2011 Volkswagen Routan power train problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2011 Volkswagen Routan — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I own a 2011 volkswagen routan minivan and the ignition switch stops working I know there are a few recalls for this on the 2009 and 2010 years I call vw corporation and they said they can't help me just because there's no recalls on my vehicle the part they used in the previous years is the same…”
filed Nov 21, 2020
“2011 volkswagen routan engine will unexpectedly shut down during normal driving conditions, resulting in no engine power, no power steering and no power brakes. This occurs at any speed and in any driving condition from stationary idling up to highway speeds. This has occurred multiple times with…”
filed Jan 24, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Fluid requirements
V3718022033975_13 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 17, 2024Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements
V371802203397511 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 21, 2023
Power Train problems in other Routan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Routan | 7 | 11% |
| 2010 Routan | 22 | 9% |
| 2009 Routan | 20 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Volkswagen Routan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.