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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2V4RW3D17AR209226 · Checked Oct 11, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 19

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2V4RW3D17AR•••••• 2010 Volkswagen ROUTAN

This build draws 3.5× more complaints than the average 2010 Volkswagen ROUTAN build (19 vs 5).

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207on the model
38builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 13 Engine 4 Steering 2 Power Train 1

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Engine Jul 2023
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated that the vehicle was started and driven to her destination; however, after arriving at her destination she attempted to shut off the vehicle, but the vehicle remained running. The contact stated that she disconnected…
Electrical System Jul 2021
Hi - I have a 2010 VW Volkswagen that has an issue with headlights intermittently working, which is very hazardous and also the windshield wipers randomly turn on and the car was intermittently starting (now won’t start at all since 7/18/2021) among other things. Car appears to…
Wheels Apr 2018
Our van was in motion on the highway after an almost 2 hour drive on the highway. Loud noise, screeching, shake/vibration and a large bang and the van dropped. Upon stopping and inspecting we found the right front and left rear bolts had completely sheered completely off both…
Steering Mar 2018
2010 volkswagon routan has stopped in mid traffic going 30-40 mph on a busy road. Lights and audio have flickered, then turn off. Car spontaneously starts and stops any given time in motion and standing still, and cannot be jumped to revive. Have been in the car with my children…
Structure Jan 2014
On 1/7/13 we were simply trying to open the rear power lift gate using the remote and overhead button to no avail. Extremely disappointed to find out that the rear deck lid lift gate drive unit chain (part#51528) broke thus causing the power lift gate of our routan se to be…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2V4RW3D17AR209226 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.