2012 Volkswagen Routan Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan, 2% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,500 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.
“Had to replace right rear wheel bearing at approximately 60,000 miles. Had to replace left rear wheel bearing at 80,500 miles. Both wheel bearings were making grinding noises. Rack and pinion hydraulic line cracked at elbow and had to be replaced. Rack and pinion problem occurred while driving close to home. Lost all steering in driveway.”
NHTSA complaint #11327207, filed 2020-06, 79,500 milesRelated recalls
- 12V147000Apr 5, 2012Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012 routan vehicles, manufactured from november 15, 2011, through november 21, 2011. Some vehicles may be equipped…Covers: Volkswagen Routan 2012
Related service bulletins
- 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…
- 10238027Sep 14, 2014This bulletin involves installing new right and left front lower control arms, brake linings and resurfacing or replacing both front brake rotors.
- 10055859Aug 14, 2014Volkswagen: replacing or resurfacing front brake rotors and installing new lower control arms right and left front due to juddar and/or vibration. Model 2011-2012 routan. *pe…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan
39 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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