2009 Volkswagen Routan: check engine light

Filed Sep 8, 2020 · Airbags · 80,000 miles · FL

The passenger side airbag cover are inflated , crack , bubble, look like the airbag may exploted.. I call vw and they say is it normal and not sale the part. 2009 mini van. .?? I really not think they change or overheating.. Getting words .. And yesterday from not wear the routan not drive over 35 MPH when my wife driving on the highway and check engine came , 4 code ,p0733,p0734, p0792. And almost a truck hit my wife.. I look on vw forums and it is common problem,, why this it not a recall with so many people complaining and problems.. Unsafe to drive.

Filed Oct 12, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 129,000 miles · IL

I just purchased the 2009 volkswagen routan. I have had it 3 weeks it randomly died when test driving the van and all the alarms and lights came on. We just thought I didn't have the fob in right. Then it started to randomly not start, even the remote start will not work. The lights, radio, alarm, windows and door locks work like they normally should. Usually if I wait like 20 minutes and keep trying the key (taking it out of the ignition and reinserting it) until it starts. The check engine light came on for 7 days. Thursday 10/10/2019 nothing worked let it sit overnight and still nothing tried to jump it and it finally started. Took to place I purchased jd byrider in janesville, wi and they believe it was the starter because it was not turning and it was replaced on 10/11/2019. Then 2 hours later the car again would not start again. The dealer came to rescue me and we tried the actual key and at first it didn't work, we pushed the gas and it as as the gas pedal got stuck for about 30 seconds but started. Then driving down route 26 from johnson creek, wi to janesville, wi, it was making squeaking noises from the engine. We could hear it through the heating vents. Then the tire pressure warning light came on and it kept dinging. When I got to janesville, I checked the tire pressure on all the tires and it was fine. Because I live in rockford, il, I drove down i90 and the car at times started shaking like it was going died. Again, today it won't start not even with an actual key. Also, the driver side passenger door lock is not working and had to have a part ordered. The vehicle has 129,000 miles.

Filed Nov 13, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 115,226 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen routan. While driving between 30 to 65 MPH, the vehicle randomly jerked forward and backward as if it were skipping a gear. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated afterwards several times. The contact spoke with two unknown dealers and then contacted an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the underdrive solenoid circuit of the transmission was malfunctioning. After conducting some research, the contact found that the manufacturer placed a chrysler engine and transmission into her volkswagen vehicle. The independent mechanic completed the repairs with another new chrysler transmission solenoid part. While the contact was driving on the highway, the vehicle lost complete acceleration and had to be pulled over to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was towed back to the independent mechanic, but had not yet been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer provided case number: 181899879 and the federal safety agency's phone number to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 115,226. *tt

Filed Jun 11, 2018 · Engine · 124,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen routan. While the contact was out of town, the vehicle failed to start and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. Once the vehicle was able to be started, the check engine indicator dimmed. The contact called a local dealer (green chevrolet, 1703 avenue of the cities, east moline, il 61244) and was informed to take the vehicle to her local dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 124,000.

Filed Jun 14, 2017 · Engine · 134,692 miles · KS

While driving at 65 MPH on i35, the car's transmission acted like it slipped into 2nd gear and the tack went to 5000rpm. I tried to just slow down and get off the road, turned the car off and back on when I got to a parking lot. I then started driving again and it appeared to be alright. Within a few days it did it a couple times more, this time turning on the check engine light. Took it to the dealer and they couldn't duplicate problem in the week they had it. Picked it up from the dealership and was about 10 to 15 miles away and it did it again. I took it back to the dealer the next day and it has been there for two weeks. They told me an engineer from corporate came to check it out and during that time they had another car - same year, same style, even same color come into the shop with the same problem and they verified the problem on both of the cars. They said it was the transmission and it is going to cost somewhere around $5000.00 +/- to get it fixed. This is a very dangerous problem and I am hoping that something will be done about it. There are numerous stories on the internet with people in volkswagens that have had the same or similar problems. Cannot see why there hasn't been a recall for this problem. They even admitted that they had seen the same or similar problems posted on the internet.

Filed Oct 28, 2016 · Transmission · TN

I bought my vw routan used in september 2014. In the 1st couple of months the transmission would stop shifting (I would turn it off and back on) to fix it and in november 2014 the transmission went out and got stuck in 3rd gear while driving and wouldn't reset after turning off, this is when the check engine light came on, at 62,000 miles. Had to have a new $6000 transmission brought in from germany to be put in the van. Now less than 30,000 miles later after a new original transmission put in, having the same problem not shifting out of 3rd gear and having to pull it over turn it off and turn it back on for it to work properly again.

Filed Aug 21, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 65,000 miles · VA

*sometimes the vehicle will not start for no apparent reason.vw service dept. Cannot detect an issue. *engine light comes on intermittently while driving-vw cannot detect anything wrong.* alarms go off but no signal showing on the dashboard.*power windows and seats work intermittently- *found vehicle's sliding door wide open I parking lot, twice. * have also found windows open. Our lift gate (trunk) opened while driving on the highway.* vehicle failed to shift,while driving, revved and would not reset until pulling over and turning off the vehicle. Though vw could not find faulty readings and didn't believe tipm is the issue because they couldn't read it. Being familiar with programming, I know that glitches can cause faulty readings.if there is a glitch before the reading can be processed by the computer, there will be no faulty reading logged. A pc won't save a file, either if the power supply is interrupted before it can do so..tipm malfunctions can also cause all other issues I have experienced. Upon getting a second opinion from transmission specialists, they said only the solenoid was faulty. They also confirmed that a faulty tipm box will cause solenoid issues and eventually ruin the new one, too. *recently, all locks stopped working & the vehicle can only be opened & locked manually. At the same time all interior lights were on and had to be turned off at the dashboard- this would have drained the battery had it happened on a work day. Vw has had the vehicle for 2 full days and yet doesn't know what's wrong with it. We have had these issues and useless repairs for over 2 years. All issues point to faulty tipm (manufactured by chrysler, who had to settle in a lawsuit about the tipm box/ faulty relay issue for jeep, dodge, and chrysler). We need help with these issues. Too many of us have it 2011 and 2012 models as well. Please help.

Filed Mar 31, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 73,000 miles · GA

In july 2012 I bought a certified pre-owned 2009 volkswagen routan minivan. I have reported the following major safety problems on several occasions to no resolve: loss of power' the car will completely lose power and the steering wheel locks while driving. For ex on 12/22 from 5:32p ' 10:48p, the car lost power and steering wheel locked 11 times. Sliding doors automatically open ' the doors will not close securely, won't open, or will appear closed and spontaneously reopen. There have been several times we will go out for the evening or come out for work in the morning and both doors are opened. At times, while driving, the door (particularly the driver side rear) will appear closed and secure however it will sound as if it has suddenly jumped off track and the door will crack open. We took the certified pre-owned vehicle to be serviced 8xs within the warranty time and we were told each time because the check engine light was not on to trigger a code that outline the problems there was nothing that could be done. We have suffered a great deal of personal and emotional stress as these are critical and highly dangerous highway safety concerns. I'm worried each time my family gets into the minivan and I continue to fulfill my contractual agreement of $320+ per month without fail however I have yet to receive the same from volkswagen.

Filed Dec 10, 2014 · Brakes · 22,837 miles · VA

Problems with braking at 22,837 miles in 2010. Vehicle would shake when going down a hill and applying brakes to stop. Front brake pads were replaced and rotors turned . Two years later in 2012 at 43,919 miles back rotors and brake pads were replaced, all 4 tires replaced, and front end alignment. In 2013 at 68,797 miles 2 of the new tires were replaced and another front end alignment. Car stops sometimes and will not come back on immediately. In 2014 at 90,000 miles, battery died and antifreeze in radiator exploded, had to purchase a new battery and a part for the radiator. Had to replace front rotors and brake pads, 2 tires and had another front end alignment. Extremely loud noise when driving, mechanic said it may be wheel bearings. The ABS and check engine light come on and off. Driver side door does not lock unless you push the lock down with your hand. Mechanic says the front brake pads will have to be replaced when tires are rotated the next time (these were replaced with the rotors in june or july 2014). If you lean against back seat from the trunk area, it falls forward and the middle seat no longer folds down. Also, the driver side window stalls when you try to roll it up or down.

Filed Aug 5, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 30,000 miles · NV

My 2009 routan 3.8l will intermit not start / I get check engine light and electrical lightening bolt. About 3 years ago it started and I was told it was my battery. Replaced my battery it was good for about 1yr then it started again had the battery replaced again then about 1yr later it started again but my battery is tested good. I went through 2 batteries in about 3 yrs. I even had my starter checked and it tested good. My friend who is a mechanic said why is the starter next to the exhaust manifold it is getting hot. When I have issue in the last year it take about 30min or longer before it starts then I might not have any issues for about 1 or 2 weeks and sometime I might have the issues 2 times in one day. I have checked online and I am seeing many people are complaining about the 2009 vw routan intermit not starting. I have call vw and my van is not on the list for the ignition switch recall. Today 8/5/2014 my routan I will not start at all I am going to have the battery checked.

Filed Jul 26, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 70,000 miles · NV

I have been experiencing the engine dying suddenly while I am driving. There is no warning or engine lights. Everything turns off including the power steering. This is terrifying. I took my vehicle to the dealer, I have an extended warranty. After keeping it two days, they claim that nothing is wrong with the car. I tried to explain the danger involved in my car suddenly losing power but the dealer states there is nothing they can do about it.

Filed Jul 2, 2013 · Electrical, Steering · 376,500 miles · MN

I was driving approx 65 MPH on a highway. Without a warning (no check engine light, no battery light, etc) my engine turned off while still cruising at 65 MPH. The vehicle still had momentum, but no power steering to safely pull the vehicle over. I had to wait for the road to turn, so I can position the vehicle to stop on the shoulder of the vehicle. I almost crashed into other vehicles, because I had no control of the car other than braking in the middle lane of a highway. Towed vehicle dealer found a blown engine fuse. They replaced the engine fuse. Two hours later, same scenario and same issue came back. Towed back to the dealer, and they believe its a grounding wire. Please investigate this issue. Could potentially translate into major accident or death.