Car Will Not Start problems of the 2010 Volkswagen Routan

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated that the vehicle would fail to start up after multiple attempts. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall and then independently restart with several warning lights illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 15v194000 (electrical system) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact then spoke with j. Bertolet Volkswagen (555 PA-61, orwigsburg, PA 17961) where she was informed that the vehicle received the free recall repair prior to her owning the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 202,000.

This complaint involves a well-maintained minivan with 65,000 miles and an engine that quits unexpectedly while in motion, disabling the power steering and brakes. As described in the defect notice (part 573 filing), published 3/1/2011 and amended 5/10/2011, citing recall code 28g/u8, this minivan falls within the applicable VIN range and build dates however, Volkswagen refuses to cover the repair under the recall. The problems with the vehicle began approximately six months ago when the engine quit numerous times, mostly when stationary, right after starting, but twice when in motion in freeway traffic. In all cases, the key was untouched and remained in the on position and the dash lights remained on. Likewise, in all cases, after jiggling the key, the vehicle restarted and ran normally. About four months ago, a new problem surfaced whereby the engine would not start until we wiggled the key for between two and twenty minutes. Most recently, at the end of a trip, the vehicle will not shut off. The engine continues to run, even with the key removed. This problem prompted us to deliver the car to our local vw dealer on 12/26/2018 and their diagnostic notes include �found internal separation of win module. � their estimate is for replacement of the recalled item, the win module. It seems clear that the problem with this vehicle, and the part needed, both mirror exactly that which is detailed in the part 573 notice and as such, should be included in the covered repairs. Moreover, it is evident that the manufacturer did not accurately assess the extent of the defective vehicle range. I encourage the NHTSA to intervene and force this manufacturer to properly ensure the safety of those driving in, or around, these vehicles.

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, while making turns, from a stopped position, the vehicle has staled resulting in near misses with oncoming traffic. While starting the vehicle, the interior lights would flash while failing to crank start. The staling while in motion occurs multiple times daily. The vehicle has been to the mechanic at least 10 times since purchasing it in 2015. The vehicle has always had this problem since purchasing. The most recent visit to the mechanic concluded (2/2018) the tipm to be defective and that the Dodge/Chrysler products with the same tipm part is already recalled yet the vw sister-product is not recalled. The mechanic recommend replacing the tipm because it is a safety issue and will continue to cause staling at high rates of speed, near misses, if the part is not replaced. The cost to replace was approx. $1,500. 00. Nhtsa needs to issue a safety recall for the tipm in 2010 vw Routan.

I recently purchased a used 2010 vw Routan sel. Within the first week I had the following problems. About every other day the car would not start when turning the key. I would have to wait about 15 minutes before the car would start again. The key would get stuck and not pull out. The security system would activate or deactivate and beep without pressing any button on the key. I was also locked out for 15 minutes when I couldn't get the unlock button to work on the key. It would just keep locking itself. I took it to a vw dealership who informed me that it was a well-known tipm problem and that it need to be replaced for 1100 usd. However, replacement would not gaurantee any fixes and it could actually cause other mechanical problems to arise. They also told me that this was the reason why the Routan was discontinued.

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Routan. When the ignition key was turned to the on position, a ticking sound emitted from the vehicle and it failed to start. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 11v151000 (electrical system) and 15v194000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 90,000.

Car battery is in good shape because I recently replaced it with a new one. The problem is occasionally I try to start the vehicle and it will not start when the electronic throttle control light is blinking but if I use my car keys to lock and unlock the car, then the electronic throttle control light will go off and car will start. Last week it occurred two times and I took the car to Volkswagen dealership but they told me, the diagnostic test is not showing any code and hence there is no problem with my car but I think there is a problem because I have experienced this problem five times in total. They requested I tow my car to them the next time it occurs to see if the code can be determined but I still not comfortable because I don't know what is coming next.

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the 'bad key' message illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician replaced the key and reprogrammed the system. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 70,000.