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2014 Volkswagen Routan Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#5 most-complained of 5 Routan years

The 2014 Volkswagen Routan has 2 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #5 highest of 5 Routan model years. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50% of the total).

Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
20
17 city / 25 hwy

Top 2014 Volkswagen Routan problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System1 (50%)
  2. Structure & Body1 (50%)
2014 Volkswagen Routan complaints: complaints filed per month1Aug 2016Mar 2021
2 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2016 to Mar 2021; peak Aug 2016 (1).

2014 Volkswagen Routan recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2014 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.

2014 compared with other Routan years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020102011201220132014
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Caution5063120
2013Good257020
2014No verdict02020

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Volkswagen Routan a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Volkswagen Routan ranks #5 of 5 among Routan model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 2 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 2014 Volkswagen Routan?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (1 complaints) and structure & body (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 47,500 miles.
Does the 2014 Volkswagen Routan have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2014 Volkswagen Routan in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Volkswagen Routan?
EPA rates the 2014 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.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.