Sell your Volkswagen Routan for cash
We buy Volkswagen Routans from every year, 2009–2014, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Volkswagen Routan by year
The Routan is a minivan sold from 2009–2014 with engines including 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl and 3.6L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 9 recalls and 781 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Routan | 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 18–20 | 6 | 294 |
| 2010 Routan | 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 18–20 | 2 | 240 |
| 2011 Routan | 3.6L 6-cyl | 20 | 0 | 175 |
| 2012 Routan | 3.6L 6-cyl | 20 | 1 | 63 |
| 2013 Routan | 3.6L 6-cyl | 20 | 0 | 7 |
| 2014 Routan | 3.6L 6-cyl | 20 | 0 | 2 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Volkswagen Routan problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Routan, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Volkswagen Routan: questions
How much is a junk Volkswagen Routan worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Routans with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Volkswagen Routans that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2009–2014), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Volkswagen Routan year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2009 Routan (294). Across all years, the most-reported components were electrical system, engine and service brakes.
Which Volkswagen Routan year has the most recalls?
The 2009 Routan has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 6. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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