2009 Volkswagen Routan brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 57 complaints for the 2009 Volkswagen Routan, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 57 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 47,000 miles 51 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 9 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 51 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 47,000 miles, and 63% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen routan. While the vehicle was parked with the key in the ignition, the rear door opened and would not close. The contact turned the vehicle off and restarted it; the door then closed. She stated that once a child's hands got caught in the rear door. The vehicle was taken to two authorized dealers seven times; once the dealer vacuumed the channels where the pulleys were located. The doors hesitated after but did not stay open.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen routan. While driving approximately 70 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle suddenly accelerated past 90 MPH on its own. The vehicle failed to accelerate when depressing the brake pedal and the cruise control could not be deactivated. The driver had to switch the engine off in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to coventry motorcars (2152 boston tpke, coventry, ct), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Volkswagen Routan
- Electrical system 152 complaints
- Engine 83 complaints
- Steering 34 complaints
- Body & structure 18 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints