2010 Volkswagen Routan power train problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2010 Volkswagen Routan — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My car recently started having issues shifting into the next gear. Typically happens when I have been driving for a while. All of a sudden it will get stuck in a gear and it won't shift. The car can be in motion or even stationary (stop light) when it happens. *tr”
filed Jun 30, 2020
“Around 108000 miles, my 2010 routan automatic transmission started jerking into gears 2, 3, 4. Sometimes it shifts smoothly but more often it's hard enough to jerk all passengers while driving. I have tried eco mode with same results. Driving normal it seems to be worse than when speeding up…”
filed May 7, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Fluid requirements
V3718022033975_13 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 17, 2024
Power Train problems in other Routan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Routan | 7 | 11% |
| 2011 Routan | 19 | 11% |
| 2009 Routan | 20 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Volkswagen Routan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.