2011 Volkswagen Routan
Common Problems
Ranked from 61 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
7 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Engine stall during driving due to TIPM failure
38complaintsSafety riskEngineThe Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) fails, causing the engine to stall during driving, which can lead to loss of control and potential accidents.
$500–$1,600est. power-distribution / bcm module replacement · 1.5–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Engine stalling and hard starting due to TIPM module failure
35complaintsSafety riskEngineThe TIPM module fails, causing the engine to stall and hard start.
$500–$1,600est. power-distribution / bcm module replacement · 1.5–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Random engine shutdown while driving
33complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine randomly shuts down while driving, causing loss of power and control, which can lead to accidents.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Loss of power while driving
20complaintsMedium severityEngineThe vehicle loses power while driving, causing the engine to stall and the vehicle to slow down, which can lead to difficulty in maintaining control.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Engine fails to start due to fuel pump relay issues
14complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe fuel pump relay in the TIPM module fails, causing the engine to fail to start.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Transmission issues leading to engine stalling
12complaintsSafety riskTransmissionTransmission problems cause the engine to stall, posing a safety risk.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine would stall at idle, especially when the vehicle was parked, due to a malfunctioning stop-start system.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.