How many transmission complaints does the 2010 VW Routan have?

NHTSA lists 22 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2010 Routan, which is 9% of the 240 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 VW Routan transmission?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the transmission & powertrain area of the 2010 Routan.

At what mileage do 2010 Routan transmission problems occur?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 30,728 miles.

Did the 2010 Routan transmission issues cause crashes?

NHTSA data links 2 crashes and 1 fire to transmission & powertrain complaints on the 2010 Routan, with 2 injuries reported.

How does the 2010 Routan compare to other years for this problem?

The 2010 Routan had 22 complaints (9% share) in this area, compared to 19 complaints (11% share) for 2011 and 7 complaints (11% share) for 2012.

2010 Volkswagen Routan Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 22 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2010 Volkswagen Routan, 9% of all complaints that year, including 2 crashes and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure is 30,728 miles, and no related recall is listed for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 22; 9% of 240
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 30,728 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle rolls backward on inclines when shifted into drive or reverse, even at slight grades.
Hard, jarring shifts or lunging when moving from park to reverse or drive, sometimes with a loud banging noise.
Transmission loses power or fails to engage while driving, with the vehicle unable to move forward at highway speed.
Vehicle shifts unexpectedly on its own, moving backward or into drive without driver input while parked or stationary.
Transmission struggles or slips intermittently, sometimes triggering the check engine light and diagnostic trouble codes.
Full transmission failure requiring towing and replacement of internal bearings, in some cases occurring more than once on the same vehicle.

When 2010 Volkswagen Routan transmission complaints were filed

First complaint May 28, 2010, latest Jun 30, 2020.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2010 to Jun 2020; peak Mar 2011 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 Volkswagen Routan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Routan model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201022 (9%)
201119 (11%)
20127 (11%)
20132 (29%)
20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2010 VW Routan have?: NHTSA lists 22 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2010 Routan, which is 9% of the 240 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 VW Routan transmission?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the transmission & powertrain area of the 2010 Routan.
At what mileage do 2010 Routan transmission problems occur?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 30,728 miles.
Did the 2010 Routan transmission issues cause crashes?: NHTSA data links 2 crashes and 1 fire to transmission & powertrain complaints on the 2010 Routan, with 2 injuries reported.
How does the 2010 Routan compare to other years for this problem?: The 2010 Routan had 22 complaints (9% share) in this area, compared to 19 complaints (11% share) for 2011 and 7 complaints (11% share) for 2012.