2011 Volkswagen Routan engine problems
48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2011 Volkswagen Routan — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jan 10, 2025
“The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The…”
filed May 7, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Identifying and Mixing Engine Coolant
V1917012022548_14 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 12, 2025
Engine problems in other Routan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Routan | 21 | 33% |
| 2010 Routan | 45 | 19% |
| 2009 Routan | 78 | 27% |
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.