general problems of the 2009 Volkswagen Routan

Two problems related to exterior lighting have been reported for the 2009 Volkswagen Routan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Volkswagen Routan based on all problems reported for the 2009 Routan.

1 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 08/11/2020

Dash flashing, hard start after putting in a new fuse box and after flash from the dealer.

2 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2012

While driving, the vehicle accelerated on its own and shook like it was about to stall when braking. The throttle lightening light intermittently came on. When parked, the engine revved exceptionally high and I had to shut it off to stop it. The engine has been replaced along with all electrical wiring and the radiator and radiator fan. The dealership has said all recalls have been repaired. Another diagnostic has not found anything wrong. The interior lights do not dim but are either on or off. The sliding doors will stop working or work partially. The throttle box is currently begin replaced as a best guess solution.


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