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2V4RW3DG7BR••••••2011 Volkswagen ROUTAN
This build draws 3.9× more complaints than the average 2011 Volkswagen ROUTAN build (15 vs 4).
15on this build
161on the model
42builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 9Fuel/propulsion System 5Engine 3Vehicle Speed Control 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemOct 2019
The contact owns a 2011 volkswagen routan. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle lost power, decelerated to 25 mph, and stalled. The failure occurred without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after approximately thirty minutes. Additionally, the contact stated…
Vehicle Speed ControlAug 2019
Clock spring failure causing the cruise control to not work. Search indicated the same clock spring issue with other vw models in the same year. It is an ongoing problem and the dealer is not willing to help without authorizing hundreds of dollars for troubleshooting
Fuel/propulsion SystemApr 2017
Check tire light on dash came on and off- had it checked out- nothing came up. Then we started having issues with the vehical starting- long starts and not starting on the first, second, sometimes third try. Next, the engine would intermittently turn off when shifted into…
SteeringMar 2014
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…
Engine And Engine CoolingSep 2011
The contact owns a 2011 volkswagen routan. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a squeaking noise when stopping. The vehicle also jerked intermittently. In addition, the front passenger door opened on its own and would not lock automatically. The vehicle was taken to the…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2V4RW3DG7BR695350 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.