Volkswagen Crafter 2010

2010 Volkswagen Crafter: what owners report

• On the first generation (2006-2016), worn brakes, rusty brake lines, worn tie rods and ball joints at high mileage, and 2.5 TDI engine damage from oil dilution are the known weak spots.2006–2016
• Two Australian owners, of a 2006 van and one bought new in 2024, find the turning circle poor and the van bulky at roundabouts.2006–2024
• Four of five Australian owners of first- and second-generation vans call the engine strong and reliable; a 2016 van ran 300,000 km without a breakdown.2006–2024