Exterior Lighting Problems of Volkswagen Routan

All electrical gauges randomly go on and off, there is a continuous beeping to go along with it, the windshield wipers will go on and off. It seems to happen more in the summer or if it’s raining. It will occasionally stall while doing this, especially in a stationary position (like at a drive through).

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The tipm is not working and while driving the headlights turn off. This is very unsafe and impairs the driver.

Hi - I have a 2010 vw Volkswagen that has an issue with headlights intermittently working, which is very hazardous and also the windshield wipers randomly turn on and the car was intermittently starting (now won’t start at all since 7/18/2021) among other things. Car appears to not be starting due to fuel relay with tipm. The intermittent headlights is very dangerous but corrects itself in a few days so mechanics haven’t been able to figure it out. This car is related to the several Chrysler models from 2010-2014 (it states Chrysler on various parts of my vw Routan) that had a recall for issues with the tipm box, which appears to be the issue with my vehicle. As far as I can tell the same recall was not issued for the Routan. Why? I’ve found many similar descriptions of Routan owners that have had the same issues I have and these go back to the tipm. Will there be a recall? there is one of many links detailing people with the same issues/concerns. . Read more...

The tipm is failing which is a common issue with the vehicle make/model. My particular vehicle was not covered under any recalls, however, I have the same tell tale tipm failure issues as all of the cars that were part of the recall. My lights intermittently work which causes a safety hazard. They will either not turn at all, will turn on and start flashing, or will appear to be working as normal until I'm driving and then they will flash off intermittently. This puts anyone in my car as well as oncoming traffic at risk when my lights malfunction at night. The airbag warning indicator light also flashes off and on as well making me think that it may be failing whenever the tipm is not functioning properly. The door locks and windows have also locked/unlocked and opened/closed at random (even when the vehicle is off and has been parked with the power off for hours). I spoke with the mechanic about all of these issues and he verified that it was likely a failing tipm and that it is a well-known issue with the Routan. My vehicle is available for inspection any time. Volkswagen and Chrysler know that this is a common issue and yet they have put their customers in danger by not recalling all of the affected vehicles. I am not sure what date to put as the date of incident as this has been ongoing since I have owned the vehicle. I put the current date (as it happened just today) and mileage, however, please understand that this has been an ongoing issue for years and Volkswagen has failed to include my vehicle in any recalls even though this is a well-known issue.

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

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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.

Drivers side low beam keeps blowing out,when taken to volkswagon dealership was told recommendation was for them to replace front wiring harness, I was told would have to leave vehicle with them for two days. Van is under warranty,would cost me a 100. 00 deductable. Van only has 65 thousand miles on it. If it is an electrical problem has any other complaints been filed. This van was last joint venture between Dodge and volkswagon. They couldnt order wiring harness it had to be made as I was told they didnt make parts anymore for this vehicle.

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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.

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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.