2011 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN Complaints and Recall Information
The 2011 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN has 6 complaints and 0 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report loss of steering while driving and repeated fluid leaks without warning lights activating. Other common reports include brake failure and issues with the engine stalling or struggling to start.
Common Issues- Steering loss. Vehicle loses steering control while driving, posing a safety hazard.
- Fluid leaks. Multiple incidents of fluid leaking from the same area, sometimes resulting in a massive outflow without warning indicators on the dashboard.
- Serpentine belts. Two occurrences of snapped serpentine belts were reported.
- Ignition problems. Key ignition sticks and sometimes will not turn, preventing vehicle start.
- Dashboard malfunctions. The dashboard fails to illuminate, causing lack of indicator visibility for the driver.
- RPM irregularities. RPM gauge fails to rest below 1.5 to 2, indicating potential engine performance problems.
- Acceleration struggles. The vehicle struggles to accelerate, especially when driving uphill.
- Starting difficulties. The car turns over and struggles to start despite having a newer battery installed.
- Brake failure. Brakes randomly stop working, requiring the pedal to be pressed fully to the floor to engage stopping power.
- Engine stalling. The vehicle loses all power and dies intermittently while driving, forcing the driver to restart the engine either by coasting to a stop or while still in motion.
2011 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN Summary
2011
Model Year
6
Total Complaints
0
Total Recalls
0
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
No recalls found.
Complaints
2011 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN
ID: 2066088STEERING
The brakes randomly stop working. At random times you go to brake and have to push the pedal all the way to the floor to start stopping. 2nd issue. The car dies and looses all power at intermittent times while driving. The car has to be restarted while driving. Could be driving 70 on a hwy or 30 on a residential street. Either coast to the side of the road to restart... or quickly put the car in neutral and restart it while driving. Both of these have almost caused wrecks several times. Unknown own causes to both as they happen at random and different times.
2011 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN
ID: 2066087VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The brakes randomly stop working. At random times you go to brake and have to push the pedal all the way to the floor to start stopping. 2nd issue. The car dies and looses all power at intermittent times while driving. The car has to be restarted while driving. Could be driving 70 on a hwy or 30 on a residential street. Either coast to the side of the road to restart... or quickly put the car in neutral and restart it while driving. Both of these have almost caused wrecks several times. Unknown own causes to both as they happen at random and different times.
2011 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN
ID: 2066086SERVICE BRAKES
The brakes randomly stop working. At random times you go to brake and have to push the pedal all the way to the floor to start stopping. 2nd issue. The car dies and looses all power at intermittent times while driving. The car has to be restarted while driving. Could be driving 70 on a hwy or 30 on a residential street. Either coast to the side of the road to restart... or quickly put the car in neutral and restart it while driving. Both of these have almost caused wrecks several times. Unknown own causes to both as they happen at random and different times.
2011 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN
ID: 2054349ENGINE
loss of steering while driving, fluid loss multiple times since late september 2024(all while driving and no lights or warnings came on), 2 snapped serpentine belts, key ignition sticking(would not turn), dashboard not lighting up, rpm no longer rests below 1.5 - 2, car struggles to accelerate(especially uphill), car turns over and struggles to start, even though has newer battery. 1/9/25 driving to an appointment, upon reaching destination, a pop sound. No smell, no warnings came up on dashboard. Upon leaving, saw fluid leak, headed straight to dealership, at which a massive amount of fluid began pouring out of vehicle..in exact same area as original issue from 8/31/24.
2011 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN
ID: 2054348ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
loss of steering while driving, fluid loss multiple times since late september 2024(all while driving and no lights or warnings came on), 2 snapped serpentine belts, key ignition sticking(would not turn), dashboard not lighting up, rpm no longer rests below 1.5 - 2, car struggles to accelerate(especially uphill), car turns over and struggles to start, even though has newer battery. 1/9/25 driving to an appointment, upon reaching destination, a pop sound. No smell, no warnings came up on dashboard. Upon leaving, saw fluid leak, headed straight to dealership, at which a massive amount of fluid began pouring out of vehicle..in exact same area as original issue from 8/31/24.
2011 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN
ID: 2054347STEERING
loss of steering while driving, fluid loss multiple times since late september 2024(all while driving and no lights or warnings came on), 2 snapped serpentine belts, key ignition sticking(would not turn), dashboard not lighting up, rpm no longer rests below 1.5 - 2, car struggles to accelerate(especially uphill), car turns over and struggles to start, even though has newer battery. 1/9/25 driving to an appointment, upon reaching destination, a pop sound. No smell, no warnings came up on dashboard. Upon leaving, saw fluid leak, headed straight to dealership, at which a massive amount of fluid began pouring out of vehicle..in exact same area as original issue from 8/31/24.