Did Chrysler make the VW Routan?
The answer is yes. Volkswagen is, for one. The new Volkswagen Routan minivan is, in fact, a rebadged Chrysler Town and Country/Dodge Grand Caravan, sharing the Chrysler vans’ platform, engines, transmissions and suspension architecture, not to mention their Windsor, Ontario, assembly line.
Is the VW Routan a good car?
The Volkswagen Routan Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 8th out of 8 for minivans. While repairs are more frequent than average for the Routan, these issues are often minor, so you can expect to make slightly more trips to the shop than normal.
Why was the Routan discontinued?
Production of the Routan was halted in 2012 due to high inventory levels, and Volkswagen announced the 2013 model year would be primarily reserved for rental car companies and other fleets, with limited availability to the public at dealer showrooms.
Is a Volkswagen Routan a good van?
Where is the starter on a VW Routan?
The starter on the vw Routan is located inside the steering column and is connected to the ignition where you put the keys in.
Is Volkswagen Routan a good car?
Are there any problems with the VW Routan 62TE?
Given the sketchy reliability history of the 2009-2014 Volkswagen Routan 62TE transmission, there is a good chance that the gearbox in your minivan has been rebuilt at some point in its life. If that’s true of your van, then many of your current VW Routan transmission problems could be caused by issues that were addressed during its rebuild.
What kind of transmission does a Volkswagen Routan have?
Nevertheless, the 2009-2014 Volkswagen Routan offered plenty of room for 7-passengers, unique front/rear styling, and several strong performing engines (197-hp 3.8L V6, 251-hp 4.0L V6, 283-hp 3.6L Pentastar V6), mated to the 6-speed Chrysler 62TE transmission.
What kind of engine does a Chrysler Routan have?
The Routan is available with the Chrysler 3.8 L V6 producing 197 hp (147 kW) and 230 lb⋅ft (312 N⋅m), and the 4.0 L V6 producing 251 hp (187 kW) and 259 lb⋅ft (351 N⋅m)—with either engine mated to Chrysler’s 62TE six-speed automatic transaxle with manual shift capability (See Ultradrive#62TE).
How is the torque convertor on the VW Routan 62TE?
• The 62TE torque convertor is also completely remanufactured, with new bushings, bearings, and overdrive clutch linings. • Once it gets resealed, the torque convertor is tested for proper balance, concentricity, and overdrive lock-up function.