Is the 2013 Volkswagen Routan a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Volkswagen Routan ranks #5 of 7 among Routan model years (Complaint Index 33/100, verdict: Good). It has 7 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Volkswagen Routan?

The most reported problem areas are engine (3 complaints), electrical system (2 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 90,000 miles.

Does the 2013 Volkswagen Routan have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2013 Volkswagen Routan in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Volkswagen Routan?

EPA rates the 2013 Volkswagen Routan at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2013 Volkswagen Routan Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2013 Volkswagen Routan has 7 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 33 out of 100 — #5 highest of 7 Routan model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 43% of the total).

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 33/100; #5 of 7 Routan years
Verdict: Good; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 7; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Engine
Best nearby year: —; no alternative with data

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 20; 17 city / 25 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2013 Volkswagen Routan recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2013 Volkswagen Routan fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 17 MPG
Highway: 25 MPG
Combined: 20 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $3,250; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Gasoline or E85
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2013 compared with other Routan years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2011	Caution	67	175	0	20
2012	Caution	50	63	1	20
2013	Good	33	7	0	20
2014	No verdict	0	2	0	20

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Volkswagen Routan a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Volkswagen Routan ranks #5 of 7 among Routan model years (Complaint Index 33/100, verdict: Good). It has 7 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Volkswagen Routan?: The most reported problem areas are engine (3 complaints), electrical system (2 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 90,000 miles.
Does the 2013 Volkswagen Routan have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2013 Volkswagen Routan in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Volkswagen Routan?: EPA rates the 2013 Volkswagen Routan at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.