Volkswagen Routan extended warranty
The Volkswagen Routan is a van that was offered with a gas engine. Here's what the factory warranty covers, what it leaves out and what to look for in a plan.
- BodyVan
- PowertrainGas engine
- StatusNo longer sold new
Worth covering
Parts to check in a Routan plan
- EngineThe engine block, cylinder heads and the internally lubricated parts inside them: pistons, crankshaft, camshafts, timing chain, oil pump and valve train.
- TransmissionThe transmission case and internal parts, the torque converter, valve body and, on most plans, the transmission control module. Automatic, manual, CVT and dual-clutch units are all eligible.
- Electrical systemThe alternator, starter, voltage regulator, wiper motors, power-window motors and regulators, and power-lock actuators.
How much factory warranty is left on your Routan?
Estimate only, assuming the car was first sold early in its model year. Your in-service date is on your registration or available from a dealer.
Volkswagen Routan factory warranty
New Volkswagen vehicles typically come with basic coverage for 4 years or 50,000 miles and powertrain coverage for 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. Coverage starts on the date the vehicle was first sold. Terms can differ by model year, so confirm yours in the warranty booklet or with a Volkswagen dealer.
The Routan is no longer sold new in the US, so most examples are close to or beyond the end of factory coverage.
Why body style matters
Vans carry people and cargo, and the parts that wear are often the ones unique to the body style: power sliding doors, the power liftgate, and rear heating and air conditioning.
Naturally aspirated gas engine
A conventional gas engine has no turbocharger, which removes one expensive part. The costly failures are internal: timing chain components, head gaskets, oil pumps and, on direct-injection engines, the high-pressure fuel pump. Powertrain-level plans cover these internally lubricated parts.
About Volkswagen
Volkswagen uses small turbocharged engines across its range, often with a dual-clutch automatic. Basic and powertrain coverage end together at 4 years or 50,000 miles.
Choose your coverage
Plan levels for the Routan
The parts that make the car move, and the most expensive to replace.
Powertrain plus the major named systems.
Exclusionary coverage: everything except a short list of exclusions.
From the blog
Reading for Volkswagen Routan owners
- Brand guidesVolkswagen Factory Warranty ExplainedHow Volkswagen's factory warranty works, what its 4-year or 50,000-mile coverage includes and excludes, and how to plan for repairs after it ends.4 min read
- Repairs and costsTiming Chain Problems: Symptoms and CausesLearn the warning signs of a stretched or failing timing chain, what causes it, why repairs are labor-heavy, and how service contracts may treat it.4 min read
- Repairs and costsHead Gasket Failure ExplainedWhat a head gasket does, the warning signs of failure, why it happens, what repairs involve and how extended warranties often treat it.4 min read
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Volkswagen Routan eligible for extended coverage?
Eligibility depends on the vehicle's year and mileage, and each provider sets its own limits. Because the Routan is no longer sold new, older examples may qualify only for powertrain-level plans.
Which coverage level fits a Volkswagen Routan?
If the gas engine and transmission are your main concern, a powertrain plan covers them. If you also want air conditioning, electrical parts and electronics covered, look at a mid-level or comprehensive plan.
How much does a Volkswagen Routan extended warranty cost?
Price depends on the model year, mileage, coverage level, deductible and your ZIP code. Request a quote with your details for an actual price.