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2008 Volkswagen Routan recalls & complaints

3 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
0recalls
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3complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the Volkswagen Routan under individual trim or body names rather than "Routan", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

3complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (1), Wheels / tires (1), Child seat (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (3)

01/12/2015 · Electrical system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FA…

12/12/2013 · Wheels / tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE TPMS SLEEVES WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

05/30/2013 · Child seat
I HAVE THE CAR SEAT GRACO MY RIDE 65. I HAVE HAD IT NOW FOR 4 YEARS. I WAS PLANNING ON USING IT AGAIN FOR MY SECOND DAUGHTER. AFTER THE END OF THE 2ND YEAR, THE STRAPS THAT YOU PULL BEGAN TO FRAY. THE LATCHING SYSTEM ON THE SEAT HAS BEEN LOCKING OR GETTING STUCK IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION MAKING IT HARD FOR ME TO RELEASE MY DAUGHTER FROM THE STRAPS. I AM…

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