Chrysler Town And Country vs Volkswagen Routan
The Chrysler Town And Country and the Volkswagen Routan are rated the same on fuel economy: 20 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chrysler Town And Country | Volkswagen Routan | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,082 | 461 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 15 and 18 | 7 and 5 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 80,000 miles | 66,000 miles |
| Recalls | 6 | 6 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 20 MPG |
| City and highway | 17 and 25 | 17 and 25 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,350 | $3,350 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,082 complaints for the Chrysler Town And Country and 461 for the Volkswagen Routan. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 6 for the Chrysler Town And Country, 6 for the Volkswagen Routan.