AI Damage2008 Volkswagen Routan: common problems
Owners of the 2008 Volkswagen Routan filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about child seat and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Child seat 33% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- 3 Wheels 33% of all complaints
- Child seat: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Wheels: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child seat | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
While driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled and the engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.
The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the tpms sleeves were corroded. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and vin was unavailable.
I have the car seat graco my ride 65. I have had it now for 4 years. I was planning on using it again for my second daughter. After the end of the 2nd year, the straps that you pull began to fray.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,152 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Routan has 112 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Volkswagen Routan?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: child seat, electrical system, wheels. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: rust, corrosion (33%), stalls while driving (33%), warning lights, check engine (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2008 Volkswagen Routan?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2008 Volkswagen Routan from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2008 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.