Volkswagen Routan owners have reported 17 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Headlights problems | |
| Fog Light Switch problems | |
| Headlight Switch problems | |
| Tail Light Switch problems |
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. Read details...
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the totally integrated power module (tipm) needed to be replaced; however, the Read details...
Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the vehicle required a longer stopping distance than necessary when the brakes were depressed. In addition, the front fog light failed to operate when engaged. Read details...
Driving at any given time the headlights turn off and do not come on. Stop and restart car and still do not turn on. The high beams or the low beams. They will not switch on. They come on for a few seconds and then turn off. Will turn off as we are driving and we are no longer visible to other cars. Read details...
Besides the brakes/rotors now going on their 4th set and the car is less than 2 years old, the front bumper looks like it was about to fall off, many small other problems, this morning my son had his finger caught in the sliding door and the door did not open, it just kept trying to shut on him. Read details...