2010 Volkswagen Routan Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 240 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2010 Volkswagen Routan, 1% of the 240 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,000 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.
“Power rear sliding doors open and then close when you open them with the key fob, handle, or inside swtich. When this happens the safety feature does not work.”
NHTSA complaint #10405821, filed 2011-06, 18,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Routan. When the contact opened the rear sliding door on the driver side, the child safety latch fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the part was being ordered for the repair. The latch was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 06/14/16”
NHTSA complaint #10825423, filed 2016-02, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle began to decelerate without warning. In addition, the key fob failed to unlock the front driver's side door upon activation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. An unknown repair was performed on the door lock. The technician was unable to determine the cause of failure related. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10535480, filed 2013-08, 29,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10243023Sep 15, 2014VW Elsa Newsletter
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Volkswagen Routan
150 complaintsEngine
45 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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