2010 Volkswagen Routan Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

45Engine complaints

18.8%Of all 240 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM145 · 60.4%

ENGINE45 · 18.8%

STEERING23 · 9.6%

SERVICE BRAKES23 · 9.6%

Unspecified / other18 · 7.5%

Share of the 240 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 Volkswagen Routan overview page.

What owners report

“WHILE DRIVING IN LOW GEARS (2ND, 3RD) CAR WILL STALL OUT. POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES NO LONGER FUNCTIONING, MAKING THE CARE VERY DIFFICULT TO…”NHTSA complaint 10823571 — filed 02/01/2016

“MY VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM AS OTHER VEHICLES OF THE SAME YEAR THAT RECEIVED A RECALL. THE CAR JUST SHUTS OFF, LOSES POWER…”NHTSA complaint 10821085 — filed 01/19/2016

“MY MINI-VAN SHUT OFF/ STALLED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD. EVERY TIME IT STALLED I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY THROUGH CONSTRUCTION ZONE OR IN…”NHTSA complaint 10746539 — filed 08/05/2015

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Volkswagen Routan have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2010 Volkswagen Routan: 45 of 240 complaints on file (18.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2010 Volkswagen Routan have in total?

240 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.