2009 Volkswagen Routan Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 294 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,466miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 Volkswagen Routan, 1% of the 294 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,466 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In turning into a parking lot I heard a ping in the rear of the vehicle. I immediately felt a loss of control in the rear suspension. It was clear that the vehicle was not roadworthy at that point and we had it towed to a repair shop. We were informed that the rear axle had broken.”
NHTSA complaint #10748628, filed 2015-08, 111,000 miles“Since purchasing the vehicle as a new car in october of 2009 we have experienced intermittent but chronically recurring issues with violent shaking during braking on our 2009 vw Routan. To work the problem the rear brake rotors and pads were replaced by the oem three months after purchasing the vehicle. The problem persisted & after repeated visits to the dealer the front brakes and rotors were replaced by the oem at 15,019 miles on october 27, 2010. Vibration during breaking still persisted at highway speeds but was manageable. In july of 2013 heavy vibration returned. …”
NHTSA complaint #10534879, filed 2013-08, 47,000 miles“The vehicle's right-rear axle trailing arm broke while driving at a very low speed. The break is very clean and is located near the front of the trailing arm's cutout area, just behind the trailing arm mounting bracket.”
NHTSA complaint #10763024, filed 2015-09, 99,156 miles“Beginning on 2/09/2012 through 8/19/2013 there have been (3) incidents on this VIN of at least (1) wheel causing a severe vibration while driving. Upon inspection, the first (2) incidents revealed that the right front wheel had its lug nuts loosening while the other (3) wheels nut nuts were all tight and torqued to specs. On the last incident on 8/19/2013 (3) of the (5) right front wheel studs broke off causing severe vibration in the vehicle. Vehicle became inoperable and required a tow to the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10536022, filed 2013-08, 93,776 milesRelated recalls
- 14V055000Feb 11, 2014Freedom Motors Inc., (Freedom Motors) of Savaria Vehicle Group (formerly The Liberty Motor Company) is recalling one model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan and…Covers: Volkswagen Routan 2009, Chrysler Town And Country 2008–2010, Dodge Grand Caravan 2008–2010
Related service bulletins
- 11026184Nov 18, 2025What is and what is not a leaking suspension strut.
- 11021372Jul 14, 2025How to identify and when to replace a leaking strut
- 10121114Feb 2, 2016Technical Bulletin about a customer concern stating that customer observed one or more of the shocks/struts appearing to have an oil leak. Document contains examples of Strut or…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Volkswagen Routan
151 complaintsEngine
78 complaintsBrakes
56 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsTires
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Volkswagen Routan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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