2013 Volkswagen Routan reliability
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Volkswagen Routan over 14 years — 0 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 3 Routan years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Engine (3 of 7), then Electrical system (2) and Powertrain (2).
The 2012 Routan has 63 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2014 has 2 complaints, 0 per year. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2013 Volkswagen Routan. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (7 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly shut off. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated normally. During the failure, no…"
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"The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated while driving approximately 40-50 MPH, the passenger’s side front headrest prematurely deployed without impact. There were no warning lights illuminated.…"
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"The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, he started to hear an abnormal sound. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to…"
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"THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE CONSTANTLY MOVING TO 220 THERMOSTAT WATER PUMP AND SENSOR WAS CHANGED WITH NEW ANTIFREEZE. ITS STILL DOING YHE SAME THING. I NOTIVED SEVERAL PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF…"
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"VEHICLE WOULD SHUDDER SOMETIMES HARSHLY UNDER LIGHT THROTTLE AT 45-60MPH AND SMALL HILL OR ACCELERATION. DEALER DIAGNOSED A LEFT CYLINDER HEAD FAILURE AND CYLINDER MISFIRES. VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000 MILES. NOT…"
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Routan | 3.6L, 6-cyl | Automatic 6-speed | Front-wheel drive | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG | $3250 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA safety recall 12V-147 covers certain model year 2012 Routan vehicles manufactured from November 15, 2011, through November 21, 2011. Some vehicles may be equipped with right rear hub and bearing assemblies that were not fully machined. This could result in a decrease in durability, which may lead to wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: dealers replace the right rear hub and bearing assembly free of charge.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Volkswagen Routan reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Volkswagen Routan over 14 years — 0 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 3 Routan years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2013 Volkswagen Routan?
The complaints owners file most often name Engine (3 of 7), then Electrical system (2) and Powertrain (2).
Is the 2013 Volkswagen Routan more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2012 Routan has 63 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2014 has 2 complaints, 0 per year. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014.
Has the 2013 Volkswagen Routan been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2013 Volkswagen Routan.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Volkswagen Routan?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2013 Volkswagen Routan with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2013 Volkswagen Routan get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2013 Volkswagen Routan is 20 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What oil does a Volkswagen Routan use?
The Chrysler-sourced 3.6L V6 is commonly specified with SAE 5W-20 and about 5.9 qt with filter.
What tire sizes fit the Routan?
OE fitment is 225/65R16 or 225/65R17 depending on trim; confirm on the minivan placard.
What NHTSA recall covers the 2012 Routan?
Recall 12V-147 covers certain November 2011-built 2012 Routan vehicles for right rear hub and bearing assemblies that were not fully machined, which could lead to wheel separation; dealers replace the assembly.