2009 Volkswagen Routan Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 294 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Volkswagen Routan, 1% of the 294 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88 miles.
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.
“Back up camera on the Volkswagen Routan minivan is unusable. Video has no contrast, low color level, lacks detail, wrong colors, etc. This camera is a hazard for anyone that tries to use it for backing up. Same camera as on all chrysler minivans. Additionally when the van is equipped with the camera, they delete the backup sensors, leaving no aids for determining if the blind spots are clear.”
NHTSA complaint #10278589, filed 2009-07, 26 miles“Heating/ventilation/air conditioning control panel is mounted low in the center dash area and is illuminated in blue, making it almost impossible to read in daylight. This causes the driver to take his/her eyes off the road when making adjustments to the settings and can result in a crash. The 2010 model of this vehicle uses white lighting, correcting the problem. 2009 models should be recalled for a retrofit.”
NHTSA complaint #10293343, filed 2009-11, 88 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Routan. When the vehicle was started, the windshield wipers started to operate independently and the instrument panel, turn signals, and air conditioner failed to operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10896656, filed 2016-08, 100,000 miles“After getting wires regrounded at the mechanic, the car continues to malfunction. The wiper blades turn on, the entire dash blinks, the seat moves back and forth, resetting repeatedly. If seat is disconnected for safety, the seatbelt does not register as secured. Eventually doors stop functioning, have completely lost lock function, tried replacing battery and sending to mechanic specialist. Still the car malfunctions at random.”
NHTSA complaint #11464597, filed 2022-05Related service bulletins
- 10245617Nov 13, 2023Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure. Update to model year applicability and new warranty GFF labor operation number
- 10226226Nov 10, 2022A/C requirements, update to model year applicability.
- 10128379Jun 15, 2016explaination of cross car distorion when looking through the windshield and how the "effect" in normal.
- 10242996Dec 8, 2014VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10239541Sep 24, 2014Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)
- 10243009May 5, 2014VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10239534Apr 18, 2014HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
- 10239533Mar 27, 2014HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
- 10239789Jan 24, 2014To 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…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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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