Volkswagen Routan 2008
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the 2008 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN produced?
- The 2008 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN is produced in Windsor Ontario, Canada.
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Are there recalls for the 2008 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN?
- There are 1 recall(s) for the 2008 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- TT971402 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Damage to data link connector (dlc) from aftermarket devices (cannot communicate with vehicle obd system)
- TT961402 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:SENSOR: Vehicles equipped with immobilizer 4 (download) ? Adapting keys after vehicle lock set replacement
- TT910920 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI: All vehicles with bluetooth phone kit installed ? Streaming audio from phone to radio
- 211302 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Rattling noises from engine compartment area or exhaust system
- Edition65 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Volkswagen elsa newsletter
- Edition34a - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Vw elsa newsletter
- Edition60 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Vw elsa newsletter
- Edition105 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Vw elsa newsletter
- Edition103 - STEERING: Vw elsa newsletter
- Edition69 - STEERING: Vw elsa newsletter
- Edition115 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Vw elsa newsletter
- Edition26a - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Vw elsa newsletter
- Edition26 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Vw elsa newsletter
- Edition41 - SUSPENSION: Vw elsa newsletter
- Edition42 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Vw elsa newsletter
- Edition52 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Vw elsa newsletter
- Edition63 - STEERING:COLUMN: Vw elsa newsletter
- Edition60 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: Vw elsa newsletter
- Edition65 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Vw elsa newsletter
- Edition109 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Vw elsa newsletter
- PDITECHCHECK3 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Perfect delivery inspection (pdi) - technician and detailer inspections
- PDITECHCHECKx - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Perfect delivery inspection (pdi) - technician and detailer inspections
- PDITECHCHECKw - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Perfect delivery inspection (pdi) - technician and detailer inspections
- TB201305 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: High pressure fuel pump diagnosis
- TB171404 - ENGINE (PWS): Engine oils which meet volkswagen oil quality standard vw 502 00/505 00/505 01 and vw 504 00/507 00
- TB171303 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: Oil consumption measurement
- TB171302 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:OIL COOLER: Oil consumption measurement
- TB011314 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Engine, misfire diagnostic aid
- TB001413 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Fuel additive to help prevent sporadic misfire faults
- TB001404 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Squeaks, rattles, noise, repair materials
- TB001403 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Fuel additive to help prevent sporadic misfire faults
- TB001402 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Fuel additive to help prevent sporadic misfire faults
- TB001401 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Fuel additive to help prevent sporadic misfire faults
- CustomerLetterB - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Warranty extension for intake manifold & fuel injectors certain 2008-2011
- 241403 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Mil on, dtcs P2014 or P2015 intake manifold faults stored in ecm fault memory
- 241402 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Mil on, dtcs P2014 or P2015 intake manifold faults stored in ecm fault memory
- 241401 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Mil on, dtcs P2014 or P2015 intake manifold faults stored in ecm fault memory
- 211302 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: Customers may complain of a rattling noise from engine or exhaust area while accelerating from 1800-3000 rpm.
- TT641402 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 v, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch off the ign
- 941403 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Exterior lights, moisture accumulation
- 941402 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Exterior lights, moisture accumulation
- 941401 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Exterior lights, moisture accumulation
- 921302 - VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS): Wiper blade inspection for proper warranty coding
- 921204 - VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS): Wiper blade inspection for proper warranty coding
- 871409 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: Air conditioning, cleaning of the refrigerant circuit (u.S.Only)
- 871402 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: Hvac, unpleasant odor
- 871401 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: Hvac, unpleasant odor
- 871301 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: Hvac, unpleasant odor
- TT571302 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER: If key blade is found to stick or bind when opening or closing, check position of roll pin that secures key blade to mechanism. If roll pin is sticking out on either side (as shown below), do not replace key. Instead, use appropriate sized
- Warranty - EQUIPMENT: Volkswagen warranty policies and procedures ? April 2014
- VWS1303 - EQUIPMENT: In saga, the time units for the volkswagen doublecheck labor operation were reduced in error from 50 time units to 30 time units during the system update posted on july 4th.
- TT501401 - TIRES: The use of tire dressing gives your tires that shiny finish that completes the image of a clean (new) vehicle. There are many different tire dressing products available. When choosing a product please pay close attention to its contents. Al
- TT131301a - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: When servicing the timing chain sprocket or removing the vibration damper, be aware that one bolt holds both the vibration damper (harmonic balancer) and the crankshaft timing chain sprocket to the crankshaft. Once the damper is removed, th
- TT131301 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Cbfa 2.0t tsi engine
- TT001403 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: When performing svm updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the bluetooth physically turned off. A hard wired internet connection is also recommended.
- TT001304A - EQUIPMENT: If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car down? Box to escalate the order. If parts assistance is needed, please call 800-767-6552 to speak with a vwgoa parts specialist.
- TT001304 - EQUIPMENT: If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car down? Box to escalate the order. If parts assistance is needed, please call 800-767-6552 to speak with a vwgoa parts specialist.
- TT321401 - POWER TRAIN: Incorrect torque converter or flywheel/flexplate installation can result in transmission damage. When installing an engine, flywheel or transmission, please follow the installation procedures outlined in elsa. For the flywheel/flexplate, pl
- TT2407103 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM): When diagnosing fault code P2279-leaking air in intake system, be sure to check the cam timing first.
- TT211001 - ENGINE (PWS): When diagnosis on the above engine leads to the testing of the n75, please refer to the picture below. The diagram shows which vacuum ports on the n75 valve should hold vacuum and which ones should not.
- TT971402 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The dlc is intended for use with diagnostic scan tools and by emissions testing stations. However, aftermarket devices (i.E., drive data recorders) that connect to the dlc have now become available.
- TT961402 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: When replacing the complete vehicle lock set (all vehicle keys and lock cylinders) for any reason, be aware that the ?Adapt keys? Test plan will not allow the new keys to adapt to the vehicle. Instead, perform the test plan for ?New identit
- TT910920 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: The streaming music feature on vehicles equipped with factory or dealer installed bluetooth will be available only in certain instances. The vehicle must be equipped with the rcd 310 or rcd 510 (premium 8) radios or the rns 510 or rns 315 n
- Edition173 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Fuel additive to help prevent sporadic misfire faults
- TB401601 - STRUCTURE: Strut or shock absorber leak assesment.
- TB191601 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Electric coolant fans continue to run after ignition is switched off.
- TB011602 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Gasoline quality.
- TB001602 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: Fuel additive to help prevent sporadic misfire faults.
- TT001601 - STRUCTURE: Contacting the parts helpline
- V171901201285560 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- Airbag - AIR BAGS: Airbag issues.
- TT001304 - EQUIPMENT: Part ordering
- V211302-2024061 - ENGINE (PWS): Rattling noises from engine compartmen area or exhaust system.
- A002155201173212 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
- V171901_2012855 - ENGINE (PWS): Engine oil quality standards. Also includes all models for 1997-2003. Also rabbit from 2006-2009.
- V171901-2012855 - ENGINE (PWS): Engine oils which meet volkswagen oil quality standards
- TT 91 19 01 - EQUIPMENT: Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
- SM 33-2019 - EQUIPMENT: The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- V941901-2011521 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. Tb updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
- V271901-2011894 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Battery testing and charging instruction. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
- Gasoline Engine - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Gasoline engine misfire diagnosis document
- VWS-13-02 - ENGINE (PWS): Warranty information (vw engine oil reimbursement table ? Vw castrol oil program): this communication contains the ?Volkswagen engine oil reimbursement table ? Vw castrol oil program? Document which has been updated and is effective on
- PDI - VW ROUTAN - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Routan perfect delivery inspection (pdi) - technician and detailer inspections: a checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purc
- VHW-17-11 - EQUIPMENT: Vas 6154 replacement part setup guide
- VWS-13-02 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Warranty information (vw engine oil reimbursement table ? Vw castrol oil program): this communication contains the ?Volkswagen engine oil reimbursement table ? Vw castrol oil program? Document which has been updated and is effective on o
- PDI - VW ROUTAN - EQUIPMENT: Routan perfect delivery inspection (pdi) - technician and detailer inspections: a checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purc
- SM 44-2017 EN - EQUIPMENT: This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
- A971861 2013504- - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This information bulletin contains instructions for checking the pins/terminals for contacts and nano contacts.
- 08-042-14 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Flash: dead battery this bulletin involves updating the fold and stow module (fsm) with new software because the fsm stays awake resulting in a continuous electrical draw. The customer may experience a dead battery.
- VST-16-01 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD: Explaination of cross car distorion when looking through the windshield and how the "effect" in normal.
- Elsa 6-29-15 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This document contains the vw elsa newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
- Elsa 6-22-15 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This document contains the vw elsa newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, elsapro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech
- 1-2017 Update - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This communication is to update our profi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound profi requests.
- TT 97-12-02 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Data link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability.
- TT 00-16-02 - EQUIPMENT: Reminder for dealers to reference the repair manual and replace all necessary fasteners (bolts, nuts) that cannot be re-used
- V001605 2033846 - ENGINE (PWS): Updated to include additional model year applicability.
- V011615 2014815 - ENGINE (PWS): Update to include additional model year applicability.
- V191602 2022549 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Update model year applicability.
- V871622 2019947 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Update to model year applicability.
- V691601 2010479 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Update model year applicability to include 2017.
- V871620 2005566 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Update model and model year applicability.
- PDI - ROUTAN TEC - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Routan perfect delivery inspection (pdi) - technician and detailer inspections: a checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purc
- PDI - ROUTAN TEC - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Routan perfect delivery inspection (pdi) - technician and detailer inspections: a checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purc
- J49225 RKE TPMS - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Quick install (j-49225 routan tpm-rke analyzer software installation): this document informs the installation of the tpm-rke analyzer software on laptops and pc's and how to update the software from a previous version.
- TT 90-11-10 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Tech tips (instrument cluster production mode): during pdi, or after installation of a replacement cluster, ?Pro? May be displayed in place of the odometer. The high beam indicator may be flashing in the instrument cluster as well. This in
- TT 57-10-15 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Tech tips: vehicles with immobilizer with download/discharge? New key will not program
- TT 97-14-02ss1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Tech tips damage to data link connector (dlc) from aftermarket devices (cannot communicate with vehicle obd system)
- V501606_2011761 - STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS: To update claim processing statement.
- 2033846 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM: Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 2033846 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM: Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 2033846 - ENGINE (PWS): Summary to be provided on a future date.
- TT 20-13-01 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Summary to be provided on a future date.
- AL-2008-2011 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Volkswagen: see document search button for owner letter. An extension warranty, with specific conditions, 10 yrs or 120,000 miles,whichever is first, has been issued for emissions control systems warranty for intake manifold and fuel inje
- TB-20-13-05 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Volkswagen: on some vehicles, low fuel stored in ecm pressure, engine would crank but not start long periods without driving, may run rough and/or mil on. All models 2008-2013. *pe
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Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20140730 |
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen routan. 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 failure mileage was 58,000.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20131211 |
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen routan. 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.