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2012 Volkswagen Routan
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 20 MPG.
The Volkswagen Routan is a seven-seat minivan marketed and sold by Volkswagen from the 2009 to 2014 model years. It is a rebadged variant of the Chrysler RT platform, with revised styling, content features, and suspension tuning from the fifth-generation Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2012 Volkswagen Routan VAN FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Gasoline or E85 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 444 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ROUTAN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 21, 2011. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH RIGHT REAR HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE NOT FULLY MACHINED.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
115 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2012 Volkswagen Routan?
EPA figures for the 2012 Volkswagen Routan reach 20 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2012 Volkswagen Routan?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2012 Volkswagen Routan. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2012 Volkswagen Routan?
Owners have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA for the 2012 Volkswagen Routan, most often about: Electrical System, Engine, Steering. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.