2012 Volkswagen Routan: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jan 4, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · OH

Car is stalling out while driving with no warning. Doesn't matter the rate of speed I'm going it just cuts out. Can't turn steering wheel. No codes pop up. No mechanics can pinpoint issue. I have seen quite a few thousand people complaining of the same issue and reported it to vw as well as the federal safety agency and NO ONE will do a recall. Chrysler did a recall for this same issue but NOT vw. This is a safety issue for not only the owner but other drivers on the road. If I get into an accident or cause one I WILL BE suing the federal safety agency as well as vw for no recall being done. I have printed out over 100 pages of complaints from others for evidence of complaints. I have already entered the class action lawsuit with others having the same issue. RECALL THE ISSUE OR FACE LAWSUITS.

Filed Jul 21, 2021 · Electrical · FL

The battery started dying randomly several months ago. I have called multiple dealerships and had diagnostics ran twice on the car. Initially I was told there is no draw on the battery. Then it was discovered that the TIPM module needs to be replaced. I then started researching this problem with this vehicle only to find multiple forums full of people having the same exact issue or worse! As in, their car stalls on the highway randomly while driving!! Someone could die! This module fails and in my case causes the fuel pump to continue running even when the car is off which completely drains the battery overnight! Chrysler (same manufacturer of this TIPM) already lost a class action lawsuit and recalled this TIPM but the Volkswagens affected by this same issue were not included leaving those of us now experiencing the same problem in a scary position because we can’t afford to get this fixed as it is very expensive let alone get a new car! It baffles me how well known it is that this part is the same part that’s been recalled but it doesn’t apply to this vehicle. On top of that, I called 3 Chrysler dealerships to explain the problem and was told they don’t work on this vehicle! This is unacceptable! I don’t know how the federal safety agency has not done something about this! It seems several class action lawsuits need to filed! Hopefully before someone loses their life!

Filed Oct 20, 2020 · Electrical · 99,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen routan. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact restarted the vehicle and resumed normal driving. The contact initially contacted the manufacturer by phone and was referred to the dodge manufacturer for assistance. The contact reached out to the dodge manufacturer and she was referred to a local dodge dealer for assistance. The contact took the vehicle to tanner motors (620 w. Washington st, brainerd, mn 56401) where the vehicle was test driven and the contact was informed that the issue could possibly be linked to a defective wireless ignition node (win) module. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Sep 21, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 175,000 miles · OH

Vehicle has experienced stalling, engine shutdown, and difficulty starting multiple times. Engine has now stalled more frequently at both low speeds and while driving on highway. Each time, RPM's have gone to zero and it's completely lost power to steering. I've had try and coast/navigate safely to side of road, berm, etc., stop, and restart the van. At times the dash lights will flash, other times there is no indication that a failure had occurred, just no power/rpms. No check engine light remains, no codes displayed, nothing. The local volkswagen dealer will not even address the issue as they deem it a "chrysler problem". We now take it to an independent mechanic and replaced the crankshaft & camshaft position sensors, key fobs, battery, and have done all preventative maintenance. The problem still remains. There are similar complaints (vw, chrysler, & dodge) for this exact engine & symptoms that may be related to the tipm, the main control module. This is a very serious safety issue as it random and causes a complete shutdown of vehicle while in motion and loss of operator control.

Filed Sep 13, 2020 · Engine · 91,000 miles · MA

When getting off highway while at light my car sputtered and stalled. The car would not restart and I had to have towed. The right side cylinder head had to be replaced at a cost of over $4000. Vw is replacing the left side under warranty for 10 years but not the right side for some reason so I have to pay. There have been many problems with this engine and I have only 89000 miles. The engine in the vw is a chrysler 3.6 liter pentastar. While fixing that it was found that the oil filter housing unit was leaking and needed to be replaced.

Filed May 20, 2020 · Electrical · 160,000 miles · AZ

The vehicle often has difficulty starting and will occasionally shut off while driving. The problem seems similar to the defect described in safety recall 28h1 which only covers year models 2009-2010. I don't remember exactly when the issue started, but it was within the last year, and the problem has become much worse to the point failure while operating occurs much more regularly. Fortunately, I've been able to restart and continue driving so far, but it will shut off when I'm idling, accelerating, or at driving speed.

Filed Jun 2, 2019 · Engine · CA

The car will just shut down while driving. No warning, no lights, no check engine, no power steering or power breaks (I have to put all I got into trying to steer the car to just pull over!). I have to bring the car to a complete stop and restart it. It has happened about 3 times. Took it to 3 garages and they could not figure out the problem because the car never gave any computer codes when it would shut down. There are similar complaints and I'm wonder how vw knows of this issue and has failed to inform the owners of these vehicles. If my van shuts off on the freeway, this could be very serious!

Filed Dec 29, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 87,030 miles · CA

My 2012 volkswagen routan has only 87k miles and the car will crank but will not start, and or while driving the car's idle becomes rough and drops to the point of shutting off while driving. My wife drives this car with my daughter and if this car shuts off while driving it can cause accidents and bodily harm to others.

Filed Dec 4, 2018 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · CT

My car began to lose lights, fuel, speaker capabilities, and starting ability. Once was on the highway, and twice in my driveway. Aaa came and replaced the battery after jumping the original battery was not effective, which did nothing. It was towed to the volkswagen dealership. They were unable to find out what was wrong for 2 days. While waiting to see what the dealership came up with, I did my own research. It turns out that chrysler made the car, and it includes the chrysler body and parts. Chrysler recalled a part called the total power integration module, that controls the fuel system, all electric, starting capabilities, basically any power has to be routed through this part. It can cause cars to stall in high speed operation, among other things. If undiscovered, it can kill your battery, fuel pump, etc, and mechanics will charge you and replace those without knowing what is the true issue. I knew the tpim was the problem. The dealership called me back, and gave me the news that I knew was inevitable. Volkswagen has declined to recall the part in their vehicles, knowing full well that someone could be killed. When I complained, they did not care and told me to complain here. I am now planning to sell my car, because of the irresponsible and negligent attitude of volkswagen toward its customers. It's a shame because I really loved my car until this happened.

Filed Sep 6, 2018 · Electrical · 62,000 miles · FL

Stalls while driving intermittently; unable to start intermittently; diagnosed by vw dealer as faulty tipm; required replacement with a new tipm part with an updated design.

Filed Jul 16, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 50,000 miles · CA

While driving, the car will suddenly stall all lights will come on. Sometime it will start back up when pushing start button and other times it will take a few minutes. This usually happens when going under 10 MPH. It is also sometimes difficult to start after all the lights will come on and then off. We have replaced the battery and starter and that hasn't fixed the issue.

Filed Mar 8, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 106,000 miles · NC

Mileage 106,000 2012 routan but issues have been present since purchase at 96000. Vehicle stalled and lost all power approaching stop light. Vehicle has starting problems as well, will not react to start command. The aforementioned occurences are random and most likely related to tipm which is well known defect at chrysler and actually was recalled but not by vw. In addition issues with cam/crankshaft sensor and misfire fault codes. The federal safety agency has allowed volkswagon to sweep and hide the tipm issue under the rug, meanwhile chrysler and dodge addressed the defective part a part which is also in the routan as well. Stalling and losing power randomly is a potential "death" event. Can't believe they haven't recalled this. Where is the regulation??