Three problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 2011 Volkswagen Routan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Volkswagen Routan based on all problems reported for the 2011 Routan.
While driving on a rural two lane highway, without warning dash lights came on, air conditioner changed to heat, dvd player turned off, and when accelerator pressed van accelerated erratically. I pulled over immediately and turned the van off. The van would not turn back on. The diodes in the alternator failed. When looking up information on this problem I found that this same part has been recalled in other vehicles for this same problem but not in the Routan. I was very lucky that I pulled over and was able to stop before my brakes went out. I had two young children in the car with me.
I have a Volkswagen Routan 2011 built by Chrysler in a canada factory. This vehicle is shutting off when drive on the freeway. The gears and sreering locks up while driving. The vehicle also has electrical issues the lights turn on and off even when the car is off. After purchasing a new battery and alternator the car in the morning will not start. The battery is dead and drained. With nothing on it intermittently has a dead battery and shuts of after starting the car. When I call the Volkswagen dealer in stockton CA to explain the service guy hung up on my husband and I and stated it's not a recall. We explain that thousands are having the same issue and it's recorded and all over you tube. We are having the same ignition switch issues or possible tipm issues.
Tl the contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Routan. While idling, the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle would occasionally shut off. The vehicle was taken to bill jacobs Volkswagen (2211 aurora Ave, naperville, IL 60540) where the alternator was replaced. Shortly after, the check engine indicator illuminated again. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the alternator and fuel pump module were replaced multiple times over the course of two years. A family member of the contact checked the vehicle and diagnosed the the totally integrated power module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000.