Volkswagen Routan owners have reported 203 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 19 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (86 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's car stall (45 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I bought this van just a few weeks ago. One day I was driving and all a sudden it lost power while in motion. This has happened 4xs so far. It could've resulted in the inability to stop my vehicle as the brakes are stiff after the power & engine stop working. Read details...
Van has stalled while driving on multiple occasions. Power steering is lost. Vehicle will then start right back up. This is extremely dangerous for a minivan used to transport multiple children. No codes or faults are recorded. Read details...
Thank god I was not going fast. Vehicle shut down completely while driving. Was able to put in park and was able to start it back up. Apparently, the Routan is manufactured by crysler and this issue also happens with the 09 town and countries as well. Read details...
Vehicle has experienced stalling, engine shutdown, and difficulty starting multiple times. Engine has now stalled more frequently at both low speeds and while driving on highway. Each time, rpm's have gone to zero and it's completely lost power to steering. Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated that the engine cranked up however, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that a fuse warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the totally integrated Read details...