2011 Volkswagen Routan: check engine light

Filed Aug 12, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 9,819 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen routan. Ever since the vehicle was purchased new from national volkswagen (2223 n marine blvd, jacksonville, nc 28546, (844) 872-2972), the contact had been experiencing failures. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate properly and the instrument panel indicators kept illuminating. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where they reprogrammed the computer for the power train. The failures recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The power train computer was reprogrammed again, but the failures continued. On another occasion, the side doors opened without warning while driving on the highway. The contact moved to a different state and took the vehicle to lithia volkswagen of reno (7063 s e virginia st, reno, nv 89511, (775) 800-5704). The dealer could not recreate the failures; however the check engine and battery indicators illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was diagnosed and it was discovered that the engine was from a chrysler town and country. The results detected that a tune up was needed. The contact stated that the vehicle would occasionally shut off and then restart. The 2011 town and country vehicles were recalled regarding the totally integrated power module). The volkswagen manufacturer was contacted and did not respond. The recall was not extended to volkswagen vehicles with chrysler engines. The failure mileage was 9,819.

Filed Jun 20, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 52,000 miles · AZ

My check engine light came on so I had the code checked it indicated that o2 sensors needed replaced then the code indicated a cylinder 4 misfire? Ihave replaced the ignition coil pack, checked cylinder compression, changed spark plugs and fuel injector and I still have the po304 code engine misfire cylinder #4??? I am so frustrated what else could I be missing to clear this code issue?

Filed Apr 9, 2019 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen routan. While idling, the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle would occasionally shut off. The vehicle was taken to bill jacobs volkswagen (2211 aurora ave, naperville, il 60540) where the alternator was replaced. Shortly after, the check engine indicator illuminated again. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the alternator and fuel pump module were replaced multiple times over the course of two years. A family member of the contact checked the vehicle and diagnosed the the totally integrated power module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Jul 28, 2018 · Driver assistance · 5 miles · FL

After the car is parked back lift gate opens suddenly, also automatic side doors suddenly opens. Lots of occasions the vehicle won't start. At one time my wife was driving and suddenly it just stops in the middle of the road and could not start. No sign of empty gas or engine lights warnings. After the being taken to the shop diagnose is sensors not working and lots of time sensors were replaced but the hard start keeps on doing it to this date. Sometime it starts sometimes it does not.

Filed Aug 29, 2017 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · NC

Engine light on. Need to replace torque converter and valve body, sealant, and tran fluids

Filed Dec 19, 2016 · Electrical · 9,000 miles · TX

Tipm going out. Car stalls, won't start, tire pressure lights come on and off, check engine light on with nothing wrong, total system shut down coming. This is an ongoing problem that will only be fixed when I replace the tipm for $1500.

Filed Jun 25, 2016 · Transmission · 64,500 miles · MD

Transmission slipping. My 2011 volkswagen routan sel had only about 64,800 when I started to get a check engine light which was diagnosed as a torque converter clutch solenoid error. I had this diagnosed by my local mechanic, autozone, advanced auto parts and aamco. I called my vw dealer who told me that because my vehicle was out of warranty of 60,000 miles, I had to pay $180 for a vehicle diagnosis on top of repair costs which could be up to $3,500 or more depending on their findings. I understand that although my vehicle has the vw emblem on it, it is essentially a chrysler minivan on a volkswagen shell. I really need to get this fixed as I am experiencing much lower mpg per fill up and degraded highway acceleration/speeds. I am reporting this in hopes that there are other reports of incidents similar to mine so we can get more favorable resolution from the manufacturer in the form of a recall or other fix that could help consumers like myself save hundreds to thousands of dollars.

Filed Nov 19, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 55,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen routan. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but began stalling while driving approximately 55 MPH. When the failure occurred, all the vehicle's warning indicators flashed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the totally integrated power module was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Filed Aug 2, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 60,000 miles · FL

Vehicle engine would do the extended crank, and not turn over, or would turn over and die instantly, check engine light would flash 10 times. Took vehicle to the dealer to find out that the tipm module had failed, the repair was $1200, and took a week. Chrysler had built the vehicle for volkswagen from their town and country line, however unlike chrysler, volkswagen doesn't honor the recall although the part is physically the same mopar part across the board. Volkswagen also stated they offer no assistance after the base warranty is gone as well. Isn't there some federal mandate that requires these devices to be warranted further than the normal 36,000 miles? I guess it will take someone getting severely injured or killed in one of these vans for volkswagen to open there eyes...

Filed Apr 29, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 30,000 miles · MD

My 2011 routan suddenly lost power while I, with my kid on board, was driving on a highway in march 2014. Can you imagine a vehicle stopping in a flow of vehicles at 70+ MPH? All lights were on. I managed to restart the engine and was able to drive but the check engine light was still on. The dealership from whom I bought the vehicle "repaired" it and told me that "everything is fine" by having a brand-new set of wiring. A month later, the same life-threatening issue happened again while I was driving. This time, the vehicle stalled and I could not rotate the steering wheel at all. Now the vehicle is again with the dealership for diagnosis. As a matter of fact, about half a year ago before these losses of power happened, I experienced another problem with the vehicle. The acceleration was not very responsive. That is, when I hit the gas pedal, the vehicle initially did not accelerate at all and after 2-3 seconds, it suddenly accelerated. This really frightened me as I tried to change lanes. Now I have no confidence with this vehicle at all. I am deeply worried that even if the vehicle is "repaired" this time, I and my family could get injured or killed by having a car that randomly shuts off in the midst a stream of fast-moving vehicles. This type of vehicle should be banned from the road for the safety of innocent people.