2011 Volkswagen Routan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Routan years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 175 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Volkswagen Routan. That ranks 3rd out of 7 Routan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (111 complaints, 63%), typically at around 71,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 fires, 21 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 175owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Volkswagen Routan problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 111 | 63% | 71,000 | “fuel pump” (24%) | $1,800 |
| Engine | 48 | 27% | 70,750 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 39 | 22% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 19 | 11% | 66,250 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 17 | 10% | 71,242 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 9% | 52,376 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 12 | 7% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 11 | 6% | 47,677 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 5% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 3% | 50,242 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 3% | 56,173 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | 69,448 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 68,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Volkswagen Routan recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Volkswagen Routan.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
Car has issues starting as if fuel pump isnt coming on... also vehicle shut down in middle of driving down highway would not restart
The vehicle is shutting off while driving.
Other Volkswagen Routan years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Routan | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Routan | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 Routan | 63 | 1 |
| 2011 | 175 | 0 |
| 2010 Routan | 240 | 2 |
| 2009 Routan | 294 | 6 |
| 2008 Routan | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Volkswagen Routan?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 111 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Volkswagen Routan?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 Volkswagen Routan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Routan model years, the 2011 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.