 16 - 7:00 pmLove the ride. The shifting from first gear is awkward at best. In town gas mileage weak. 2nd row seats are locked in place which limits leg room. Also miss the stow-n-go of my GC. Ceiling is low, I tend to bump my head getting over the cup of the seats. Have had several problems from brakes to sliding doors. So far not impressed with maintenance at the dealership. They seem to be disorganized and compartmentalized. VW needs to rethink their plans for this vehicle. Either get in without Chrysler, or get out.
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A fun to drive minivan? Yes! - 2009 Volkswagen Routan
By martsro - September 8 - 6:00 amWeve had our Routan for a little over a year and 21K miles later it is still fun to drive. So far we have not had any repairs other than the free scheduled maint. Have had several issues with the automatic doors not wanting to close. Very frustrating!! Factory Bridgestone tires are horrible. Will probably need to be replaced within the next 5K miles. 4.0 V6 has plenty of power. No trouble merging into highway traffic. Fuel economy isnt the greatest in town (16mpg). Average around 19 mpg in combined driving. Averaged 23 mpg on a trip from tx to in. Kids love it. Plenty of storage thanks to the in- floor storage. Tons of cup holders. Third-row seat is a little cramped, ok for kids.
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not bad for the price . - 2009 Volkswagen Routan
By Chris Muldoon - April 25 - 1:30 amI got my van new in 09 , and its been driven coast to coast with little or no trouble , so far the only part I had to pay for was the coolent temp sender . Yes it has had some recalls and I to have had the brake wear issues but if fixed that by installing power stop extreme towing and hauling pads and rotors, no problems after that . I think alot of people are just bashing it , for the price you cant complain , I paid 26k for a fully loaded van with 2 dvd players and 3 screens , go look at a Honda of Toyota and they coast over 40k at the time, in todays money thats over 50k , all in all Im happy with my fake VW and she just keeps trucking .
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Needs to be more of a VW - 2009 Volkswagen Routan
By RAS5 - January 19 - 2:20 pmThis is a nice van and I am happy with it for the most part. I do wish the two following improvements arte made. 1) needs to be a bit sharper on handling and have a more european ride 2) where is the wonderful 3.0 TDI engine to improve economy?. I bet sales will double if that engine was available.
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Better than Dodge or Chrysler - 2009 Volkswagen Routan
By jbanger - March 24 - 12:53 amI know this is a Chrysler product but Routan does perform better. I compared to Town & Country rental. Routan is more responsive and comfortable. The exhaust is raspy and I fear the sliding doors will be a future pain. I think the brakes are not enough for this large vehicle. The 2nd row seats are a little sticky to move. Warranty is great.
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my motor home got better gas milage - 2009 Volkswagen Routan
By tony-f - September 26 - 11:36 ammy van gets only 12 mpg in town and that is driving the speed limit.it has missed a few gears when you down shift.
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VW Loads it up - 2009 Volkswagen Routan
By sid - February 16 - 8:16 pmJust want to say that I enjoy every little bit of this car. I got a good deal on it ($26,000) for a SE with Rear Entertainment for the kids. Doesnt have stow n go but has storage inside the floor(love it). Brand new is $31000, drives awesome and much more comfy than Sienna or Odyssey more stiffer then Sienna though but i like it myself. Check it out though1. Drives good 2VW warranty and care free maintenance + rear entertainment + XM radio sun roof can you get that with Toyota or Honda? They just marketed better and have been around longer.
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VW Routan 09 Pulls to the right - 2009 Volkswagen Routan
By DP - December 28 - 11:53 pmI 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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Highs and Lows - 2009 Volkswagen Routan
By berne1 - May 15 - 3:30 amGot 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.
