Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 2010 Volkswagen Routan

I was driving home from work approx. 30-35 miles per hour and my van died. I lost power steering and brakes. Luckily I wasn't seriously injured. There was no warning. No service engine light. Within a span of less than 2 years ive already replaced the fuel pump, the battery, and the alternator is still new and under warranty. The ignition/power windows fuse constantly needs adjusting so I can roll my window up or down. All the dash lights come on randomly as well. Sometimes the windshield wipers would come on. Never had a vehicle die on me while driving due to manufacturers issues. After reading other consumer complaints about the same issues im very confident its the tipm. Some complain that this costs people $1 000s on a chance that you can get a couple more years out of it. The van wants to turn over and continues cranking when key fob is in ignition but doesn't turn over. I cannot get it to start at all.

Battery continues to die even after being tested as well as the alternator being tested. Both are tested as working. Slow discharge causes batter to drain. Car will not start and lighting bolt on console illuminates. Now have to carry a jump charger to start vehicle.

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the windshield wiper activated independently, all the warning light illuminated, the chime sounded, the speedometer and odometer dropped to zero. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken then to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

I began to experience engine shut down and returned the vehicle to xxxx on 10/17/14. Xxxx was unable to find or remedy the problem. They told me to take the vehicle to the dealer as the problems that I experienced were the reason for a recall. I contacted xxxx Volkswagen. Xxx Volkswagen technicians drove my car intermittently over a four day period, their technicians were unable to verify my concern. A corporate technician reviewed my case and car. The corporate technician's remedy was to install a tie to assist with the retention of the transmission connector. A service advisor called to inform me that the issue was resolved and I could pick up my vehicle. I have experienced engine shut down on at least five occasions while driving the vehicle. The vehicle is the primary transportation for my two young daughters. I believe this vehicle is a hazard and another engine shut off could result in an accident that injuries my family and/or others. The previous owner experienced engine shut down as well. The previous owner replaced the battery, alternator, antilock braking unit, air conditioning unit and dash lights late summer 2014 before selling/trading the vehicle. All of these replacements occurred after the win module was replaced. The car continues to experience engine shut off.

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who replaced the battery and alternator but the failure occurred. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 11v151000 (electrical system ) but the VIN was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.