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2010 Volkswagen Routan Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 240 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Volkswagen Routan, most often about the electrical (63% of complaints, typically around 80,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Routan model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2010 Volkswagen Routan problems
Electrical
150 complaints · 63%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Routan. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 15v194000 (electrical system). The dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced.…
Tl contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen routon. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the engine would shut off without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was exhibiting the same failures as mentioned in recall NHTSA campaign number: 11v151000…
Engine
50 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
My mini-van shut off/ stalled while I was driving on the road. Every time it stalled I was driving slowly through construction zone or in front of a light where I had to pressed the brake to stop the car for over 30 seconds. I send it to vw service for repair but no problem was found. I am too scared to drive the car…
Brakes
27 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles.
My mini-van shut off/ stalled while I was driving on the road. Every time it stalled I was driving slowly through construction zone or in front of a light where I had to pressed the brake to stop the car for over 30 seconds. I send it to vw service for repair but no problem was found. I am too scared to drive the car…
Esp ABS light illuminates while car is in motion and the car will not shift out of gear when stopped as if the break is not detected. Have to shut car off in the middle of traffic or drop of lines and turn back on several times to clear error and get shifter to shift to drive gear. Used snap on reader to check codes…
Steering
23 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 98,000 miles.
In april 2015 the check engine light came on in my 2010 vw Routan, maybe a week or so later it started to stall while I was driving it. I took it to an import dealer locally to have it looked at and was told that the EGR valve was bad. They replaced it, which cost me $400, and put a new gas cap on it. In july the…
My van has shut off twice now while driving. Both events have occurred while turning right, at a slow speed on city streets (one time with my children in the vehicle). I lose power steering and brakes and the engine appears to shut down (radio remains on). When I first tried to restart it, it wouldn't and then the…
Transmission
22 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 30,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The first incident occurred 8/22/2012. The transmission went out. The car would not drive and would rev. Had to be towed. Bearings in the transmission were replaced. 9/22/12. The transmission went out again. Was going up hill and the transmission would rev and not click into gear. Had to have the car towed 200 miles…
Bought the van in february 2012 since then it has been in the shop 11 times for transmission,rotors,and my passenger sliding doors they open automatically. Now its leaking antifreeze and we bought extended warranty and this part the plastic y part that contexts two hoses they say isn't covered and wants US to pay 450$…
Other or unspecified
18 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 78,500 miles.
I would like to inform you that the tipm is not just related to chrysler. The Routan is a joint venture between chrysler and vw. It has the body of a vw body but the engine is a chrysler. My Routan has had the tipm fail on 2/6/2016 and confirmed by vw dealership. The van has the same signs that every one else was…
Takara recall I was driving (the vehicle was in motion) on a cott street and the van started shaking then the engine just shut off. Then the van would turn on, but would shut off immediately. I had to call a tow truck to get the van off the road. I could have crashed and now I don't want to drive my kids in that…
Body and structure
11 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 22,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated that the rear sliding doors would not latch and the doors would slide open while the vehicle was in motion. The rear sliding doors would also close intermittently without activation. A child was injured as a result of the rear door closing without…
Bought the van in february 2012 since then it has been in the shop 11 times for transmission,rotors,and my passenger sliding doors they open automatically. Now its leaking antifreeze and we bought extended warranty and this part the plastic y part that contexts two hoses they say isn't covered and wants US to pay 450$…
Lights
9 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 99,000 miles. Parts named most often: headlights.
The totally integrated power module (tipm) is defective causing the vehicle to stale while in-motion resulting in loss of power steering and braking and near misses. This has occurred while vehicle was in transit up to 45 miles per hour. The vehicle's dvd system stopped working. The vehicle has failed to start. Also…
Driving at any given time the headlights turn off and do not come on. Stop and restart car and still do not turn on. The high beams or the low beams. They will not switch on. They come on for a few seconds and then turn off. Will turn off as we are driving and we are no longer visible to other cars.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Volkswagen Routan recalls
Electrical: switch
Risk: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the off or accessory position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including, but not limited to, air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key fobs, free of charge. The recall began on june 23, 2015. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 28h1. Note: this recall supersedes recalls 11v151 and 14v396. Vehicles that previously received an ignition switch trim ring as a recall remedy must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign. Vehicles that have already received a new ignition switch are not covered by this campaign.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009 routan vehicles manufactured june 25, 2008, to july 8, 2009, and 2010 routan vehicles manufactured october 1, 2009, to august 11, 2010. This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Electrical: switch
Risk: An engine shutting off suddenly while driving could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the win module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during june 2011. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2010 routan vehicles manufactured from october 2009 through june 2010. Some vehicles may experience inadvertent ignition key displacement from the run to accessory position while driving causing the engine to shut off.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2010 Volkswagen Routan
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Volkswagen Routan?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (150 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); engine (50 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); brakes (27 complaints, typically around 68,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Volkswagen Routan have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 1, 2015 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Volkswagen Routan?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Routan model year since 2000, with 240 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.