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2011 Volkswagen Routan Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Volkswagen Routan has 10 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2011 Volkswagen Routan

Electrical
97
Powertrain
18
Other
17
Steering
11
Engine
10
Brakes
8
Airbags
5
Speed Control
3
Structure
3

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 3, 2024ENGINEThe contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed,...
Jul 28, 2021ENGINEThe van totally looses all power while driving. It happens multiple times per week. While driving ...
Nov 14, 2020ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE CRANKED UP HOWEVER...
Oct 6, 2020ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOS...
Oct 19, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND ALL THE...
Aug 13, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND COMPLET...
Jan 18, 2017ENGINE2011 ROUTAN WOULD CRANK AND NOT START. POWER DOORS WOULD OPEN VERY SLOWLY. KEY FOB WOULD REQUIRE MUL...
Jun 20, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE ENGINE STA...
Sep 1, 2011ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 6...
Sep 1, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED A SQUEAKI...

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