One problem related to engine noise has 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.
Our transmission issue started as we're going down I-75 at about 65-70. What sounded like something falling from under the hood and making a klanking sound at if it was falling from the engine. After a few months the transmission started making a high pitched noise. Our local auto repair store wouldn't touch it so we had to take it to the vw dealer. Turns out not only did we need a new transmission but we also needed a new tipm. Total cost including labor was over $7000. 00. We had roughly 85,000 miles on it so it was no longer covered under warranty.