2014 Volkswagen Routan maintenance schedule
The 2014 Routan is part of the RT generation (2014-2014), sold as a minivan. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.
Service schedule
What the 2014 Routan needs, and when
8 of these 11 items come from Volkswagen's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Volkswagen's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.
| Service | Interval | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil and filter Check Chrysler schedule | 10,000 mi / 1 year | Manufacturer |
| Engine air filter Clean housing | 60,000 mi / 6 years | Manufacturer |
| Cabin air filter Dust and pollen | 40,000 mi / 2 years | Manufacturer |
| Tire rotation Check tread wear | 10,000 mi / 1 year | Manufacturer |
| Brake fluid 3 years initial, then every 2 | 3 years | Manufacturer |
| Engine coolant Check at 40k | 120,000 mi / 10 years | Independent |
| Transmission fluid Non-VW transmission | 80,000 mi | Independent |
| Spark plugs Pentastar interval | 100,000 mi | Independent |
| Timing chain | Inspect, replace as needed | Manufacturer |
| Serpentine belt Ribbed belt check | Inspect, replace as needed | Manufacturer |
| 12V battery | Inspect, replace as needed | Manufacturer |
Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.
Fluids and engines
What goes in it
- Engine oil
- 5W-20, 6 qt
- Coolant
- Chrysler specific
- Transmission fluid
- ATF+4
Powertrains in this generation
- 3.6L 6-cyl (Pentastar), 283 hp, 6-speed Auto, FWD
Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.
Known problems
What 2014 Routan owners run into
Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.
Engine knocking
high severity50,000-100,000 mi · $100-$1,500 to fix
Low oil pressure
Source: repairpal.com
Transmission failure
high severity50,000-100,000 mi · $500-$2,500 to fix
Won't shift / sluggish
Source: repairpal.com
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recalls matched the 2014 Volkswagen Routan
From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Volkswagen dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
Running costs
What maintenance typically costs
- A typical year of maintenance
- $745
Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.
Other Routan model years
RT (2014-2014)
Shopping new? The Volkswagen Routan guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.
Sources
- static.nhtsa.gov (Manufacturer)
- static.nhtsa.gov (Manufacturer)
- getgaragehub.com (Independent)
- repairpal.com (Independent)
- repairpal.com (Independent)
- repairpal.com (Independent)
Researched 2026-09-22. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.
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