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2010 Volkswagen Routan Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2010 Volkswagen Routan has 23 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2010 Volkswagen Routan

Electrical
136
Engine
23
Steering
23
Powertrain
19
Other
9
Brakes
8
Structure
7
Tires
4
Wheels
3

23

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 10, 2023ENGINEThe contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated that the vehicle was started and drive...
Apr 22, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE S...
Feb 1, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE KEY DISE...
Jan 2, 2019ENGINECAR SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING
Oct 12, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE DRIVER. WHILE DRI...
Dec 8, 2017ENGINEWHEN DRIVING THE VOLK JUST CUTS THIS HAPPENS OFTEN IT IS ONLY MYSELF AND MY GGRAND SON IN THE VECH. ...
May 9, 2017ENGINEENGINE TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. VEHICLE HAS TROUBLE RESTARTING AFTER AN OCCURRENCE. ...
Mar 16, 2015ENGINEON SEVERAL OCCASIONS STARTING IN MARCH 2015, MY 2010 VW ROUTAN (MANUFACTURED IN JULY 2010 BY CHRYSLE...
Feb 12, 2015ENGINEI JUST ENTERED THE EXPRESSWAY. THE ENGINE STARTED REVVING BETWEEN 5-6 RPMS, AND THE CAR WAS GOING 4...
Nov 3, 2014ENGINEWHILE DRIVING MY CAR, ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS NOW, THE ENGINE HAS SHUT OFF. THE CAR REMAINS ON BUT TH...
Sep 27, 2014ENGINEWHILE DRIVING THE VAN IT BEGAN TO SMELL LIKE RADIATOR COOLANT. CHECKED TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND REALIZE...
Sep 3, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN...
May 9, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON A HIG...
Mar 17, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEED...
Mar 11, 2014ENGINEWHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 20-30 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE RADIO AND LIGHTS CONTINUED TO WORK. POWER ...
Feb 1, 2014ENGINETHE KEY TURNS HOWEVER THE ENGINE DOESN'T. THIS HAPPENS AT ANY GIVEN TIME, WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD, H...
Aug 15, 2013ENGINEI WAS DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH WHEN IT FELT LIKE THE CAR WAS GOING TO DIE/STALL. MY VEHICLE HAS ONLY 30K...
Jul 12, 2013ENGINEDRIVING ON A NEIGHBORHOOD STREET WHEN A SUDDEN DROP IN THE AC POWER FOLLOWED BY A QUICK RISE IN THE ...
Apr 7, 2013ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 72 MPH, THE V...
Apr 5, 2013ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 6...

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