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Active Recalls (5)

16V083000 Feb 11, 2016 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan vehicles manufactured February 7, 2008, to August 28, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control...

15V194000 Apr 1, 2015 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009 Routan vehicles manufactured June 25, 2008, to July 8, 2009, and 2010 Routan vehicles manufactured October 1, 2009, ...

14V396000 Jul 1, 2014 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if...

14V055000 Feb 11, 2014 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Freedom Motors Inc., (Freedom Motors) of Savaria Vehicle Group (formerly The Liberty Motor Company) is recalling one model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan and certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Cara...

10V252000 Jun 10, 2010 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 ROUTAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2008 THROUGH JULY 2009. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPER ROUTED WIRE HARNESS THAT MAY HAVE A ...

Complaints

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Jun 25, 2024 Air Bags Crash 150,000 mi

The contact owned a 2009 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the contact suffered a medical emergency and lost control of the vehicle. The contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of a semi-truck. In addition, the contact's vehicle crashed into a ditch. The contact ...

Jun 25, 2024 Air Bags Crash 150,000 mi

The contact owned a 2009 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the contact suffered a medical emergency and lost control of the vehicle. The contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of a semi-truck. In addition, the contact's vehicle crashed into a ditch. The contact ...

Jun 23, 2024 Electrical System

Volkswagen dealership does not want to fulfill the recall.

Jun 23, 2024 Electrical System

Volkswagen dealership does not want to fulfill the recall.

Jul 31, 2023 Electrical System 170,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Routan. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V194000 (Electrical System) however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over. No war...

Jul 31, 2023 Electrical System 170,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Routan. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V194000 (Electrical System) however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over. No war...

Jun 20, 2023 Electrical System

While driving the vehicle flashed several of the dashboard waring lights, starting dinging and then stopped, started flashing and dinging again then the vehicle completely turned off. I was able to pull over out of traffic but the vehicle would not restart. None of the interior lights would come on...

Jun 20, 2023 Electrical System

While driving the vehicle flashed several of the dashboard waring lights, starting dinging and then stopped, started flashing and dinging again then the vehicle completely turned off. I was able to pull over out of traffic but the vehicle would not restart. None of the interior lights would come on...

Feb 27, 2023 Electrical System

the car shuts off while driving which is scary. requires restarting while in traffic. there was a recall in past and the fix clearly did not work. This incident has occurred multiple times.

Feb 27, 2023 Electrical System

the car shuts off while driving which is scary. requires restarting while in traffic. there was a recall in past and the fix clearly did not work. This incident has occurred multiple times.

Jun 8, 2022 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Routan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V194000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reason...

Jun 8, 2022 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Routan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V194000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reason...

May 13, 2022 Electrical System

After getting wires regrounded at the mechanic, the car continues to malfunction. The wiper blades turn on, the entire dash blinks, the seat moves back and forth, resetting repeatedly. If seat is disconnected for safety, the seatbelt does not register as secured. Eventually doors stop functioning, h...

May 13, 2022 Seats

After getting wires regrounded at the mechanic, the car continues to malfunction. The wiper blades turn on, the entire dash blinks, the seat moves back and forth, resetting repeatedly. If seat is disconnected for safety, the seatbelt does not register as secured. Eventually doors stop functioning, h...

May 13, 2022 Visibility/wiper

After getting wires regrounded at the mechanic, the car continues to malfunction. The wiper blades turn on, the entire dash blinks, the seat moves back and forth, resetting repeatedly. If seat is disconnected for safety, the seatbelt does not register as secured. Eventually doors stop functioning, h...

May 13, 2022 Electrical System

After getting wires regrounded at the mechanic, the car continues to malfunction. The wiper blades turn on, the entire dash blinks, the seat moves back and forth, resetting repeatedly. If seat is disconnected for safety, the seatbelt does not register as secured. Eventually doors stop functioning, h...

May 13, 2022 Seats

After getting wires regrounded at the mechanic, the car continues to malfunction. The wiper blades turn on, the entire dash blinks, the seat moves back and forth, resetting repeatedly. If seat is disconnected for safety, the seatbelt does not register as secured. Eventually doors stop functioning, h...

May 13, 2022 Visibility/wiper

After getting wires regrounded at the mechanic, the car continues to malfunction. The wiper blades turn on, the entire dash blinks, the seat moves back and forth, resetting repeatedly. If seat is disconnected for safety, the seatbelt does not register as secured. Eventually doors stop functioning, h...

Dec 5, 2021 Electrical System

My vehicle shows no pending recalls, but ignition switch still malfunctioning whenever it is bumped or a lanyard is on the key. Brakes malfunction, car seat moves, windshield wipers move, car seems to think it is resetting as original recall states is a problem.

Dec 5, 2021 Electrical System

My vehicle shows no pending recalls, but ignition switch still malfunctioning whenever it is bumped or a lanyard is on the key. Brakes malfunction, car seat moves, windshield wipers move, car seems to think it is resetting as original recall states is a problem.

Nov 17, 2021 Engine 54,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated while at a stoplight, the vehicle stalled. There was an abnormally high pitch noise detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was jump-started by the police and was restarted. The local dealer was not contacted. The ...

Nov 17, 2021 Engine 54,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated while at a stoplight, the vehicle stalled. There was an abnormally high pitch noise detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was jump-started by the police and was restarted. The local dealer was not contacted. The ...

Jul 22, 2021 Structure

The brackets that hold the automatic door wires brake continuously. Then the wire gets pinched in the door and it causes a large amount of electrical problems. The abs, esp bad, brake, and traction control lights come on when the wire gets pinched. These doors were made very poorly and should hav...

Jul 22, 2021 Structure

The brackets that hold the automatic door wires brake continuously. Then the wire gets pinched in the door and it causes a large amount of electrical problems. The abs, esp bad, brake, and traction control lights come on when the wire gets pinched. These doors were made very poorly and should hav...

Apr 19, 2021 Service Brakes 134,000 mi

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.

Apr 19, 2021 Electrical System 134,000 mi

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.

Apr 19, 2021 Engine 134,000 mi

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.

Apr 19, 2021 Service Brakes 134,000 mi

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.

Apr 19, 2021 Electrical System 134,000 mi

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.

Apr 19, 2021 Engine 134,000 mi

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.

Mar 17, 2021 Service Brakes 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE ESC WARNING LIGHT SUDDENLY DISPLAYED, AND THE BRAKING SYSTEM ERRONEOUSLY ACTIVATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ABRUPTLY STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER TURNING OFF AND RESTARTING THE VEHICLE...

Mar 17, 2021 Service Brakes 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE ESC WARNING LIGHT SUDDENLY DISPLAYED, AND THE BRAKING SYSTEM ERRONEOUSLY ACTIVATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ABRUPTLY STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER TURNING OFF AND RESTARTING THE VEHICLE...

Jan 29, 2021 Air Bags 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAGS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ORC MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AS OF YET. A DEALER WAS CONTACTED. UPON ...

Jan 29, 2021 Air Bags 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAGS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ORC MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AS OF YET. A DEALER WAS CONTACTED. UPON ...

Jan 29, 2021 Air Bags 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAGS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ORC MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AS OF YET. A DEALER WAS CONTACTED. UPON ...

Jan 29, 2021 Air Bags 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAGS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ORC MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AS OF YET. A DEALER WAS CONTACTED. UPON ...

Dec 15, 2020 Electrical System 104,000 mi

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.

Dec 15, 2020 Engine 104,000 mi

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.

Dec 15, 2020 Steering 104,000 mi

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.

Dec 15, 2020 Electrical System 104,000 mi

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.

Dec 15, 2020 Engine 104,000 mi

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.

Dec 15, 2020 Steering 104,000 mi

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.

Oct 16, 2020 Service Brakes 119,000 mi

FIVE TIMES IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS THE POWER IN THE VAN BASICALLY TURNS OFF. THE STEERING BECOMES NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE AND THE BRAKES BECOME EXTREMELY TIGHT TO THE POINT YOU CAN'T EVEN USE THEM. IT IS TERRIFYING TO HAVE ZERO CONTROL OVER YOUR CAR CONSIDERING I HAVE 4 CHILDREN. IT HAS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS...

Oct 16, 2020 Electrical System 119,000 mi

FIVE TIMES IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS THE POWER IN THE VAN BASICALLY TURNS OFF. THE STEERING BECOMES NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE AND THE BRAKES BECOME EXTREMELY TIGHT TO THE POINT YOU CAN'T EVEN USE THEM. IT IS TERRIFYING TO HAVE ZERO CONTROL OVER YOUR CAR CONSIDERING I HAVE 4 CHILDREN. IT HAS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS...

Oct 16, 2020 Steering 119,000 mi

FIVE TIMES IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS THE POWER IN THE VAN BASICALLY TURNS OFF. THE STEERING BECOMES NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE AND THE BRAKES BECOME EXTREMELY TIGHT TO THE POINT YOU CAN'T EVEN USE THEM. IT IS TERRIFYING TO HAVE ZERO CONTROL OVER YOUR CAR CONSIDERING I HAVE 4 CHILDREN. IT HAS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS...

Oct 16, 2020 Service Brakes 119,000 mi

FIVE TIMES IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS THE POWER IN THE VAN BASICALLY TURNS OFF. THE STEERING BECOMES NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE AND THE BRAKES BECOME EXTREMELY TIGHT TO THE POINT YOU CAN'T EVEN USE THEM. IT IS TERRIFYING TO HAVE ZERO CONTROL OVER YOUR CAR CONSIDERING I HAVE 4 CHILDREN. IT HAS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS...

Oct 16, 2020 Electrical System 119,000 mi

FIVE TIMES IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS THE POWER IN THE VAN BASICALLY TURNS OFF. THE STEERING BECOMES NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE AND THE BRAKES BECOME EXTREMELY TIGHT TO THE POINT YOU CAN'T EVEN USE THEM. IT IS TERRIFYING TO HAVE ZERO CONTROL OVER YOUR CAR CONSIDERING I HAVE 4 CHILDREN. IT HAS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS...

Oct 16, 2020 Steering 119,000 mi

FIVE TIMES IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS THE POWER IN THE VAN BASICALLY TURNS OFF. THE STEERING BECOMES NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE AND THE BRAKES BECOME EXTREMELY TIGHT TO THE POINT YOU CAN'T EVEN USE THEM. IT IS TERRIFYING TO HAVE ZERO CONTROL OVER YOUR CAR CONSIDERING I HAVE 4 CHILDREN. IT HAS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS...

Sep 15, 2020 Electrical System 180,000 mi

DASH FLASHING, HARD START AFTER PUTTING IN A NEW FUSE BOX AND AFTER FLASH FROM THE DEALER

Sep 15, 2020 Engine 180,000 mi

DASH FLASHING, HARD START AFTER PUTTING IN A NEW FUSE BOX AND AFTER FLASH FROM THE DEALER

Sep 15, 2020 Exterior Lighting 180,000 mi

DASH FLASHING, HARD START AFTER PUTTING IN A NEW FUSE BOX AND AFTER FLASH FROM THE DEALER

Sep 15, 2020 Electrical System 180,000 mi

DASH FLASHING, HARD START AFTER PUTTING IN A NEW FUSE BOX AND AFTER FLASH FROM THE DEALER

Sep 15, 2020 Engine 180,000 mi

DASH FLASHING, HARD START AFTER PUTTING IN A NEW FUSE BOX AND AFTER FLASH FROM THE DEALER

Sep 15, 2020 Exterior Lighting 180,000 mi

DASH FLASHING, HARD START AFTER PUTTING IN A NEW FUSE BOX AND AFTER FLASH FROM THE DEALER

Sep 14, 2020 Electrical System 124,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V194000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE V...

Sep 14, 2020 Electrical System 124,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V194000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE V...

Sep 8, 2020 Air Bags 80,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG COVER ARE INFLATED , CRACK , BUBBLE, LOOK LIKE THE AIRBAG MAY EXPLOTED.. I CALL VW AND THEY SAY IS IT NORMAL AND NOT SALE THE PART. 2009 MINI VAN. .?? I REALLY NOT THINK THEY CHANGE OR OVERHEATING.. GETTING WORDS .. AND YESTERDAY FROM NOT WEAR THE ROUTAN NOT DRIVE OVER 3...

Sep 8, 2020 Air Bags 80,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG COVER ARE INFLATED , CRACK , BUBBLE, LOOK LIKE THE AIRBAG MAY EXPLOTED.. I CALL VW AND THEY SAY IS IT NORMAL AND NOT SALE THE PART. 2009 MINI VAN. .?? I REALLY NOT THINK THEY CHANGE OR OVERHEATING.. GETTING WORDS .. AND YESTERDAY FROM NOT WEAR THE ROUTAN NOT DRIVE OVER 3...

Jul 9, 2020 Electrical System 122,000 mi

MY DRIVERS SIDE BACK SEAT DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY AND WILL OPEN BACK UP IF IT DOES NOT LATCH CORRECTLY. THE ENGINE WIRING WILL MAKE MY CARS DASH LIGHTS ALL COME ON AND MAKE THE WIPERS GO OFF. THE DOOR ONLY DOES THIS WHILE STATIONARY HOWEVER, THE DASH LIGHTS GO OFF WHILE IN MOTION ON A REG...

Jul 9, 2020 Electrical System 122,000 mi

MY DRIVERS SIDE BACK SEAT DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY AND WILL OPEN BACK UP IF IT DOES NOT LATCH CORRECTLY. THE ENGINE WIRING WILL MAKE MY CARS DASH LIGHTS ALL COME ON AND MAKE THE WIPERS GO OFF. THE DOOR ONLY DOES THIS WHILE STATIONARY HOWEVER, THE DASH LIGHTS GO OFF WHILE IN MOTION ON A REG...

May 29, 2020 Electrical System 153,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CAR IT TURNS OFF. HAS TO BE RESTARTED. FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. NOTICED A PAST RECALL.*DT*JB

May 29, 2020 Electrical System 153,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CAR IT TURNS OFF. HAS TO BE RESTARTED. FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. NOTICED A PAST RECALL.*DT*JB

Mar 2, 2020 Electrical System 160,000 mi

THERE ARE TWO ISSUES THAT KEEP OCCURRING THAT MAY OR MAY NOT BE RELATED. FIRST, SOMETIMES WHEN I START THE VEHICLE EVERY SINGLE LIGHT ON THE DASH WILL BE LIT UP, THE WIPERS WILL BE ON, THE RADIO WON'T WORK, AND NONE OF THE GAUGES WILL BE WORKING. I HAVE TO USE MY GPS JUST TO KNOW WHAT MY SPEED IS SI...

Mar 2, 2020 Electrical System 160,000 mi

THERE ARE TWO ISSUES THAT KEEP OCCURRING THAT MAY OR MAY NOT BE RELATED. FIRST, SOMETIMES WHEN I START THE VEHICLE EVERY SINGLE LIGHT ON THE DASH WILL BE LIT UP, THE WIPERS WILL BE ON, THE RADIO WON'T WORK, AND NONE OF THE GAUGES WILL BE WORKING. I HAVE TO USE MY GPS JUST TO KNOW WHAT MY SPEED IS SI...

Feb 15, 2020 Electrical System 67,098 mi

I TAKE MY VW ROUTAN TO FINISH THE RECALL .BECAUSED MY DOOR OPEN WHEN I WAS DRIVING FROM GEORGIA TO FLORIDA WITH MY 2 DAUGHTER IN THE BACK SEAT AND DRIVER REAR SLIDE DOOR OPEN AT 70 MILES.. VW DEALER TALK ME NO HAVE THE PARTS BUT THEY FIXED AND WHEN I TAKE TO DIFFERENT DEALER THEY TALK ME THEY READY...

Feb 15, 2020 Electrical System 67,098 mi

I TAKE MY VW ROUTAN TO FINISH THE RECALL .BECAUSED MY DOOR OPEN WHEN I WAS DRIVING FROM GEORGIA TO FLORIDA WITH MY 2 DAUGHTER IN THE BACK SEAT AND DRIVER REAR SLIDE DOOR OPEN AT 70 MILES.. VW DEALER TALK ME NO HAVE THE PARTS BUT THEY FIXED AND WHEN I TAKE TO DIFFERENT DEALER THEY TALK ME THEY READY...

Feb 10, 2020 Engine 75,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS BEEN MOVING AND WILL SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. ALL POWER STEERING, BRAKING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS GO OUT. I HAVE TO TRY TO MANUALLY SWERVE OFF THE ROAD AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK. TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION AND RESTART. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS PROBLEM HAD BEEN FIXED IN 2015...

Feb 10, 2020 Unknown Or Other 75,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS BEEN MOVING AND WILL SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. ALL POWER STEERING, BRAKING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS GO OUT. I HAVE TO TRY TO MANUALLY SWERVE OFF THE ROAD AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK. TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION AND RESTART. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS PROBLEM HAD BEEN FIXED IN 2015...

Feb 10, 2020 Engine 75,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS BEEN MOVING AND WILL SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. ALL POWER STEERING, BRAKING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS GO OUT. I HAVE TO TRY TO MANUALLY SWERVE OFF THE ROAD AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK. TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION AND RESTART. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS PROBLEM HAD BEEN FIXED IN 2015...

Feb 10, 2020 Unknown Or Other 75,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS BEEN MOVING AND WILL SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. ALL POWER STEERING, BRAKING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS GO OUT. I HAVE TO TRY TO MANUALLY SWERVE OFF THE ROAD AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK. TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION AND RESTART. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS PROBLEM HAD BEEN FIXED IN 2015...

Jan 17, 2020 Electrical System 85,000 mi

THERE ARE SO MANY COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME THING YET VW REFUSES TO ADMIT IT IS A PROBLEM. MY ELECTRICAL WILL SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. I WILL NORMALLY LOOSE ANYTHING ELECTRICAL, THROTTLE, SOMETIMES POWER STEERING. THEN THE ELECTRICAL COMES BACK ON AND ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD CLUSTER COME ON. IT WI...

Jan 17, 2020 Electrical System 85,000 mi

THERE ARE SO MANY COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME THING YET VW REFUSES TO ADMIT IT IS A PROBLEM. MY ELECTRICAL WILL SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. I WILL NORMALLY LOOSE ANYTHING ELECTRICAL, THROTTLE, SOMETIMES POWER STEERING. THEN THE ELECTRICAL COMES BACK ON AND ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD CLUSTER COME ON. IT WI...

Dec 20, 2019 Engine

CAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GOES CRAZY, SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE GOES CRAZY. RADIO TURNS OFF AND ON, THEN THE VEHICLE TURNS OFF COMPLETELY. IT TURNS ON AFTER. SOMETIMES ALL THIS HAPPENS BEFORE TURNING OFF, SOMETIMES IT TURNS OFF SUDDENLY WITH NO WARNING. HAVE SPENT A LOT OF MONEY TRYING TO FIX ISSUE WITH NO ...

Dec 20, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GOES CRAZY, SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE GOES CRAZY. RADIO TURNS OFF AND ON, THEN THE VEHICLE TURNS OFF COMPLETELY. IT TURNS ON AFTER. SOMETIMES ALL THIS HAPPENS BEFORE TURNING OFF, SOMETIMES IT TURNS OFF SUDDENLY WITH NO WARNING. HAVE SPENT A LOT OF MONEY TRYING TO FIX ISSUE WITH NO ...

Dec 20, 2019 Unknown Or Other

CAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GOES CRAZY, SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE GOES CRAZY. RADIO TURNS OFF AND ON, THEN THE VEHICLE TURNS OFF COMPLETELY. IT TURNS ON AFTER. SOMETIMES ALL THIS HAPPENS BEFORE TURNING OFF, SOMETIMES IT TURNS OFF SUDDENLY WITH NO WARNING. HAVE SPENT A LOT OF MONEY TRYING TO FIX ISSUE WITH NO ...

Dec 20, 2019 Engine

CAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GOES CRAZY, SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE GOES CRAZY. RADIO TURNS OFF AND ON, THEN THE VEHICLE TURNS OFF COMPLETELY. IT TURNS ON AFTER. SOMETIMES ALL THIS HAPPENS BEFORE TURNING OFF, SOMETIMES IT TURNS OFF SUDDENLY WITH NO WARNING. HAVE SPENT A LOT OF MONEY TRYING TO FIX ISSUE WITH NO ...

Dec 20, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GOES CRAZY, SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE GOES CRAZY. RADIO TURNS OFF AND ON, THEN THE VEHICLE TURNS OFF COMPLETELY. IT TURNS ON AFTER. SOMETIMES ALL THIS HAPPENS BEFORE TURNING OFF, SOMETIMES IT TURNS OFF SUDDENLY WITH NO WARNING. HAVE SPENT A LOT OF MONEY TRYING TO FIX ISSUE WITH NO ...

Dec 20, 2019 Unknown Or Other

CAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GOES CRAZY, SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE GOES CRAZY. RADIO TURNS OFF AND ON, THEN THE VEHICLE TURNS OFF COMPLETELY. IT TURNS ON AFTER. SOMETIMES ALL THIS HAPPENS BEFORE TURNING OFF, SOMETIMES IT TURNS OFF SUDDENLY WITH NO WARNING. HAVE SPENT A LOT OF MONEY TRYING TO FIX ISSUE WITH NO ...

Nov 20, 2019 Electrical System 130,000 mi

WE PURCHASED THIS USED IN FEBRUARY 2019 AND HAVE SINCE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THE RADIO, BACKUP CAMERA, AND DVD PLAYER NOT WORKING. RECENTLY THE CAR NOW JUST SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN A MOUNTAIN ROAD, POWER STEERING FREEZES AND BRAKES ARE VERY LIMITED WHICH WAS VERY SCARY. IT HAPPENED...

Nov 20, 2019 Electrical System 130,000 mi

WE PURCHASED THIS USED IN FEBRUARY 2019 AND HAVE SINCE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THE RADIO, BACKUP CAMERA, AND DVD PLAYER NOT WORKING. RECENTLY THE CAR NOW JUST SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN A MOUNTAIN ROAD, POWER STEERING FREEZES AND BRAKES ARE VERY LIMITED WHICH WAS VERY SCARY. IT HAPPENED...

Nov 14, 2019 Electrical System 21,432 mi

EVEN AFTER REBUILDING THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION, EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS PLACED INTO REVERSE, THERE IS A PAUSE, THEN A JARRING AS IT SLIPS INTO R GEAR; BUT EVERY TIME ACCELERATION IS ATTEMPTED IN R, THERE IS A DELAY, FOLLOWED BY CONSISTENT LAG; IF ATTEMPTING TO R UP AN INCLINE, IF SPEED IS NOT ALREA...

Nov 14, 2019 Power Train 21,432 mi

EVEN AFTER REBUILDING THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION, EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS PLACED INTO REVERSE, THERE IS A PAUSE, THEN A JARRING AS IT SLIPS INTO R GEAR; BUT EVERY TIME ACCELERATION IS ATTEMPTED IN R, THERE IS A DELAY, FOLLOWED BY CONSISTENT LAG; IF ATTEMPTING TO R UP AN INCLINE, IF SPEED IS NOT ALREA...

Nov 14, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 21,432 mi

EVEN AFTER REBUILDING THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION, EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS PLACED INTO REVERSE, THERE IS A PAUSE, THEN A JARRING AS IT SLIPS INTO R GEAR; BUT EVERY TIME ACCELERATION IS ATTEMPTED IN R, THERE IS A DELAY, FOLLOWED BY CONSISTENT LAG; IF ATTEMPTING TO R UP AN INCLINE, IF SPEED IS NOT ALREA...

Nov 14, 2019 Electrical System 21,432 mi

EVEN AFTER REBUILDING THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION, EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS PLACED INTO REVERSE, THERE IS A PAUSE, THEN A JARRING AS IT SLIPS INTO R GEAR; BUT EVERY TIME ACCELERATION IS ATTEMPTED IN R, THERE IS A DELAY, FOLLOWED BY CONSISTENT LAG; IF ATTEMPTING TO R UP AN INCLINE, IF SPEED IS NOT ALREA...

Nov 14, 2019 Power Train 21,432 mi

EVEN AFTER REBUILDING THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION, EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS PLACED INTO REVERSE, THERE IS A PAUSE, THEN A JARRING AS IT SLIPS INTO R GEAR; BUT EVERY TIME ACCELERATION IS ATTEMPTED IN R, THERE IS A DELAY, FOLLOWED BY CONSISTENT LAG; IF ATTEMPTING TO R UP AN INCLINE, IF SPEED IS NOT ALREA...

Nov 14, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 21,432 mi

EVEN AFTER REBUILDING THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION, EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS PLACED INTO REVERSE, THERE IS A PAUSE, THEN A JARRING AS IT SLIPS INTO R GEAR; BUT EVERY TIME ACCELERATION IS ATTEMPTED IN R, THERE IS A DELAY, FOLLOWED BY CONSISTENT LAG; IF ATTEMPTING TO R UP AN INCLINE, IF SPEED IS NOT ALREA...

Oct 21, 2019 Electrical System

TIPM BOX NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, VW DEALERSHIP SAYS IT IS FAULTY AND HAS GLITCHES THAT NEED TO BE REPAIRED BUT IT EXCEEDS MY WARRANTY. I PURCHASED THIS VAN 3 WEEKS AGO AND THE RADIO WILL GO OUT OR STAY ON, THE WIPERS WILL COME ON BY THEMSELVES AND THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT WILL COME ON.

Oct 21, 2019 Electrical System

TIPM BOX NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, VW DEALERSHIP SAYS IT IS FAULTY AND HAS GLITCHES THAT NEED TO BE REPAIRED BUT IT EXCEEDS MY WARRANTY. I PURCHASED THIS VAN 3 WEEKS AGO AND THE RADIO WILL GO OUT OR STAY ON, THE WIPERS WILL COME ON BY THEMSELVES AND THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT WILL COME ON.

Oct 12, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 129,000 mi

I JUST PURCHASED THE 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. I HAVE HAD IT 3 WEEKS IT RANDOMLY DIED WHEN TEST DRIVING THE VAN AND ALL THE ALARMS AND LIGHTS CAME ON. WE JUST THOUGHT I DIDN'T HAVE THE FOB IN RIGHT. THEN IT STARTED TO RANDOMLY NOT START, EVEN THE REMOTE START WILL NOT WORK. THE LIGHTS, RADIO, ALARM, W...

Oct 12, 2019 Electrical System 129,000 mi

I JUST PURCHASED THE 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. I HAVE HAD IT 3 WEEKS IT RANDOMLY DIED WHEN TEST DRIVING THE VAN AND ALL THE ALARMS AND LIGHTS CAME ON. WE JUST THOUGHT I DIDN'T HAVE THE FOB IN RIGHT. THEN IT STARTED TO RANDOMLY NOT START, EVEN THE REMOTE START WILL NOT WORK. THE LIGHTS, RADIO, ALARM, W...

Oct 12, 2019 Unknown Or Other 129,000 mi

I JUST PURCHASED THE 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. I HAVE HAD IT 3 WEEKS IT RANDOMLY DIED WHEN TEST DRIVING THE VAN AND ALL THE ALARMS AND LIGHTS CAME ON. WE JUST THOUGHT I DIDN'T HAVE THE FOB IN RIGHT. THEN IT STARTED TO RANDOMLY NOT START, EVEN THE REMOTE START WILL NOT WORK. THE LIGHTS, RADIO, ALARM, W...

Oct 12, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 129,000 mi

I JUST PURCHASED THE 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. I HAVE HAD IT 3 WEEKS IT RANDOMLY DIED WHEN TEST DRIVING THE VAN AND ALL THE ALARMS AND LIGHTS CAME ON. WE JUST THOUGHT I DIDN'T HAVE THE FOB IN RIGHT. THEN IT STARTED TO RANDOMLY NOT START, EVEN THE REMOTE START WILL NOT WORK. THE LIGHTS, RADIO, ALARM, W...

Oct 12, 2019 Electrical System 129,000 mi

I JUST PURCHASED THE 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. I HAVE HAD IT 3 WEEKS IT RANDOMLY DIED WHEN TEST DRIVING THE VAN AND ALL THE ALARMS AND LIGHTS CAME ON. WE JUST THOUGHT I DIDN'T HAVE THE FOB IN RIGHT. THEN IT STARTED TO RANDOMLY NOT START, EVEN THE REMOTE START WILL NOT WORK. THE LIGHTS, RADIO, ALARM, W...

Oct 12, 2019 Unknown Or Other 129,000 mi

I JUST PURCHASED THE 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. I HAVE HAD IT 3 WEEKS IT RANDOMLY DIED WHEN TEST DRIVING THE VAN AND ALL THE ALARMS AND LIGHTS CAME ON. WE JUST THOUGHT I DIDN'T HAVE THE FOB IN RIGHT. THEN IT STARTED TO RANDOMLY NOT START, EVEN THE REMOTE START WILL NOT WORK. THE LIGHTS, RADIO, ALARM, W...

Sep 16, 2019 Engine 150,000 mi

FIRST MY ROUTAN HAS BEEN IN MY POSESSION FOR I BELIEVE ABOUT 5 YEARS. I CHECK THE OIL REGULARY AND KEEP OIL CHANGES, TIRES, AND INSPECTIONS UP TO DATE ARE REGULAR. SINCE OWNING IT, I HAVE HAD A HUGE ANTIFREEZE LEAK (WHILE ON VACATION), WHICH WAS AN EASY FIX, BUT ESSENTIALLY THE PART MELTED AND HAD...

Sep 16, 2019 Steering 150,000 mi

FIRST MY ROUTAN HAS BEEN IN MY POSESSION FOR I BELIEVE ABOUT 5 YEARS. I CHECK THE OIL REGULARY AND KEEP OIL CHANGES, TIRES, AND INSPECTIONS UP TO DATE ARE REGULAR. SINCE OWNING IT, I HAVE HAD A HUGE ANTIFREEZE LEAK (WHILE ON VACATION), WHICH WAS AN EASY FIX, BUT ESSENTIALLY THE PART MELTED AND HAD...

Sep 16, 2019 Engine 150,000 mi

FIRST MY ROUTAN HAS BEEN IN MY POSESSION FOR I BELIEVE ABOUT 5 YEARS. I CHECK THE OIL REGULARY AND KEEP OIL CHANGES, TIRES, AND INSPECTIONS UP TO DATE ARE REGULAR. SINCE OWNING IT, I HAVE HAD A HUGE ANTIFREEZE LEAK (WHILE ON VACATION), WHICH WAS AN EASY FIX, BUT ESSENTIALLY THE PART MELTED AND HAD...

Sep 16, 2019 Steering 150,000 mi

FIRST MY ROUTAN HAS BEEN IN MY POSESSION FOR I BELIEVE ABOUT 5 YEARS. I CHECK THE OIL REGULARY AND KEEP OIL CHANGES, TIRES, AND INSPECTIONS UP TO DATE ARE REGULAR. SINCE OWNING IT, I HAVE HAD A HUGE ANTIFREEZE LEAK (WHILE ON VACATION), WHICH WAS AN EASY FIX, BUT ESSENTIALLY THE PART MELTED AND HAD...

Sep 14, 2019 Power Train 106,672 mi

CAR WON'T GO MORE THAN 50 MILES PER HOUR

Sep 14, 2019 Power Train 106,672 mi

CAR WON'T GO MORE THAN 50 MILES PER HOUR

Aug 30, 2019 Service Brakes 59,000 mi

VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY NOT START EVEN AFTER MULTIPLE TRY'S. VEHICLE SHUTS OFF DURING DRIVING EVENTS CITY AND HIGHWAY. ABS LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON. INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON AUTOMATICALLY DURING DRIVING. HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE TO A VW DEALER 4 TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE AND THEY CANNOT DIAGNOSES, NOR ...

Aug 30, 2019 Electrical System 59,000 mi

VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY NOT START EVEN AFTER MULTIPLE TRY'S. VEHICLE SHUTS OFF DURING DRIVING EVENTS CITY AND HIGHWAY. ABS LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON. INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON AUTOMATICALLY DURING DRIVING. HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE TO A VW DEALER 4 TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE AND THEY CANNOT DIAGNOSES, NOR ...

Aug 30, 2019 Engine 59,000 mi

VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY NOT START EVEN AFTER MULTIPLE TRY'S. VEHICLE SHUTS OFF DURING DRIVING EVENTS CITY AND HIGHWAY. ABS LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON. INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON AUTOMATICALLY DURING DRIVING. HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE TO A VW DEALER 4 TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE AND THEY CANNOT DIAGNOSES, NOR ...

Aug 30, 2019 Service Brakes 59,000 mi

VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY NOT START EVEN AFTER MULTIPLE TRY'S. VEHICLE SHUTS OFF DURING DRIVING EVENTS CITY AND HIGHWAY. ABS LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON. INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON AUTOMATICALLY DURING DRIVING. HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE TO A VW DEALER 4 TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE AND THEY CANNOT DIAGNOSES, NOR ...

Aug 30, 2019 Electrical System 59,000 mi

VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY NOT START EVEN AFTER MULTIPLE TRY'S. VEHICLE SHUTS OFF DURING DRIVING EVENTS CITY AND HIGHWAY. ABS LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON. INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON AUTOMATICALLY DURING DRIVING. HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE TO A VW DEALER 4 TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE AND THEY CANNOT DIAGNOSES, NOR ...

Aug 30, 2019 Engine 59,000 mi

VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY NOT START EVEN AFTER MULTIPLE TRY'S. VEHICLE SHUTS OFF DURING DRIVING EVENTS CITY AND HIGHWAY. ABS LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON. INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON AUTOMATICALLY DURING DRIVING. HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE TO A VW DEALER 4 TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE AND THEY CANNOT DIAGNOSES, NOR ...

Jul 12, 2019 Electrical System 129,631 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V194000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER A YEAR AGO. VOLKSWAGEN ...

Jul 12, 2019 Electrical System 129,631 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V194000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER A YEAR AGO. VOLKSWAGEN ...

Mar 6, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 120,000 mi

WHEN I'M DRIVING ALL THE LIGHTS WILL TURN ON ON THE DASH BOARD THEN TURN OFF AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL TURN IN THE PROCESS WHEN ALL THE LIGHTS TURN ON WHILE I'M DRIVING THE VAN WILL SAY I'M GOING 0 MILES PER HOUR

Mar 6, 2019 Electrical System 120,000 mi

WHEN I'M DRIVING ALL THE LIGHTS WILL TURN ON ON THE DASH BOARD THEN TURN OFF AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL TURN IN THE PROCESS WHEN ALL THE LIGHTS TURN ON WHILE I'M DRIVING THE VAN WILL SAY I'M GOING 0 MILES PER HOUR

Mar 6, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 120,000 mi

WHEN I'M DRIVING ALL THE LIGHTS WILL TURN ON ON THE DASH BOARD THEN TURN OFF AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL TURN IN THE PROCESS WHEN ALL THE LIGHTS TURN ON WHILE I'M DRIVING THE VAN WILL SAY I'M GOING 0 MILES PER HOUR

Mar 6, 2019 Electrical System 120,000 mi

WHEN I'M DRIVING ALL THE LIGHTS WILL TURN ON ON THE DASH BOARD THEN TURN OFF AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL TURN IN THE PROCESS WHEN ALL THE LIGHTS TURN ON WHILE I'M DRIVING THE VAN WILL SAY I'M GOING 0 MILES PER HOUR

Feb 14, 2019 Power Train 128,000 mi

VEHICLE SHUTS OFF AUTOMATICALLY WHILE DRIVING. NO SPECIFIC TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE, NO SPECIFIC TIME OF DAY, JUST SHUTS OFF MORE THEN ONCE WHILE DRIVING TO LOCATIONS.

Feb 14, 2019 Power Train 128,000 mi

VEHICLE SHUTS OFF AUTOMATICALLY WHILE DRIVING. NO SPECIFIC TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE, NO SPECIFIC TIME OF DAY, JUST SHUTS OFF MORE THEN ONCE WHILE DRIVING TO LOCATIONS.

Nov 28, 2018 Electrical System

FOR SEVERAL MONTHS IN 2018 OUR 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN WOULD NOT START, WINDOWS WOULD NOT WORK CORRECTLY, ETC. ON NOVEMBER 10TH, 2018, OUR 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN WAS STATIONARY AND WOULD NOT START AT ALL. CALLED A TOW TRUCK TO HAVE IT TAKEN TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP. TOW TRUCK DRIVER MESSED WITH THE ...

Nov 28, 2018 Electrical System

FOR SEVERAL MONTHS IN 2018 OUR 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN WOULD NOT START, WINDOWS WOULD NOT WORK CORRECTLY, ETC. ON NOVEMBER 10TH, 2018, OUR 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN WAS STATIONARY AND WOULD NOT START AT ALL. CALLED A TOW TRUCK TO HAVE IT TAKEN TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP. TOW TRUCK DRIVER MESSED WITH THE ...

Nov 21, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 87,400 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY ONE NIGHT AND THE ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM IS ACTIVATING BY ITSELF. TOOK IT TO A SHOP AND THEY TOLD ME THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. WHICH IS THE WHOLE CLOCKSPRING. THEY TOLD ME THE SENSOR IS SAYING I'M AT A 42 DEGREE ANGLE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS STRAIGHT. THE...

Nov 21, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 87,400 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY ONE NIGHT AND THE ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM IS ACTIVATING BY ITSELF. TOOK IT TO A SHOP AND THEY TOLD ME THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. WHICH IS THE WHOLE CLOCKSPRING. THEY TOLD ME THE SENSOR IS SAYING I'M AT A 42 DEGREE ANGLE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS STRAIGHT. THE...

Nov 13, 2018 Power Train 115,226 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30 TO 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY JERKED FORWARD AND BACKWARD AS IF IT WERE SKIPPING A GEAR. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AFTERWARDS SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH TWO UNKNOWN DEALERS AND THEN CONTACT...

Nov 13, 2018 Engine 115,226 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30 TO 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY JERKED FORWARD AND BACKWARD AS IF IT WERE SKIPPING A GEAR. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AFTERWARDS SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH TWO UNKNOWN DEALERS AND THEN CONTACT...

Nov 13, 2018 Power Train 115,226 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30 TO 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY JERKED FORWARD AND BACKWARD AS IF IT WERE SKIPPING A GEAR. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AFTERWARDS SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH TWO UNKNOWN DEALERS AND THEN CONTACT...

Nov 13, 2018 Engine 115,226 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30 TO 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY JERKED FORWARD AND BACKWARD AS IF IT WERE SKIPPING A GEAR. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AFTERWARDS SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH TWO UNKNOWN DEALERS AND THEN CONTACT...

Aug 6, 2018 Service Brakes 1 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2009 ROUTAN THIS MORNING (8/6/18) IN A ROUND-A-BOUT WHEN OUT OF BLU MY STEERING AND BRAKES COMPLETELY LOCKED UP AND MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD TRAFFIC BEHIND ME. I ALMOST WENT OVER THE CURB AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THIS HAPPENING. I PRAISE GOD THAT I AND EVERYONE AROUND WA...

Aug 6, 2018 Electrical System 1 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2009 ROUTAN THIS MORNING (8/6/18) IN A ROUND-A-BOUT WHEN OUT OF BLU MY STEERING AND BRAKES COMPLETELY LOCKED UP AND MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD TRAFFIC BEHIND ME. I ALMOST WENT OVER THE CURB AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THIS HAPPENING. I PRAISE GOD THAT I AND EVERYONE AROUND WA...

Aug 6, 2018 Steering 1 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2009 ROUTAN THIS MORNING (8/6/18) IN A ROUND-A-BOUT WHEN OUT OF BLU MY STEERING AND BRAKES COMPLETELY LOCKED UP AND MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD TRAFFIC BEHIND ME. I ALMOST WENT OVER THE CURB AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THIS HAPPENING. I PRAISE GOD THAT I AND EVERYONE AROUND WA...

Aug 6, 2018 Service Brakes 1 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2009 ROUTAN THIS MORNING (8/6/18) IN A ROUND-A-BOUT WHEN OUT OF BLU MY STEERING AND BRAKES COMPLETELY LOCKED UP AND MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD TRAFFIC BEHIND ME. I ALMOST WENT OVER THE CURB AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THIS HAPPENING. I PRAISE GOD THAT I AND EVERYONE AROUND WA...

Aug 6, 2018 Electrical System 1 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2009 ROUTAN THIS MORNING (8/6/18) IN A ROUND-A-BOUT WHEN OUT OF BLU MY STEERING AND BRAKES COMPLETELY LOCKED UP AND MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD TRAFFIC BEHIND ME. I ALMOST WENT OVER THE CURB AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THIS HAPPENING. I PRAISE GOD THAT I AND EVERYONE AROUND WA...

Aug 6, 2018 Steering 1 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2009 ROUTAN THIS MORNING (8/6/18) IN A ROUND-A-BOUT WHEN OUT OF BLU MY STEERING AND BRAKES COMPLETELY LOCKED UP AND MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD TRAFFIC BEHIND ME. I ALMOST WENT OVER THE CURB AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THIS HAPPENING. I PRAISE GOD THAT I AND EVERYONE AROUND WA...

Jun 11, 2018 Engine 124,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS OUT OF TOWN, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE STARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR DIMMED. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (GREEN CHEVROLET, 1703 AVENU...

Jun 11, 2018 Engine 124,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS OUT OF TOWN, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE STARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR DIMMED. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (GREEN CHEVROLET, 1703 AVENU...

Jun 1, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED PAST 90 MPH ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE CRUISE CONTROL COULD NOT BE DEACTIVATED. THE DRIVER H...

Jun 1, 2018 Service Brakes 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED PAST 90 MPH ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE CRUISE CONTROL COULD NOT BE DEACTIVATED. THE DRIVER H...

Jun 1, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED PAST 90 MPH ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE CRUISE CONTROL COULD NOT BE DEACTIVATED. THE DRIVER H...

Jun 1, 2018 Service Brakes 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED PAST 90 MPH ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE CRUISE CONTROL COULD NOT BE DEACTIVATED. THE DRIVER H...

May 22, 2018 Electrical System 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THE TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN THIRD GEAR. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THIS FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO ASSIST. THE VIN SEARCH REVELED NO RECALLS. ...

May 22, 2018 Power Train 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THE TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN THIRD GEAR. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THIS FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO ASSIST. THE VIN SEARCH REVELED NO RECALLS. ...

May 22, 2018 Electrical System 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THE TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN THIRD GEAR. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THIS FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO ASSIST. THE VIN SEARCH REVELED NO RECALLS. ...

May 22, 2018 Power Train 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THE TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN THIRD GEAR. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THIS FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO ASSIST. THE VIN SEARCH REVELED NO RECALLS. ...

Apr 13, 2018 Electrical System 98,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL THE LIGHTS WILL START BLINKING AND VEHICLE WILL TURN COMPLETELY OFF. NO BRAKES OR POWER STEERING WHEN THIS TAKES PLACE.UNABLE TO DRIVE BEING PREGNANT AND HAVING 3 YOUNG CHILDREN AND DO NOT FILL SAFE SINCE THIS HAPPENED GOING DOWN HILL IN A TURN.

Apr 13, 2018 Electrical System 98,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL THE LIGHTS WILL START BLINKING AND VEHICLE WILL TURN COMPLETELY OFF. NO BRAKES OR POWER STEERING WHEN THIS TAKES PLACE.UNABLE TO DRIVE BEING PREGNANT AND HAVING 3 YOUNG CHILDREN AND DO NOT FILL SAFE SINCE THIS HAPPENED GOING DOWN HILL IN A TURN.

Apr 4, 2018 Unknown Or Other 86,000 mi

THE VEHICLES STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING, POWER STEERING GOES OUT, BRAKES STOP WORKING....VERY DANGEROUS - 2015 IGNITION SWITCH RECALL (WIN MODULE) DID NOT FIX THIS PROBLEM. CHRYSLER KNOWS THIS, VW KNOWS THIS - COMMON PROBLEM IS 2009-2010 MODELS - THESE ARE FAMILY VEHICLES - SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE KIL...

Apr 4, 2018 Unknown Or Other 86,000 mi

THE VEHICLES STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING, POWER STEERING GOES OUT, BRAKES STOP WORKING....VERY DANGEROUS - 2015 IGNITION SWITCH RECALL (WIN MODULE) DID NOT FIX THIS PROBLEM. CHRYSLER KNOWS THIS, VW KNOWS THIS - COMMON PROBLEM IS 2009-2010 MODELS - THESE ARE FAMILY VEHICLES - SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE KIL...

Feb 21, 2018 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN IT STALLED! THERE IS NO CHECK LIGHT ON AND WHEN IT DOES THIS WE LOST ALL POWER BREAKING AND STEERING. THIS ALMOST HAPPENED TO US AROUND AN ELEVATED CORNER LUCKILY WE HAD JUST PAST THE CURVE WHEN WE LOST ALL POWER. IN READING THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM...

Feb 21, 2018 Power Train 120,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN IT STALLED! THERE IS NO CHECK LIGHT ON AND WHEN IT DOES THIS WE LOST ALL POWER BREAKING AND STEERING. THIS ALMOST HAPPENED TO US AROUND AN ELEVATED CORNER LUCKILY WE HAD JUST PAST THE CURVE WHEN WE LOST ALL POWER. IN READING THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM...

Feb 21, 2018 Steering 120,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN IT STALLED! THERE IS NO CHECK LIGHT ON AND WHEN IT DOES THIS WE LOST ALL POWER BREAKING AND STEERING. THIS ALMOST HAPPENED TO US AROUND AN ELEVATED CORNER LUCKILY WE HAD JUST PAST THE CURVE WHEN WE LOST ALL POWER. IN READING THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM...

Feb 21, 2018 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN IT STALLED! THERE IS NO CHECK LIGHT ON AND WHEN IT DOES THIS WE LOST ALL POWER BREAKING AND STEERING. THIS ALMOST HAPPENED TO US AROUND AN ELEVATED CORNER LUCKILY WE HAD JUST PAST THE CURVE WHEN WE LOST ALL POWER. IN READING THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM...

Feb 21, 2018 Power Train 120,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN IT STALLED! THERE IS NO CHECK LIGHT ON AND WHEN IT DOES THIS WE LOST ALL POWER BREAKING AND STEERING. THIS ALMOST HAPPENED TO US AROUND AN ELEVATED CORNER LUCKILY WE HAD JUST PAST THE CURVE WHEN WE LOST ALL POWER. IN READING THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM...

Feb 21, 2018 Steering 120,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN IT STALLED! THERE IS NO CHECK LIGHT ON AND WHEN IT DOES THIS WE LOST ALL POWER BREAKING AND STEERING. THIS ALMOST HAPPENED TO US AROUND AN ELEVATED CORNER LUCKILY WE HAD JUST PAST THE CURVE WHEN WE LOST ALL POWER. IN READING THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM...

Feb 5, 2018 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

WHILE TAKING MY GRANDSON TO SCHOOL THIS MORNING ON A VERY CURVY COUNTRY ROAD THE ENGINE DIED ON MY 2009 VOLKSWAGON ROUTAIN. HAVING NO BRAKES AND NO POWER STEERING MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL VEHICLE. I TURNED ON EMERGENCY FLASHERS WHEN CAR FINALLY STOPED TURNED TO OFF POSITION THEN RESTARTED E...

Feb 5, 2018 Engine 130,000 mi

WHILE TAKING MY GRANDSON TO SCHOOL THIS MORNING ON A VERY CURVY COUNTRY ROAD THE ENGINE DIED ON MY 2009 VOLKSWAGON ROUTAIN. HAVING NO BRAKES AND NO POWER STEERING MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL VEHICLE. I TURNED ON EMERGENCY FLASHERS WHEN CAR FINALLY STOPED TURNED TO OFF POSITION THEN RESTARTED E...

Feb 5, 2018 Steering 130,000 mi

WHILE TAKING MY GRANDSON TO SCHOOL THIS MORNING ON A VERY CURVY COUNTRY ROAD THE ENGINE DIED ON MY 2009 VOLKSWAGON ROUTAIN. HAVING NO BRAKES AND NO POWER STEERING MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL VEHICLE. I TURNED ON EMERGENCY FLASHERS WHEN CAR FINALLY STOPED TURNED TO OFF POSITION THEN RESTARTED E...

Feb 5, 2018 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

WHILE TAKING MY GRANDSON TO SCHOOL THIS MORNING ON A VERY CURVY COUNTRY ROAD THE ENGINE DIED ON MY 2009 VOLKSWAGON ROUTAIN. HAVING NO BRAKES AND NO POWER STEERING MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL VEHICLE. I TURNED ON EMERGENCY FLASHERS WHEN CAR FINALLY STOPED TURNED TO OFF POSITION THEN RESTARTED E...

Feb 5, 2018 Engine 130,000 mi

WHILE TAKING MY GRANDSON TO SCHOOL THIS MORNING ON A VERY CURVY COUNTRY ROAD THE ENGINE DIED ON MY 2009 VOLKSWAGON ROUTAIN. HAVING NO BRAKES AND NO POWER STEERING MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL VEHICLE. I TURNED ON EMERGENCY FLASHERS WHEN CAR FINALLY STOPED TURNED TO OFF POSITION THEN RESTARTED E...

Feb 5, 2018 Steering 130,000 mi

WHILE TAKING MY GRANDSON TO SCHOOL THIS MORNING ON A VERY CURVY COUNTRY ROAD THE ENGINE DIED ON MY 2009 VOLKSWAGON ROUTAIN. HAVING NO BRAKES AND NO POWER STEERING MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL VEHICLE. I TURNED ON EMERGENCY FLASHERS WHEN CAR FINALLY STOPED TURNED TO OFF POSITION THEN RESTARTED E...

Jan 3, 2018 Electrical System 75,000 mi

VEHICLE CONTINUES TO SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE MUST EITHER BE STOPPED AND RESTARTED OR PLACED IN NEUTRAL WHILE COASTING TO RESTART.

Jan 3, 2018 Engine 75,000 mi

VEHICLE CONTINUES TO SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE MUST EITHER BE STOPPED AND RESTARTED OR PLACED IN NEUTRAL WHILE COASTING TO RESTART.

Jan 3, 2018 Electrical System 75,000 mi

VEHICLE CONTINUES TO SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE MUST EITHER BE STOPPED AND RESTARTED OR PLACED IN NEUTRAL WHILE COASTING TO RESTART.

Jan 3, 2018 Engine 75,000 mi

VEHICLE CONTINUES TO SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE MUST EITHER BE STOPPED AND RESTARTED OR PLACED IN NEUTRAL WHILE COASTING TO RESTART.

Dec 14, 2017 Electrical System 119,000 mi

SINCE BUYING OUR 2009 ROUTAN IN THE FALL OF 2016 WE HAVE SUNK THOUSANDS INTO IT TRYING TO GET IT FIXED BECAUSE OF THE ISSUES WE HAVE HAD SHORTLY AFTER BUYING IT (OURS DID NOT COME WITH A WARRANTY FROM THE VW DEALER). AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK, AND SOMETIMES MORE, IT STALLS WHILE WE ARE DRIVING...USUALL...

Dec 14, 2017 Engine 119,000 mi

SINCE BUYING OUR 2009 ROUTAN IN THE FALL OF 2016 WE HAVE SUNK THOUSANDS INTO IT TRYING TO GET IT FIXED BECAUSE OF THE ISSUES WE HAVE HAD SHORTLY AFTER BUYING IT (OURS DID NOT COME WITH A WARRANTY FROM THE VW DEALER). AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK, AND SOMETIMES MORE, IT STALLS WHILE WE ARE DRIVING...USUALL...

Dec 14, 2017 Steering 119,000 mi

SINCE BUYING OUR 2009 ROUTAN IN THE FALL OF 2016 WE HAVE SUNK THOUSANDS INTO IT TRYING TO GET IT FIXED BECAUSE OF THE ISSUES WE HAVE HAD SHORTLY AFTER BUYING IT (OURS DID NOT COME WITH A WARRANTY FROM THE VW DEALER). AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK, AND SOMETIMES MORE, IT STALLS WHILE WE ARE DRIVING...USUALL...

Dec 14, 2017 Electrical System 119,000 mi

SINCE BUYING OUR 2009 ROUTAN IN THE FALL OF 2016 WE HAVE SUNK THOUSANDS INTO IT TRYING TO GET IT FIXED BECAUSE OF THE ISSUES WE HAVE HAD SHORTLY AFTER BUYING IT (OURS DID NOT COME WITH A WARRANTY FROM THE VW DEALER). AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK, AND SOMETIMES MORE, IT STALLS WHILE WE ARE DRIVING...USUALL...

Dec 14, 2017 Engine 119,000 mi

SINCE BUYING OUR 2009 ROUTAN IN THE FALL OF 2016 WE HAVE SUNK THOUSANDS INTO IT TRYING TO GET IT FIXED BECAUSE OF THE ISSUES WE HAVE HAD SHORTLY AFTER BUYING IT (OURS DID NOT COME WITH A WARRANTY FROM THE VW DEALER). AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK, AND SOMETIMES MORE, IT STALLS WHILE WE ARE DRIVING...USUALL...

Dec 14, 2017 Steering 119,000 mi

SINCE BUYING OUR 2009 ROUTAN IN THE FALL OF 2016 WE HAVE SUNK THOUSANDS INTO IT TRYING TO GET IT FIXED BECAUSE OF THE ISSUES WE HAVE HAD SHORTLY AFTER BUYING IT (OURS DID NOT COME WITH A WARRANTY FROM THE VW DEALER). AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK, AND SOMETIMES MORE, IT STALLS WHILE WE ARE DRIVING...USUALL...

Dec 3, 2017 Electrical System 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON STREET OR HIGHWAY OR STOPPED. USUALLY AROUND 20-40MPH CAR STALLS. BRAKES LOCK UP/STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP/NO CONTROL OF CAR AT ALL. ALL LIGHTS INDICATE CAR IS ON, ONE BELL GOES OFF PRIOR AND ANTI-SKID LIGHT COMES ON. BY THEN PANIC CANNOT CONTROL CAR! PUT CAR IN PARK AFTER STOPPED ...

Dec 3, 2017 Engine 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON STREET OR HIGHWAY OR STOPPED. USUALLY AROUND 20-40MPH CAR STALLS. BRAKES LOCK UP/STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP/NO CONTROL OF CAR AT ALL. ALL LIGHTS INDICATE CAR IS ON, ONE BELL GOES OFF PRIOR AND ANTI-SKID LIGHT COMES ON. BY THEN PANIC CANNOT CONTROL CAR! PUT CAR IN PARK AFTER STOPPED ...

Dec 3, 2017 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON STREET OR HIGHWAY OR STOPPED. USUALLY AROUND 20-40MPH CAR STALLS. BRAKES LOCK UP/STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP/NO CONTROL OF CAR AT ALL. ALL LIGHTS INDICATE CAR IS ON, ONE BELL GOES OFF PRIOR AND ANTI-SKID LIGHT COMES ON. BY THEN PANIC CANNOT CONTROL CAR! PUT CAR IN PARK AFTER STOPPED ...

Dec 3, 2017 Electrical System 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON STREET OR HIGHWAY OR STOPPED. USUALLY AROUND 20-40MPH CAR STALLS. BRAKES LOCK UP/STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP/NO CONTROL OF CAR AT ALL. ALL LIGHTS INDICATE CAR IS ON, ONE BELL GOES OFF PRIOR AND ANTI-SKID LIGHT COMES ON. BY THEN PANIC CANNOT CONTROL CAR! PUT CAR IN PARK AFTER STOPPED ...

Dec 3, 2017 Engine 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON STREET OR HIGHWAY OR STOPPED. USUALLY AROUND 20-40MPH CAR STALLS. BRAKES LOCK UP/STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP/NO CONTROL OF CAR AT ALL. ALL LIGHTS INDICATE CAR IS ON, ONE BELL GOES OFF PRIOR AND ANTI-SKID LIGHT COMES ON. BY THEN PANIC CANNOT CONTROL CAR! PUT CAR IN PARK AFTER STOPPED ...

Dec 3, 2017 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON STREET OR HIGHWAY OR STOPPED. USUALLY AROUND 20-40MPH CAR STALLS. BRAKES LOCK UP/STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP/NO CONTROL OF CAR AT ALL. ALL LIGHTS INDICATE CAR IS ON, ONE BELL GOES OFF PRIOR AND ANTI-SKID LIGHT COMES ON. BY THEN PANIC CANNOT CONTROL CAR! PUT CAR IN PARK AFTER STOPPED ...

Nov 16, 2017 Electrical System 12 mi

THE CAR DOES NOT START AFTER A STOP. IT TAKES HOURS BEFORE IT RESTARTS. REPLACED BATTERY, STARTER STILL SAME ISSUE. MANY OTHER VW ROUTAN OWNERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. THE CAR HAS POWER BUT SOMETHING IS MESSED UP IN THIS CAR.

Nov 16, 2017 Unknown Or Other 12 mi

THE CAR DOES NOT START AFTER A STOP. IT TAKES HOURS BEFORE IT RESTARTS. REPLACED BATTERY, STARTER STILL SAME ISSUE. MANY OTHER VW ROUTAN OWNERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. THE CAR HAS POWER BUT SOMETHING IS MESSED UP IN THIS CAR.

Nov 16, 2017 Electrical System 12 mi

THE CAR DOES NOT START AFTER A STOP. IT TAKES HOURS BEFORE IT RESTARTS. REPLACED BATTERY, STARTER STILL SAME ISSUE. MANY OTHER VW ROUTAN OWNERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. THE CAR HAS POWER BUT SOMETHING IS MESSED UP IN THIS CAR.

Nov 16, 2017 Unknown Or Other 12 mi

THE CAR DOES NOT START AFTER A STOP. IT TAKES HOURS BEFORE IT RESTARTS. REPLACED BATTERY, STARTER STILL SAME ISSUE. MANY OTHER VW ROUTAN OWNERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. THE CAR HAS POWER BUT SOMETHING IS MESSED UP IN THIS CAR.

Nov 14, 2017 Electrical System 90,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 15-25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FOX VALLEY VOLKSWAGEN SCHAUMBURG (1000 E GOLF RD, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173, (847) 839-8...

Nov 14, 2017 Electrical System 90,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 15-25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FOX VALLEY VOLKSWAGEN SCHAUMBURG (1000 E GOLF RD, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173, (847) 839-8...

Oct 11, 2017 Electrical System 87,000 mi

AS OF JANUARY 2017 I HAVE HAD THE REPEATED ISSUE OF THE CAR NOT STARTING WHEN TURNED ON. NOTE THE RECALL ON THE IGNITION WAS DONE BY THE VW DEALER PREVIOUSLY. THE CAR NOT STARTING AT FIRST OCCURRED ONCE AND AWHILE. THEN BECAME MORE CONSISTENT, I REPLACED THE STARTER IN MARCH 2017 THINKING THAT WO...

Oct 11, 2017 Electrical System 87,000 mi

AS OF JANUARY 2017 I HAVE HAD THE REPEATED ISSUE OF THE CAR NOT STARTING WHEN TURNED ON. NOTE THE RECALL ON THE IGNITION WAS DONE BY THE VW DEALER PREVIOUSLY. THE CAR NOT STARTING AT FIRST OCCURRED ONCE AND AWHILE. THEN BECAME MORE CONSISTENT, I REPLACED THE STARTER IN MARCH 2017 THINKING THAT WO...

Oct 5, 2017 Electrical System Fire 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT DETECTED A BURNING ODOR WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT OBSERVED SMOKE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, HEADLIGHTS, AND RADIO FAILED TO WORK. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE ...

Oct 5, 2017 Steering Fire 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT DETECTED A BURNING ODOR WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT OBSERVED SMOKE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, HEADLIGHTS, AND RADIO FAILED TO WORK. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE ...

Oct 5, 2017 Exterior Lighting Fire 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT DETECTED A BURNING ODOR WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT OBSERVED SMOKE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, HEADLIGHTS, AND RADIO FAILED TO WORK. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE ...

Oct 5, 2017 Electrical System Fire 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT DETECTED A BURNING ODOR WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT OBSERVED SMOKE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, HEADLIGHTS, AND RADIO FAILED TO WORK. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE ...

Oct 5, 2017 Steering Fire 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT DETECTED A BURNING ODOR WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT OBSERVED SMOKE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, HEADLIGHTS, AND RADIO FAILED TO WORK. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE ...

Oct 5, 2017 Exterior Lighting Fire 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT DETECTED A BURNING ODOR WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT OBSERVED SMOKE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, HEADLIGHTS, AND RADIO FAILED TO WORK. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE ...

Sep 1, 2017 Engine

VEHICLE WON'T START. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME AND I HAVE FILLED PREVIOUS INCIDENT REPORTS. IT LEFT ME STRANDED AGAIN TODAY AFTER I PICKED UP MEDICINE FOR A CHILD AT HOME RECOVERING FROM SURGERY. THIS VEHICLE IS UNRELIABLE AND THEREFORE THE SITUATION IS UNACCEPTABLE. OUR MECHANIC HAS RUN DIAGNOSTIC...

Sep 1, 2017 Engine

VEHICLE WON'T START. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME AND I HAVE FILLED PREVIOUS INCIDENT REPORTS. IT LEFT ME STRANDED AGAIN TODAY AFTER I PICKED UP MEDICINE FOR A CHILD AT HOME RECOVERING FROM SURGERY. THIS VEHICLE IS UNRELIABLE AND THEREFORE THE SITUATION IS UNACCEPTABLE. OUR MECHANIC HAS RUN DIAGNOSTIC...

Jul 30, 2017 Unknown Or Other 1 mi

WON'T SHIFT GEARS...... NUMEROUS TIME HAD TO QUICKLY PULL OVER SIDE TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTART. SOMETIME IT WORKS SOMETIMES IT WON'T .

Jul 30, 2017 Unknown Or Other 1 mi

WON'T SHIFT GEARS...... NUMEROUS TIME HAD TO QUICKLY PULL OVER SIDE TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTART. SOMETIME IT WORKS SOMETIMES IT WON'T .

Jul 12, 2017 Engine 158,687 mi

OUR ROUTAN HAS, YET AGAIN, LEFT ME STRANDED. I WAS RUNNING ERRANDS WITH TWO OF MY CHILDREN AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT FOR ME OR, IT WOULD APPEAR FROM RESEARCH I'VE DONE, FOR THIS MAKE AND MODEL. OUR MECHANIC HAS RUN DIAGNOSTICS AND CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. ...

Jul 12, 2017 Engine 158,687 mi

OUR ROUTAN HAS, YET AGAIN, LEFT ME STRANDED. I WAS RUNNING ERRANDS WITH TWO OF MY CHILDREN AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT FOR ME OR, IT WOULD APPEAR FROM RESEARCH I'VE DONE, FOR THIS MAKE AND MODEL. OUR MECHANIC HAS RUN DIAGNOSTICS AND CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. ...

Jul 10, 2017 Electrical System 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED AND DID NOT STOP. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-822-8987 AND STATED THAT AN UNKNOWN RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO TO REPAIR TH...

Jul 10, 2017 Electrical System 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED AND DID NOT STOP. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-822-8987 AND STATED THAT AN UNKNOWN RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO TO REPAIR TH...

Jun 29, 2017 Unknown Or Other 158,560 mi

THE IGNITION SWITCH HAS FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES LEAVING US STRANDED. WE HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. OUR MECHANIC HAS RUN MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTICS TO NO AVAIL, THEY REPLACED THE STARTER AND WE CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE IGNITION FAILURE. AT TIMES, THE CAR WILL START AND NOT GO INTO GEAR. WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO G...

Jun 29, 2017 Unknown Or Other 158,560 mi

THE IGNITION SWITCH HAS FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES LEAVING US STRANDED. WE HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. OUR MECHANIC HAS RUN MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTICS TO NO AVAIL, THEY REPLACED THE STARTER AND WE CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE IGNITION FAILURE. AT TIMES, THE CAR WILL START AND NOT GO INTO GEAR. WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO G...

Jun 23, 2017 Electrical System 110,000 mi

ENGINE WILL NOT START. HAPPENS ON OCCASION BUT HAPPENED ENOUGH THAT I HAD TWO STARTERS INSTALLED AS WELL AS A BATTERY. WHAT ELSE COULD IT BE? CAN TURN THE KEY AND NOTHING HAPPENS. I CAN POSSIBLY SIT THERE AND TURN THE IGNITION 10+ TIMES AND STILL NOTHING. THOUGHT IT COULD BE A BAD SPOT IN THE NE...

Jun 23, 2017 Engine 110,000 mi

ENGINE WILL NOT START. HAPPENS ON OCCASION BUT HAPPENED ENOUGH THAT I HAD TWO STARTERS INSTALLED AS WELL AS A BATTERY. WHAT ELSE COULD IT BE? CAN TURN THE KEY AND NOTHING HAPPENS. I CAN POSSIBLY SIT THERE AND TURN THE IGNITION 10+ TIMES AND STILL NOTHING. THOUGHT IT COULD BE A BAD SPOT IN THE NE...

Jun 23, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 110,000 mi

ENGINE WILL NOT START. HAPPENS ON OCCASION BUT HAPPENED ENOUGH THAT I HAD TWO STARTERS INSTALLED AS WELL AS A BATTERY. WHAT ELSE COULD IT BE? CAN TURN THE KEY AND NOTHING HAPPENS. I CAN POSSIBLY SIT THERE AND TURN THE IGNITION 10+ TIMES AND STILL NOTHING. THOUGHT IT COULD BE A BAD SPOT IN THE NE...

Jun 23, 2017 Electrical System 110,000 mi

ENGINE WILL NOT START. HAPPENS ON OCCASION BUT HAPPENED ENOUGH THAT I HAD TWO STARTERS INSTALLED AS WELL AS A BATTERY. WHAT ELSE COULD IT BE? CAN TURN THE KEY AND NOTHING HAPPENS. I CAN POSSIBLY SIT THERE AND TURN THE IGNITION 10+ TIMES AND STILL NOTHING. THOUGHT IT COULD BE A BAD SPOT IN THE NE...

Jun 23, 2017 Engine 110,000 mi

ENGINE WILL NOT START. HAPPENS ON OCCASION BUT HAPPENED ENOUGH THAT I HAD TWO STARTERS INSTALLED AS WELL AS A BATTERY. WHAT ELSE COULD IT BE? CAN TURN THE KEY AND NOTHING HAPPENS. I CAN POSSIBLY SIT THERE AND TURN THE IGNITION 10+ TIMES AND STILL NOTHING. THOUGHT IT COULD BE A BAD SPOT IN THE NE...

Jun 23, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 110,000 mi

ENGINE WILL NOT START. HAPPENS ON OCCASION BUT HAPPENED ENOUGH THAT I HAD TWO STARTERS INSTALLED AS WELL AS A BATTERY. WHAT ELSE COULD IT BE? CAN TURN THE KEY AND NOTHING HAPPENS. I CAN POSSIBLY SIT THERE AND TURN THE IGNITION 10+ TIMES AND STILL NOTHING. THOUGHT IT COULD BE A BAD SPOT IN THE NE...

Jun 21, 2017 Electrical System 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GURLEY LEEP MOTORWERKS (4004 GRAPE RD, MISHAWAKA, IN 46545) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOCK SWITCH AND LOCKING ROD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED...

Jun 21, 2017 Structure 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GURLEY LEEP MOTORWERKS (4004 GRAPE RD, MISHAWAKA, IN 46545) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOCK SWITCH AND LOCKING ROD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED...

Jun 21, 2017 Latches/locks/linkages 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GURLEY LEEP MOTORWERKS (4004 GRAPE RD, MISHAWAKA, IN 46545) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOCK SWITCH AND LOCKING ROD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED...

Jun 21, 2017 Electrical System 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GURLEY LEEP MOTORWERKS (4004 GRAPE RD, MISHAWAKA, IN 46545) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOCK SWITCH AND LOCKING ROD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED...

Jun 21, 2017 Structure 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GURLEY LEEP MOTORWERKS (4004 GRAPE RD, MISHAWAKA, IN 46545) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOCK SWITCH AND LOCKING ROD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED...

Jun 21, 2017 Latches/locks/linkages 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GURLEY LEEP MOTORWERKS (4004 GRAPE RD, MISHAWAKA, IN 46545) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOCK SWITCH AND LOCKING ROD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED...

Jun 17, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 130,000 mi

AS WE ARE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING COMPLETELY CUTS OFF AND WILL NOT LET YOU DRIVE - THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF AND YOUR FORCED INTO TURNING THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY OFF THEM BACK ON AGAIN. THIS HAPPENED WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE IN TRAFFIC WHICH NEARLY CAUSED A COLLISION.

Jun 17, 2017 Engine 130,000 mi

AS WE ARE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING COMPLETELY CUTS OFF AND WILL NOT LET YOU DRIVE - THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF AND YOUR FORCED INTO TURNING THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY OFF THEM BACK ON AGAIN. THIS HAPPENED WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE IN TRAFFIC WHICH NEARLY CAUSED A COLLISION.

Jun 17, 2017 Steering 130,000 mi

AS WE ARE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING COMPLETELY CUTS OFF AND WILL NOT LET YOU DRIVE - THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF AND YOUR FORCED INTO TURNING THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY OFF THEM BACK ON AGAIN. THIS HAPPENED WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE IN TRAFFIC WHICH NEARLY CAUSED A COLLISION.

Jun 17, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 130,000 mi

AS WE ARE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING COMPLETELY CUTS OFF AND WILL NOT LET YOU DRIVE - THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF AND YOUR FORCED INTO TURNING THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY OFF THEM BACK ON AGAIN. THIS HAPPENED WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE IN TRAFFIC WHICH NEARLY CAUSED A COLLISION.

Jun 17, 2017 Engine 130,000 mi

AS WE ARE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING COMPLETELY CUTS OFF AND WILL NOT LET YOU DRIVE - THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF AND YOUR FORCED INTO TURNING THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY OFF THEM BACK ON AGAIN. THIS HAPPENED WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE IN TRAFFIC WHICH NEARLY CAUSED A COLLISION.

Jun 17, 2017 Steering 130,000 mi

AS WE ARE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING COMPLETELY CUTS OFF AND WILL NOT LET YOU DRIVE - THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF AND YOUR FORCED INTO TURNING THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY OFF THEM BACK ON AGAIN. THIS HAPPENED WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE IN TRAFFIC WHICH NEARLY CAUSED A COLLISION.

Jun 15, 2017 Electrical System 108,136 mi

THE TIPM MODULE WENT OUT, CAUSING ALL INSTRUMENTS TO GO TO ZERO, ALL INDICATORS TO LIGHT UP, THE WARNING TONE SOUNDED, THE WIPERS STARTED OF THEIR OWN ACCORD, AND OTHER CRAZINESS RELATED TO THE COMPUTER SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT THE TIME; PARKING, TURNING OFF THE ENGINE AND BACK ON, ADJUSTIN...

Jun 15, 2017 Electrical System 108,136 mi

THE TIPM MODULE WENT OUT, CAUSING ALL INSTRUMENTS TO GO TO ZERO, ALL INDICATORS TO LIGHT UP, THE WARNING TONE SOUNDED, THE WIPERS STARTED OF THEIR OWN ACCORD, AND OTHER CRAZINESS RELATED TO THE COMPUTER SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT THE TIME; PARKING, TURNING OFF THE ENGINE AND BACK ON, ADJUSTIN...

Jun 14, 2017 Engine 134,692 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH ON I35, THE CAR'S TRANSMISSION ACTED LIKE IT SLIPPED INTO 2ND GEAR AND THE TACK WENT TO 5000RPM. I TRIED TO JUST SLOW DOWN AND GET OFF THE ROAD, TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON WHEN I GOT TO A PARKING LOT. I THEN STARTED DRIVING AGAIN AND IT APPEARED TO BE ALRIGHT. WITHIN A...

Jun 14, 2017 Unknown Or Other 134,692 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH ON I35, THE CAR'S TRANSMISSION ACTED LIKE IT SLIPPED INTO 2ND GEAR AND THE TACK WENT TO 5000RPM. I TRIED TO JUST SLOW DOWN AND GET OFF THE ROAD, TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON WHEN I GOT TO A PARKING LOT. I THEN STARTED DRIVING AGAIN AND IT APPEARED TO BE ALRIGHT. WITHIN A...

Jun 14, 2017 Engine 134,692 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH ON I35, THE CAR'S TRANSMISSION ACTED LIKE IT SLIPPED INTO 2ND GEAR AND THE TACK WENT TO 5000RPM. I TRIED TO JUST SLOW DOWN AND GET OFF THE ROAD, TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON WHEN I GOT TO A PARKING LOT. I THEN STARTED DRIVING AGAIN AND IT APPEARED TO BE ALRIGHT. WITHIN A...

Jun 14, 2017 Unknown Or Other 134,692 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH ON I35, THE CAR'S TRANSMISSION ACTED LIKE IT SLIPPED INTO 2ND GEAR AND THE TACK WENT TO 5000RPM. I TRIED TO JUST SLOW DOWN AND GET OFF THE ROAD, TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON WHEN I GOT TO A PARKING LOT. I THEN STARTED DRIVING AGAIN AND IT APPEARED TO BE ALRIGHT. WITHIN A...

May 22, 2017 Engine 95,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, BUT HAD NOT YET BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE ...

May 22, 2017 Engine 95,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, BUT HAD NOT YET BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE ...

May 17, 2017 Service Brakes 59,000 mi

RANDOMLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING- BROUGHT TO MECHANIC, PAID ALMOST $1000 TO TRY TO GET FIXED, BROUGHT BACK WHEN EVERYTHING PAID FOR DIDN'T FIX & WAS TOLD TO REPORT IGNITION SWITCH RECALL TO VW TO GET FIXED. ALSO LOST POWER TO REAR DVD WITHIN DAYS AFTER PURCHASE & NEVER KNEW WHAT TO DO. BRAKE PADS ARE B...

May 17, 2017 Electrical System 59,000 mi

RANDOMLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING- BROUGHT TO MECHANIC, PAID ALMOST $1000 TO TRY TO GET FIXED, BROUGHT BACK WHEN EVERYTHING PAID FOR DIDN'T FIX & WAS TOLD TO REPORT IGNITION SWITCH RECALL TO VW TO GET FIXED. ALSO LOST POWER TO REAR DVD WITHIN DAYS AFTER PURCHASE & NEVER KNEW WHAT TO DO. BRAKE PADS ARE B...

May 17, 2017 Engine 59,000 mi

RANDOMLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING- BROUGHT TO MECHANIC, PAID ALMOST $1000 TO TRY TO GET FIXED, BROUGHT BACK WHEN EVERYTHING PAID FOR DIDN'T FIX & WAS TOLD TO REPORT IGNITION SWITCH RECALL TO VW TO GET FIXED. ALSO LOST POWER TO REAR DVD WITHIN DAYS AFTER PURCHASE & NEVER KNEW WHAT TO DO. BRAKE PADS ARE B...

May 17, 2017 Service Brakes 59,000 mi

RANDOMLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING- BROUGHT TO MECHANIC, PAID ALMOST $1000 TO TRY TO GET FIXED, BROUGHT BACK WHEN EVERYTHING PAID FOR DIDN'T FIX & WAS TOLD TO REPORT IGNITION SWITCH RECALL TO VW TO GET FIXED. ALSO LOST POWER TO REAR DVD WITHIN DAYS AFTER PURCHASE & NEVER KNEW WHAT TO DO. BRAKE PADS ARE B...

May 17, 2017 Electrical System 59,000 mi

RANDOMLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING- BROUGHT TO MECHANIC, PAID ALMOST $1000 TO TRY TO GET FIXED, BROUGHT BACK WHEN EVERYTHING PAID FOR DIDN'T FIX & WAS TOLD TO REPORT IGNITION SWITCH RECALL TO VW TO GET FIXED. ALSO LOST POWER TO REAR DVD WITHIN DAYS AFTER PURCHASE & NEVER KNEW WHAT TO DO. BRAKE PADS ARE B...

May 17, 2017 Engine 59,000 mi

RANDOMLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING- BROUGHT TO MECHANIC, PAID ALMOST $1000 TO TRY TO GET FIXED, BROUGHT BACK WHEN EVERYTHING PAID FOR DIDN'T FIX & WAS TOLD TO REPORT IGNITION SWITCH RECALL TO VW TO GET FIXED. ALSO LOST POWER TO REAR DVD WITHIN DAYS AFTER PURCHASE & NEVER KNEW WHAT TO DO. BRAKE PADS ARE B...

May 1, 2017 Engine 65,273 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE THE CONTACT'S NIECE WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, IT EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED....

May 1, 2017 Engine 65,273 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE THE CONTACT'S NIECE WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, IT EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED....

Feb 13, 2017 Power Train 85,900 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 85800 MILES AND WHEN DRIVING IN THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 75 TO 80 MILES, THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER AND MAY CAUSE A BAD ACCIDENT. WHEN DRIVING IN THE CITY STREET, THE VEHICLE DOES THE SAME THING. IT LOSES POWER

Feb 13, 2017 Power Train 85,900 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 85800 MILES AND WHEN DRIVING IN THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 75 TO 80 MILES, THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER AND MAY CAUSE A BAD ACCIDENT. WHEN DRIVING IN THE CITY STREET, THE VEHICLE DOES THE SAME THING. IT LOSES POWER

Feb 8, 2017 Air Bags 10 mi

AUTO - P215/15R16

Feb 8, 2017 Steering 10 mi

AUTO - P215/15R16

Feb 8, 2017 Air Bags 10 mi

AUTO - P215/15R16

Feb 8, 2017 Steering 10 mi

AUTO - P215/15R16

Dec 29, 2016 Electrical System 124,702 mi

MY 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN DIES WHILE DRIVING. I'VE ON THE VEHICLE FOR TWO YEARS AND THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING THE WHOLE TIME. THAT USUALLY HAPPENS AT LOWER SPEEDS (UNDER 35MPH). IT HAPPENS WHEN I'M GOING STRAIGHT AND WHEN I'M TURNING CORNERS, GOING OVER OR NO BUMPS AT ALL. WHEN MY CAR DIES ...

Dec 29, 2016 Electrical System 124,702 mi

MY 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN DIES WHILE DRIVING. I'VE ON THE VEHICLE FOR TWO YEARS AND THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING THE WHOLE TIME. THAT USUALLY HAPPENS AT LOWER SPEEDS (UNDER 35MPH). IT HAPPENS WHEN I'M GOING STRAIGHT AND WHEN I'M TURNING CORNERS, GOING OVER OR NO BUMPS AT ALL. WHEN MY CAR DIES ...

Dec 13, 2016 Electrical System Fire 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE ENTERED INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE AND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CAUGHT FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A MECHANIC ...

Dec 13, 2016 Electrical System Fire 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE ENTERED INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE AND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CAUGHT FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A MECHANIC ...

Dec 6, 2016 Engine 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS WARMED UP, IT LOST POWER. WHEN THE ENGINE WAS NOT WARMED UP, THE VEHICLE COULD ONLY BE OPERATED FOR 10 TO 15 MINUTES. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOCK TOR...

Dec 6, 2016 Engine 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS WARMED UP, IT LOST POWER. WHEN THE ENGINE WAS NOT WARMED UP, THE VEHICLE COULD ONLY BE OPERATED FOR 10 TO 15 MINUTES. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOCK TOR...

Nov 7, 2016 Air Bags Crash 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS SHAKEN UP AND WAS TAKEN TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND TOWED TO A TOW YARD. A POLICE ...

Nov 7, 2016 Electrical System 120,000 mi

THE CAR WON'T START INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN YOU TURN THE KEY IT JUST CLICKS. THE STARTER IS NOT ENGAGED OR THE FLYWHEEL DOESN'T TURN. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER SAID IT WAS FAULTY TIPM MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. GOOGLE TIPM ROUTAN/ CHRYSLER / DODGE / JEEP AND YOU WILL SEE THIS IS ...

Nov 7, 2016 Air Bags Crash 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS SHAKEN UP AND WAS TAKEN TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND TOWED TO A TOW YARD. A POLICE ...

Nov 7, 2016 Electrical System 120,000 mi

THE CAR WON'T START INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN YOU TURN THE KEY IT JUST CLICKS. THE STARTER IS NOT ENGAGED OR THE FLYWHEEL DOESN'T TURN. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER SAID IT WAS FAULTY TIPM MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. GOOGLE TIPM ROUTAN/ CHRYSLER / DODGE / JEEP AND YOU WILL SEE THIS IS ...

Oct 28, 2016 Power Train

I BOUGHT MY VW ROUTAN USED IN SEPTEMBER 2014. IN THE 1ST COUPLE OF MONTHS THE TRANSMISSION WOULD STOP SHIFTING (I WOULD TURN IT OFF AND BACK ON) TO FIX IT AND IN NOVEMBER 2014 THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND GOT STUCK IN 3RD GEAR WHILE DRIVING AND WOULDN'T RESET AFTER TURNING OFF, THIS IS WHEN THE CHE...

Oct 28, 2016 Power Train

I BOUGHT MY VW ROUTAN USED IN SEPTEMBER 2014. IN THE 1ST COUPLE OF MONTHS THE TRANSMISSION WOULD STOP SHIFTING (I WOULD TURN IT OFF AND BACK ON) TO FIX IT AND IN NOVEMBER 2014 THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND GOT STUCK IN 3RD GEAR WHILE DRIVING AND WOULDN'T RESET AFTER TURNING OFF, THIS IS WHEN THE CHE...

Sep 27, 2016 Engine 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED TEN TIMES PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE...

Sep 27, 2016 Engine 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED TEN TIMES PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE...

Sep 4, 2016 Service Brakes 28,000 mi

I AM HAVING ALL KINDS OF BRAKE PROBLEMS! I HAD TO REPLACE ALL THE PADS AND ROTORS WHICH WHERE BADLY RUSTED AT 28000.AND NOW AT 44000 I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THEM ALL AGAIN AND CALLIBORS I ALSO HAD ALL 4 TIRES GO FLAT AT DIFFERENT TIMES BECAUSE OF VALVE SENSORS CORRODING AND FALLING INTO TIRES! SKYLIG...

Sep 4, 2016 Service Brakes 28,000 mi

I AM HAVING ALL KINDS OF BRAKE PROBLEMS! I HAD TO REPLACE ALL THE PADS AND ROTORS WHICH WHERE BADLY RUSTED AT 28000.AND NOW AT 44000 I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THEM ALL AGAIN AND CALLIBORS I ALSO HAD ALL 4 TIRES GO FLAT AT DIFFERENT TIMES BECAUSE OF VALVE SENSORS CORRODING AND FALLING INTO TIRES! SKYLIG...

Aug 24, 2016 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V194000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Aug 24, 2016 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V194000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Aug 21, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 65,000 mi

*SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START FOR NO APPARENT REASON.VW SERVICE DEPT. CANNOT DETECT AN ISSUE. *ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING-VW CANNOT DETECT ANYTHING WRONG.* ALARMS GO OFF BUT NO SIGNAL SHOWING ON THE DASHBOARD.*POWER WINDOWS AND SEATS WORK INTERMITTENTLY- *FOUND VEHICL...

Aug 21, 2016 Electrical System 65,000 mi

*SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START FOR NO APPARENT REASON.VW SERVICE DEPT. CANNOT DETECT AN ISSUE. *ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING-VW CANNOT DETECT ANYTHING WRONG.* ALARMS GO OFF BUT NO SIGNAL SHOWING ON THE DASHBOARD.*POWER WINDOWS AND SEATS WORK INTERMITTENTLY- *FOUND VEHICL...

Aug 21, 2016 Power Train 65,000 mi

*SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START FOR NO APPARENT REASON.VW SERVICE DEPT. CANNOT DETECT AN ISSUE. *ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING-VW CANNOT DETECT ANYTHING WRONG.* ALARMS GO OFF BUT NO SIGNAL SHOWING ON THE DASHBOARD.*POWER WINDOWS AND SEATS WORK INTERMITTENTLY- *FOUND VEHICL...

Aug 21, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 65,000 mi

*SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START FOR NO APPARENT REASON.VW SERVICE DEPT. CANNOT DETECT AN ISSUE. *ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING-VW CANNOT DETECT ANYTHING WRONG.* ALARMS GO OFF BUT NO SIGNAL SHOWING ON THE DASHBOARD.*POWER WINDOWS AND SEATS WORK INTERMITTENTLY- *FOUND VEHICL...

Aug 21, 2016 Electrical System 65,000 mi

*SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START FOR NO APPARENT REASON.VW SERVICE DEPT. CANNOT DETECT AN ISSUE. *ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING-VW CANNOT DETECT ANYTHING WRONG.* ALARMS GO OFF BUT NO SIGNAL SHOWING ON THE DASHBOARD.*POWER WINDOWS AND SEATS WORK INTERMITTENTLY- *FOUND VEHICL...

Aug 21, 2016 Power Train 65,000 mi

*SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START FOR NO APPARENT REASON.VW SERVICE DEPT. CANNOT DETECT AN ISSUE. *ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING-VW CANNOT DETECT ANYTHING WRONG.* ALARMS GO OFF BUT NO SIGNAL SHOWING ON THE DASHBOARD.*POWER WINDOWS AND SEATS WORK INTERMITTENTLY- *FOUND VEHICL...

Aug 17, 2016 Electrical System 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED TO OPERATE INDEPENDENTLY AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, TURN SIGNALS, AND AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTER...

Aug 17, 2016 Visibility/wiper 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED TO OPERATE INDEPENDENTLY AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, TURN SIGNALS, AND AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTER...

Aug 17, 2016 Electrical System 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED TO OPERATE INDEPENDENTLY AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, TURN SIGNALS, AND AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTER...

Aug 17, 2016 Visibility/wiper 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED TO OPERATE INDEPENDENTLY AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, TURN SIGNALS, AND AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTER...

Jul 25, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

VAN WILL NOT START UNLESS WE PUT IT ON NEUTRAL. NOW WE ARE HAVING PROBLEMS EVEN IF WE PUT IT ON NEUTRAL. POSSIBLE NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH GONE BAD.

Jul 25, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

VAN WILL NOT START UNLESS WE PUT IT ON NEUTRAL. NOW WE ARE HAVING PROBLEMS EVEN IF WE PUT IT ON NEUTRAL. POSSIBLE NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH GONE BAD.

Jul 16, 2016 Service Brakes 15,000 mi

WE HAVE HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS SINCE WE BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE. THE BRAKES WOBBLE AND MAKE NOISE. IT STARTED WITH LESS THAN 15,000 MILES ON THE CAR. WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE PADS AND ROTORS SEVERAL TIMES. ONCE UNDER WARRANTED AND A FEW TIMES AFTER. WE HAVE HAD TO CHANGE THE HEARINGS AS WELL AS THE BRAKES AND...

Jul 16, 2016 Service Brakes 15,000 mi

WE HAVE HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS SINCE WE BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE. THE BRAKES WOBBLE AND MAKE NOISE. IT STARTED WITH LESS THAN 15,000 MILES ON THE CAR. WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE PADS AND ROTORS SEVERAL TIMES. ONCE UNDER WARRANTED AND A FEW TIMES AFTER. WE HAVE HAD TO CHANGE THE HEARINGS AS WELL AS THE BRAKES AND...

Jul 15, 2016 Steering 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE BECAME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE GROUND S...

Jul 15, 2016 Steering 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE BECAME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE GROUND S...

May 24, 2016 Electrical System 92,000 mi

THE VEHICLE DOES NOT START PERIODICALLY. THE VEHICLE WILL START FOR 2 TO 3 WEEKS AND THEN NOT START SEVERAL TIMES. IF YOU WAIT FOR A PERIOD OF TIME OR PLAY WITH THE FUSE BOX, OR TRY DIFFERENT WAYS TO START THE VEHICLE IT WILL START. THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING AND HAD ALL...

May 24, 2016 Electrical System 92,000 mi

THE VEHICLE DOES NOT START PERIODICALLY. THE VEHICLE WILL START FOR 2 TO 3 WEEKS AND THEN NOT START SEVERAL TIMES. IF YOU WAIT FOR A PERIOD OF TIME OR PLAY WITH THE FUSE BOX, OR TRY DIFFERENT WAYS TO START THE VEHICLE IT WILL START. THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING AND HAD ALL...

May 19, 2016 Electrical System 72,000 mi

FOR YEARS I HAVE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT FAILURES IN STARTING MY CAR, EACH TIME IF I WAIT A WHILE IT WILL START. ADDITIONALLY, BEGINNING IN FEB 2016, MY ENGINE WILL SIMPLY SHUT DOWN WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION (PRETTY SCARY). I HAVE DEALT WITH VW SEVERAL TIME TO NO AVAIL AND ALWAYS AT MY EXPENSE. ...

May 19, 2016 Engine 72,000 mi

FOR YEARS I HAVE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT FAILURES IN STARTING MY CAR, EACH TIME IF I WAIT A WHILE IT WILL START. ADDITIONALLY, BEGINNING IN FEB 2016, MY ENGINE WILL SIMPLY SHUT DOWN WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION (PRETTY SCARY). I HAVE DEALT WITH VW SEVERAL TIME TO NO AVAIL AND ALWAYS AT MY EXPENSE. ...

May 19, 2016 Electrical System 72,000 mi

FOR YEARS I HAVE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT FAILURES IN STARTING MY CAR, EACH TIME IF I WAIT A WHILE IT WILL START. ADDITIONALLY, BEGINNING IN FEB 2016, MY ENGINE WILL SIMPLY SHUT DOWN WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION (PRETTY SCARY). I HAVE DEALT WITH VW SEVERAL TIME TO NO AVAIL AND ALWAYS AT MY EXPENSE. ...

May 19, 2016 Engine 72,000 mi

FOR YEARS I HAVE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT FAILURES IN STARTING MY CAR, EACH TIME IF I WAIT A WHILE IT WILL START. ADDITIONALLY, BEGINNING IN FEB 2016, MY ENGINE WILL SIMPLY SHUT DOWN WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION (PRETTY SCARY). I HAVE DEALT WITH VW SEVERAL TIME TO NO AVAIL AND ALWAYS AT MY EXPENSE. ...

May 13, 2016 Traction Control System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE STARTED NORMALLY. THE STABILITY AND TRACTION CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY SIX TIMES. THE VEHICLE WA...

May 13, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE STARTED NORMALLY. THE STABILITY AND TRACTION CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY SIX TIMES. THE VEHICLE WA...

May 13, 2016 Traction Control System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE STARTED NORMALLY. THE STABILITY AND TRACTION CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY SIX TIMES. THE VEHICLE WA...

May 13, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE STARTED NORMALLY. THE STABILITY AND TRACTION CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY SIX TIMES. THE VEHICLE WA...

Apr 7, 2016 Electrical System 127,000 mi

ALL ICONS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT UP CAUSING WIPERS TO DEPLOY, LOSS OF RADIO/GPS, HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, FOG LIGHTS AND PREVENTING THE UNLOCKING OF REAR DOORS. PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED BY PORT CHARLOTTE VW SPECIALIST AS TIPM FAILURE. THIS FAILURE OCCURS WHEN IN MOTION AND WHEN IGNITION...

Apr 7, 2016 Electrical System 127,000 mi

ALL ICONS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT UP CAUSING WIPERS TO DEPLOY, LOSS OF RADIO/GPS, HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, FOG LIGHTS AND PREVENTING THE UNLOCKING OF REAR DOORS. PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED BY PORT CHARLOTTE VW SPECIALIST AS TIPM FAILURE. THIS FAILURE OCCURS WHEN IN MOTION AND WHEN IGNITION...

Mar 18, 2016 Electrical System 50,000 mi

RE: SLIDING DOOR WIRING HARNESS. DEFECTIVE EXTRUSION COATING ON COOPER WIRES, WHICH IS A NON-MALLEABLE COATING PRONE TO CRACKING AND BREAKING. CAUSES FAILURE IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, DISABLING ELECTRONICS IN THE DOOR AND POTENTIAL GROUNDING OF VOLTAGE. THE UNDESIRED RESULT IS AN IMPROPERLY LOCKED DO...

Mar 18, 2016 Electrical System 50,000 mi

RE: SLIDING DOOR WIRING HARNESS. DEFECTIVE EXTRUSION COATING ON COOPER WIRES, WHICH IS A NON-MALLEABLE COATING PRONE TO CRACKING AND BREAKING. CAUSES FAILURE IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, DISABLING ELECTRONICS IN THE DOOR AND POTENTIAL GROUNDING OF VOLTAGE. THE UNDESIRED RESULT IS AN IMPROPERLY LOCKED DO...

Feb 16, 2016 Electrical System 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF ...

Feb 16, 2016 Steering 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF ...

Feb 16, 2016 Electrical System 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF ...

Feb 16, 2016 Steering 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF ...

Feb 5, 2016 Electrical System 112,000 mi

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 WIR...

Feb 5, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 112,000 mi

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 WIR...

Feb 5, 2016 Exterior Lighting 112,000 mi

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 WIR...

Feb 5, 2016 Electrical System 112,000 mi

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 WIR...

Feb 5, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 112,000 mi

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 WIR...

Feb 5, 2016 Exterior Lighting 112,000 mi

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 WIR...

Jan 22, 2016 Electrical System 89,000 mi

I BOUGHT A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 2009 ROUTAN. AFTER ABOUT A YEAR, THE CAR RANDOMLY WILL NOT START, IT JUST CLICKS BUT WILL NOT START. REPLACED BATTERY. STILL - CAR WILL NOT START. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 3 YEARS. HAD STARTER & ALTERNATOR CHECKED - BOTH GOOD. HAD THE IGNITION RECALL DONE AND PROBLE...

Jan 22, 2016 Unknown Or Other 89,000 mi

I BOUGHT A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 2009 ROUTAN. AFTER ABOUT A YEAR, THE CAR RANDOMLY WILL NOT START, IT JUST CLICKS BUT WILL NOT START. REPLACED BATTERY. STILL - CAR WILL NOT START. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 3 YEARS. HAD STARTER & ALTERNATOR CHECKED - BOTH GOOD. HAD THE IGNITION RECALL DONE AND PROBLE...

Jan 22, 2016 Electrical System 89,000 mi

I BOUGHT A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 2009 ROUTAN. AFTER ABOUT A YEAR, THE CAR RANDOMLY WILL NOT START, IT JUST CLICKS BUT WILL NOT START. REPLACED BATTERY. STILL - CAR WILL NOT START. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 3 YEARS. HAD STARTER & ALTERNATOR CHECKED - BOTH GOOD. HAD THE IGNITION RECALL DONE AND PROBLE...

Jan 22, 2016 Unknown Or Other 89,000 mi

I BOUGHT A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 2009 ROUTAN. AFTER ABOUT A YEAR, THE CAR RANDOMLY WILL NOT START, IT JUST CLICKS BUT WILL NOT START. REPLACED BATTERY. STILL - CAR WILL NOT START. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 3 YEARS. HAD STARTER & ALTERNATOR CHECKED - BOTH GOOD. HAD THE IGNITION RECALL DONE AND PROBLE...

Dec 1, 2015 Service Brakes 105,376 mi

AFTER MY VAN HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A WHILE AND IT BEEN WARMED UP FOR 15 MINUTES. WITH IN THE FIRST 2 TO 5 MILES OF DRIVING THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WILL COME ON AND THE VAN WILL SHUT OFF AND THE STEERING WHEEL AND BREAK WILL FAIL. THEN I HAVE TO TURN THE KEY TO OFF AND RESTART THE VAN AND IT SOMET...

Dec 1, 2015 Engine 105,376 mi

AFTER MY VAN HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A WHILE AND IT BEEN WARMED UP FOR 15 MINUTES. WITH IN THE FIRST 2 TO 5 MILES OF DRIVING THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WILL COME ON AND THE VAN WILL SHUT OFF AND THE STEERING WHEEL AND BREAK WILL FAIL. THEN I HAVE TO TURN THE KEY TO OFF AND RESTART THE VAN AND IT SOMET...

Dec 1, 2015 Steering 105,376 mi

AFTER MY VAN HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A WHILE AND IT BEEN WARMED UP FOR 15 MINUTES. WITH IN THE FIRST 2 TO 5 MILES OF DRIVING THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WILL COME ON AND THE VAN WILL SHUT OFF AND THE STEERING WHEEL AND BREAK WILL FAIL. THEN I HAVE TO TURN THE KEY TO OFF AND RESTART THE VAN AND IT SOMET...

Dec 1, 2015 Service Brakes 105,376 mi

AFTER MY VAN HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A WHILE AND IT BEEN WARMED UP FOR 15 MINUTES. WITH IN THE FIRST 2 TO 5 MILES OF DRIVING THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WILL COME ON AND THE VAN WILL SHUT OFF AND THE STEERING WHEEL AND BREAK WILL FAIL. THEN I HAVE TO TURN THE KEY TO OFF AND RESTART THE VAN AND IT SOMET...

Dec 1, 2015 Engine 105,376 mi

AFTER MY VAN HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A WHILE AND IT BEEN WARMED UP FOR 15 MINUTES. WITH IN THE FIRST 2 TO 5 MILES OF DRIVING THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WILL COME ON AND THE VAN WILL SHUT OFF AND THE STEERING WHEEL AND BREAK WILL FAIL. THEN I HAVE TO TURN THE KEY TO OFF AND RESTART THE VAN AND IT SOMET...

Dec 1, 2015 Steering 105,376 mi

AFTER MY VAN HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A WHILE AND IT BEEN WARMED UP FOR 15 MINUTES. WITH IN THE FIRST 2 TO 5 MILES OF DRIVING THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WILL COME ON AND THE VAN WILL SHUT OFF AND THE STEERING WHEEL AND BREAK WILL FAIL. THEN I HAVE TO TURN THE KEY TO OFF AND RESTART THE VAN AND IT SOMET...

Nov 30, 2015 Electrical System 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V194000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) WAS PERFORMED. SINCE THE REPAIR, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TH...

Nov 30, 2015 Electrical System 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V194000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) WAS PERFORMED. SINCE THE REPAIR, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TH...

Nov 20, 2015 Electrical System 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDING DOOR WIRING FAILED FOR BOTH SLIDING DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND RECOMMENDED THAT IT NEEDED TO BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Nov 20, 2015 Electrical System 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDING DOOR WIRING FAILED FOR BOTH SLIDING DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND RECOMMENDED THAT IT NEEDED TO BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Nov 5, 2015 Electrical System 90,000 mi

HAD THE WIN MODULE REPLACED FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. NOW THE CAR WILL MAKE SUDDEN STOPS AND SHUT DOWN. CAR THEN WILL NOT START UP UNLESS THE BATTERY IS UNHOOKED AND HOOKED BACK UP. DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE 350.00 TO DO A DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE.

Nov 5, 2015 Engine 90,000 mi

HAD THE WIN MODULE REPLACED FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. NOW THE CAR WILL MAKE SUDDEN STOPS AND SHUT DOWN. CAR THEN WILL NOT START UP UNLESS THE BATTERY IS UNHOOKED AND HOOKED BACK UP. DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE 350.00 TO DO A DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE.

Nov 5, 2015 Electrical System 90,000 mi

HAD THE WIN MODULE REPLACED FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. NOW THE CAR WILL MAKE SUDDEN STOPS AND SHUT DOWN. CAR THEN WILL NOT START UP UNLESS THE BATTERY IS UNHOOKED AND HOOKED BACK UP. DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE 350.00 TO DO A DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE.

Nov 5, 2015 Engine 90,000 mi

HAD THE WIN MODULE REPLACED FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. NOW THE CAR WILL MAKE SUDDEN STOPS AND SHUT DOWN. CAR THEN WILL NOT START UP UNLESS THE BATTERY IS UNHOOKED AND HOOKED BACK UP. DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE 350.00 TO DO A DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE.

Nov 3, 2015 Electrical System 71,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING HAD ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON , THE GAUGES GO UP AND DOWN AND THE VEHICLE CUT OFF. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES ONE AFTERNOON. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE HOUSE. INTERNET SEARCH SHOWS THAT THIS IS A ROUTINE PROBLEM FOR OTHERS AS WELL.

Nov 3, 2015 Engine 71,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING HAD ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON , THE GAUGES GO UP AND DOWN AND THE VEHICLE CUT OFF. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES ONE AFTERNOON. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE HOUSE. INTERNET SEARCH SHOWS THAT THIS IS A ROUTINE PROBLEM FOR OTHERS AS WELL.

Nov 3, 2015 Electrical System 71,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING HAD ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON , THE GAUGES GO UP AND DOWN AND THE VEHICLE CUT OFF. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES ONE AFTERNOON. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE HOUSE. INTERNET SEARCH SHOWS THAT THIS IS A ROUTINE PROBLEM FOR OTHERS AS WELL.

Nov 3, 2015 Engine 71,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING HAD ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON , THE GAUGES GO UP AND DOWN AND THE VEHICLE CUT OFF. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES ONE AFTERNOON. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE HOUSE. INTERNET SEARCH SHOWS THAT THIS IS A ROUTINE PROBLEM FOR OTHERS AS WELL.

Oct 26, 2015 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THE CAR WILL NOT START AT TIMES AND MAKE CLICKING SOUNDS. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN DOING THAT FOR QUITE SOME TIME (AT 80,000 MILES) IT IS NOW 106,000 MILES. I HAVE TAKEN IT JUST ABOUT EVERYWHERE AND DONE JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING. NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT. I HAVE CHANGED THE RECALL (WIN M...

Oct 26, 2015 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THE CAR WILL NOT START AT TIMES AND MAKE CLICKING SOUNDS. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN DOING THAT FOR QUITE SOME TIME (AT 80,000 MILES) IT IS NOW 106,000 MILES. I HAVE TAKEN IT JUST ABOUT EVERYWHERE AND DONE JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING. NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT. I HAVE CHANGED THE RECALL (WIN M...

Sep 21, 2015 Unknown Or Other 100,755 mi

I TOOK MY VAN INTO THE VW DEALER TO GET THE SAFETY RECALL #28H1 PERFORMED TO REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS AN AFTERMARKET REMOTE START INSTALLED AND TOLD ME THAT THEY WILL NOT PERFORM THE RECALL SERVICE UNTIL I GET ALL THE WIRING CONNECTORS BACK TO STOCK. I TOOK ...

Sep 21, 2015 Unknown Or Other 100,755 mi

I TOOK MY VAN INTO THE VW DEALER TO GET THE SAFETY RECALL #28H1 PERFORMED TO REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS AN AFTERMARKET REMOTE START INSTALLED AND TOLD ME THAT THEY WILL NOT PERFORM THE RECALL SERVICE UNTIL I GET ALL THE WIRING CONNECTORS BACK TO STOCK. I TOOK ...

Sep 20, 2015 Electrical System 66,000 mi

WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO TURN INTO THE PARKING LOT AT THE LOCAL LIBRARY THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER. AFTER COMING TO A STOP THE VAN WOULD START FINE AND WAS ABLE TO FINISH THE TRIP. A FEW DAYS LATER THIS SAME ISSUE OCCURRED WHILE COMING TO A STOP. WE RETURNED THE CAR TO DEALERSHIP FOR WORK ON ...

Sep 20, 2015 Engine 66,000 mi

WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO TURN INTO THE PARKING LOT AT THE LOCAL LIBRARY THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER. AFTER COMING TO A STOP THE VAN WOULD START FINE AND WAS ABLE TO FINISH THE TRIP. A FEW DAYS LATER THIS SAME ISSUE OCCURRED WHILE COMING TO A STOP. WE RETURNED THE CAR TO DEALERSHIP FOR WORK ON ...

Sep 20, 2015 Electrical System 66,000 mi

WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO TURN INTO THE PARKING LOT AT THE LOCAL LIBRARY THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER. AFTER COMING TO A STOP THE VAN WOULD START FINE AND WAS ABLE TO FINISH THE TRIP. A FEW DAYS LATER THIS SAME ISSUE OCCURRED WHILE COMING TO A STOP. WE RETURNED THE CAR TO DEALERSHIP FOR WORK ON ...

Sep 20, 2015 Engine 66,000 mi

WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO TURN INTO THE PARKING LOT AT THE LOCAL LIBRARY THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER. AFTER COMING TO A STOP THE VAN WOULD START FINE AND WAS ABLE TO FINISH THE TRIP. A FEW DAYS LATER THIS SAME ISSUE OCCURRED WHILE COMING TO A STOP. WE RETURNED THE CAR TO DEALERSHIP FOR WORK ON ...

Sep 18, 2015 Air Bags 110,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES APPROXIMATELY FEBRUARY 17, 2015.THEN FINALLY WOULDN'T START AT ALL. EMERGENCY ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE CAME GOT CAR STARTED. THEN WHILE DRIVING DASHBOARD STARTED BLINKING POWER WAS LOST CAR CUT OFF. HAD TO CONTACT ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE AGAIN TO HAVE CART TOWED TO REPAIR FAC...

Sep 18, 2015 Electrical System 110,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES APPROXIMATELY FEBRUARY 17, 2015.THEN FINALLY WOULDN'T START AT ALL. EMERGENCY ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE CAME GOT CAR STARTED. THEN WHILE DRIVING DASHBOARD STARTED BLINKING POWER WAS LOST CAR CUT OFF. HAD TO CONTACT ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE AGAIN TO HAVE CART TOWED TO REPAIR FAC...

Sep 18, 2015 Unknown Or Other 110,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES APPROXIMATELY FEBRUARY 17, 2015.THEN FINALLY WOULDN'T START AT ALL. EMERGENCY ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE CAME GOT CAR STARTED. THEN WHILE DRIVING DASHBOARD STARTED BLINKING POWER WAS LOST CAR CUT OFF. HAD TO CONTACT ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE AGAIN TO HAVE CART TOWED TO REPAIR FAC...

Sep 18, 2015 Electrical System 78,000 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS VAN AND HAD A RECALL PERFORMED FOR THE IGNITION, AT THE TIME I WAS THEIR IS WAS BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT THERE WAS ALSO A RECALL FOR THE WIRING HARNESS ON THE SLIDING DOORS. THEY NOTICED A WIRE BROKEN APART ON THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR. VW SERVICE WAS GOING TO FIX T...

Sep 18, 2015 Air Bags 110,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES APPROXIMATELY FEBRUARY 17, 2015.THEN FINALLY WOULDN'T START AT ALL. EMERGENCY ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE CAME GOT CAR STARTED. THEN WHILE DRIVING DASHBOARD STARTED BLINKING POWER WAS LOST CAR CUT OFF. HAD TO CONTACT ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE AGAIN TO HAVE CART TOWED TO REPAIR FAC...

Sep 18, 2015 Electrical System 110,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES APPROXIMATELY FEBRUARY 17, 2015.THEN FINALLY WOULDN'T START AT ALL. EMERGENCY ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE CAME GOT CAR STARTED. THEN WHILE DRIVING DASHBOARD STARTED BLINKING POWER WAS LOST CAR CUT OFF. HAD TO CONTACT ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE AGAIN TO HAVE CART TOWED TO REPAIR FAC...

Sep 18, 2015 Unknown Or Other 110,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES APPROXIMATELY FEBRUARY 17, 2015.THEN FINALLY WOULDN'T START AT ALL. EMERGENCY ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE CAME GOT CAR STARTED. THEN WHILE DRIVING DASHBOARD STARTED BLINKING POWER WAS LOST CAR CUT OFF. HAD TO CONTACT ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE AGAIN TO HAVE CART TOWED TO REPAIR FAC...

Sep 18, 2015 Electrical System 78,000 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS VAN AND HAD A RECALL PERFORMED FOR THE IGNITION, AT THE TIME I WAS THEIR IS WAS BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT THERE WAS ALSO A RECALL FOR THE WIRING HARNESS ON THE SLIDING DOORS. THEY NOTICED A WIRE BROKEN APART ON THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR. VW SERVICE WAS GOING TO FIX T...

Sep 17, 2015 Electrical System 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED; HOWEVER, THE THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMP...

Sep 17, 2015 Electrical System 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED; HOWEVER, THE THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMP...

Sep 11, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V194000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS SERVICED UNDER THE RECALL, BUT THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REMEDY FAILED TO PREVENT THE FAILU...

Sep 11, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V194000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS SERVICED UNDER THE RECALL, BUT THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REMEDY FAILED TO PREVENT THE FAILU...

Sep 10, 2015 Suspension 99,156 mi

THE VEHICLE'S RIGHT-REAR AXLE TRAILING ARM BROKE WHILE DRIVING AT A VERY LOW SPEED. THE BREAK IS VERY CLEAN AND IS LOCATED NEAR THE FRONT OF THE TRAILING ARM'S CUTOUT AREA, JUST BEHIND THE TRAILING ARM MOUNTING BRACKET.

Sep 10, 2015 Suspension 99,156 mi

THE VEHICLE'S RIGHT-REAR AXLE TRAILING ARM BROKE WHILE DRIVING AT A VERY LOW SPEED. THE BREAK IS VERY CLEAN AND IS LOCATED NEAR THE FRONT OF THE TRAILING ARM'S CUTOUT AREA, JUST BEHIND THE TRAILING ARM MOUNTING BRACKET.

Sep 7, 2015 Engine 36,000 mi

VEHICLE LOSES POWER, LOSING POWER STEERING, BRAKES, ETC. WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATE. ABLE TO RESTART ENGINE BY SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL AND TURNING KEY TO START. ***HAPPENS MULTIPLE TIMES APPROX EVERY 1-3 MONTHS, RANDOM*** TAKEN IN FOR RECALL FIX FOR THIS KNOWN PROBLEM IN 2015. HAS HAPPENED NOW 3-...

Sep 7, 2015 Engine 51,000 mi

DRIVING DOWNHILL, FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR. ABRUPT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKING. VEHICLE UNDER KNOWN RECALL AND HAS BEEN "FIXED". THIS INCIDENT HAS NOW OCCURRED 3-4X SINCE THE RECALL FIX, NEARLY IDENTICAL CIRCUMSTANCES APPROX EVERY 1-3 MONTHS. VW KEPT THE VEH...

Sep 7, 2015 Engine 36,000 mi

VEHICLE LOSES POWER, LOSING POWER STEERING, BRAKES, ETC. WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATE. ABLE TO RESTART ENGINE BY SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL AND TURNING KEY TO START. ***HAPPENS MULTIPLE TIMES APPROX EVERY 1-3 MONTHS, RANDOM*** TAKEN IN FOR RECALL FIX FOR THIS KNOWN PROBLEM IN 2015. HAS HAPPENED NOW 3-...

Sep 7, 2015 Engine 51,000 mi

DRIVING DOWNHILL, FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR. ABRUPT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKING. VEHICLE UNDER KNOWN RECALL AND HAS BEEN "FIXED". THIS INCIDENT HAS NOW OCCURRED 3-4X SINCE THE RECALL FIX, NEARLY IDENTICAL CIRCUMSTANCES APPROX EVERY 1-3 MONTHS. VW KEPT THE VEH...

Aug 14, 2015 Suspension 111,000 mi

IN TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT I HEARD A "PING" IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. I IMMEDIATELY FELT A LOSS OF CONTROL IN THE REAR SUSPENSION. IT WAS CLEAR THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ROADWORTHY AT THAT POINT AND WE HAD IT TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. WE WERE INFORMED THAT THE REAR AXLE HAD BROKEN.

Aug 14, 2015 Suspension 111,000 mi

IN TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT I HEARD A "PING" IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. I IMMEDIATELY FELT A LOSS OF CONTROL IN THE REAR SUSPENSION. IT WAS CLEAR THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ROADWORTHY AT THAT POINT AND WE HAD IT TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. WE WERE INFORMED THAT THE REAR AXLE HAD BROKEN.

Aug 7, 2015 Service Brakes 73,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,300.

Aug 7, 2015 Service Brakes 73,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,300.

Jul 24, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V194000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. TH...

Jul 24, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V194000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. TH...

Jul 22, 2015 Electrical System

2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH RECALL REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER HAD HIS VEHICLE FOR TWO WEEKS TO PERFORM THE IGNITION RECALL. HOWEVER, ON JUNE 15, 2015, THE PROBLEM RETURNED, WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. *JB

Jul 22, 2015 Electrical System

2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH RECALL REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER HAD HIS VEHICLE FOR TWO WEEKS TO PERFORM THE IGNITION RECALL. HOWEVER, ON JUNE 15, 2015, THE PROBLEM RETURNED, WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. *JB

Jul 17, 2015 Electrical System 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V194000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BA...

Jul 17, 2015 Electrical System 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V194000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BA...

Jul 10, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 115,000 mi

ON 6/21/15, I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH CRUISE CONTROL SET AT APPROXIMATELY 75MPH. I WAS NOT ACCELERATING, NOR HAD MY FOOT ON THE GAS OR BRAKE PETAL. WITHOUT ANY WARNING, THE GAS PETAL PUSHED TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN ACCELERATING QUICKLY. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED ON MY HAZARDS AND TURNED...

Jul 10, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 115,000 mi

ON 6/21/15, I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH CRUISE CONTROL SET AT APPROXIMATELY 75MPH. I WAS NOT ACCELERATING, NOR HAD MY FOOT ON THE GAS OR BRAKE PETAL. WITHOUT ANY WARNING, THE GAS PETAL PUSHED TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN ACCELERATING QUICKLY. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED ON MY HAZARDS AND TURNED...

Jun 30, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V194000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT...

Jun 30, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V194000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT...

Jun 28, 2015 Electrical System 52,577 mi

I DRIVING LAST MONTH 47 MPH AND MY DRIVING SLIDING DOOR OPEN AND MY 8 YEARS GIRLS WAS DEAR AND SHE SCARE WHEN THE DOOR OPEN WHEN I DRIVING ,, AND WHEN I STOP THE DOOR NOT WANT TO CLOSE AUTOMATIC..THAT SCARE ME AND MY WIFE... THE OTHER CONCERN IS MY TRANSMISION HARD SHIFFTING ,HARD SHIFFTING , I READ...

Jun 28, 2015 Power Train 52,577 mi

I DRIVING LAST MONTH 47 MPH AND MY DRIVING SLIDING DOOR OPEN AND MY 8 YEARS GIRLS WAS DEAR AND SHE SCARE WHEN THE DOOR OPEN WHEN I DRIVING ,, AND WHEN I STOP THE DOOR NOT WANT TO CLOSE AUTOMATIC..THAT SCARE ME AND MY WIFE... THE OTHER CONCERN IS MY TRANSMISION HARD SHIFFTING ,HARD SHIFFTING , I READ...

Jun 28, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 52,577 mi

I DRIVING LAST MONTH 47 MPH AND MY DRIVING SLIDING DOOR OPEN AND MY 8 YEARS GIRLS WAS DEAR AND SHE SCARE WHEN THE DOOR OPEN WHEN I DRIVING ,, AND WHEN I STOP THE DOOR NOT WANT TO CLOSE AUTOMATIC..THAT SCARE ME AND MY WIFE... THE OTHER CONCERN IS MY TRANSMISION HARD SHIFFTING ,HARD SHIFFTING , I READ...

Jun 28, 2015 Electrical System 52,577 mi

I DRIVING LAST MONTH 47 MPH AND MY DRIVING SLIDING DOOR OPEN AND MY 8 YEARS GIRLS WAS DEAR AND SHE SCARE WHEN THE DOOR OPEN WHEN I DRIVING ,, AND WHEN I STOP THE DOOR NOT WANT TO CLOSE AUTOMATIC..THAT SCARE ME AND MY WIFE... THE OTHER CONCERN IS MY TRANSMISION HARD SHIFFTING ,HARD SHIFFTING , I READ...

Jun 28, 2015 Power Train 52,577 mi

I DRIVING LAST MONTH 47 MPH AND MY DRIVING SLIDING DOOR OPEN AND MY 8 YEARS GIRLS WAS DEAR AND SHE SCARE WHEN THE DOOR OPEN WHEN I DRIVING ,, AND WHEN I STOP THE DOOR NOT WANT TO CLOSE AUTOMATIC..THAT SCARE ME AND MY WIFE... THE OTHER CONCERN IS MY TRANSMISION HARD SHIFFTING ,HARD SHIFFTING , I READ...

Jun 28, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 52,577 mi

I DRIVING LAST MONTH 47 MPH AND MY DRIVING SLIDING DOOR OPEN AND MY 8 YEARS GIRLS WAS DEAR AND SHE SCARE WHEN THE DOOR OPEN WHEN I DRIVING ,, AND WHEN I STOP THE DOOR NOT WANT TO CLOSE AUTOMATIC..THAT SCARE ME AND MY WIFE... THE OTHER CONCERN IS MY TRANSMISION HARD SHIFFTING ,HARD SHIFFTING , I READ...

Jun 9, 2015 Electrical System 42,000 mi

THE ELECTRONIC DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT LATCH OPEN. THE DOOR WILL POWER OPEN THEN SLIDE BACK SHUT HITTING WHOEVER OR WHATEVER IS IN THE WAY. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THE VAN WAS CHECKED BY OUR LOCAL DEALER SEVERAL TIMES OVER SEVERAL YEARS. THIS IS STILL AN ISSUE. THIS HAS LED TO M...

Jun 9, 2015 Unknown Or Other 42,000 mi

THE ELECTRONIC DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT LATCH OPEN. THE DOOR WILL POWER OPEN THEN SLIDE BACK SHUT HITTING WHOEVER OR WHATEVER IS IN THE WAY. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THE VAN WAS CHECKED BY OUR LOCAL DEALER SEVERAL TIMES OVER SEVERAL YEARS. THIS IS STILL AN ISSUE. THIS HAS LED TO M...

Jun 9, 2015 Electrical System 42,000 mi

THE ELECTRONIC DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT LATCH OPEN. THE DOOR WILL POWER OPEN THEN SLIDE BACK SHUT HITTING WHOEVER OR WHATEVER IS IN THE WAY. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THE VAN WAS CHECKED BY OUR LOCAL DEALER SEVERAL TIMES OVER SEVERAL YEARS. THIS IS STILL AN ISSUE. THIS HAS LED TO M...

Jun 9, 2015 Unknown Or Other 42,000 mi

THE ELECTRONIC DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT LATCH OPEN. THE DOOR WILL POWER OPEN THEN SLIDE BACK SHUT HITTING WHOEVER OR WHATEVER IS IN THE WAY. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THE VAN WAS CHECKED BY OUR LOCAL DEALER SEVERAL TIMES OVER SEVERAL YEARS. THIS IS STILL AN ISSUE. THIS HAS LED TO M...

Jun 1, 2015 Engine 68,500 mi

I BOUGHT THIS ROUTAN APROX 8 MONTHS AGO,NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS,IT HAS SHUT DOWN IN CITY TRAFFIC AND HIGHWAY SPEEDS,I AM AWARE OF RECALL #28H1 FROM VW THAT 2 VW DEALERSHIPS DENY EVEN EXIST.THE DEALER I BOUGHT THIS FROM TEST AND DIAGNOSED IT AS A DEFECTIVE WINS MODULE { IGNITION SWITCH } AND CONTACTED A...

Jun 1, 2015 Steering 68,500 mi

I BOUGHT THIS ROUTAN APROX 8 MONTHS AGO,NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS,IT HAS SHUT DOWN IN CITY TRAFFIC AND HIGHWAY SPEEDS,I AM AWARE OF RECALL #28H1 FROM VW THAT 2 VW DEALERSHIPS DENY EVEN EXIST.THE DEALER I BOUGHT THIS FROM TEST AND DIAGNOSED IT AS A DEFECTIVE WINS MODULE { IGNITION SWITCH } AND CONTACTED A...

Jun 1, 2015 Service Brakes 68,500 mi

I BOUGHT THIS ROUTAN APROX 8 MONTHS AGO,NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS,IT HAS SHUT DOWN IN CITY TRAFFIC AND HIGHWAY SPEEDS,I AM AWARE OF RECALL #28H1 FROM VW THAT 2 VW DEALERSHIPS DENY EVEN EXIST.THE DEALER I BOUGHT THIS FROM TEST AND DIAGNOSED IT AS A DEFECTIVE WINS MODULE { IGNITION SWITCH } AND CONTACTED A...

Jun 1, 2015 Engine 68,500 mi

I BOUGHT THIS ROUTAN APROX 8 MONTHS AGO,NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS,IT HAS SHUT DOWN IN CITY TRAFFIC AND HIGHWAY SPEEDS,I AM AWARE OF RECALL #28H1 FROM VW THAT 2 VW DEALERSHIPS DENY EVEN EXIST.THE DEALER I BOUGHT THIS FROM TEST AND DIAGNOSED IT AS A DEFECTIVE WINS MODULE { IGNITION SWITCH } AND CONTACTED A...

Jun 1, 2015 Steering 68,500 mi

I BOUGHT THIS ROUTAN APROX 8 MONTHS AGO,NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS,IT HAS SHUT DOWN IN CITY TRAFFIC AND HIGHWAY SPEEDS,I AM AWARE OF RECALL #28H1 FROM VW THAT 2 VW DEALERSHIPS DENY EVEN EXIST.THE DEALER I BOUGHT THIS FROM TEST AND DIAGNOSED IT AS A DEFECTIVE WINS MODULE { IGNITION SWITCH } AND CONTACTED A...

Jun 1, 2015 Service Brakes 68,500 mi

I BOUGHT THIS ROUTAN APROX 8 MONTHS AGO,NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS,IT HAS SHUT DOWN IN CITY TRAFFIC AND HIGHWAY SPEEDS,I AM AWARE OF RECALL #28H1 FROM VW THAT 2 VW DEALERSHIPS DENY EVEN EXIST.THE DEALER I BOUGHT THIS FROM TEST AND DIAGNOSED IT AS A DEFECTIVE WINS MODULE { IGNITION SWITCH } AND CONTACTED A...

May 27, 2015 Tires

2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENTS OF TIRE VALVE STEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WITHIN THE LAST TEN MONTHS, SHE HAD TO REPLACE THE VALVE STEMS AND TIRE SENSORS THREE TIMES DUE TO DISINTEGRATION OF THE VALVE STEMS, TWICE ON THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. THE FIRST TIME THE...

May 27, 2015 Tires

2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENTS OF TIRE VALVE STEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WITHIN THE LAST TEN MONTHS, SHE HAD TO REPLACE THE VALVE STEMS AND TIRE SENSORS THREE TIMES DUE TO DISINTEGRATION OF THE VALVE STEMS, TWICE ON THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. THE FIRST TIME THE...

May 19, 2015 Engine 51,496 mi

THE FIRST INCIDENT WITH A "CLUNKING" NOISE OF THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN ON 7/10/2014 AT 51,496 MILES. WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE CAR MAKES A "CLUNKING" NOISE AND JERKS THE CAR FORWARD. IT WAS NOTED BY DEALERSHIP AFTER A TEST DRIVE NO FAULTS FOUND. ON 3/19/15 AT 58,611 MILES CAR RETURNED TO DEA...

May 19, 2015 Power Train 51,496 mi

THE FIRST INCIDENT WITH A "CLUNKING" NOISE OF THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN ON 7/10/2014 AT 51,496 MILES. WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE CAR MAKES A "CLUNKING" NOISE AND JERKS THE CAR FORWARD. IT WAS NOTED BY DEALERSHIP AFTER A TEST DRIVE NO FAULTS FOUND. ON 3/19/15 AT 58,611 MILES CAR RETURNED TO DEA...

May 19, 2015 Engine 51,496 mi

THE FIRST INCIDENT WITH A "CLUNKING" NOISE OF THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN ON 7/10/2014 AT 51,496 MILES. WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE CAR MAKES A "CLUNKING" NOISE AND JERKS THE CAR FORWARD. IT WAS NOTED BY DEALERSHIP AFTER A TEST DRIVE NO FAULTS FOUND. ON 3/19/15 AT 58,611 MILES CAR RETURNED TO DEA...

May 19, 2015 Power Train 51,496 mi

THE FIRST INCIDENT WITH A "CLUNKING" NOISE OF THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN ON 7/10/2014 AT 51,496 MILES. WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE CAR MAKES A "CLUNKING" NOISE AND JERKS THE CAR FORWARD. IT WAS NOTED BY DEALERSHIP AFTER A TEST DRIVE NO FAULTS FOUND. ON 3/19/15 AT 58,611 MILES CAR RETURNED TO DEA...

May 6, 2015 Electrical System

2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE KEY WOULD NOT COME OUT OF THE IGNITION. THE RECALL LETTER STATED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *JB

May 6, 2015 Electrical System

2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE KEY WOULD NOT COME OUT OF THE IGNITION. THE RECALL LETTER STATED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *JB

Apr 22, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 75,400 mi

I WENT TO PASS A VEHICLE AT 65MPH AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DID NOT RELEASE, THE VAN HIT 80-MPH BEFORE I POPPED IT IN NEUTRAL AND THEN BACK INTO DRIVE TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. HITTING THE BRAKES HAD NO EFFECT ON THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THIS VEHICLE IS MECHANICALLY IDENTICAL TO CHRYSLER TOWN & C...

Apr 22, 2015 Power Train 75,400 mi

I WENT TO PASS A VEHICLE AT 65MPH AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DID NOT RELEASE, THE VAN HIT 80-MPH BEFORE I POPPED IT IN NEUTRAL AND THEN BACK INTO DRIVE TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. HITTING THE BRAKES HAD NO EFFECT ON THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THIS VEHICLE IS MECHANICALLY IDENTICAL TO CHRYSLER TOWN & C...

Apr 22, 2015 Engine 75,400 mi

I WENT TO PASS A VEHICLE AT 65MPH AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DID NOT RELEASE, THE VAN HIT 80-MPH BEFORE I POPPED IT IN NEUTRAL AND THEN BACK INTO DRIVE TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. HITTING THE BRAKES HAD NO EFFECT ON THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THIS VEHICLE IS MECHANICALLY IDENTICAL TO CHRYSLER TOWN & C...

Apr 22, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 75,400 mi

I WENT TO PASS A VEHICLE AT 65MPH AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DID NOT RELEASE, THE VAN HIT 80-MPH BEFORE I POPPED IT IN NEUTRAL AND THEN BACK INTO DRIVE TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. HITTING THE BRAKES HAD NO EFFECT ON THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THIS VEHICLE IS MECHANICALLY IDENTICAL TO CHRYSLER TOWN & C...

Apr 22, 2015 Power Train 75,400 mi

I WENT TO PASS A VEHICLE AT 65MPH AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DID NOT RELEASE, THE VAN HIT 80-MPH BEFORE I POPPED IT IN NEUTRAL AND THEN BACK INTO DRIVE TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. HITTING THE BRAKES HAD NO EFFECT ON THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THIS VEHICLE IS MECHANICALLY IDENTICAL TO CHRYSLER TOWN & C...

Apr 22, 2015 Engine 75,400 mi

I WENT TO PASS A VEHICLE AT 65MPH AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DID NOT RELEASE, THE VAN HIT 80-MPH BEFORE I POPPED IT IN NEUTRAL AND THEN BACK INTO DRIVE TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. HITTING THE BRAKES HAD NO EFFECT ON THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THIS VEHICLE IS MECHANICALLY IDENTICAL TO CHRYSLER TOWN & C...

Apr 21, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V194000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. TH...

Apr 21, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V194000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. TH...

Apr 20, 2015 Electrical System 40,500 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR VAN WHEN SHE PULLED OUT ONTO THE MAIN ROAD FROM OUR DRIVEWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER, INCLUDING POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT BUT SHE DID HAVE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND CYCLE THE KEYSWITCH TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED THE CLOSE...

Apr 20, 2015 Service Brakes 40,500 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR VAN WHEN SHE PULLED OUT ONTO THE MAIN ROAD FROM OUR DRIVEWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER, INCLUDING POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT BUT SHE DID HAVE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND CYCLE THE KEYSWITCH TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED THE CLOSE...

Apr 20, 2015 Steering 40,500 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR VAN WHEN SHE PULLED OUT ONTO THE MAIN ROAD FROM OUR DRIVEWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER, INCLUDING POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT BUT SHE DID HAVE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND CYCLE THE KEYSWITCH TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED THE CLOSE...

Apr 20, 2015 Electrical System 40,500 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR VAN WHEN SHE PULLED OUT ONTO THE MAIN ROAD FROM OUR DRIVEWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER, INCLUDING POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT BUT SHE DID HAVE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND CYCLE THE KEYSWITCH TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED THE CLOSE...

Apr 20, 2015 Service Brakes 40,500 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR VAN WHEN SHE PULLED OUT ONTO THE MAIN ROAD FROM OUR DRIVEWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER, INCLUDING POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT BUT SHE DID HAVE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND CYCLE THE KEYSWITCH TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED THE CLOSE...

Apr 20, 2015 Steering 40,500 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR VAN WHEN SHE PULLED OUT ONTO THE MAIN ROAD FROM OUR DRIVEWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER, INCLUDING POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT BUT SHE DID HAVE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND CYCLE THE KEYSWITCH TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED THE CLOSE...

Apr 13, 2015 Electrical System 42,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THE D...

Apr 13, 2015 Electrical System 42,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THE D...

Apr 9, 2015 Electrical System 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RELATED TO THE RECALL WAS EXPERIENCED ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE DETAILS OF THE FAILURE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

Apr 9, 2015 Electrical System 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RELATED TO THE RECALL WAS EXPERIENCED ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE DETAILS OF THE FAILURE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

Apr 3, 2015 Engine 100,000 mi

OVER THE PAST 2 MONTHS, OUR 2009 VW ROUTAN HAS REPEATEDLY SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. THE ENGINE WILL STOP, CAUSING THE POWER BRAKING AND POWER STEERING TO GO OUT. ONCE WE PULL OVER AND TURN THE VEHICLE OFF, WE CAN RESTART IT. HOWEVER, RECENTLY IT'S STARTED TO AGAIN STALL WITHIN ONLY A COUPLE OF MIL...

Apr 3, 2015 Engine 16,080 mi

OIL CONSUMPTION SINCE 12000 MILES. VW DEALER NEVER WANT TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. KEEP TELL ME THIS NORMAL. NOW I HAVE TO ADD QUARTER OIL EVERY1400 MIL. I HOPE THE RECALL WILL FIX THIS PROBLEM. I HAD TO REPLACE BRAKES AT 12000 MILES DUE THE WHILE BRAKES. I'VE DONE OIL CONSUMPTION TEST 3 TIMES ALREADY...

Apr 3, 2015 Engine 100,000 mi

OVER THE PAST 2 MONTHS, OUR 2009 VW ROUTAN HAS REPEATEDLY SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. THE ENGINE WILL STOP, CAUSING THE POWER BRAKING AND POWER STEERING TO GO OUT. ONCE WE PULL OVER AND TURN THE VEHICLE OFF, WE CAN RESTART IT. HOWEVER, RECENTLY IT'S STARTED TO AGAIN STALL WITHIN ONLY A COUPLE OF MIL...

Apr 3, 2015 Engine 16,080 mi

OIL CONSUMPTION SINCE 12000 MILES. VW DEALER NEVER WANT TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. KEEP TELL ME THIS NORMAL. NOW I HAVE TO ADD QUARTER OIL EVERY1400 MIL. I HOPE THE RECALL WILL FIX THIS PROBLEM. I HAD TO REPLACE BRAKES AT 12000 MILES DUE THE WHILE BRAKES. I'VE DONE OIL CONSUMPTION TEST 3 TIMES ALREADY...

Mar 31, 2015 Electrical System 73,000 mi

IN JULY 2012 I BOUGHT A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN MINIVAN. I HAVE REPORTED THE FOLLOWING MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEMS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS TO NO RESOLVE: LOSS OF POWER' THE CAR WILL COMPLETELY LOSE POWER AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHILE DRIVING. FOR EX ON 12/22 FROM 5:32P ' 10:48P, THE C...

Mar 31, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 73,000 mi

IN JULY 2012 I BOUGHT A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN MINIVAN. I HAVE REPORTED THE FOLLOWING MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEMS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS TO NO RESOLVE: LOSS OF POWER' THE CAR WILL COMPLETELY LOSE POWER AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHILE DRIVING. FOR EX ON 12/22 FROM 5:32P ' 10:48P, THE C...

Mar 31, 2015 Service Brakes 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED THREE TIMES SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND TWICE IN THE LAST YEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE ROTOR, CALIPER, AND HUB. THE TECHNICIAN INSISTED THAT TH...

Mar 31, 2015 Electrical System 73,000 mi

IN JULY 2012 I BOUGHT A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN MINIVAN. I HAVE REPORTED THE FOLLOWING MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEMS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS TO NO RESOLVE: LOSS OF POWER' THE CAR WILL COMPLETELY LOSE POWER AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHILE DRIVING. FOR EX ON 12/22 FROM 5:32P ' 10:48P, THE C...

Mar 31, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 73,000 mi

IN JULY 2012 I BOUGHT A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN MINIVAN. I HAVE REPORTED THE FOLLOWING MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEMS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS TO NO RESOLVE: LOSS OF POWER' THE CAR WILL COMPLETELY LOSE POWER AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHILE DRIVING. FOR EX ON 12/22 FROM 5:32P ' 10:48P, THE C...

Mar 31, 2015 Service Brakes 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED THREE TIMES SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND TWICE IN THE LAST YEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE ROTOR, CALIPER, AND HUB. THE TECHNICIAN INSISTED THAT TH...

Mar 26, 2015 Electrical System 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THERE WAS A BEEPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE RANGE SELECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE W...

Mar 26, 2015 Power Train 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THERE WAS A BEEPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE RANGE SELECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE W...

Mar 26, 2015 Electrical System 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THERE WAS A BEEPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE RANGE SELECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE W...

Mar 26, 2015 Power Train 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THERE WAS A BEEPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE RANGE SELECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE W...

Mar 25, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Mar 25, 2015 Steering 71,000 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS WITH NO ISSUES, WHEN WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IT CAME WITH A CLEAN CARFAX LISTING NO RECALLS. ON 3/10/15 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON A 2 LANE COUNTRY ROAD GOING ABOUT 35MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE ...

Mar 25, 2015 Engine 71,000 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS WITH NO ISSUES, WHEN WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IT CAME WITH A CLEAN CARFAX LISTING NO RECALLS. ON 3/10/15 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON A 2 LANE COUNTRY ROAD GOING ABOUT 35MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE ...

Mar 25, 2015 Service Brakes 71,000 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS WITH NO ISSUES, WHEN WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IT CAME WITH A CLEAN CARFAX LISTING NO RECALLS. ON 3/10/15 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON A 2 LANE COUNTRY ROAD GOING ABOUT 35MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE ...

Mar 25, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Mar 25, 2015 Steering 71,000 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS WITH NO ISSUES, WHEN WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IT CAME WITH A CLEAN CARFAX LISTING NO RECALLS. ON 3/10/15 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON A 2 LANE COUNTRY ROAD GOING ABOUT 35MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE ...

Mar 25, 2015 Engine 71,000 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS WITH NO ISSUES, WHEN WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IT CAME WITH A CLEAN CARFAX LISTING NO RECALLS. ON 3/10/15 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON A 2 LANE COUNTRY ROAD GOING ABOUT 35MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE ...

Mar 25, 2015 Service Brakes 71,000 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS WITH NO ISSUES, WHEN WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IT CAME WITH A CLEAN CARFAX LISTING NO RECALLS. ON 3/10/15 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON A 2 LANE COUNTRY ROAD GOING ABOUT 35MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE ...

Mar 20, 2015 Steering 91,770 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICA...

Mar 20, 2015 Service Brakes 91,770 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICA...

Mar 20, 2015 Steering 91,770 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICA...

Mar 20, 2015 Service Brakes 91,770 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICA...

Mar 17, 2015 Electrical System

I HAVE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER DATED AUGUST 2014 BECAUSE OF A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. NHTSA 14V-369. THERE IS STILL NO SOLUTION BEING OFFERED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND I AM DRIVING MY FAMILY AROUND WITH A DANGEROUS IGNITION PROBLEM THAT HAS KILLED MANY PASSENGERS. I DO NOT HAVE ANYTHING ATTACHED TO T...

Mar 17, 2015 Electrical System

I HAVE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER DATED AUGUST 2014 BECAUSE OF A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. NHTSA 14V-369. THERE IS STILL NO SOLUTION BEING OFFERED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND I AM DRIVING MY FAMILY AROUND WITH A DANGEROUS IGNITION PROBLEM THAT HAS KILLED MANY PASSENGERS. I DO NOT HAVE ANYTHING ATTACHED TO T...

Mar 9, 2015 Electrical System

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO REMEDY THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FA...

Mar 9, 2015 Electrical System

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO REMEDY THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FA...

Mar 3, 2015 Wheels 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THREE OF THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING AIR VALVES FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO OF THE FAILURES OCCURRED WHILE PLACING AIR IN THE TIRES AND ANOTHER FAILED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN REPLA...

Mar 3, 2015 Wheels 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THREE OF THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING AIR VALVES FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO OF THE FAILURES OCCURRED WHILE PLACING AIR IN THE TIRES AND ANOTHER FAILED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN REPLA...

Feb 24, 2015 Electrical System 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAV...

Feb 24, 2015 Steering 41,600 mi

THE CLOCKSPRING IN THE STEERING WHEEL WENT OUT. AT 28 MILES THE TRACTION CONTROL TURNS ON AND THE CAR STARTS BRAKING EVEN IF THE CAR IS NOT SKIDDING. VERY DANGEROUS. OUR MECHANIC TOLD US THE CLOCKSPRING IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH BOTH THE VOLKSWAGEN ROUTON AND THE CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. I F...

Feb 24, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 41,600 mi

THE CLOCKSPRING IN THE STEERING WHEEL WENT OUT. AT 28 MILES THE TRACTION CONTROL TURNS ON AND THE CAR STARTS BRAKING EVEN IF THE CAR IS NOT SKIDDING. VERY DANGEROUS. OUR MECHANIC TOLD US THE CLOCKSPRING IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH BOTH THE VOLKSWAGEN ROUTON AND THE CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. I F...

Feb 24, 2015 Electrical System 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAV...

Feb 24, 2015 Steering 41,600 mi

THE CLOCKSPRING IN THE STEERING WHEEL WENT OUT. AT 28 MILES THE TRACTION CONTROL TURNS ON AND THE CAR STARTS BRAKING EVEN IF THE CAR IS NOT SKIDDING. VERY DANGEROUS. OUR MECHANIC TOLD US THE CLOCKSPRING IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH BOTH THE VOLKSWAGEN ROUTON AND THE CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. I F...

Feb 24, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 41,600 mi

THE CLOCKSPRING IN THE STEERING WHEEL WENT OUT. AT 28 MILES THE TRACTION CONTROL TURNS ON AND THE CAR STARTS BRAKING EVEN IF THE CAR IS NOT SKIDDING. VERY DANGEROUS. OUR MECHANIC TOLD US THE CLOCKSPRING IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH BOTH THE VOLKSWAGEN ROUTON AND THE CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. I F...

Feb 23, 2015 Engine 34,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AS ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED ...

Feb 23, 2015 Engine 34,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AS ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED ...

Feb 19, 2015 Electrical System 34,031 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STOPPING AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE W...

Feb 19, 2015 Power Train 34,031 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STOPPING AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE W...

Feb 19, 2015 Electrical System 34,031 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STOPPING AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE W...

Feb 19, 2015 Power Train 34,031 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STOPPING AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE W...

Feb 13, 2015 Engine 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FA...

Feb 13, 2015 Electrical System 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FA...

Feb 13, 2015 Engine 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FA...

Feb 13, 2015 Electrical System 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FA...

Feb 9, 2015 Electrical System 47,000 mi

ALL WARNING/SERVICE LIGHTS ON THE DASH PANEL LIGHT UP, SOUND ALARMS, AND BLINK. THE SPEEDOMETER, FUEL GAUGE, TACHOMETER ALL GO TO "0" SO I AM UNAWARE OF MY SPEED. BLINKERS AND EMERGENCY FLASHERS DO NOT WORK. THIS FIRST HAPPENED RIGHT AFTER WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, AND THEY REPAIRED SOMETHING TO WH...

Feb 9, 2015 Electrical System 47,000 mi

ALL WARNING/SERVICE LIGHTS ON THE DASH PANEL LIGHT UP, SOUND ALARMS, AND BLINK. THE SPEEDOMETER, FUEL GAUGE, TACHOMETER ALL GO TO "0" SO I AM UNAWARE OF MY SPEED. BLINKERS AND EMERGENCY FLASHERS DO NOT WORK. THIS FIRST HAPPENED RIGHT AFTER WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, AND THEY REPAIRED SOMETHING TO WH...

Feb 6, 2015 Electrical System 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE RIGHT KNEE STRUCK THE IGNITION. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYS...

Feb 6, 2015 Electrical System 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE RIGHT KNEE STRUCK THE IGNITION. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYS...

Feb 5, 2015 Electrical System 105,023 mi

HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR 5 MONTHS. VEHICLE WOULD NOT START...HAD BEEN DRIVEN APROX 30 MILES/COOLED JUST WOULD CLICK, WOULD RESTART AFTER TIME GIVEN, TAKEN TO DEALER NO PROBLEMS FOUND, IT HAS DONE THIS 4 MORE TIME SINCE, IS PART OF THE RECALL 14V-396. HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALER PURCHASED FRO...

Feb 5, 2015 Electrical System 105,023 mi

HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR 5 MONTHS. VEHICLE WOULD NOT START...HAD BEEN DRIVEN APROX 30 MILES/COOLED JUST WOULD CLICK, WOULD RESTART AFTER TIME GIVEN, TAKEN TO DEALER NO PROBLEMS FOUND, IT HAS DONE THIS 4 MORE TIME SINCE, IS PART OF THE RECALL 14V-396. HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALER PURCHASED FRO...

Feb 4, 2015 Electrical System 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS REMEDIED UNDER THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REMEDY WAS INADEQUATE AND DID NOT REMEDY THE ISSUE. THE WIRING HARNESS FAILED AND THE W...

Feb 4, 2015 Electrical System 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS REMEDIED UNDER THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REMEDY WAS INADEQUATE AND DID NOT REMEDY THE ISSUE. THE WIRING HARNESS FAILED AND THE W...

Feb 2, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AFTE...

Feb 2, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AFTE...

Jan 30, 2015 Electrical System 54,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACT...

Jan 30, 2015 Electrical System 54,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACT...

Jan 29, 2015 Engine 87,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING TYPICALLY AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 45 MPH THE VEHICLE ENGINE WILL SHUT DOWN AND ELECTRICAL POWER AT THE DASH IS LOST. VEHICLE WILL RESTART AFTER IT SHUTS DOWN. PROBLEM IS NOT CONSISTENT. DEALER CAN NOT VERIFY THE COMPLAINT, THEREFORE CAN NOT REPAIR. NHTSA RECALL 14V396 APPEARS TO BE THE COR...

Jan 29, 2015 Service Brakes 87,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING TYPICALLY AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 45 MPH THE VEHICLE ENGINE WILL SHUT DOWN AND ELECTRICAL POWER AT THE DASH IS LOST. VEHICLE WILL RESTART AFTER IT SHUTS DOWN. PROBLEM IS NOT CONSISTENT. DEALER CAN NOT VERIFY THE COMPLAINT, THEREFORE CAN NOT REPAIR. NHTSA RECALL 14V396 APPEARS TO BE THE COR...

Jan 29, 2015 Electrical System 87,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING TYPICALLY AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 45 MPH THE VEHICLE ENGINE WILL SHUT DOWN AND ELECTRICAL POWER AT THE DASH IS LOST. VEHICLE WILL RESTART AFTER IT SHUTS DOWN. PROBLEM IS NOT CONSISTENT. DEALER CAN NOT VERIFY THE COMPLAINT, THEREFORE CAN NOT REPAIR. NHTSA RECALL 14V396 APPEARS TO BE THE COR...

Jan 29, 2015 Engine 87,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING TYPICALLY AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 45 MPH THE VEHICLE ENGINE WILL SHUT DOWN AND ELECTRICAL POWER AT THE DASH IS LOST. VEHICLE WILL RESTART AFTER IT SHUTS DOWN. PROBLEM IS NOT CONSISTENT. DEALER CAN NOT VERIFY THE COMPLAINT, THEREFORE CAN NOT REPAIR. NHTSA RECALL 14V396 APPEARS TO BE THE COR...

Jan 29, 2015 Service Brakes 87,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING TYPICALLY AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 45 MPH THE VEHICLE ENGINE WILL SHUT DOWN AND ELECTRICAL POWER AT THE DASH IS LOST. VEHICLE WILL RESTART AFTER IT SHUTS DOWN. PROBLEM IS NOT CONSISTENT. DEALER CAN NOT VERIFY THE COMPLAINT, THEREFORE CAN NOT REPAIR. NHTSA RECALL 14V396 APPEARS TO BE THE COR...

Jan 29, 2015 Electrical System 87,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING TYPICALLY AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 45 MPH THE VEHICLE ENGINE WILL SHUT DOWN AND ELECTRICAL POWER AT THE DASH IS LOST. VEHICLE WILL RESTART AFTER IT SHUTS DOWN. PROBLEM IS NOT CONSISTENT. DEALER CAN NOT VERIFY THE COMPLAINT, THEREFORE CAN NOT REPAIR. NHTSA RECALL 14V396 APPEARS TO BE THE COR...

Jan 26, 2015 Electrical System 102,619 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE HAD NOT B...

Jan 26, 2015 Electrical System 102,619 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE HAD NOT B...

Jan 23, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 135,000 mi

VEHICLE LOOSES ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPEN 3 TIMES IN 5 DAYS. HAPPENS RANDOMLY. TRIED USING ANOTHER KEY WITH NOTHING ON KEY CHAIN AND STILL HAPPENS. I ALSO TRIED TO GIGGLE KEY WHILE VEHICLE IS PARKED AND RUNNING BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE LOSE OF POWER. THIS IS VERY, VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE...

Jan 23, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 135,000 mi

VEHICLE LOOSES ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPEN 3 TIMES IN 5 DAYS. HAPPENS RANDOMLY. TRIED USING ANOTHER KEY WITH NOTHING ON KEY CHAIN AND STILL HAPPENS. I ALSO TRIED TO GIGGLE KEY WHILE VEHICLE IS PARKED AND RUNNING BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE LOSE OF POWER. THIS IS VERY, VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE...

Jan 22, 2015 Electrical System 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNO...

Jan 22, 2015 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTR...

Jan 22, 2015 Electrical System 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNO...

Jan 22, 2015 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTR...

Jan 15, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO SPECIFY WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILA...

Jan 15, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO SPECIFY WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILA...

Jan 7, 2015 Engine 53,000 mi

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000. DJR

Jan 7, 2015 Engine 53,000 mi

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000. DJR

Jan 3, 2015 Electrical System

OUR 2009 ROUTAN RANDOMLY LOSES POWER AND THE ENGINE ATTEMPTS TO TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST FIVE TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR. OUR ROUTAN IS PART OF THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL, WHICH SHOULD FIX THIS PROBLEM, YET MORE THAN SIX MONTHS AFTER THIS POTENTIALLY DEADLY RECALL WAS ISSUED, V...

Jan 3, 2015 Engine

OUR 2009 ROUTAN RANDOMLY LOSES POWER AND THE ENGINE ATTEMPTS TO TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST FIVE TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR. OUR ROUTAN IS PART OF THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL, WHICH SHOULD FIX THIS PROBLEM, YET MORE THAN SIX MONTHS AFTER THIS POTENTIALLY DEADLY RECALL WAS ISSUED, V...

Jan 3, 2015 Electrical System

OUR 2009 ROUTAN RANDOMLY LOSES POWER AND THE ENGINE ATTEMPTS TO TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST FIVE TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR. OUR ROUTAN IS PART OF THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL, WHICH SHOULD FIX THIS PROBLEM, YET MORE THAN SIX MONTHS AFTER THIS POTENTIALLY DEADLY RECALL WAS ISSUED, V...

Jan 3, 2015 Engine

OUR 2009 ROUTAN RANDOMLY LOSES POWER AND THE ENGINE ATTEMPTS TO TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST FIVE TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR. OUR ROUTAN IS PART OF THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL, WHICH SHOULD FIX THIS PROBLEM, YET MORE THAN SIX MONTHS AFTER THIS POTENTIALLY DEADLY RECALL WAS ISSUED, V...

Dec 30, 2014 Engine 60,567 mi

WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHERE THE VAN COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF EVEN WHILE RUNNING. REPORTED IT TO OUR LOCAL VW DEALER AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT MIGHT BE AN IGNITION PROBLEM WHICH IS PART OF A RECALL. WAS INFORMED THAT AT THIS TIME THEY CAN'T REPAIR IT BECAUSE THEY DON'T MAKE THAT PART. HAD IT CO...

Dec 30, 2014 Electrical System 60,567 mi

WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHERE THE VAN COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF EVEN WHILE RUNNING. REPORTED IT TO OUR LOCAL VW DEALER AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT MIGHT BE AN IGNITION PROBLEM WHICH IS PART OF A RECALL. WAS INFORMED THAT AT THIS TIME THEY CAN'T REPAIR IT BECAUSE THEY DON'T MAKE THAT PART. HAD IT CO...

Dec 30, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 60,567 mi

WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHERE THE VAN COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF EVEN WHILE RUNNING. REPORTED IT TO OUR LOCAL VW DEALER AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT MIGHT BE AN IGNITION PROBLEM WHICH IS PART OF A RECALL. WAS INFORMED THAT AT THIS TIME THEY CAN'T REPAIR IT BECAUSE THEY DON'T MAKE THAT PART. HAD IT CO...

Dec 30, 2014 Engine 60,567 mi

WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHERE THE VAN COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF EVEN WHILE RUNNING. REPORTED IT TO OUR LOCAL VW DEALER AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT MIGHT BE AN IGNITION PROBLEM WHICH IS PART OF A RECALL. WAS INFORMED THAT AT THIS TIME THEY CAN'T REPAIR IT BECAUSE THEY DON'T MAKE THAT PART. HAD IT CO...

Dec 30, 2014 Electrical System 60,567 mi

WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHERE THE VAN COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF EVEN WHILE RUNNING. REPORTED IT TO OUR LOCAL VW DEALER AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT MIGHT BE AN IGNITION PROBLEM WHICH IS PART OF A RECALL. WAS INFORMED THAT AT THIS TIME THEY CAN'T REPAIR IT BECAUSE THEY DON'T MAKE THAT PART. HAD IT CO...

Dec 30, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 60,567 mi

WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHERE THE VAN COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF EVEN WHILE RUNNING. REPORTED IT TO OUR LOCAL VW DEALER AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT MIGHT BE AN IGNITION PROBLEM WHICH IS PART OF A RECALL. WAS INFORMED THAT AT THIS TIME THEY CAN'T REPAIR IT BECAUSE THEY DON'T MAKE THAT PART. HAD IT CO...

Dec 22, 2014 Electrical System 3,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) BUT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT FELT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE...

Dec 22, 2014 Electrical System 3,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) BUT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT FELT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE...

Dec 15, 2014 Power Train 76,000 mi

CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION AT 76K. MAJOR TRANSMISSION WORK DONE APPROXIMATELY 26K. TRANSMISSION REPLACED 6 MONTHS LATER AND STILL HAS ISSUES (SLUGGISH, NON-SMOOTH SHIFT BETWEEN GEARS AT HIGHER CRUISING SPEEDS. VW ENGINEER GERARDO ZELEDON CALLS THIS THE "ROUTAN SHAKE" AND CLAIMS THIS IS NOR...

Dec 15, 2014 Steering 76,000 mi

CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION AT 76K. MAJOR TRANSMISSION WORK DONE APPROXIMATELY 26K. TRANSMISSION REPLACED 6 MONTHS LATER AND STILL HAS ISSUES (SLUGGISH, NON-SMOOTH SHIFT BETWEEN GEARS AT HIGHER CRUISING SPEEDS. VW ENGINEER GERARDO ZELEDON CALLS THIS THE "ROUTAN SHAKE" AND CLAIMS THIS IS NOR...

Dec 15, 2014 Service Brakes 65,000 mi

WAS DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET WHEN THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. COMPLETELY LOST ALL POWER (STEERING, BRAKES, ETC). WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD THANKFULLY ONLY GOING 25 MPH AND NO TRAFFIC. PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, STARTED UP IMMEDIATELY AND RAN FINE AFTER THAT. RECEIVED RECALL L...

Dec 15, 2014 Engine 65,000 mi

WAS DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET WHEN THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. COMPLETELY LOST ALL POWER (STEERING, BRAKES, ETC). WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD THANKFULLY ONLY GOING 25 MPH AND NO TRAFFIC. PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, STARTED UP IMMEDIATELY AND RAN FINE AFTER THAT. RECEIVED RECALL L...

Dec 15, 2014 Steering 65,000 mi

WAS DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET WHEN THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. COMPLETELY LOST ALL POWER (STEERING, BRAKES, ETC). WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD THANKFULLY ONLY GOING 25 MPH AND NO TRAFFIC. PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, STARTED UP IMMEDIATELY AND RAN FINE AFTER THAT. RECEIVED RECALL L...

Dec 15, 2014 Power Train 76,000 mi

CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION AT 76K. MAJOR TRANSMISSION WORK DONE APPROXIMATELY 26K. TRANSMISSION REPLACED 6 MONTHS LATER AND STILL HAS ISSUES (SLUGGISH, NON-SMOOTH SHIFT BETWEEN GEARS AT HIGHER CRUISING SPEEDS. VW ENGINEER GERARDO ZELEDON CALLS THIS THE "ROUTAN SHAKE" AND CLAIMS THIS IS NOR...

Dec 15, 2014 Steering 76,000 mi

CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION AT 76K. MAJOR TRANSMISSION WORK DONE APPROXIMATELY 26K. TRANSMISSION REPLACED 6 MONTHS LATER AND STILL HAS ISSUES (SLUGGISH, NON-SMOOTH SHIFT BETWEEN GEARS AT HIGHER CRUISING SPEEDS. VW ENGINEER GERARDO ZELEDON CALLS THIS THE "ROUTAN SHAKE" AND CLAIMS THIS IS NOR...

Dec 15, 2014 Service Brakes 65,000 mi

WAS DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET WHEN THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. COMPLETELY LOST ALL POWER (STEERING, BRAKES, ETC). WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD THANKFULLY ONLY GOING 25 MPH AND NO TRAFFIC. PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, STARTED UP IMMEDIATELY AND RAN FINE AFTER THAT. RECEIVED RECALL L...

Dec 15, 2014 Engine 65,000 mi

WAS DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET WHEN THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. COMPLETELY LOST ALL POWER (STEERING, BRAKES, ETC). WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD THANKFULLY ONLY GOING 25 MPH AND NO TRAFFIC. PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, STARTED UP IMMEDIATELY AND RAN FINE AFTER THAT. RECEIVED RECALL L...

Dec 15, 2014 Steering 65,000 mi

WAS DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET WHEN THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. COMPLETELY LOST ALL POWER (STEERING, BRAKES, ETC). WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD THANKFULLY ONLY GOING 25 MPH AND NO TRAFFIC. PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, STARTED UP IMMEDIATELY AND RAN FINE AFTER THAT. RECEIVED RECALL L...

Dec 11, 2014 Electrical System 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE RE...

Dec 11, 2014 Electrical System 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE RE...

Dec 10, 2014 Service Brakes 22,837 mi

PROBLEMS WITH BRAKING AT 22,837 MILES IN 2010. VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE WHEN GOING DOWN A HILL AND APPLYING BRAKES TO STOP. FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AND ROTORS TURNED . TWO YEARS LATER IN 2012 AT 43,919 MILES BACK ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED, ALL 4 TIRES REPLACED, AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT...

Dec 10, 2014 Service Brakes 22,837 mi

PROBLEMS WITH BRAKING AT 22,837 MILES IN 2010. VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE WHEN GOING DOWN A HILL AND APPLYING BRAKES TO STOP. FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AND ROTORS TURNED . TWO YEARS LATER IN 2012 AT 43,919 MILES BACK ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED, ALL 4 TIRES REPLACED, AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT...

Dec 9, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAIL...

Dec 9, 2014 Electrical System 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE C...

Dec 9, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAIL...

Dec 9, 2014 Electrical System 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE C...

Nov 28, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Nov 28, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Nov 19, 2014 Electrical System 52,200 mi

ON THE SAID DATE, I WAS DRIVING MY CAR WHEN I HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE IGNITION AREA AND THE CAR SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY STALLED, I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR RIGHT AWAY. A MONTH LATER, I HEARD THE SAME NOISE AND THE CAR STALLED AGAIN, WHILE I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A VERY BUSY INTERSECTI...

Nov 19, 2014 Electrical System 52,200 mi

ON THE SAID DATE, I WAS DRIVING MY CAR WHEN I HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE IGNITION AREA AND THE CAR SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY STALLED, I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR RIGHT AWAY. A MONTH LATER, I HEARD THE SAME NOISE AND THE CAR STALLED AGAIN, WHILE I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A VERY BUSY INTERSECTI...

Nov 18, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS FAULTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Nov 18, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT...

Nov 18, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS FAULTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Nov 18, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT...

Nov 17, 2014 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE IGNITION KEY WAS DISENGAGED, THE DOORS FAILED TO LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE ...

Nov 17, 2014 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE IGNITION KEY WAS DISENGAGED, THE DOORS FAILED TO LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE ...

Nov 13, 2014 Electrical System 94,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED UND...

Nov 13, 2014 Electrical System 94,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED UND...

Oct 27, 2014 Electrical System 30,000 mi

WE'VE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THE VAN NOT STARTING AND THE DEALER DID NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT RECREATE THE PROBLEM. WE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN AUGUST FOR IGNITION PROBLEMS WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE POWER BRAKES AND AIRBAGS SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE CALLED TWO DEALE...

Oct 27, 2014 Electrical System 30,000 mi

WE'VE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THE VAN NOT STARTING AND THE DEALER DID NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT RECREATE THE PROBLEM. WE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN AUGUST FOR IGNITION PROBLEMS WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE POWER BRAKES AND AIRBAGS SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE CALLED TWO DEALE...

Oct 25, 2014 Engine 12,000 mi

OIL CONSUMPTION SINCE 24000 MILES. VW DEALER NEVER WANT TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. KEEP TELL ME THIS NORMAL. NOW I HAVE TO ADD QUARTER OIL EVERY MONTH. ON MORNING CAR WASN'T STARTING AND TOOK TO THE DEALER AND HAD THE IGNITION REPLACED AT 42000 MILES BUT NOW THE KEY GET STUCK ON IGNITION MULTIPLE TIME...

Oct 25, 2014 Electrical System 12,000 mi

OIL CONSUMPTION SINCE 24000 MILES. VW DEALER NEVER WANT TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. KEEP TELL ME THIS NORMAL. NOW I HAVE TO ADD QUARTER OIL EVERY MONTH. ON MORNING CAR WASN'T STARTING AND TOOK TO THE DEALER AND HAD THE IGNITION REPLACED AT 42000 MILES BUT NOW THE KEY GET STUCK ON IGNITION MULTIPLE TIME...

Oct 25, 2014 Service Brakes 12,000 mi

OIL CONSUMPTION SINCE 24000 MILES. VW DEALER NEVER WANT TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. KEEP TELL ME THIS NORMAL. NOW I HAVE TO ADD QUARTER OIL EVERY MONTH. ON MORNING CAR WASN'T STARTING AND TOOK TO THE DEALER AND HAD THE IGNITION REPLACED AT 42000 MILES BUT NOW THE KEY GET STUCK ON IGNITION MULTIPLE TIME...

Oct 25, 2014 Engine 12,000 mi

OIL CONSUMPTION SINCE 24000 MILES. VW DEALER NEVER WANT TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. KEEP TELL ME THIS NORMAL. NOW I HAVE TO ADD QUARTER OIL EVERY MONTH. ON MORNING CAR WASN'T STARTING AND TOOK TO THE DEALER AND HAD THE IGNITION REPLACED AT 42000 MILES BUT NOW THE KEY GET STUCK ON IGNITION MULTIPLE TIME...

Oct 25, 2014 Electrical System 12,000 mi

OIL CONSUMPTION SINCE 24000 MILES. VW DEALER NEVER WANT TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. KEEP TELL ME THIS NORMAL. NOW I HAVE TO ADD QUARTER OIL EVERY MONTH. ON MORNING CAR WASN'T STARTING AND TOOK TO THE DEALER AND HAD THE IGNITION REPLACED AT 42000 MILES BUT NOW THE KEY GET STUCK ON IGNITION MULTIPLE TIME...

Oct 25, 2014 Service Brakes 12,000 mi

OIL CONSUMPTION SINCE 24000 MILES. VW DEALER NEVER WANT TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. KEEP TELL ME THIS NORMAL. NOW I HAVE TO ADD QUARTER OIL EVERY MONTH. ON MORNING CAR WASN'T STARTING AND TOOK TO THE DEALER AND HAD THE IGNITION REPLACED AT 42000 MILES BUT NOW THE KEY GET STUCK ON IGNITION MULTIPLE TIME...

Oct 20, 2014 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT HAD TO TRY SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION AND KEYS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED...

Oct 20, 2014 Electrical System 55,000 mi

I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL LETTER IN 08/2014 FOR MY CAR 2009 VW ROUTAN. THIS IS THE DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH ISSUE THAT HAS BEEN IN THE NEWS FOR MONTHS. THE LETTER SAYS PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AND J WILL BE CONTACTED WHEN THEY ARE AVAILABLE. IT HAS BEEN OVER TWO MONTHS SINCE THE LETTER AND THEY STI...

Oct 20, 2014 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT HAD TO TRY SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION AND KEYS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED...

Oct 20, 2014 Electrical System 55,000 mi

I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL LETTER IN 08/2014 FOR MY CAR 2009 VW ROUTAN. THIS IS THE DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH ISSUE THAT HAS BEEN IN THE NEWS FOR MONTHS. THE LETTER SAYS PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AND J WILL BE CONTACTED WHEN THEY ARE AVAILABLE. IT HAS BEEN OVER TWO MONTHS SINCE THE LETTER AND THEY STI...

Oct 14, 2014 Electrical System 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V3960...

Oct 14, 2014 Electrical System 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V3960...

Sep 29, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPECTED DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILAB...

Sep 29, 2014 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPECTED DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILAB...

Sep 29, 2014 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPECTED DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILAB...

Sep 29, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPECTED DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILAB...

Sep 29, 2014 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPECTED DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILAB...

Sep 29, 2014 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPECTED DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILAB...

Sep 28, 2014 Electrical System 71,397 mi

MY KEY HAS BEEN STICKING IN THE IGNITION INTERMITTENTLY. USUALLY I HAVE TO TURN THE CAR BACK ON TURN THE WHEEL, PUT IT IN GEAR AND BACK IN PARK, ONE OR BOTH OF THOSE THINGS USUALLY FREES THE KEY FROM THE ACC MODE AND ALLOWS ME TO REMOVE IT FROM THE IGNITION. TODAY, I WENT TO START THE VAN AND IT IS...

Sep 28, 2014 Engine 71,397 mi

MY KEY HAS BEEN STICKING IN THE IGNITION INTERMITTENTLY. USUALLY I HAVE TO TURN THE CAR BACK ON TURN THE WHEEL, PUT IT IN GEAR AND BACK IN PARK, ONE OR BOTH OF THOSE THINGS USUALLY FREES THE KEY FROM THE ACC MODE AND ALLOWS ME TO REMOVE IT FROM THE IGNITION. TODAY, I WENT TO START THE VAN AND IT IS...

Sep 28, 2014 Electrical System 71,397 mi

MY KEY HAS BEEN STICKING IN THE IGNITION INTERMITTENTLY. USUALLY I HAVE TO TURN THE CAR BACK ON TURN THE WHEEL, PUT IT IN GEAR AND BACK IN PARK, ONE OR BOTH OF THOSE THINGS USUALLY FREES THE KEY FROM THE ACC MODE AND ALLOWS ME TO REMOVE IT FROM THE IGNITION. TODAY, I WENT TO START THE VAN AND IT IS...

Sep 28, 2014 Engine 71,397 mi

MY KEY HAS BEEN STICKING IN THE IGNITION INTERMITTENTLY. USUALLY I HAVE TO TURN THE CAR BACK ON TURN THE WHEEL, PUT IT IN GEAR AND BACK IN PARK, ONE OR BOTH OF THOSE THINGS USUALLY FREES THE KEY FROM THE ACC MODE AND ALLOWS ME TO REMOVE IT FROM THE IGNITION. TODAY, I WENT TO START THE VAN AND IT IS...

Sep 27, 2014 Service Brakes 57,311 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN PHOENIX AZ THE VAN BEGAN TO SHAKE AND STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT. (THIS HAS HAPPENED IN THE PAST MULTIPLE TIMES INTERMITTENTLY). LATER THE SAME EVENING BRAKES BEGAN TO SQUEAK AND GRIND. UNTIL THIS DAY THE ONLY ISSUE HAD BEEN THE INTERMITTENT SHAKING WHILE BRAKING. THERE WAS NO SQ...

Sep 27, 2014 Steering 57,311 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN PHOENIX AZ THE VAN BEGAN TO SHAKE AND STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT. (THIS HAS HAPPENED IN THE PAST MULTIPLE TIMES INTERMITTENTLY). LATER THE SAME EVENING BRAKES BEGAN TO SQUEAK AND GRIND. UNTIL THIS DAY THE ONLY ISSUE HAD BEEN THE INTERMITTENT SHAKING WHILE BRAKING. THERE WAS NO SQ...

Sep 27, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 54,694 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA ON HIGHWAY, WIPERS SUDDENLY CAME ON, ALL IDIOT LIGHTS BEGAN TO BLINK, HEADLIGHTS BEGAN FLASHING OFF AND ON, BEEPING SOUND LIKE WHEN DOOR IS OPEN, THE VAN SUDDENLY DIED AND I WAS UNABLE TO BRAKE, STEER OR CONTROL VEHICLE. THE VAN WAS TOWED TO VW DEALERSHIP THE ...

Sep 27, 2014 Electrical System 54,694 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA ON HIGHWAY, WIPERS SUDDENLY CAME ON, ALL IDIOT LIGHTS BEGAN TO BLINK, HEADLIGHTS BEGAN FLASHING OFF AND ON, BEEPING SOUND LIKE WHEN DOOR IS OPEN, THE VAN SUDDENLY DIED AND I WAS UNABLE TO BRAKE, STEER OR CONTROL VEHICLE. THE VAN WAS TOWED TO VW DEALERSHIP THE ...

Sep 27, 2014 Engine 54,694 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA ON HIGHWAY, WIPERS SUDDENLY CAME ON, ALL IDIOT LIGHTS BEGAN TO BLINK, HEADLIGHTS BEGAN FLASHING OFF AND ON, BEEPING SOUND LIKE WHEN DOOR IS OPEN, THE VAN SUDDENLY DIED AND I WAS UNABLE TO BRAKE, STEER OR CONTROL VEHICLE. THE VAN WAS TOWED TO VW DEALERSHIP THE ...

Sep 27, 2014 Service Brakes 30,000 mi

DRIVING FROM INDIANA TO PHOENIX THE VAN BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY WHILE BRAKING DOWNHILL ON MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT UP OVER 200 AND VAN SMELLED WARM. VAN DID NOT OVERHEAT AND PROBLEM SUBSIDED ONCE BACK ON LEVEL GROUND. PURCHASED VAN USED ON JULY 10 2012 WITH APPROX 25,000 MILES...

Sep 27, 2014 Engine 30,000 mi

DRIVING FROM INDIANA TO PHOENIX THE VAN BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY WHILE BRAKING DOWNHILL ON MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT UP OVER 200 AND VAN SMELLED WARM. VAN DID NOT OVERHEAT AND PROBLEM SUBSIDED ONCE BACK ON LEVEL GROUND. PURCHASED VAN USED ON JULY 10 2012 WITH APPROX 25,000 MILES...

Sep 27, 2014 Service Brakes 64,680 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROX 30-35MPH, MY VAN BEGAN TO SMELL HOT AND SMOKE BEGAN TO RISE FROM THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WELL. I HAD TWO OF MY THREE CHILDREN WITH ME. I FRANTICALLY TOLD MY 14 YR OLD SON WHO WAS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT TO GET TO THE BACK AND HELP HIS FOUR YR OLD SISTER OUT OF HER CAR SEAT (W...

Sep 27, 2014 Service Brakes 57,311 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN PHOENIX AZ THE VAN BEGAN TO SHAKE AND STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT. (THIS HAS HAPPENED IN THE PAST MULTIPLE TIMES INTERMITTENTLY). LATER THE SAME EVENING BRAKES BEGAN TO SQUEAK AND GRIND. UNTIL THIS DAY THE ONLY ISSUE HAD BEEN THE INTERMITTENT SHAKING WHILE BRAKING. THERE WAS NO SQ...

Sep 27, 2014 Steering 57,311 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN PHOENIX AZ THE VAN BEGAN TO SHAKE AND STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT. (THIS HAS HAPPENED IN THE PAST MULTIPLE TIMES INTERMITTENTLY). LATER THE SAME EVENING BRAKES BEGAN TO SQUEAK AND GRIND. UNTIL THIS DAY THE ONLY ISSUE HAD BEEN THE INTERMITTENT SHAKING WHILE BRAKING. THERE WAS NO SQ...

Sep 27, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 54,694 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA ON HIGHWAY, WIPERS SUDDENLY CAME ON, ALL IDIOT LIGHTS BEGAN TO BLINK, HEADLIGHTS BEGAN FLASHING OFF AND ON, BEEPING SOUND LIKE WHEN DOOR IS OPEN, THE VAN SUDDENLY DIED AND I WAS UNABLE TO BRAKE, STEER OR CONTROL VEHICLE. THE VAN WAS TOWED TO VW DEALERSHIP THE ...

Sep 27, 2014 Electrical System 54,694 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA ON HIGHWAY, WIPERS SUDDENLY CAME ON, ALL IDIOT LIGHTS BEGAN TO BLINK, HEADLIGHTS BEGAN FLASHING OFF AND ON, BEEPING SOUND LIKE WHEN DOOR IS OPEN, THE VAN SUDDENLY DIED AND I WAS UNABLE TO BRAKE, STEER OR CONTROL VEHICLE. THE VAN WAS TOWED TO VW DEALERSHIP THE ...

Sep 27, 2014 Engine 54,694 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA ON HIGHWAY, WIPERS SUDDENLY CAME ON, ALL IDIOT LIGHTS BEGAN TO BLINK, HEADLIGHTS BEGAN FLASHING OFF AND ON, BEEPING SOUND LIKE WHEN DOOR IS OPEN, THE VAN SUDDENLY DIED AND I WAS UNABLE TO BRAKE, STEER OR CONTROL VEHICLE. THE VAN WAS TOWED TO VW DEALERSHIP THE ...

Sep 27, 2014 Service Brakes 30,000 mi

DRIVING FROM INDIANA TO PHOENIX THE VAN BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY WHILE BRAKING DOWNHILL ON MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT UP OVER 200 AND VAN SMELLED WARM. VAN DID NOT OVERHEAT AND PROBLEM SUBSIDED ONCE BACK ON LEVEL GROUND. PURCHASED VAN USED ON JULY 10 2012 WITH APPROX 25,000 MILES...

Sep 27, 2014 Engine 30,000 mi

DRIVING FROM INDIANA TO PHOENIX THE VAN BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY WHILE BRAKING DOWNHILL ON MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT UP OVER 200 AND VAN SMELLED WARM. VAN DID NOT OVERHEAT AND PROBLEM SUBSIDED ONCE BACK ON LEVEL GROUND. PURCHASED VAN USED ON JULY 10 2012 WITH APPROX 25,000 MILES...

Sep 27, 2014 Service Brakes 64,680 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROX 30-35MPH, MY VAN BEGAN TO SMELL HOT AND SMOKE BEGAN TO RISE FROM THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WELL. I HAD TWO OF MY THREE CHILDREN WITH ME. I FRANTICALLY TOLD MY 14 YR OLD SON WHO WAS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT TO GET TO THE BACK AND HELP HIS FOUR YR OLD SISTER OUT OF HER CAR SEAT (W...

Sep 22, 2014 Service Brakes 79,578 mi

VEHICLE COMPLETELY TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING, LOSING ALL CONTROL, USE OF BRAKES AND STEERING. IT HAS BEEN 4 WEEKS SINCE THE RECALL WAS SENT OUT AND THERE IS STILL NO FIX AVAILABLE, AND THE COMPANY CAN NOT GIVE ANY OTHER INFORMATION BESIDES THEY ARE WORKING ON IT. *TR

Sep 22, 2014 Air Bags 79,578 mi

VEHICLE COMPLETELY TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING, LOSING ALL CONTROL, USE OF BRAKES AND STEERING. IT HAS BEEN 4 WEEKS SINCE THE RECALL WAS SENT OUT AND THERE IS STILL NO FIX AVAILABLE, AND THE COMPANY CAN NOT GIVE ANY OTHER INFORMATION BESIDES THEY ARE WORKING ON IT. *TR

Sep 22, 2014 Engine 79,578 mi

VEHICLE COMPLETELY TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING, LOSING ALL CONTROL, USE OF BRAKES AND STEERING. IT HAS BEEN 4 WEEKS SINCE THE RECALL WAS SENT OUT AND THERE IS STILL NO FIX AVAILABLE, AND THE COMPANY CAN NOT GIVE ANY OTHER INFORMATION BESIDES THEY ARE WORKING ON IT. *TR

Sep 22, 2014 Service Brakes 79,578 mi

VEHICLE COMPLETELY TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING, LOSING ALL CONTROL, USE OF BRAKES AND STEERING. IT HAS BEEN 4 WEEKS SINCE THE RECALL WAS SENT OUT AND THERE IS STILL NO FIX AVAILABLE, AND THE COMPANY CAN NOT GIVE ANY OTHER INFORMATION BESIDES THEY ARE WORKING ON IT. *TR

Sep 22, 2014 Air Bags 79,578 mi

VEHICLE COMPLETELY TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING, LOSING ALL CONTROL, USE OF BRAKES AND STEERING. IT HAS BEEN 4 WEEKS SINCE THE RECALL WAS SENT OUT AND THERE IS STILL NO FIX AVAILABLE, AND THE COMPANY CAN NOT GIVE ANY OTHER INFORMATION BESIDES THEY ARE WORKING ON IT. *TR

Sep 22, 2014 Engine 79,578 mi

VEHICLE COMPLETELY TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING, LOSING ALL CONTROL, USE OF BRAKES AND STEERING. IT HAS BEEN 4 WEEKS SINCE THE RECALL WAS SENT OUT AND THERE IS STILL NO FIX AVAILABLE, AND THE COMPANY CAN NOT GIVE ANY OTHER INFORMATION BESIDES THEY ARE WORKING ON IT. *TR

Sep 11, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD DECELERATE AND STALLED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT...

Sep 11, 2014 Electrical System 83,900 mi

THE ELECTRONIC DOOR (SIDE PANEL, PASSENGER, AND DRIVER) DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. AT ABOUT THE SAME TIME OUR FRONT HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO INTERMITTENTLY GO OUT DURING OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE, AND THEN STOPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER. THE VEHICLE WAS SUBMITTED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND CUSTOMER WAS INFORMED...

Sep 11, 2014 Exterior Lighting 83,900 mi

THE ELECTRONIC DOOR (SIDE PANEL, PASSENGER, AND DRIVER) DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. AT ABOUT THE SAME TIME OUR FRONT HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO INTERMITTENTLY GO OUT DURING OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE, AND THEN STOPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER. THE VEHICLE WAS SUBMITTED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND CUSTOMER WAS INFORMED...

Sep 11, 2014 Engine 84,000 mi

MY WIFE TOOK OUR 2009 VW ROUTAN MINIVAN TO A VW DEALERSHIP TODAY TO REPAIR INOPERABLE ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKS AND FAULTY HEADLIGHTS (SEPARATE COMPLAIN FILED), AT WHICH TIME SHE WAS INFORMED OF AN IGNITION PROBLEM RECALL. THE IGNITION PART WAS PLACED ON ORDER AND MY WIFE WAS TOLD THE PART HAD TO BE SHI...

Sep 11, 2014 Steering 84,000 mi

MY WIFE TOOK OUR 2009 VW ROUTAN MINIVAN TO A VW DEALERSHIP TODAY TO REPAIR INOPERABLE ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKS AND FAULTY HEADLIGHTS (SEPARATE COMPLAIN FILED), AT WHICH TIME SHE WAS INFORMED OF AN IGNITION PROBLEM RECALL. THE IGNITION PART WAS PLACED ON ORDER AND MY WIFE WAS TOLD THE PART HAD TO BE SHI...

Sep 11, 2014 Electrical System 84,000 mi

MY WIFE TOOK OUR 2009 VW ROUTAN MINIVAN TO A VW DEALERSHIP TODAY TO REPAIR INOPERABLE ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKS AND FAULTY HEADLIGHTS (SEPARATE COMPLAIN FILED), AT WHICH TIME SHE WAS INFORMED OF AN IGNITION PROBLEM RECALL. THE IGNITION PART WAS PLACED ON ORDER AND MY WIFE WAS TOLD THE PART HAD TO BE SHI...

Sep 11, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD DECELERATE AND STALLED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT...

Sep 11, 2014 Electrical System 83,900 mi

THE ELECTRONIC DOOR (SIDE PANEL, PASSENGER, AND DRIVER) DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. AT ABOUT THE SAME TIME OUR FRONT HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO INTERMITTENTLY GO OUT DURING OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE, AND THEN STOPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER. THE VEHICLE WAS SUBMITTED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND CUSTOMER WAS INFORMED...

Sep 11, 2014 Exterior Lighting 83,900 mi

THE ELECTRONIC DOOR (SIDE PANEL, PASSENGER, AND DRIVER) DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. AT ABOUT THE SAME TIME OUR FRONT HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO INTERMITTENTLY GO OUT DURING OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE, AND THEN STOPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER. THE VEHICLE WAS SUBMITTED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND CUSTOMER WAS INFORMED...

Sep 11, 2014 Engine 84,000 mi

MY WIFE TOOK OUR 2009 VW ROUTAN MINIVAN TO A VW DEALERSHIP TODAY TO REPAIR INOPERABLE ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKS AND FAULTY HEADLIGHTS (SEPARATE COMPLAIN FILED), AT WHICH TIME SHE WAS INFORMED OF AN IGNITION PROBLEM RECALL. THE IGNITION PART WAS PLACED ON ORDER AND MY WIFE WAS TOLD THE PART HAD TO BE SHI...

Sep 11, 2014 Steering 84,000 mi

MY WIFE TOOK OUR 2009 VW ROUTAN MINIVAN TO A VW DEALERSHIP TODAY TO REPAIR INOPERABLE ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKS AND FAULTY HEADLIGHTS (SEPARATE COMPLAIN FILED), AT WHICH TIME SHE WAS INFORMED OF AN IGNITION PROBLEM RECALL. THE IGNITION PART WAS PLACED ON ORDER AND MY WIFE WAS TOLD THE PART HAD TO BE SHI...

Sep 11, 2014 Electrical System 84,000 mi

MY WIFE TOOK OUR 2009 VW ROUTAN MINIVAN TO A VW DEALERSHIP TODAY TO REPAIR INOPERABLE ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKS AND FAULTY HEADLIGHTS (SEPARATE COMPLAIN FILED), AT WHICH TIME SHE WAS INFORMED OF AN IGNITION PROBLEM RECALL. THE IGNITION PART WAS PLACED ON ORDER AND MY WIFE WAS TOLD THE PART HAD TO BE SHI...

Sep 10, 2014 Parking Brake Crash 850 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, WHICH INDICATED THAT IT WAS LOCKED. THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER PERFORMED ...

Sep 10, 2014 Steering Crash 850 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, WHICH INDICATED THAT IT WAS LOCKED. THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER PERFORMED ...

Sep 10, 2014 Parking Brake Crash 850 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, WHICH INDICATED THAT IT WAS LOCKED. THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER PERFORMED ...

Sep 10, 2014 Steering Crash 850 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, WHICH INDICATED THAT IT WAS LOCKED. THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER PERFORMED ...

Sep 8, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL RE...

Sep 8, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V396000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL RE...

Sep 5, 2014 Engine 87,000 mi

WHILE ENTERING FREEWAY LOUD NOISE THEN ALL INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON. VEHICLE QUIT RUNNING IN TRAFFIC. COASTED OFF ROADWAY. INSPECTED ENGINE AND SPACER BETWEEN ENGINE BLOCK AND OIL PAN WAS CRACKED. ENGINE SEIZED AND INTERNAL PARTS CRACKED BLOCK. ENGINE HAD NEW PISTON RINGS AND VALVE SEALS INSTALLED A...

Sep 5, 2014 Engine 87,000 mi

WHILE ENTERING FREEWAY LOUD NOISE THEN ALL INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON. VEHICLE QUIT RUNNING IN TRAFFIC. COASTED OFF ROADWAY. INSPECTED ENGINE AND SPACER BETWEEN ENGINE BLOCK AND OIL PAN WAS CRACKED. ENGINE SEIZED AND INTERNAL PARTS CRACKED BLOCK. ENGINE HAD NEW PISTON RINGS AND VALVE SEALS INSTALLED A...

Sep 3, 2014 Service Brakes

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING NEAR 30MPH OR EVEN HIGHER THAN THAT, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, IT SHAKES VIOLENTLY. THIS CAUSES THE DRIVER TO HAVE TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL VERY TIGHTLY TO AVOID LOOSING CONTROL. THE BRAKING SYSTEM IN GENERAL SEEMS TO BE FAULTY AS THE BRAKES AND ROTORS HAVE HAD TO...

Sep 3, 2014 Steering

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING NEAR 30MPH OR EVEN HIGHER THAN THAT, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, IT SHAKES VIOLENTLY. THIS CAUSES THE DRIVER TO HAVE TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL VERY TIGHTLY TO AVOID LOOSING CONTROL. THE BRAKING SYSTEM IN GENERAL SEEMS TO BE FAULTY AS THE BRAKES AND ROTORS HAVE HAD TO...

Sep 3, 2014 Service Brakes

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING NEAR 30MPH OR EVEN HIGHER THAN THAT, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, IT SHAKES VIOLENTLY. THIS CAUSES THE DRIVER TO HAVE TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL VERY TIGHTLY TO AVOID LOOSING CONTROL. THE BRAKING SYSTEM IN GENERAL SEEMS TO BE FAULTY AS THE BRAKES AND ROTORS HAVE HAD TO...

Sep 3, 2014 Steering

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING NEAR 30MPH OR EVEN HIGHER THAN THAT, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, IT SHAKES VIOLENTLY. THIS CAUSES THE DRIVER TO HAVE TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL VERY TIGHTLY TO AVOID LOOSING CONTROL. THE BRAKING SYSTEM IN GENERAL SEEMS TO BE FAULTY AS THE BRAKES AND ROTORS HAVE HAD TO...

Sep 2, 2014 Unknown Or Other 62,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR WIRE HARNESS KEEPS COMING OUT OF PLACE AND GETTING CAUGHT IN DOOR. LOCAL DEALER CLAIMS THIS HAS ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL BUT IT IS STILL HAPPENING.

Sep 2, 2014 Unknown Or Other 62,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR WIRE HARNESS KEEPS COMING OUT OF PLACE AND GETTING CAUGHT IN DOOR. LOCAL DEALER CLAIMS THIS HAS ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL BUT IT IS STILL HAPPENING.

Aug 13, 2014 Steering 91,000 mi

THE ENGINE TURNED TO OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND DEPOWERED POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. AT THAT POINT I RESTARTED THE CAR AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE. TOOK THE CAR IMMEDIATELY TO VW DEALER, KEPT THE CAR FOR 24 HOURS, AND THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE INCIDENT SO NOTHING WAS DONE BY THEM. THIS HAPPENED AGAI...

Aug 13, 2014 Service Brakes 91,000 mi

THE ENGINE TURNED TO OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND DEPOWERED POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. AT THAT POINT I RESTARTED THE CAR AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE. TOOK THE CAR IMMEDIATELY TO VW DEALER, KEPT THE CAR FOR 24 HOURS, AND THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE INCIDENT SO NOTHING WAS DONE BY THEM. THIS HAPPENED AGAI...

Aug 13, 2014 Engine 91,000 mi

THE ENGINE TURNED TO OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND DEPOWERED POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. AT THAT POINT I RESTARTED THE CAR AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE. TOOK THE CAR IMMEDIATELY TO VW DEALER, KEPT THE CAR FOR 24 HOURS, AND THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE INCIDENT SO NOTHING WAS DONE BY THEM. THIS HAPPENED AGAI...

Aug 13, 2014 Steering 91,000 mi

THE ENGINE TURNED TO OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND DEPOWERED POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. AT THAT POINT I RESTARTED THE CAR AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE. TOOK THE CAR IMMEDIATELY TO VW DEALER, KEPT THE CAR FOR 24 HOURS, AND THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE INCIDENT SO NOTHING WAS DONE BY THEM. THIS HAPPENED AGAI...

Aug 13, 2014 Service Brakes 91,000 mi

THE ENGINE TURNED TO OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND DEPOWERED POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. AT THAT POINT I RESTARTED THE CAR AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE. TOOK THE CAR IMMEDIATELY TO VW DEALER, KEPT THE CAR FOR 24 HOURS, AND THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE INCIDENT SO NOTHING WAS DONE BY THEM. THIS HAPPENED AGAI...

Aug 13, 2014 Engine 91,000 mi

THE ENGINE TURNED TO OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND DEPOWERED POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. AT THAT POINT I RESTARTED THE CAR AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE. TOOK THE CAR IMMEDIATELY TO VW DEALER, KEPT THE CAR FOR 24 HOURS, AND THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE INCIDENT SO NOTHING WAS DONE BY THEM. THIS HAPPENED AGAI...

Aug 12, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS FAILED TO UNLOCK FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO UTILIZE THE MANUAL LOCK THAT WAS LOCATED INSIDE THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE IN ORDER TO UNLOCK THE DOORS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. ...

Aug 12, 2014 Electrical System 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS FAILED TO UNLOCK FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO UTILIZE THE MANUAL LOCK THAT WAS LOCATED INSIDE THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE IN ORDER TO UNLOCK THE DOORS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. ...

Aug 12, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS FAILED TO UNLOCK FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO UTILIZE THE MANUAL LOCK THAT WAS LOCATED INSIDE THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE IN ORDER TO UNLOCK THE DOORS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. ...

Aug 12, 2014 Electrical System 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS FAILED TO UNLOCK FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO UTILIZE THE MANUAL LOCK THAT WAS LOCATED INSIDE THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE IN ORDER TO UNLOCK THE DOORS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. ...

Aug 8, 2014 Engine 41,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILU...

Aug 8, 2014 Traction Control System 41,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILU...

Aug 8, 2014 Engine 41,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILU...

Aug 8, 2014 Traction Control System 41,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILU...

Aug 7, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

I WAS ACCELERATING FROM A RED LIGHT WHEN THE HOSE FROM THE COOLING SYSTEM EXPLODED. MY VAN LURCHED FORWARD AND DIED. I HAD PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT WAS TOLD THEY WOULD NOT COVER IT. I HAD TO PAY OVER $600 TO GET THE HOSE FIXED. THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING OF MANY PROBLEMS. *TR

Aug 7, 2014 Electrical System 55,000 mi

OUR 2009 VW ROUTAN COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING 3 TIMES NOW. NOT ONLY DOES IT SHUT DOWN, BUT THE STEERING AND BRAKES LOCK AS WELL. ON THE LAST OCCURRENCE, MY WIFE (WITH OUR CHILDREN IN THE CAR) CAME VERY CLOSE TO HITTING A PARKED CAR IN THE STREET. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO 2 VW DEALERS SO FAR I...

Aug 7, 2014 Engine 55,000 mi

OUR 2009 VW ROUTAN COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING 3 TIMES NOW. NOT ONLY DOES IT SHUT DOWN, BUT THE STEERING AND BRAKES LOCK AS WELL. ON THE LAST OCCURRENCE, MY WIFE (WITH OUR CHILDREN IN THE CAR) CAME VERY CLOSE TO HITTING A PARKED CAR IN THE STREET. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO 2 VW DEALERS SO FAR I...

Aug 7, 2014 Steering 55,000 mi

OUR 2009 VW ROUTAN COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING 3 TIMES NOW. NOT ONLY DOES IT SHUT DOWN, BUT THE STEERING AND BRAKES LOCK AS WELL. ON THE LAST OCCURRENCE, MY WIFE (WITH OUR CHILDREN IN THE CAR) CAME VERY CLOSE TO HITTING A PARKED CAR IN THE STREET. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO 2 VW DEALERS SO FAR I...

Aug 7, 2014 Electrical System 40,000 mi

THE IGNITION WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AND THE KEY GETS STUCK. HAVE TO PLAY WITH IT SEVERAL TIMES TO GET IT TO SHUT OFF. THE DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION AS WELL AS OTHER ITEMS IN THE STEERING COLUMN. *TR

Aug 7, 2014 Service Brakes 40,000 mi

SHORTLY AFTER BUYING THIS VAN THE VAN WOULD SHAKE WHEN BRAKES WERE ENGAGED, TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER PLACE FOR VERIFICATION AND WAS TOLD MY BRAKES WERE BAD, THE ROTORS WERE WARPED. WENT BACK TO DEALER AND TOLD MGR ABOUT THE SECON...

Aug 7, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

I WAS ACCELERATING FROM A RED LIGHT WHEN THE HOSE FROM THE COOLING SYSTEM EXPLODED. MY VAN LURCHED FORWARD AND DIED. I HAD PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT WAS TOLD THEY WOULD NOT COVER IT. I HAD TO PAY OVER $600 TO GET THE HOSE FIXED. THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING OF MANY PROBLEMS. *TR

Aug 7, 2014 Electrical System 55,000 mi

OUR 2009 VW ROUTAN COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING 3 TIMES NOW. NOT ONLY DOES IT SHUT DOWN, BUT THE STEERING AND BRAKES LOCK AS WELL. ON THE LAST OCCURRENCE, MY WIFE (WITH OUR CHILDREN IN THE CAR) CAME VERY CLOSE TO HITTING A PARKED CAR IN THE STREET. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO 2 VW DEALERS SO FAR I...

Aug 7, 2014 Engine 55,000 mi

OUR 2009 VW ROUTAN COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING 3 TIMES NOW. NOT ONLY DOES IT SHUT DOWN, BUT THE STEERING AND BRAKES LOCK AS WELL. ON THE LAST OCCURRENCE, MY WIFE (WITH OUR CHILDREN IN THE CAR) CAME VERY CLOSE TO HITTING A PARKED CAR IN THE STREET. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO 2 VW DEALERS SO FAR I...

Aug 7, 2014 Steering 55,000 mi

OUR 2009 VW ROUTAN COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING 3 TIMES NOW. NOT ONLY DOES IT SHUT DOWN, BUT THE STEERING AND BRAKES LOCK AS WELL. ON THE LAST OCCURRENCE, MY WIFE (WITH OUR CHILDREN IN THE CAR) CAME VERY CLOSE TO HITTING A PARKED CAR IN THE STREET. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO 2 VW DEALERS SO FAR I...

Aug 7, 2014 Electrical System 40,000 mi

THE IGNITION WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AND THE KEY GETS STUCK. HAVE TO PLAY WITH IT SEVERAL TIMES TO GET IT TO SHUT OFF. THE DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION AS WELL AS OTHER ITEMS IN THE STEERING COLUMN. *TR

Aug 7, 2014 Service Brakes 40,000 mi

SHORTLY AFTER BUYING THIS VAN THE VAN WOULD SHAKE WHEN BRAKES WERE ENGAGED, TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER PLACE FOR VERIFICATION AND WAS TOLD MY BRAKES WERE BAD, THE ROTORS WERE WARPED. WENT BACK TO DEALER AND TOLD MGR ABOUT THE SECON...

Aug 5, 2014 Electrical System 30,000 mi

MY 2009 ROUTAN 3.8L WILL INTERMIT NOT START / I GET CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND ELECTRICAL LIGHTENING BOLT. ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO IT STARTED AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS MY BATTERY. REPLACED MY BATTERY IT WAS GOOD FOR ABOUT 1YR THEN IT STARTED AGAIN HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED AGAIN THEN ABOUT 1YR LATER IT STARTED AGA...

Aug 5, 2014 Engine 30,000 mi

MY 2009 ROUTAN 3.8L WILL INTERMIT NOT START / I GET CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND ELECTRICAL LIGHTENING BOLT. ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO IT STARTED AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS MY BATTERY. REPLACED MY BATTERY IT WAS GOOD FOR ABOUT 1YR THEN IT STARTED AGAIN HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED AGAIN THEN ABOUT 1YR LATER IT STARTED AGA...

Aug 5, 2014 Electrical System 30,000 mi

MY 2009 ROUTAN 3.8L WILL INTERMIT NOT START / I GET CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND ELECTRICAL LIGHTENING BOLT. ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO IT STARTED AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS MY BATTERY. REPLACED MY BATTERY IT WAS GOOD FOR ABOUT 1YR THEN IT STARTED AGAIN HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED AGAIN THEN ABOUT 1YR LATER IT STARTED AGA...

Aug 5, 2014 Engine 30,000 mi

MY 2009 ROUTAN 3.8L WILL INTERMIT NOT START / I GET CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND ELECTRICAL LIGHTENING BOLT. ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO IT STARTED AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS MY BATTERY. REPLACED MY BATTERY IT WAS GOOD FOR ABOUT 1YR THEN IT STARTED AGAIN HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED AGAIN THEN ABOUT 1YR LATER IT STARTED AGA...

Aug 1, 2014 Engine 44,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS.. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAIL...

Aug 1, 2014 Engine 44,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS.. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAIL...

Jul 26, 2014 Engine 70,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THE ENGINE DYING SUDDENLY WHILE I AM DRIVING. THERE IS NO WARNING OR ENGINE LIGHTS. EVERYTHING TURNS OFF INCLUDING THE POWER STEERING. THIS IS TERRIFYING. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. AFTER KEEPING IT TWO DAYS, THEY CLAIM THAT NOTHING IS WRO...

Jul 26, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 70,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THE ENGINE DYING SUDDENLY WHILE I AM DRIVING. THERE IS NO WARNING OR ENGINE LIGHTS. EVERYTHING TURNS OFF INCLUDING THE POWER STEERING. THIS IS TERRIFYING. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. AFTER KEEPING IT TWO DAYS, THEY CLAIM THAT NOTHING IS WRO...

Jul 26, 2014 Engine 70,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THE ENGINE DYING SUDDENLY WHILE I AM DRIVING. THERE IS NO WARNING OR ENGINE LIGHTS. EVERYTHING TURNS OFF INCLUDING THE POWER STEERING. THIS IS TERRIFYING. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. AFTER KEEPING IT TWO DAYS, THEY CLAIM THAT NOTHING IS WRO...

Jul 26, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 70,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THE ENGINE DYING SUDDENLY WHILE I AM DRIVING. THERE IS NO WARNING OR ENGINE LIGHTS. EVERYTHING TURNS OFF INCLUDING THE POWER STEERING. THIS IS TERRIFYING. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. AFTER KEEPING IT TWO DAYS, THEY CLAIM THAT NOTHING IS WRO...

Jul 15, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58,329 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE ROTORS FAILED EVERY 8,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TOA DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,329.

Jul 15, 2014 Service Brakes 58,329 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE ROTORS FAILED EVERY 8,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TOA DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,329.

Jul 15, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58,329 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE ROTORS FAILED EVERY 8,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TOA DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,329.

Jul 15, 2014 Service Brakes 58,329 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE ROTORS FAILED EVERY 8,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TOA DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,329.

Jul 1, 2014 Electrical System 56,212 mi

YOUR SITE WOULDN'T ALLOW PULL-DOWN FOR AFFECTED PARTS EARLIER, HERE IS PART OF THE E-MAIL REPORT I FIRST SENT DEALER 5/6/14: " ..SOMETHING NEW IS A PROBLEM W/MY ROUTAN BUT I WANT TO CHECK IN PRIOR TO MAKING AN APPT. SINCE WE SO RECENTLY HAD IT IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC CHECK UP. HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING I...

Jul 1, 2014 Steering

AT LEAST TWICE PER MONTH WHEN I DRIVE MY VAN, THE STEERING WILL SUDDENLY GO OUT, THEN THE BRAKES WILL STOP WORKING, THEN IT WILL JUST SHUT OFF. SO FAR IT HAS ONLY HAPPENED WHEN I WAS DRIVING AT PRETTY LOW RATES OF SPEED. I'VE CALLED THE VW DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES AND EACH TIME THEY SAY THAT THEY ...

Jul 1, 2014 Service Brakes

AT LEAST TWICE PER MONTH WHEN I DRIVE MY VAN, THE STEERING WILL SUDDENLY GO OUT, THEN THE BRAKES WILL STOP WORKING, THEN IT WILL JUST SHUT OFF. SO FAR IT HAS ONLY HAPPENED WHEN I WAS DRIVING AT PRETTY LOW RATES OF SPEED. I'VE CALLED THE VW DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES AND EACH TIME THEY SAY THAT THEY ...

Jul 1, 2014 Engine

AT LEAST TWICE PER MONTH WHEN I DRIVE MY VAN, THE STEERING WILL SUDDENLY GO OUT, THEN THE BRAKES WILL STOP WORKING, THEN IT WILL JUST SHUT OFF. SO FAR IT HAS ONLY HAPPENED WHEN I WAS DRIVING AT PRETTY LOW RATES OF SPEED. I'VE CALLED THE VW DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES AND EACH TIME THEY SAY THAT THEY ...

Jul 1, 2014 Electrical System 56,212 mi

YOUR SITE WOULDN'T ALLOW PULL-DOWN FOR AFFECTED PARTS EARLIER, HERE IS PART OF THE E-MAIL REPORT I FIRST SENT DEALER 5/6/14: " ..SOMETHING NEW IS A PROBLEM W/MY ROUTAN BUT I WANT TO CHECK IN PRIOR TO MAKING AN APPT. SINCE WE SO RECENTLY HAD IT IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC CHECK UP. HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING I...

Jul 1, 2014 Steering

AT LEAST TWICE PER MONTH WHEN I DRIVE MY VAN, THE STEERING WILL SUDDENLY GO OUT, THEN THE BRAKES WILL STOP WORKING, THEN IT WILL JUST SHUT OFF. SO FAR IT HAS ONLY HAPPENED WHEN I WAS DRIVING AT PRETTY LOW RATES OF SPEED. I'VE CALLED THE VW DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES AND EACH TIME THEY SAY THAT THEY ...

Jul 1, 2014 Service Brakes

AT LEAST TWICE PER MONTH WHEN I DRIVE MY VAN, THE STEERING WILL SUDDENLY GO OUT, THEN THE BRAKES WILL STOP WORKING, THEN IT WILL JUST SHUT OFF. SO FAR IT HAS ONLY HAPPENED WHEN I WAS DRIVING AT PRETTY LOW RATES OF SPEED. I'VE CALLED THE VW DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES AND EACH TIME THEY SAY THAT THEY ...

Jul 1, 2014 Engine

AT LEAST TWICE PER MONTH WHEN I DRIVE MY VAN, THE STEERING WILL SUDDENLY GO OUT, THEN THE BRAKES WILL STOP WORKING, THEN IT WILL JUST SHUT OFF. SO FAR IT HAS ONLY HAPPENED WHEN I WAS DRIVING AT PRETTY LOW RATES OF SPEED. I'VE CALLED THE VW DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES AND EACH TIME THEY SAY THAT THEY ...

Jun 25, 2014 Engine 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE WOULD STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIN MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE ...

Jun 25, 2014 Electrical System 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE SHUT OFF LIKE THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF - LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE INCIDENT DATE. VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. *TR

Jun 25, 2014 Engine 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE SHUT OFF LIKE THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF - LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE INCIDENT DATE. VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. *TR

Jun 25, 2014 Engine 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE WOULD STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIN MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE ...

Jun 25, 2014 Electrical System 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE SHUT OFF LIKE THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF - LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE INCIDENT DATE. VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. *TR

Jun 25, 2014 Engine 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE SHUT OFF LIKE THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF - LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE INCIDENT DATE. VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. *TR

Jun 7, 2014 Structure 58,000 mi

I'VE HAD THE VW ROUTAN SINCE 2010 - PURCHASED IT WITH 6,000 MILES ON IT. IT'S A SEL SO IT'S AUTO-EVERYTHING. IN THE PAST 12-16 MONTHS BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT PASSENGER AUTO DOORS STOPPED WORKING DUE TO A WIRING ISSUE. (2 SEPARATE INCIDENTS; $300 EACH REPAIR). TODAY, MY LEFT PASSENGER AUTO DOOR STOPP...

Jun 7, 2014 Electrical System 58,000 mi

I'VE HAD THE VW ROUTAN SINCE 2010 - PURCHASED IT WITH 6,000 MILES ON IT. IT'S A SEL SO IT'S AUTO-EVERYTHING. IN THE PAST 12-16 MONTHS BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT PASSENGER AUTO DOORS STOPPED WORKING DUE TO A WIRING ISSUE. (2 SEPARATE INCIDENTS; $300 EACH REPAIR). TODAY, MY LEFT PASSENGER AUTO DOOR STOPP...

Jun 7, 2014 Structure 58,000 mi

I'VE HAD THE VW ROUTAN SINCE 2010 - PURCHASED IT WITH 6,000 MILES ON IT. IT'S A SEL SO IT'S AUTO-EVERYTHING. IN THE PAST 12-16 MONTHS BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT PASSENGER AUTO DOORS STOPPED WORKING DUE TO A WIRING ISSUE. (2 SEPARATE INCIDENTS; $300 EACH REPAIR). TODAY, MY LEFT PASSENGER AUTO DOOR STOPP...

Jun 7, 2014 Electrical System 58,000 mi

I'VE HAD THE VW ROUTAN SINCE 2010 - PURCHASED IT WITH 6,000 MILES ON IT. IT'S A SEL SO IT'S AUTO-EVERYTHING. IN THE PAST 12-16 MONTHS BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT PASSENGER AUTO DOORS STOPPED WORKING DUE TO A WIRING ISSUE. (2 SEPARATE INCIDENTS; $300 EACH REPAIR). TODAY, MY LEFT PASSENGER AUTO DOOR STOPP...

Jun 6, 2014 Engine 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE TAKEN TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE...

Jun 6, 2014 Engine 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE TAKEN TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE...

Jun 5, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE NOR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE MULTIPLE TIMES. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER REPLACED THE STARTER AND HOSE BUT THE FAILURE STILL ...

Jun 5, 2014 Electrical System 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE NOR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE MULTIPLE TIMES. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER REPLACED THE STARTER AND HOSE BUT THE FAILURE STILL ...

Jun 5, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE NOR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE MULTIPLE TIMES. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER REPLACED THE STARTER AND HOSE BUT THE FAILURE STILL ...

Jun 5, 2014 Electrical System 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE NOR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE MULTIPLE TIMES. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER REPLACED THE STARTER AND HOSE BUT THE FAILURE STILL ...

May 24, 2014 Electrical System 61,344 mi

MY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WENT OUT ON MY MINIVAN AND I WAS NOT NOTIFIED THAT IT HAD A RECALL ON IT. MY VAN WILL NOT START. I HAVE 2 CHILDREN THAT I HAVE TO GET AROUND TO SCHOOL AND SPORT ACTIVITIES, DOCTORS APPOINTMENTS, ECT. I HAVE SO MUCH TROUBLE WITH THIS VAN SINCE I BOUGHT IT. WITH ALL THE RECALLS, C...

May 24, 2014 Engine 61,344 mi

MY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WENT OUT ON MY MINIVAN AND I WAS NOT NOTIFIED THAT IT HAD A RECALL ON IT. MY VAN WILL NOT START. I HAVE 2 CHILDREN THAT I HAVE TO GET AROUND TO SCHOOL AND SPORT ACTIVITIES, DOCTORS APPOINTMENTS, ECT. I HAVE SO MUCH TROUBLE WITH THIS VAN SINCE I BOUGHT IT. WITH ALL THE RECALLS, C...

May 24, 2014 Electrical System 61,344 mi

MY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WENT OUT ON MY MINIVAN AND I WAS NOT NOTIFIED THAT IT HAD A RECALL ON IT. MY VAN WILL NOT START. I HAVE 2 CHILDREN THAT I HAVE TO GET AROUND TO SCHOOL AND SPORT ACTIVITIES, DOCTORS APPOINTMENTS, ECT. I HAVE SO MUCH TROUBLE WITH THIS VAN SINCE I BOUGHT IT. WITH ALL THE RECALLS, C...

May 24, 2014 Engine 61,344 mi

MY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WENT OUT ON MY MINIVAN AND I WAS NOT NOTIFIED THAT IT HAD A RECALL ON IT. MY VAN WILL NOT START. I HAVE 2 CHILDREN THAT I HAVE TO GET AROUND TO SCHOOL AND SPORT ACTIVITIES, DOCTORS APPOINTMENTS, ECT. I HAVE SO MUCH TROUBLE WITH THIS VAN SINCE I BOUGHT IT. WITH ALL THE RECALLS, C...

May 20, 2014 Electrical System 84,000 mi

DEALER SAYS THE WIN MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, BUT IT COULD BE A BUS WIRING ISSUE. DASH WARNING LIGHTS, TACHOMETER, SPEEDOMETER AND AIRBAG LIGHTS CONTINUALLY TURN OFF AND ON. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ALSO TURN ON AND OFF. SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE I CANNOT SEE HOW FAST WE ARE GOING, TUR...

May 20, 2014 Electrical System 84,000 mi

DEALER SAYS THE WIN MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, BUT IT COULD BE A BUS WIRING ISSUE. DASH WARNING LIGHTS, TACHOMETER, SPEEDOMETER AND AIRBAG LIGHTS CONTINUALLY TURN OFF AND ON. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ALSO TURN ON AND OFF. SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE I CANNOT SEE HOW FAST WE ARE GOING, TUR...

Apr 27, 2014 Engine 83,000 mi

THE CAR SUDDENLY SHUTS DOWN LOOSING ALL ELECTRICAL POWER. IT LOOSES ALL POWER STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY.IT HAS DONE THIS SEVERAL TIMES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. I HAVE TO COMPLETELY TURN OFF THE CAR AND START IT ALL OVER AGAIN. THIS HAS BEEN VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

Apr 27, 2014 Electrical System 83,000 mi

THE CAR SUDDENLY SHUTS DOWN LOOSING ALL ELECTRICAL POWER. IT LOOSES ALL POWER STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY.IT HAS DONE THIS SEVERAL TIMES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. I HAVE TO COMPLETELY TURN OFF THE CAR AND START IT ALL OVER AGAIN. THIS HAS BEEN VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

Apr 27, 2014 Engine 83,000 mi

THE CAR SUDDENLY SHUTS DOWN LOOSING ALL ELECTRICAL POWER. IT LOOSES ALL POWER STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY.IT HAS DONE THIS SEVERAL TIMES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. I HAVE TO COMPLETELY TURN OFF THE CAR AND START IT ALL OVER AGAIN. THIS HAS BEEN VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

Apr 27, 2014 Electrical System 83,000 mi

THE CAR SUDDENLY SHUTS DOWN LOOSING ALL ELECTRICAL POWER. IT LOOSES ALL POWER STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY.IT HAS DONE THIS SEVERAL TIMES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. I HAVE TO COMPLETELY TURN OFF THE CAR AND START IT ALL OVER AGAIN. THIS HAS BEEN VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

Apr 22, 2014 Seats 66,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOORS ACTUATE ON OWN, WITHOUT WARNING, BOTH OPEN AND CLOSE WITH NO REGARD TO HUMANS OR OBJECT IN THE PATH. DOOR HANDLES CHROME DELAMINATION CAUSING SEVERE CUTS. POWER THIRD ROW SEATING MOTOR/FRAME FAILURE CAUSING SEATS MOUNTING POINTS TO BE UNSECURED. DEALER AND VW OF AMERICA UNWIL...

Apr 22, 2014 Electrical System 66,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOORS ACTUATE ON OWN, WITHOUT WARNING, BOTH OPEN AND CLOSE WITH NO REGARD TO HUMANS OR OBJECT IN THE PATH. DOOR HANDLES CHROME DELAMINATION CAUSING SEVERE CUTS. POWER THIRD ROW SEATING MOTOR/FRAME FAILURE CAUSING SEATS MOUNTING POINTS TO BE UNSECURED. DEALER AND VW OF AMERICA UNWIL...

Apr 22, 2014 Structure 66,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOORS ACTUATE ON OWN, WITHOUT WARNING, BOTH OPEN AND CLOSE WITH NO REGARD TO HUMANS OR OBJECT IN THE PATH. DOOR HANDLES CHROME DELAMINATION CAUSING SEVERE CUTS. POWER THIRD ROW SEATING MOTOR/FRAME FAILURE CAUSING SEATS MOUNTING POINTS TO BE UNSECURED. DEALER AND VW OF AMERICA UNWIL...

Apr 22, 2014 Seats 66,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOORS ACTUATE ON OWN, WITHOUT WARNING, BOTH OPEN AND CLOSE WITH NO REGARD TO HUMANS OR OBJECT IN THE PATH. DOOR HANDLES CHROME DELAMINATION CAUSING SEVERE CUTS. POWER THIRD ROW SEATING MOTOR/FRAME FAILURE CAUSING SEATS MOUNTING POINTS TO BE UNSECURED. DEALER AND VW OF AMERICA UNWIL...

Apr 22, 2014 Electrical System 66,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOORS ACTUATE ON OWN, WITHOUT WARNING, BOTH OPEN AND CLOSE WITH NO REGARD TO HUMANS OR OBJECT IN THE PATH. DOOR HANDLES CHROME DELAMINATION CAUSING SEVERE CUTS. POWER THIRD ROW SEATING MOTOR/FRAME FAILURE CAUSING SEATS MOUNTING POINTS TO BE UNSECURED. DEALER AND VW OF AMERICA UNWIL...

Apr 22, 2014 Structure 66,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOORS ACTUATE ON OWN, WITHOUT WARNING, BOTH OPEN AND CLOSE WITH NO REGARD TO HUMANS OR OBJECT IN THE PATH. DOOR HANDLES CHROME DELAMINATION CAUSING SEVERE CUTS. POWER THIRD ROW SEATING MOTOR/FRAME FAILURE CAUSING SEATS MOUNTING POINTS TO BE UNSECURED. DEALER AND VW OF AMERICA UNWIL...

Apr 21, 2014 Engine 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE TRACTION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURE WAS M...

Apr 21, 2014 Engine 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE TRACTION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURE WAS M...

Apr 20, 2014 Electrical System 86,980 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS A NEW BATTERY WHICH IS CORRECTLY INSTALLED AND FREE OF CORROSION. WHEN THE KEY FOB IS PLACED INTO THE IGNITION AND MOVED FORWARD, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. THE DASH LIGHTS COME ON, AND IT SHOULD START, BUT IT DOES NOT. IF YOU KEEP TRYING, OR WALK AWAY AND COME BACK AFTER A FEW MINU...

Apr 20, 2014 Engine 86,980 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS A NEW BATTERY WHICH IS CORRECTLY INSTALLED AND FREE OF CORROSION. WHEN THE KEY FOB IS PLACED INTO THE IGNITION AND MOVED FORWARD, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. THE DASH LIGHTS COME ON, AND IT SHOULD START, BUT IT DOES NOT. IF YOU KEEP TRYING, OR WALK AWAY AND COME BACK AFTER A FEW MINU...

Apr 20, 2014 Electrical System 86,980 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS A NEW BATTERY WHICH IS CORRECTLY INSTALLED AND FREE OF CORROSION. WHEN THE KEY FOB IS PLACED INTO THE IGNITION AND MOVED FORWARD, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. THE DASH LIGHTS COME ON, AND IT SHOULD START, BUT IT DOES NOT. IF YOU KEEP TRYING, OR WALK AWAY AND COME BACK AFTER A FEW MINU...

Apr 20, 2014 Engine 86,980 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS A NEW BATTERY WHICH IS CORRECTLY INSTALLED AND FREE OF CORROSION. WHEN THE KEY FOB IS PLACED INTO THE IGNITION AND MOVED FORWARD, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. THE DASH LIGHTS COME ON, AND IT SHOULD START, BUT IT DOES NOT. IF YOU KEEP TRYING, OR WALK AWAY AND COME BACK AFTER A FEW MINU...

Apr 14, 2014 Wheels

I HAVE A VOLKSWAGEN 2009 VW ROUTON VAN...AKA REBADGED CHRYSLER MINI VAN. THE OEM TPMS HAS A NON-ANODIZED ALUMINUM VALVE RETAINING NUT WHICH CRACKED AND CAUSED A DEFLATION AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. TO HAVE A SAFETY DEVICE THAT CAUSES AN UNSAFE CONDITION AND A CATASTROPHIC FAIL...

Apr 14, 2014 Wheels

I HAVE A VOLKSWAGEN 2009 VW ROUTON VAN...AKA REBADGED CHRYSLER MINI VAN. THE OEM TPMS HAS A NON-ANODIZED ALUMINUM VALVE RETAINING NUT WHICH CRACKED AND CAUSED A DEFLATION AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. TO HAVE A SAFETY DEVICE THAT CAUSES AN UNSAFE CONDITION AND A CATASTROPHIC FAIL...

Apr 9, 2014 Engine 64,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2009 VW ROUTAN SEL THAT HAS STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES NOW (4-5) WHILE DRIVING. THERE IS NO WARNING AND CAR LOSES POWER. CAR STARTS UP IMMEDIATELY AFTER PUTTING IN PARK AND RESTARTING. THIS SEEMS TO BE COMMON PROBLEM AND THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 2010 MODEL AS WELL AS THE CHRYSLER MINIVAN W...

Apr 9, 2014 Electrical System 64,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2009 VW ROUTAN SEL THAT HAS STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES NOW (4-5) WHILE DRIVING. THERE IS NO WARNING AND CAR LOSES POWER. CAR STARTS UP IMMEDIATELY AFTER PUTTING IN PARK AND RESTARTING. THIS SEEMS TO BE COMMON PROBLEM AND THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 2010 MODEL AS WELL AS THE CHRYSLER MINIVAN W...

Apr 9, 2014 Engine 64,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2009 VW ROUTAN SEL THAT HAS STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES NOW (4-5) WHILE DRIVING. THERE IS NO WARNING AND CAR LOSES POWER. CAR STARTS UP IMMEDIATELY AFTER PUTTING IN PARK AND RESTARTING. THIS SEEMS TO BE COMMON PROBLEM AND THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 2010 MODEL AS WELL AS THE CHRYSLER MINIVAN W...

Apr 9, 2014 Electrical System 64,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2009 VW ROUTAN SEL THAT HAS STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES NOW (4-5) WHILE DRIVING. THERE IS NO WARNING AND CAR LOSES POWER. CAR STARTS UP IMMEDIATELY AFTER PUTTING IN PARK AND RESTARTING. THIS SEEMS TO BE COMMON PROBLEM AND THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 2010 MODEL AS WELL AS THE CHRYSLER MINIVAN W...

Mar 26, 2014 Engine 9,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH THE ENGINE INCLUDING ELECTRICITY AND POWER STEERING SHUTS OFF COMPLETELY. HAD TO PULL OVER AND PUT IT IN PARK TO RESTART THE CAR. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. I TOLD THE DEALER THAT I READ ABOUT THE RECALL ON THE YEAR AFTER MODEL THAT THEY FIXED THEIR CAR (CHANGED WIN MO...

Mar 26, 2014 Engine 9,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH THE ENGINE INCLUDING ELECTRICITY AND POWER STEERING SHUTS OFF COMPLETELY. HAD TO PULL OVER AND PUT IT IN PARK TO RESTART THE CAR. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. I TOLD THE DEALER THAT I READ ABOUT THE RECALL ON THE YEAR AFTER MODEL THAT THEY FIXED THEIR CAR (CHANGED WIN MO...

Mar 19, 2014 Structure

SLIDING DOOR LOCKS MAKING VERY LOUD VIBRATING NOISE WHEN LOCKED AND FIT THE DESCRIPTION OF RECALL 10V252000 BY VW FOR 2009 ROUTANS MADE IN WINDSOR CANADA DURING THE SECOND HALF OF 2008. SAYS THAT CAR COULD CATCH FIRE BUT VW SAUS THAT MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED SOME HOW. *TR

Mar 19, 2014 Electrical System

SLIDING DOOR LOCKS MAKING VERY LOUD VIBRATING NOISE WHEN LOCKED AND FIT THE DESCRIPTION OF RECALL 10V252000 BY VW FOR 2009 ROUTANS MADE IN WINDSOR CANADA DURING THE SECOND HALF OF 2008. SAYS THAT CAR COULD CATCH FIRE BUT VW SAUS THAT MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED SOME HOW. *TR

Mar 19, 2014 Electrical System

SLIDING DOOR LOCKS MAKING VERY LOUD VIBRATING NOISE WHEN LOCKED AND FIT THE DESCRIPTION OF RECALL 10V252000 BY VW FOR 2009 ROUTANS MADE IN WINDSOR CANADA DURING THE SECOND HALF OF 2008. SAYS THAT CAR COULD CATCH FIRE BUT VW SAUS THAT MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED SOME HOW. *TR

Mar 19, 2014 Structure

SLIDING DOOR LOCKS MAKING VERY LOUD VIBRATING NOISE WHEN LOCKED AND FIT THE DESCRIPTION OF RECALL 10V252000 BY VW FOR 2009 ROUTANS MADE IN WINDSOR CANADA DURING THE SECOND HALF OF 2008. SAYS THAT CAR COULD CATCH FIRE BUT VW SAUS THAT MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED SOME HOW. *TR

Mar 19, 2014 Electrical System

SLIDING DOOR LOCKS MAKING VERY LOUD VIBRATING NOISE WHEN LOCKED AND FIT THE DESCRIPTION OF RECALL 10V252000 BY VW FOR 2009 ROUTANS MADE IN WINDSOR CANADA DURING THE SECOND HALF OF 2008. SAYS THAT CAR COULD CATCH FIRE BUT VW SAUS THAT MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED SOME HOW. *TR

Mar 19, 2014 Electrical System

SLIDING DOOR LOCKS MAKING VERY LOUD VIBRATING NOISE WHEN LOCKED AND FIT THE DESCRIPTION OF RECALL 10V252000 BY VW FOR 2009 ROUTANS MADE IN WINDSOR CANADA DURING THE SECOND HALF OF 2008. SAYS THAT CAR COULD CATCH FIRE BUT VW SAUS THAT MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED SOME HOW. *TR

Mar 11, 2014 Electrical System 62,500 mi

VAN ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WILL NOT START. WHEN YOU TURN THE KEY YOU JUST GET A CLICK... THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 5 MONTHS (THE WHOLE TIME I HAVE HAD THIS VAN) SOME DAYS YOU TRY TO START IT, IT WONT START. THEN YOU TRY AGAIN AND IT MAY START. YESTERDAY THE VAN HAD TO BE TRAILERED TO A DEALERSHIP...

Mar 11, 2014 Electrical System 62,500 mi

VAN ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WILL NOT START. WHEN YOU TURN THE KEY YOU JUST GET A CLICK... THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 5 MONTHS (THE WHOLE TIME I HAVE HAD THIS VAN) SOME DAYS YOU TRY TO START IT, IT WONT START. THEN YOU TRY AGAIN AND IT MAY START. YESTERDAY THE VAN HAD TO BE TRAILERED TO A DEALERSHIP...

Mar 4, 2014 Engine 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE WIND MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLA...

Mar 4, 2014 Wheels 50,000 mi

THE VALVE STEM BROKE OFF WHEN I WENT TO PUT AIR IN IT AND THE TIRE (FRONT DRIVER SIDE) IMMEDIATELY DEFLATED. THE VALVE STEM IS METAL AND APPARENTLY CORRODED. ABOUT A MONTH LATER THE REAR DRIVER SIDE BEGAN TO LEAK AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THEN TODAY (3/4/14) THE VALVE STEM BROKE OFF THE PASSENGER FRON...

Mar 4, 2014 Tires 50,000 mi

THE VALVE STEM BROKE OFF WHEN I WENT TO PUT AIR IN IT AND THE TIRE (FRONT DRIVER SIDE) IMMEDIATELY DEFLATED. THE VALVE STEM IS METAL AND APPARENTLY CORRODED. ABOUT A MONTH LATER THE REAR DRIVER SIDE BEGAN TO LEAK AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THEN TODAY (3/4/14) THE VALVE STEM BROKE OFF THE PASSENGER FRON...

Mar 4, 2014 Engine 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE WIND MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLA...

Mar 4, 2014 Wheels 50,000 mi

THE VALVE STEM BROKE OFF WHEN I WENT TO PUT AIR IN IT AND THE TIRE (FRONT DRIVER SIDE) IMMEDIATELY DEFLATED. THE VALVE STEM IS METAL AND APPARENTLY CORRODED. ABOUT A MONTH LATER THE REAR DRIVER SIDE BEGAN TO LEAK AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THEN TODAY (3/4/14) THE VALVE STEM BROKE OFF THE PASSENGER FRON...

Mar 4, 2014 Tires 50,000 mi

THE VALVE STEM BROKE OFF WHEN I WENT TO PUT AIR IN IT AND THE TIRE (FRONT DRIVER SIDE) IMMEDIATELY DEFLATED. THE VALVE STEM IS METAL AND APPARENTLY CORRODED. ABOUT A MONTH LATER THE REAR DRIVER SIDE BEGAN TO LEAK AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THEN TODAY (3/4/14) THE VALVE STEM BROKE OFF THE PASSENGER FRON...

Jan 8, 2014 Service Brakes

THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND VIBRATES WHEN BRAKING AT OVER 30 MPH. HAD BRAKES SERVICE 3 TIMES AND THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. THERE MUST A DEFECT IN THE BRAKE COMPONENT . OTHER OWNERS HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEMS .THEY SHOULD HAVE A RECALL OR SOMETHING BEFORE SOMEBODY DIES. *TR

Jan 8, 2014 Service Brakes

THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND VIBRATES WHEN BRAKING AT OVER 30 MPH. HAD BRAKES SERVICE 3 TIMES AND THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. THERE MUST A DEFECT IN THE BRAKE COMPONENT . OTHER OWNERS HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEMS .THEY SHOULD HAVE A RECALL OR SOMETHING BEFORE SOMEBODY DIES. *TR

Nov 22, 2013 Engine 11,046 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHIC...

Nov 22, 2013 Engine 11,046 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHIC...

Nov 12, 2013 Engine 33,000 mi

VEHICLE ENGINE WILL TURN ITSELF OFF AND LOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. ABLE TO PULL THE CAR OFF THE ROAD AND IMMEDIATELY RESTART THE ENGINE. IT CAUSES A LOSS OF POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES, ETC. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AND WHENEVER TAKEN TO DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS THE ISSUE CAN NOT B...

Nov 12, 2013 Engine 33,000 mi

VEHICLE ENGINE WILL TURN ITSELF OFF AND LOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. ABLE TO PULL THE CAR OFF THE ROAD AND IMMEDIATELY RESTART THE ENGINE. IT CAUSES A LOSS OF POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES, ETC. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AND WHENEVER TAKEN TO DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS THE ISSUE CAN NOT B...

Oct 31, 2013 Engine 61,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WIRELESS IGNITION NODE RECEIVER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Oct 31, 2013 Engine 61,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WIRELESS IGNITION NODE RECEIVER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Sep 27, 2013 Electrical System 35,500 mi

MY SON GOT IN HIS SEAT IN THE VAN AND I GOT IN DRIVERS SEAT I PUSHED POWER DOOR BUTTON ON CEILING AND HEARD DOOR CLOSING I THOUGHT IT CLOSED ALL THE WAY BUT HAD POWER FAILURE AND STOPPED HALFWAY. I STARTED VAN AND STARTED TO GO, THERE WAS NO ALARM OR ANYTHING TO INFORM ME HIS DOOR WAS STILL HALF OPE...

Sep 27, 2013 Structure 35,500 mi

MY SON GOT IN HIS SEAT IN THE VAN AND I GOT IN DRIVERS SEAT I PUSHED POWER DOOR BUTTON ON CEILING AND HEARD DOOR CLOSING I THOUGHT IT CLOSED ALL THE WAY BUT HAD POWER FAILURE AND STOPPED HALFWAY. I STARTED VAN AND STARTED TO GO, THERE WAS NO ALARM OR ANYTHING TO INFORM ME HIS DOOR WAS STILL HALF OPE...

Sep 27, 2013 Electrical System 35,500 mi

MY SON GOT IN HIS SEAT IN THE VAN AND I GOT IN DRIVERS SEAT I PUSHED POWER DOOR BUTTON ON CEILING AND HEARD DOOR CLOSING I THOUGHT IT CLOSED ALL THE WAY BUT HAD POWER FAILURE AND STOPPED HALFWAY. I STARTED VAN AND STARTED TO GO, THERE WAS NO ALARM OR ANYTHING TO INFORM ME HIS DOOR WAS STILL HALF OPE...

Sep 27, 2013 Structure 35,500 mi

MY SON GOT IN HIS SEAT IN THE VAN AND I GOT IN DRIVERS SEAT I PUSHED POWER DOOR BUTTON ON CEILING AND HEARD DOOR CLOSING I THOUGHT IT CLOSED ALL THE WAY BUT HAD POWER FAILURE AND STOPPED HALFWAY. I STARTED VAN AND STARTED TO GO, THERE WAS NO ALARM OR ANYTHING TO INFORM ME HIS DOOR WAS STILL HALF OPE...

Aug 29, 2013 Engine 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED TO THE SHOULDER WHERE IT WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL FUNCTION. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED ...

Aug 29, 2013 Service Brakes 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED TO THE SHOULDER WHERE IT WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL FUNCTION. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED ...

Aug 29, 2013 Engine 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED TO THE SHOULDER WHERE IT WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL FUNCTION. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED ...

Aug 29, 2013 Service Brakes 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED TO THE SHOULDER WHERE IT WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL FUNCTION. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED ...

Aug 19, 2013 Wheels 93,776 mi

BEGINNING ON 2/09/2012 THROUGH 8/19/2013 THERE HAVE BEEN (3) INCIDENTS ON THIS VIN OF AT LEAST (1) WHEEL CAUSING A SEVERE VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING. UPON INSPECTION, THE FIRST (2) INCIDENTS REVEALED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL HAD ITS LUG NUTS LOOSENING WHILE THE OTHER (3) WHEELS NUT NUTS WERE ALL TIGH...

Aug 19, 2013 Service Brakes 93,776 mi

BEGINNING ON 2/09/2012 THROUGH 8/19/2013 THERE HAVE BEEN (3) INCIDENTS ON THIS VIN OF AT LEAST (1) WHEEL CAUSING A SEVERE VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING. UPON INSPECTION, THE FIRST (2) INCIDENTS REVEALED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL HAD ITS LUG NUTS LOOSENING WHILE THE OTHER (3) WHEELS NUT NUTS WERE ALL TIGH...

Aug 19, 2013 Suspension 93,776 mi

BEGINNING ON 2/09/2012 THROUGH 8/19/2013 THERE HAVE BEEN (3) INCIDENTS ON THIS VIN OF AT LEAST (1) WHEEL CAUSING A SEVERE VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING. UPON INSPECTION, THE FIRST (2) INCIDENTS REVEALED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL HAD ITS LUG NUTS LOOSENING WHILE THE OTHER (3) WHEELS NUT NUTS WERE ALL TIGH...

Aug 19, 2013 Wheels 93,776 mi

BEGINNING ON 2/09/2012 THROUGH 8/19/2013 THERE HAVE BEEN (3) INCIDENTS ON THIS VIN OF AT LEAST (1) WHEEL CAUSING A SEVERE VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING. UPON INSPECTION, THE FIRST (2) INCIDENTS REVEALED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL HAD ITS LUG NUTS LOOSENING WHILE THE OTHER (3) WHEELS NUT NUTS WERE ALL TIGH...

Aug 19, 2013 Service Brakes 93,776 mi

BEGINNING ON 2/09/2012 THROUGH 8/19/2013 THERE HAVE BEEN (3) INCIDENTS ON THIS VIN OF AT LEAST (1) WHEEL CAUSING A SEVERE VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING. UPON INSPECTION, THE FIRST (2) INCIDENTS REVEALED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL HAD ITS LUG NUTS LOOSENING WHILE THE OTHER (3) WHEELS NUT NUTS WERE ALL TIGH...

Aug 19, 2013 Suspension 93,776 mi

BEGINNING ON 2/09/2012 THROUGH 8/19/2013 THERE HAVE BEEN (3) INCIDENTS ON THIS VIN OF AT LEAST (1) WHEEL CAUSING A SEVERE VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING. UPON INSPECTION, THE FIRST (2) INCIDENTS REVEALED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL HAD ITS LUG NUTS LOOSENING WHILE THE OTHER (3) WHEELS NUT NUTS WERE ALL TIGH...

Aug 12, 2013 Service Brakes 47,000 mi

SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE AS A NEW CAR IN OCTOBER OF 2009 WE HAVE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT BUT CHRONICALLY RECURRING ISSUES WITH VIOLENT SHAKING DURING BRAKING ON OUR 2009 VW ROUTAN. TO WORK THE PROBLEM THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED BY THE OEM THREE MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE V...

Aug 12, 2013 Suspension 47,000 mi

SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE AS A NEW CAR IN OCTOBER OF 2009 WE HAVE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT BUT CHRONICALLY RECURRING ISSUES WITH VIOLENT SHAKING DURING BRAKING ON OUR 2009 VW ROUTAN. TO WORK THE PROBLEM THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED BY THE OEM THREE MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE V...

Aug 12, 2013 Service Brakes 47,000 mi

SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE AS A NEW CAR IN OCTOBER OF 2009 WE HAVE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT BUT CHRONICALLY RECURRING ISSUES WITH VIOLENT SHAKING DURING BRAKING ON OUR 2009 VW ROUTAN. TO WORK THE PROBLEM THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED BY THE OEM THREE MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE V...

Aug 12, 2013 Suspension 47,000 mi

SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE AS A NEW CAR IN OCTOBER OF 2009 WE HAVE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT BUT CHRONICALLY RECURRING ISSUES WITH VIOLENT SHAKING DURING BRAKING ON OUR 2009 VW ROUTAN. TO WORK THE PROBLEM THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED BY THE OEM THREE MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE V...

Jul 22, 2013 Engine 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY MOVE TO THE SHOULDER AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEA...

Jul 22, 2013 Engine 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY MOVE TO THE SHOULDER AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEA...

Jul 11, 2013 Electrical System 75,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS OVER THE LAST WEEK THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. ONCE WHILE TURNING LEFT ACROSS TRAFFIC. THE VAN STOPPED RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN AND WAS STARTED JUST IN TIME AND STARTED MOVING AS ONCOMING CAR ALSO SWERVED TO AVOID MY CAR STALLED RIGHT IN FRONT ...

Jul 11, 2013 Electrical System 75,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS OVER THE LAST WEEK THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. ONCE WHILE TURNING LEFT ACROSS TRAFFIC. THE VAN STOPPED RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN AND WAS STARTED JUST IN TIME AND STARTED MOVING AS ONCOMING CAR ALSO SWERVED TO AVOID MY CAR STALLED RIGHT IN FRONT ...

Jul 2, 2013 Electrical System 376,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING APPROX 65 MPH ON A HIGHWAY. WITHOUT A WARNING (NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, NO BATTERY LIGHT, ETC) MY ENGINE TURNED OFF WHILE STILL CRUISING AT 65 MPH. THE VEHICLE STILL HAD MOMENTUM, BUT NO POWER STEERING TO SAFELY PULL THE VEHICLE OVER. I HAD TO WAIT FOR THE ROAD TO TURN, SO I CAN POSITION...

Jul 2, 2013 Steering 376,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING APPROX 65 MPH ON A HIGHWAY. WITHOUT A WARNING (NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, NO BATTERY LIGHT, ETC) MY ENGINE TURNED OFF WHILE STILL CRUISING AT 65 MPH. THE VEHICLE STILL HAD MOMENTUM, BUT NO POWER STEERING TO SAFELY PULL THE VEHICLE OVER. I HAD TO WAIT FOR THE ROAD TO TURN, SO I CAN POSITION...

Jul 2, 2013 Steering 63,000 mi

WHERE TO BEGIN WITH THIS CAR. ALL 4 VALVE STEMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I WAS LOSING PRESSURE IN MY TIRES, AND MECHANIC SAID THEY WERE CORRODED. THEN MY TIPTRONICS DID NOT WORK, ALSO WHEN YOU SHIFTED IN TO GEAR, IT DIDN'T WANT TO MOVE. HAD THE WHOLE SHIFTING LEVER COMPONENT REPLACED. LOTS OF TROUBL...

Jul 2, 2013 Electrical System 63,000 mi

WHERE TO BEGIN WITH THIS CAR. ALL 4 VALVE STEMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I WAS LOSING PRESSURE IN MY TIRES, AND MECHANIC SAID THEY WERE CORRODED. THEN MY TIPTRONICS DID NOT WORK, ALSO WHEN YOU SHIFTED IN TO GEAR, IT DIDN'T WANT TO MOVE. HAD THE WHOLE SHIFTING LEVER COMPONENT REPLACED. LOTS OF TROUBL...

Jul 2, 2013 Power Train 63,000 mi

WHERE TO BEGIN WITH THIS CAR. ALL 4 VALVE STEMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I WAS LOSING PRESSURE IN MY TIRES, AND MECHANIC SAID THEY WERE CORRODED. THEN MY TIPTRONICS DID NOT WORK, ALSO WHEN YOU SHIFTED IN TO GEAR, IT DIDN'T WANT TO MOVE. HAD THE WHOLE SHIFTING LEVER COMPONENT REPLACED. LOTS OF TROUBL...

Jul 2, 2013 Electrical System 376,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING APPROX 65 MPH ON A HIGHWAY. WITHOUT A WARNING (NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, NO BATTERY LIGHT, ETC) MY ENGINE TURNED OFF WHILE STILL CRUISING AT 65 MPH. THE VEHICLE STILL HAD MOMENTUM, BUT NO POWER STEERING TO SAFELY PULL THE VEHICLE OVER. I HAD TO WAIT FOR THE ROAD TO TURN, SO I CAN POSITION...

Jul 2, 2013 Steering 376,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING APPROX 65 MPH ON A HIGHWAY. WITHOUT A WARNING (NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, NO BATTERY LIGHT, ETC) MY ENGINE TURNED OFF WHILE STILL CRUISING AT 65 MPH. THE VEHICLE STILL HAD MOMENTUM, BUT NO POWER STEERING TO SAFELY PULL THE VEHICLE OVER. I HAD TO WAIT FOR THE ROAD TO TURN, SO I CAN POSITION...

Jul 2, 2013 Steering 63,000 mi

WHERE TO BEGIN WITH THIS CAR. ALL 4 VALVE STEMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I WAS LOSING PRESSURE IN MY TIRES, AND MECHANIC SAID THEY WERE CORRODED. THEN MY TIPTRONICS DID NOT WORK, ALSO WHEN YOU SHIFTED IN TO GEAR, IT DIDN'T WANT TO MOVE. HAD THE WHOLE SHIFTING LEVER COMPONENT REPLACED. LOTS OF TROUBL...

Jul 2, 2013 Electrical System 63,000 mi

WHERE TO BEGIN WITH THIS CAR. ALL 4 VALVE STEMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I WAS LOSING PRESSURE IN MY TIRES, AND MECHANIC SAID THEY WERE CORRODED. THEN MY TIPTRONICS DID NOT WORK, ALSO WHEN YOU SHIFTED IN TO GEAR, IT DIDN'T WANT TO MOVE. HAD THE WHOLE SHIFTING LEVER COMPONENT REPLACED. LOTS OF TROUBL...

Jul 2, 2013 Power Train 63,000 mi

WHERE TO BEGIN WITH THIS CAR. ALL 4 VALVE STEMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I WAS LOSING PRESSURE IN MY TIRES, AND MECHANIC SAID THEY WERE CORRODED. THEN MY TIPTRONICS DID NOT WORK, ALSO WHEN YOU SHIFTED IN TO GEAR, IT DIDN'T WANT TO MOVE. HAD THE WHOLE SHIFTING LEVER COMPONENT REPLACED. LOTS OF TROUBL...

Jun 13, 2013 Steering 200 mi

COMPLETELY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE (NO POWER, NO POWER STEERING) WHILE DRIVING 45MPH ON A 7 LANE MAJOR STREET. THANKFULLY IT WAS IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS AND I WAS ABLE TO GLIDE ACROSS THE INTERSECTION TO A SIDE STREET WHERE I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND ON AND IT RESUMED POWER. THIS HAS HAPPEN...

Jun 13, 2013 Electrical System 200 mi

COMPLETELY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE (NO POWER, NO POWER STEERING) WHILE DRIVING 45MPH ON A 7 LANE MAJOR STREET. THANKFULLY IT WAS IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS AND I WAS ABLE TO GLIDE ACROSS THE INTERSECTION TO A SIDE STREET WHERE I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND ON AND IT RESUMED POWER. THIS HAS HAPPEN...

Jun 13, 2013 Steering 200 mi

COMPLETELY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE (NO POWER, NO POWER STEERING) WHILE DRIVING 45MPH ON A 7 LANE MAJOR STREET. THANKFULLY IT WAS IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS AND I WAS ABLE TO GLIDE ACROSS THE INTERSECTION TO A SIDE STREET WHERE I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND ON AND IT RESUMED POWER. THIS HAS HAPPEN...

Jun 13, 2013 Electrical System 200 mi

COMPLETELY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE (NO POWER, NO POWER STEERING) WHILE DRIVING 45MPH ON A 7 LANE MAJOR STREET. THANKFULLY IT WAS IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS AND I WAS ABLE TO GLIDE ACROSS THE INTERSECTION TO A SIDE STREET WHERE I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND ON AND IT RESUMED POWER. THIS HAS HAPPEN...

May 8, 2013 Wheels 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WENT FLAT. THE CONTACT INSTALLED THE SPARE TIRE AND TOOK THE TIRE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VALVE STEM HAD BECOME EXTREMELY CORR...

May 8, 2013 Wheels 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WENT FLAT. THE CONTACT INSTALLED THE SPARE TIRE AND TOOK THE TIRE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VALVE STEM HAD BECOME EXTREMELY CORR...

Apr 29, 2013 Wheels 36,000 mi

RECENTLY I NOTICED A LOW TIRE PRESSURE ON THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL OF MY VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO ADD AIR TO THE TIRE, THE STEM PUSHED INTO THE WHEEL AND THE TIRE DEFLATED. THE METAL TIRE PRESSURE STEM IS ATTACHED TO TIRE PRESSURE SENSING UNITS ON EACH WHEEL. WHEN I EXAMINED THE STEM I NO...

Apr 29, 2013 Wheels 36,000 mi

RECENTLY I NOTICED A LOW TIRE PRESSURE ON THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL OF MY VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO ADD AIR TO THE TIRE, THE STEM PUSHED INTO THE WHEEL AND THE TIRE DEFLATED. THE METAL TIRE PRESSURE STEM IS ATTACHED TO TIRE PRESSURE SENSING UNITS ON EACH WHEEL. WHEN I EXAMINED THE STEM I NO...

Apr 26, 2013 Engine 84,219 mi

WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR THEY CHECKED THE OIL AND I SAW IT WAS CLEAN AND FULL. AFTER A WEEK MY WIFE TOLD ME THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON. I CHECKED THE OIL AND THEIR WERE NO OIL ON THE DIP STICK. I FILLED THE OIL TO THE CORRECT SPOT ON THE DIPSTICK. A WEEK LATER I CHECK THE OIL AND AGAIN THERE WERE NO OIL ...

Apr 26, 2013 Engine 84,219 mi

WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR THEY CHECKED THE OIL AND I SAW IT WAS CLEAN AND FULL. AFTER A WEEK MY WIFE TOLD ME THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON. I CHECKED THE OIL AND THEIR WERE NO OIL ON THE DIP STICK. I FILLED THE OIL TO THE CORRECT SPOT ON THE DIPSTICK. A WEEK LATER I CHECK THE OIL AND AGAIN THERE WERE NO OIL ...

Apr 19, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 34,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED TO 85 MPH. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKES CONTINUALLY UNTIL THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WAS ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Apr 19, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 34,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED TO 85 MPH. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKES CONTINUALLY UNTIL THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WAS ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Apr 18, 2013 Service Brakes 76,200 mi

OUR ROUTAN WAS ONLY GOING ABOUT 20 MPH AFTER PULLING OUT OF PARKING PLACES AND TURNING IN TO MAIN ROADS THE POWER STEERING, BRAKES, GAS ALL STOP WORKING THE CAR BECOMES IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE WHEEL THE BRAKES AND GAS BOTH DO NOT WORK AND YOU HAVE TO COAST TO A STOP ONCE STOPPED YOU HAVE PUT THE VAN ...

Apr 18, 2013 Steering 76,200 mi

OUR ROUTAN WAS ONLY GOING ABOUT 20 MPH AFTER PULLING OUT OF PARKING PLACES AND TURNING IN TO MAIN ROADS THE POWER STEERING, BRAKES, GAS ALL STOP WORKING THE CAR BECOMES IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE WHEEL THE BRAKES AND GAS BOTH DO NOT WORK AND YOU HAVE TO COAST TO A STOP ONCE STOPPED YOU HAVE PUT THE VAN ...

Apr 18, 2013 Electrical System 76,200 mi

OUR ROUTAN WAS ONLY GOING ABOUT 20 MPH AFTER PULLING OUT OF PARKING PLACES AND TURNING IN TO MAIN ROADS THE POWER STEERING, BRAKES, GAS ALL STOP WORKING THE CAR BECOMES IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE WHEEL THE BRAKES AND GAS BOTH DO NOT WORK AND YOU HAVE TO COAST TO A STOP ONCE STOPPED YOU HAVE PUT THE VAN ...

Apr 18, 2013 Service Brakes 76,200 mi

OUR ROUTAN WAS ONLY GOING ABOUT 20 MPH AFTER PULLING OUT OF PARKING PLACES AND TURNING IN TO MAIN ROADS THE POWER STEERING, BRAKES, GAS ALL STOP WORKING THE CAR BECOMES IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE WHEEL THE BRAKES AND GAS BOTH DO NOT WORK AND YOU HAVE TO COAST TO A STOP ONCE STOPPED YOU HAVE PUT THE VAN ...

Apr 18, 2013 Steering 76,200 mi

OUR ROUTAN WAS ONLY GOING ABOUT 20 MPH AFTER PULLING OUT OF PARKING PLACES AND TURNING IN TO MAIN ROADS THE POWER STEERING, BRAKES, GAS ALL STOP WORKING THE CAR BECOMES IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE WHEEL THE BRAKES AND GAS BOTH DO NOT WORK AND YOU HAVE TO COAST TO A STOP ONCE STOPPED YOU HAVE PUT THE VAN ...

Apr 18, 2013 Electrical System 76,200 mi

OUR ROUTAN WAS ONLY GOING ABOUT 20 MPH AFTER PULLING OUT OF PARKING PLACES AND TURNING IN TO MAIN ROADS THE POWER STEERING, BRAKES, GAS ALL STOP WORKING THE CAR BECOMES IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE WHEEL THE BRAKES AND GAS BOTH DO NOT WORK AND YOU HAVE TO COAST TO A STOP ONCE STOPPED YOU HAVE PUT THE VAN ...

Mar 2, 2013 Electrical System 59,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEED THE CAR SUDDENLY SHUTS OFF AND LOSES POWER STEERING. THIS HAS OCCURRED 4 TIMES NOW AND IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. CAR CAN ONLY BE RESTARTED WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP AND PLACED BACK IN PARK. *TR

Mar 2, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 59,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEED THE CAR SUDDENLY SHUTS OFF AND LOSES POWER STEERING. THIS HAS OCCURRED 4 TIMES NOW AND IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. CAR CAN ONLY BE RESTARTED WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP AND PLACED BACK IN PARK. *TR

Mar 2, 2013 Engine 59,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEED THE CAR SUDDENLY SHUTS OFF AND LOSES POWER STEERING. THIS HAS OCCURRED 4 TIMES NOW AND IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. CAR CAN ONLY BE RESTARTED WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP AND PLACED BACK IN PARK. *TR

Mar 2, 2013 Electrical System 59,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEED THE CAR SUDDENLY SHUTS OFF AND LOSES POWER STEERING. THIS HAS OCCURRED 4 TIMES NOW AND IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. CAR CAN ONLY BE RESTARTED WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP AND PLACED BACK IN PARK. *TR

Mar 2, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 59,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEED THE CAR SUDDENLY SHUTS OFF AND LOSES POWER STEERING. THIS HAS OCCURRED 4 TIMES NOW AND IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. CAR CAN ONLY BE RESTARTED WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP AND PLACED BACK IN PARK. *TR

Mar 2, 2013 Engine 59,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEED THE CAR SUDDENLY SHUTS OFF AND LOSES POWER STEERING. THIS HAS OCCURRED 4 TIMES NOW AND IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. CAR CAN ONLY BE RESTARTED WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP AND PLACED BACK IN PARK. *TR

Feb 4, 2013 Wheels 84,000 mi

WHILE PUTTING AIR IN MY TIRES, THE VALVE STEM BROKE OFF OF THE TIRE WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE THE CAP OFF OF THE STEM AND THE TIRE DEFLATED ALMOST INSTANTLY. AFTER LOOKING AT THE BROKEN VALVE STEM, IT APPEARS LIKE THE CAP AND STEM BECAME CORRODED AND WAS COMPLETELY WELDED TOGETHER. I STILL HAVE THIS ...

Feb 4, 2013 Tires 84,000 mi

WHILE PUTTING AIR IN MY TIRES, THE VALVE STEM BROKE OFF OF THE TIRE WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE THE CAP OFF OF THE STEM AND THE TIRE DEFLATED ALMOST INSTANTLY. AFTER LOOKING AT THE BROKEN VALVE STEM, IT APPEARS LIKE THE CAP AND STEM BECAME CORRODED AND WAS COMPLETELY WELDED TOGETHER. I STILL HAVE THIS ...

Feb 4, 2013 Wheels 84,000 mi

WHILE PUTTING AIR IN MY TIRES, THE VALVE STEM BROKE OFF OF THE TIRE WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE THE CAP OFF OF THE STEM AND THE TIRE DEFLATED ALMOST INSTANTLY. AFTER LOOKING AT THE BROKEN VALVE STEM, IT APPEARS LIKE THE CAP AND STEM BECAME CORRODED AND WAS COMPLETELY WELDED TOGETHER. I STILL HAVE THIS ...

Feb 4, 2013 Tires 84,000 mi

WHILE PUTTING AIR IN MY TIRES, THE VALVE STEM BROKE OFF OF THE TIRE WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE THE CAP OFF OF THE STEM AND THE TIRE DEFLATED ALMOST INSTANTLY. AFTER LOOKING AT THE BROKEN VALVE STEM, IT APPEARS LIKE THE CAP AND STEM BECAME CORRODED AND WAS COMPLETELY WELDED TOGETHER. I STILL HAVE THIS ...

Jan 7, 2013 Engine 45,000 mi

NOTICE OIL LIGHT COMING ON BETWEEN OIL CHANGE....FILLED OIL TO PROPER LEVEL...I TOOK CAR IN FOR SERVICE TODAY (1/7/13) WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THE GASKET WILL NEED REPLACE, THAT WAS THE REASON FOR OIL USAGE. I JUST HAD MY VEHICLE IN TO FIX THE SLIDING DOOR (TSB RECALL NOT HONORED) IN OCTOBER AND IN ...

Jan 7, 2013 Electrical System 45,000 mi

NOTICE OIL LIGHT COMING ON BETWEEN OIL CHANGE....FILLED OIL TO PROPER LEVEL...I TOOK CAR IN FOR SERVICE TODAY (1/7/13) WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THE GASKET WILL NEED REPLACE, THAT WAS THE REASON FOR OIL USAGE. I JUST HAD MY VEHICLE IN TO FIX THE SLIDING DOOR (TSB RECALL NOT HONORED) IN OCTOBER AND IN ...

Jan 7, 2013 Engine 45,000 mi

NOTICE OIL LIGHT COMING ON BETWEEN OIL CHANGE....FILLED OIL TO PROPER LEVEL...I TOOK CAR IN FOR SERVICE TODAY (1/7/13) WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THE GASKET WILL NEED REPLACE, THAT WAS THE REASON FOR OIL USAGE. I JUST HAD MY VEHICLE IN TO FIX THE SLIDING DOOR (TSB RECALL NOT HONORED) IN OCTOBER AND IN ...

Jan 7, 2013 Electrical System 45,000 mi

NOTICE OIL LIGHT COMING ON BETWEEN OIL CHANGE....FILLED OIL TO PROPER LEVEL...I TOOK CAR IN FOR SERVICE TODAY (1/7/13) WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THE GASKET WILL NEED REPLACE, THAT WAS THE REASON FOR OIL USAGE. I JUST HAD MY VEHICLE IN TO FIX THE SLIDING DOOR (TSB RECALL NOT HONORED) IN OCTOBER AND IN ...

Dec 17, 2012 Structure 4,000 mi

WE HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH OUR VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN SINCE NEARLY DAY ONE. WHILE PARKED ON ANY TYPE OF SURFACE, (HILL, OR FLAT, DOWN HILL, OR UP HILL). ON OCCASION THE DOOR WHILE OPENING OR CLOSING WILL RE-CLOSE OR NOT OPEN. THIS HAS BEEN VERY DANGEROUS WHEN YOU HAVE A 4 YEAR OLD GET IN THE DOOR BEFORE ...

Dec 17, 2012 Structure 4,000 mi

WE HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH OUR VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN SINCE NEARLY DAY ONE. WHILE PARKED ON ANY TYPE OF SURFACE, (HILL, OR FLAT, DOWN HILL, OR UP HILL). ON OCCASION THE DOOR WHILE OPENING OR CLOSING WILL RE-CLOSE OR NOT OPEN. THIS HAS BEEN VERY DANGEROUS WHEN YOU HAVE A 4 YEAR OLD GET IN THE DOOR BEFORE ...

Oct 22, 2012 Engine 57,000 mi

10/7/12: ENTERING ONTO ROAD, BEGAN ACCELERATION UP TO 20/25 MPH -THEN ALL POWER, CONTROLS DEAD. LOST POWER STEERING AND COASTED INTO PARKING LOT. SHUT CAR DOWN, FLOODED/PUMPED ACCELERATOR PEDAL. DIFFICULTY STARTING BUT WORKED, DROVE LIKE NORMAL, AGAIN. 10/14/12: TURNING FROM SIDESTREET, ON TO MA...

Oct 22, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 57,000 mi

10/7/12: ENTERING ONTO ROAD, BEGAN ACCELERATION UP TO 20/25 MPH -THEN ALL POWER, CONTROLS DEAD. LOST POWER STEERING AND COASTED INTO PARKING LOT. SHUT CAR DOWN, FLOODED/PUMPED ACCELERATOR PEDAL. DIFFICULTY STARTING BUT WORKED, DROVE LIKE NORMAL, AGAIN. 10/14/12: TURNING FROM SIDESTREET, ON TO MA...

Oct 22, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 57,000 mi

10/7/12: ENTERING ONTO ROAD, BEGAN ACCELERATION UP TO 20/25 MPH -THEN ALL POWER, CONTROLS DEAD. LOST POWER STEERING AND COASTED INTO PARKING LOT. SHUT CAR DOWN, FLOODED/PUMPED ACCELERATOR PEDAL. DIFFICULTY STARTING BUT WORKED, DROVE LIKE NORMAL, AGAIN. 10/14/12: TURNING FROM SIDESTREET, ON TO MA...

Oct 22, 2012 Engine 57,000 mi

10/7/12: ENTERING ONTO ROAD, BEGAN ACCELERATION UP TO 20/25 MPH -THEN ALL POWER, CONTROLS DEAD. LOST POWER STEERING AND COASTED INTO PARKING LOT. SHUT CAR DOWN, FLOODED/PUMPED ACCELERATOR PEDAL. DIFFICULTY STARTING BUT WORKED, DROVE LIKE NORMAL, AGAIN. 10/14/12: TURNING FROM SIDESTREET, ON TO MA...

Oct 22, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 57,000 mi

10/7/12: ENTERING ONTO ROAD, BEGAN ACCELERATION UP TO 20/25 MPH -THEN ALL POWER, CONTROLS DEAD. LOST POWER STEERING AND COASTED INTO PARKING LOT. SHUT CAR DOWN, FLOODED/PUMPED ACCELERATOR PEDAL. DIFFICULTY STARTING BUT WORKED, DROVE LIKE NORMAL, AGAIN. 10/14/12: TURNING FROM SIDESTREET, ON TO MA...

Oct 22, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 57,000 mi

10/7/12: ENTERING ONTO ROAD, BEGAN ACCELERATION UP TO 20/25 MPH -THEN ALL POWER, CONTROLS DEAD. LOST POWER STEERING AND COASTED INTO PARKING LOT. SHUT CAR DOWN, FLOODED/PUMPED ACCELERATOR PEDAL. DIFFICULTY STARTING BUT WORKED, DROVE LIKE NORMAL, AGAIN. 10/14/12: TURNING FROM SIDESTREET, ON TO MA...

Aug 17, 2012 Electrical System 50,750 mi

TOOK 2009 VW ROUTAN TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP IN 2010 DUE TO SAFETY RECALL ON SLIDING DOORS (FAULTY WIRE HARNESS). PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WAS FITTED WITH TIE WRAP. DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS INSPECTED BUT NO WORK WAS PERFORMED. THIS WEEK, DOOR STOPPED WORKING ON DRIVER'S SIDE. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER ON WEDNESDAY A...

Aug 17, 2012 Structure 50,750 mi

TOOK 2009 VW ROUTAN TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP IN 2010 DUE TO SAFETY RECALL ON SLIDING DOORS (FAULTY WIRE HARNESS). PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WAS FITTED WITH TIE WRAP. DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS INSPECTED BUT NO WORK WAS PERFORMED. THIS WEEK, DOOR STOPPED WORKING ON DRIVER'S SIDE. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER ON WEDNESDAY A...

Aug 17, 2012 Electrical System 50,750 mi

TOOK 2009 VW ROUTAN TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP IN 2010 DUE TO SAFETY RECALL ON SLIDING DOORS (FAULTY WIRE HARNESS). PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WAS FITTED WITH TIE WRAP. DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS INSPECTED BUT NO WORK WAS PERFORMED. THIS WEEK, DOOR STOPPED WORKING ON DRIVER'S SIDE. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER ON WEDNESDAY A...

Aug 17, 2012 Structure 50,750 mi

TOOK 2009 VW ROUTAN TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP IN 2010 DUE TO SAFETY RECALL ON SLIDING DOORS (FAULTY WIRE HARNESS). PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WAS FITTED WITH TIE WRAP. DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS INSPECTED BUT NO WORK WAS PERFORMED. THIS WEEK, DOOR STOPPED WORKING ON DRIVER'S SIDE. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER ON WEDNESDAY A...

Jul 12, 2012 Service Brakes 22,000 mi

PROBLEM WITH THE CAR: START VIBRATING WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEN START SHAKING. I HAVE TAKE THE CAR TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS (4 DIFFERENT TIMES) SINCE JUNE 2011. FIRST TIME DEALER REPLACE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. SECOND TIME DEALER SERVICE REP TOLD "THAT NOTHING IS WRONG WITH IT". THIRD THEY SAI...

Jul 12, 2012 Electrical System 38,000 mi

VAN WAS TRAVELING 65MPH ON INTERSTATE WHEN THE CAR SWITCHED FROM ON TO ACCESSORY MODE. VW SERVICE INDICATED THAT THE INCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY A FAULTY WIN (WIRELESS IGNITION NODE MODULE). WHEN THE CAR SWITCHED TO ACCESSORY MODE, I LOST POWER TO THE ENGINE AND I HAD NO ANTI-LOCK BRAKES OR POWER STEER...

Jul 12, 2012 Service Brakes 22,000 mi

PROBLEM WITH THE CAR: START VIBRATING WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEN START SHAKING. I HAVE TAKE THE CAR TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS (4 DIFFERENT TIMES) SINCE JUNE 2011. FIRST TIME DEALER REPLACE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. SECOND TIME DEALER SERVICE REP TOLD "THAT NOTHING IS WRONG WITH IT". THIRD THEY SAI...

Jul 12, 2012 Electrical System 38,000 mi

VAN WAS TRAVELING 65MPH ON INTERSTATE WHEN THE CAR SWITCHED FROM ON TO ACCESSORY MODE. VW SERVICE INDICATED THAT THE INCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY A FAULTY WIN (WIRELESS IGNITION NODE MODULE). WHEN THE CAR SWITCHED TO ACCESSORY MODE, I LOST POWER TO THE ENGINE AND I HAD NO ANTI-LOCK BRAKES OR POWER STEER...

Jun 21, 2012 Wheels 104,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE I-94 IN SHEBOYGAN, WI, MY TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT WENT ON. I STOPPED AT A VALVOLINE TIRE AND LUBE TO HAVE THE TIRES LOOKED AT AS MY REAR TIRE WAS ALMOST FLAT. THE PERSON WAS UNABLE TO FILL THE TIRE WITH AIR BECAUSE THE VALVE STEM WAS PUSHED COMPLETELY INTO THE TIRE AND THERE WAS N...

Jun 21, 2012 Wheels 76,000 mi

IN JANUARY OF 2012 WE STARTED TO NOTICE A NOISE COMING FROM THE WHEELS OF OUR VEHICLE. WE AT FIRST THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE A CHUNK OF SNOW CAUGHT IN THE WHEEL WELL BUT WHEN WE ARRIVED HOME THERE WAS NOTHING THERE. OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS THE NOISE GOT SIGNIFICANTLY LOUDER TO BE POINT YOU COULD NO...

Jun 21, 2012 Wheels 104,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE I-94 IN SHEBOYGAN, WI, MY TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT WENT ON. I STOPPED AT A VALVOLINE TIRE AND LUBE TO HAVE THE TIRES LOOKED AT AS MY REAR TIRE WAS ALMOST FLAT. THE PERSON WAS UNABLE TO FILL THE TIRE WITH AIR BECAUSE THE VALVE STEM WAS PUSHED COMPLETELY INTO THE TIRE AND THERE WAS N...

Jun 21, 2012 Wheels 76,000 mi

IN JANUARY OF 2012 WE STARTED TO NOTICE A NOISE COMING FROM THE WHEELS OF OUR VEHICLE. WE AT FIRST THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE A CHUNK OF SNOW CAUGHT IN THE WHEEL WELL BUT WHEN WE ARRIVED HOME THERE WAS NOTHING THERE. OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS THE NOISE GOT SIGNIFICANTLY LOUDER TO BE POINT YOU COULD NO...

Jun 11, 2012 Service Brakes 4,000 mi

WE BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN APRIL OF 2009 BASED ON ALL OF THE "SAFETY FEATURES" AND AS IT TURNS OUT HAS BEEN ONE OF THE MOST UNSAFE VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED. SINCE PURCHASE WE HAVE HAD THE ROTORS CUT 2X AND REPLACED ONCE DUE TO VIOLENT SHAKING IN FRONT END WHEN BRAKING AT ANY SPEED. THE FIRST TIME WE...

Jun 11, 2012 Service Brakes 4,000 mi

WE BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN APRIL OF 2009 BASED ON ALL OF THE "SAFETY FEATURES" AND AS IT TURNS OUT HAS BEEN ONE OF THE MOST UNSAFE VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED. SINCE PURCHASE WE HAVE HAD THE ROTORS CUT 2X AND REPLACED ONCE DUE TO VIOLENT SHAKING IN FRONT END WHEN BRAKING AT ANY SPEED. THE FIRST TIME WE...

May 21, 2012 Wheels 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE TPS SYSTEM VALVE STEM NUT WHICH WAS CORRODED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE DRIVERS REAR TIRE BLE...

May 21, 2012 Wheels 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE TPS SYSTEM VALVE STEM NUT WHICH WAS CORRODED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE DRIVERS REAR TIRE BLE...

Apr 13, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 100 mi

DURING THE FIRST MONTH OF PURCHASE OF MY 2009 VW ROUTAN I EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR SLIDING DOORS. AT FIRST IT WAS GETTING THEM TO OPEN AN CLOSE AN WENT TO THE POINT OF THE DOOR TRYING TO OPEN WHILE CAR WAS IN MOTION. I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN FOR MULTIPLE PROBLEMS LIKE I HAVE GONE THROUGH 26QR...

Apr 13, 2012 Structure 100 mi

DURING THE FIRST MONTH OF PURCHASE OF MY 2009 VW ROUTAN I EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR SLIDING DOORS. AT FIRST IT WAS GETTING THEM TO OPEN AN CLOSE AN WENT TO THE POINT OF THE DOOR TRYING TO OPEN WHILE CAR WAS IN MOTION. I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN FOR MULTIPLE PROBLEMS LIKE I HAVE GONE THROUGH 26QR...

Apr 13, 2012 Structure 150 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DOOR WOULD IMMEDIATELY REOPEN AFTER BEING CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DOOR CHAIN AND AN UNSPECIFIED ELECTRICAL COMPONENT WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER...

Apr 13, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 100 mi

DURING THE FIRST MONTH OF PURCHASE OF MY 2009 VW ROUTAN I EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR SLIDING DOORS. AT FIRST IT WAS GETTING THEM TO OPEN AN CLOSE AN WENT TO THE POINT OF THE DOOR TRYING TO OPEN WHILE CAR WAS IN MOTION. I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN FOR MULTIPLE PROBLEMS LIKE I HAVE GONE THROUGH 26QR...

Apr 13, 2012 Structure 100 mi

DURING THE FIRST MONTH OF PURCHASE OF MY 2009 VW ROUTAN I EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR SLIDING DOORS. AT FIRST IT WAS GETTING THEM TO OPEN AN CLOSE AN WENT TO THE POINT OF THE DOOR TRYING TO OPEN WHILE CAR WAS IN MOTION. I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN FOR MULTIPLE PROBLEMS LIKE I HAVE GONE THROUGH 26QR...

Apr 13, 2012 Structure 150 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DOOR WOULD IMMEDIATELY REOPEN AFTER BEING CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DOOR CHAIN AND AN UNSPECIFIED ELECTRICAL COMPONENT WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER...

Mar 13, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER LESS THAN 1 YEAR OF DRIVING THE VAN, I NOTICED SHAKING WHILE BRAKING. I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST BAD BRAKING HABITS. LAST YEAR, I RODE AN AMERICAN VERSION OF THIS VAN (CHRYSLER OR DODGE), THERE WAS THE SAME PROBLEM. I SENT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TODAY AND FOUND OUT THAT REAR ROTORS WERE BAD. I CHE...

Mar 13, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER LESS THAN 1 YEAR OF DRIVING THE VAN, I NOTICED SHAKING WHILE BRAKING. I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST BAD BRAKING HABITS. LAST YEAR, I RODE AN AMERICAN VERSION OF THIS VAN (CHRYSLER OR DODGE), THERE WAS THE SAME PROBLEM. I SENT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TODAY AND FOUND OUT THAT REAR ROTORS WERE BAD. I CHE...

Jan 5, 2012 Wheels 31,000 mi

TWO TIRES HAVE BLOWN OUT ON MY ROUTAN DUE TO CORRODED VALVE STEMS. THE FIRST TIME, ON 3/16/11, I HAD JUST PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT WHEN I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND FELT MY TIRE GO FLAT. BELLE TIRE TOLD ME THAT THE VALVE STEM HAD CORRODED AND POPPED OFF, ESSENTIALLY BLOWING OUT MY TIRE. STUPIDLY, I...

Jan 5, 2012 Tires 31,000 mi

TWO TIRES HAVE BLOWN OUT ON MY ROUTAN DUE TO CORRODED VALVE STEMS. THE FIRST TIME, ON 3/16/11, I HAD JUST PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT WHEN I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND FELT MY TIRE GO FLAT. BELLE TIRE TOLD ME THAT THE VALVE STEM HAD CORRODED AND POPPED OFF, ESSENTIALLY BLOWING OUT MY TIRE. STUPIDLY, I...

Jan 5, 2012 Wheels 31,000 mi

TWO TIRES HAVE BLOWN OUT ON MY ROUTAN DUE TO CORRODED VALVE STEMS. THE FIRST TIME, ON 3/16/11, I HAD JUST PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT WHEN I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND FELT MY TIRE GO FLAT. BELLE TIRE TOLD ME THAT THE VALVE STEM HAD CORRODED AND POPPED OFF, ESSENTIALLY BLOWING OUT MY TIRE. STUPIDLY, I...

Jan 5, 2012 Tires 31,000 mi

TWO TIRES HAVE BLOWN OUT ON MY ROUTAN DUE TO CORRODED VALVE STEMS. THE FIRST TIME, ON 3/16/11, I HAD JUST PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT WHEN I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND FELT MY TIRE GO FLAT. BELLE TIRE TOLD ME THAT THE VALVE STEM HAD CORRODED AND POPPED OFF, ESSENTIALLY BLOWING OUT MY TIRE. STUPIDLY, I...

Dec 18, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12,000 mi

BRAKE ROTORS WARP VERY QUICKLY ON THIS VEHICLE (WHICH IS ALSO MADE BY CHRYSLER). DURING HEAVY BRAKING AT 40MPH THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES VERY HEAVILY DUE TO WARPED BRAKE ROTORS (HAPPENS UNDER 12000MILES). DON'T SEE HOW ANTILOCK SENSORS CAN WITHSTAND THIS VIBRATION AND GET AN ACCURATE READING TO KE...

Dec 18, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12,000 mi

BRAKE ROTORS WARP VERY QUICKLY ON THIS VEHICLE (WHICH IS ALSO MADE BY CHRYSLER). DURING HEAVY BRAKING AT 40MPH THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES VERY HEAVILY DUE TO WARPED BRAKE ROTORS (HAPPENS UNDER 12000MILES). DON'T SEE HOW ANTILOCK SENSORS CAN WITHSTAND THIS VIBRATION AND GET AN ACCURATE READING TO KE...

Nov 28, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE WARPED. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKES TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHIMMER BEFORE STOPPING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER PREVIOUSLY WHO REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS UNDER WARRANTY. THE MANUF...

Nov 28, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE WARPED. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKES TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHIMMER BEFORE STOPPING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER PREVIOUSLY WHO REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS UNDER WARRANTY. THE MANUF...

Nov 21, 2011 Electrical System

OUR ROUTAN HAS "STARTED ITSELF" MULTIPLE TIMES. IN EACH INSTANCE, WITHOUT INTENTIONALLY STARTING THE IGNITION (KEYS WERE IN PURSE/HANDBAG UNTOUCHED BY HUMAN HANDS), WE HAVE FOUND THE VEHICLE ON AND IDLING. MOST RECENTLY, WE HAPPENED (FORTUITOUSLY) TO FIND THE VEHICLE RUNNING IN OUR ENCLOSED GARAGE. ...

Nov 21, 2011 Electrical System

OUR ROUTAN HAS "STARTED ITSELF" MULTIPLE TIMES. IN EACH INSTANCE, WITHOUT INTENTIONALLY STARTING THE IGNITION (KEYS WERE IN PURSE/HANDBAG UNTOUCHED BY HUMAN HANDS), WE HAVE FOUND THE VEHICLE ON AND IDLING. MOST RECENTLY, WE HAPPENED (FORTUITOUSLY) TO FIND THE VEHICLE RUNNING IN OUR ENCLOSED GARAGE. ...

Oct 2, 2011 Electrical System 51,000 mi

ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING, STEERING COLUMN LOCKED AND POWER BRAKING LOST. LIGHTING AND RADIO WERE STILL ON. WAS BARELY ABLE TO VEHICLE TO A STOP BY PUSHING EXTREMELY HARD ON THE BRAKE, BRAKES WERE VERY UNRESPONSIVE. ONCE STOPPED, WAS ABLE TO TURN IGNITION OFF AND RESTART VEHICLE. *TR

Oct 2, 2011 Electrical System 51,000 mi

ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING, STEERING COLUMN LOCKED AND POWER BRAKING LOST. LIGHTING AND RADIO WERE STILL ON. WAS BARELY ABLE TO VEHICLE TO A STOP BY PUSHING EXTREMELY HARD ON THE BRAKE, BRAKES WERE VERY UNRESPONSIVE. ONCE STOPPED, WAS ABLE TO TURN IGNITION OFF AND RESTART VEHICLE. *TR

Aug 12, 2011 Tires 23,800 mi

WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON I-90 IN NYS. DASHBOARD INDICATED THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE TIRE PRESSURE. PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, CHECKED PRESSURE. TIRES SEEMED FINE. DROVE APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES AND THE TIRE WENT COMPLETELY FLAT ALMOST INSTANTANEOUSLY. LUCKILY I WAS IN A SPOT THAT I ...

Aug 12, 2011 Tires 23,800 mi

WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON I-90 IN NYS. DASHBOARD INDICATED THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE TIRE PRESSURE. PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, CHECKED PRESSURE. TIRES SEEMED FINE. DROVE APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES AND THE TIRE WENT COMPLETELY FLAT ALMOST INSTANTANEOUSLY. LUCKILY I WAS IN A SPOT THAT I ...

Aug 11, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,041 mi

THE 09 VW ROUTAN HAS NEEDED BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED EVERY 9 MONTHS. TO DATE VW HAS COVERED THE COST OF REPLACEMENT UNDER WARRANTY HOWEVER HAVE YET TO MAKE A RECALL ON THESE PARTS.

Aug 11, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,041 mi

THE 09 VW ROUTAN HAS NEEDED BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED EVERY 9 MONTHS. TO DATE VW HAS COVERED THE COST OF REPLACEMENT UNDER WARRANTY HOWEVER HAVE YET TO MAKE A RECALL ON THESE PARTS.

Aug 6, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,878 mi

BOUGHT THE VAN IN SEPT OF 2009 WITH APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES. WERE TOLD IT WAS A DEMO VEHICLE FOR AUTO SHOWS. HAD TO BRING IT BACK WITHIN A COUPLE OF WEEKS FOR BRAKE ISSUES...POUNDING-PULSATING WHEN STOPPING. BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS CONTINUALLY PULSATE. PROBLEM IS WORSE WHEN STOPPING ON THE DOWNHIL...

Aug 6, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,878 mi

BOUGHT THE VAN IN SEPT OF 2009 WITH APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES. WERE TOLD IT WAS A DEMO VEHICLE FOR AUTO SHOWS. HAD TO BRING IT BACK WITHIN A COUPLE OF WEEKS FOR BRAKE ISSUES...POUNDING-PULSATING WHEN STOPPING. BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS CONTINUALLY PULSATE. PROBLEM IS WORSE WHEN STOPPING ON THE DOWNHIL...

Jun 28, 2011 Electrical System 52,000 mi

MY WIFE (AND 8 MONTH OLD SON) WERE DRIVING WHEN THE VAN SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. SHE WAS ABLE TO GET THE VAN OFF THE ROAD BEFORE THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. SHE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VAN. SHE WAS ABLE TO AVOID A REAR-END COLLISION WITH A TRACTOR-TRAILER TH...

Jun 28, 2011 Electrical System 52,000 mi

MY WIFE (AND 8 MONTH OLD SON) WERE DRIVING WHEN THE VAN SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. SHE WAS ABLE TO GET THE VAN OFF THE ROAD BEFORE THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. SHE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VAN. SHE WAS ABLE TO AVOID A REAR-END COLLISION WITH A TRACTOR-TRAILER TH...

Jun 16, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING VARIOUS SPEED AND WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, THERE WAS A DELAYED RESPONSE WITH AN EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHO STATED THE BRAKES WERE NOT CO...

Jun 16, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING VARIOUS SPEED AND WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, THERE WAS A DELAYED RESPONSE WITH AN EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHO STATED THE BRAKES WERE NOT CO...

May 29, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 11,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOORS CAN TRAP CHILD OR PETS IN THEIR PATH. *TR

May 29, 2011 Structure 11,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOORS CAN TRAP CHILD OR PETS IN THEIR PATH. *TR

May 29, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 11,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOORS CAN TRAP CHILD OR PETS IN THEIR PATH. *TR

May 29, 2011 Structure 11,000 mi

POWER SLIDING DOORS CAN TRAP CHILD OR PETS IN THEIR PATH. *TR

May 21, 2011 Electrical System 7,400 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED MECHANICAL DEFECTS WITH THE POWER SLIDING DOOR FEATURE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE 2009 VW ROUTAN SE. THE DEFECT HAS BEEN REPAIRED A TOTAL OF FOUR TIMES SINCE ITS PURCHASE, TWICE BEFORE THE NHTSA SAFETY RECALL ON THE POWER SLIDING DOORS AND TWICE AFTER THE RECALL. THE DEFECTIVE POWER...

May 21, 2011 Structure 7,400 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED MECHANICAL DEFECTS WITH THE POWER SLIDING DOOR FEATURE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE 2009 VW ROUTAN SE. THE DEFECT HAS BEEN REPAIRED A TOTAL OF FOUR TIMES SINCE ITS PURCHASE, TWICE BEFORE THE NHTSA SAFETY RECALL ON THE POWER SLIDING DOORS AND TWICE AFTER THE RECALL. THE DEFECTIVE POWER...

May 21, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,000 mi

VW ROUTAN 2009-THE BRAKING SYSTEM AFTER 6 WEEKS STARTED TO SHAKE AND AT TIMES I HAVE COME CLOSE TO NOT COMING TO A FULL STOP DUE TO THE VIOLENT VIBRATION IT CAUSED. I AM THINKING THAT IF I DON'T EASE UP ON THE BRAKES THAT SOMETHING IS GOING TO EXPLODE. THIS CONTINUES EVEN AFTER REQUESTING FOR THE ...

May 21, 2011 Electrical System 7,400 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED MECHANICAL DEFECTS WITH THE POWER SLIDING DOOR FEATURE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE 2009 VW ROUTAN SE. THE DEFECT HAS BEEN REPAIRED A TOTAL OF FOUR TIMES SINCE ITS PURCHASE, TWICE BEFORE THE NHTSA SAFETY RECALL ON THE POWER SLIDING DOORS AND TWICE AFTER THE RECALL. THE DEFECTIVE POWER...

May 21, 2011 Structure 7,400 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED MECHANICAL DEFECTS WITH THE POWER SLIDING DOOR FEATURE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE 2009 VW ROUTAN SE. THE DEFECT HAS BEEN REPAIRED A TOTAL OF FOUR TIMES SINCE ITS PURCHASE, TWICE BEFORE THE NHTSA SAFETY RECALL ON THE POWER SLIDING DOORS AND TWICE AFTER THE RECALL. THE DEFECTIVE POWER...

May 21, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,000 mi

VW ROUTAN 2009-THE BRAKING SYSTEM AFTER 6 WEEKS STARTED TO SHAKE AND AT TIMES I HAVE COME CLOSE TO NOT COMING TO A FULL STOP DUE TO THE VIOLENT VIBRATION IT CAUSED. I AM THINKING THAT IF I DON'T EASE UP ON THE BRAKES THAT SOMETHING IS GOING TO EXPLODE. THIS CONTINUES EVEN AFTER REQUESTING FOR THE ...

May 13, 2011 Steering 46,000 mi

ENGINE SHUTDOWN-RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING. DURING NORMAL DRIVING SPEED BETWEEN 15-25 MPH, ENGINE SHUTS DOWN (QUITS RUNNING) DURING TURNS (EITHER DIRECTION) . MALE DRIVER OF VEHICLE IS RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT , TRAINED IN EMERGENCY PROCEDURES, DURING FAILURE IT TAKES EXTREME EFFORT TO MAINT...

May 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,000 mi

ENGINE SHUTDOWN-RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING. DURING NORMAL DRIVING SPEED BETWEEN 15-25 MPH, ENGINE SHUTS DOWN (QUITS RUNNING) DURING TURNS (EITHER DIRECTION) . MALE DRIVER OF VEHICLE IS RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT , TRAINED IN EMERGENCY PROCEDURES, DURING FAILURE IT TAKES EXTREME EFFORT TO MAINT...

May 13, 2011 Steering 46,000 mi

ENGINE SHUTDOWN-RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING. DURING NORMAL DRIVING SPEED BETWEEN 15-25 MPH, ENGINE SHUTS DOWN (QUITS RUNNING) DURING TURNS (EITHER DIRECTION) . MALE DRIVER OF VEHICLE IS RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT , TRAINED IN EMERGENCY PROCEDURES, DURING FAILURE IT TAKES EXTREME EFFORT TO MAINT...

May 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,000 mi

ENGINE SHUTDOWN-RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING. DURING NORMAL DRIVING SPEED BETWEEN 15-25 MPH, ENGINE SHUTS DOWN (QUITS RUNNING) DURING TURNS (EITHER DIRECTION) . MALE DRIVER OF VEHICLE IS RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT , TRAINED IN EMERGENCY PROCEDURES, DURING FAILURE IT TAKES EXTREME EFFORT TO MAINT...

May 11, 2011 Tires 33,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE TIRE AND REPLACED IT WITH THE SPARE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIANS STATED THE TIRE SENSOR VALVE HAD CORRODED CAUSING THE TIRE TO ...

May 11, 2011 Tires 33,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE TIRE AND REPLACED IT WITH THE SPARE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIANS STATED THE TIRE SENSOR VALVE HAD CORRODED CAUSING THE TIRE TO ...

Apr 11, 2011 Tires 20,000 mi

WHILE TRYING TO CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE, THE VALVE STEMS BROKE OFF ON TWO OF THE TIRES (ONE IN THE FRONT, ONE IN THE REAR) CAUSING THE TIRES TO DEFLATE COMPLETELY WITHIN 10 SECONDS. HAD THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THIS INCIDENT WOULD LIKELY HAVE RENDERED THE VEHICLE UNCONTROLLABLE WITH ...

Apr 11, 2011 Wheels 20,000 mi

WHILE TRYING TO CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE, THE VALVE STEMS BROKE OFF ON TWO OF THE TIRES (ONE IN THE FRONT, ONE IN THE REAR) CAUSING THE TIRES TO DEFLATE COMPLETELY WITHIN 10 SECONDS. HAD THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THIS INCIDENT WOULD LIKELY HAVE RENDERED THE VEHICLE UNCONTROLLABLE WITH ...

Apr 11, 2011 Tires 20,000 mi

WHILE TRYING TO CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE, THE VALVE STEMS BROKE OFF ON TWO OF THE TIRES (ONE IN THE FRONT, ONE IN THE REAR) CAUSING THE TIRES TO DEFLATE COMPLETELY WITHIN 10 SECONDS. HAD THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THIS INCIDENT WOULD LIKELY HAVE RENDERED THE VEHICLE UNCONTROLLABLE WITH ...

Apr 11, 2011 Wheels 20,000 mi

WHILE TRYING TO CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE, THE VALVE STEMS BROKE OFF ON TWO OF THE TIRES (ONE IN THE FRONT, ONE IN THE REAR) CAUSING THE TIRES TO DEFLATE COMPLETELY WITHIN 10 SECONDS. HAD THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THIS INCIDENT WOULD LIKELY HAVE RENDERED THE VEHICLE UNCONTROLLABLE WITH ...

Mar 17, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,715 mi

PREMATURE REAR BRAKE FAILURE. WITH 40K MILES THE REAR CALIPER LOCKED CAUSING BURNING OF THE PADS, AND REQUIRING COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF ALL REAR BRAKE COMPONENTS. *TR

Mar 17, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,715 mi

PREMATURE REAR BRAKE FAILURE. WITH 40K MILES THE REAR CALIPER LOCKED CAUSING BURNING OF THE PADS, AND REQUIRING COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF ALL REAR BRAKE COMPONENTS. *TR

Feb 24, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3,000 mi

BRAKES STARTED SHAKING AT AROUND 3,000 MILES. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE WARPED ROTORS CAUSED A SHIMMY THAT WAS ALMOST UNCONTROLLABLE. THE DEALER TURNED THE ROTORS AND WITHIN 500 MILES THEY EXHIBITED THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN. THE DEALER THEN CHANGED ALL FOUR ROTORS. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS 20,00...

Feb 24, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3,000 mi

BRAKES STARTED SHAKING AT AROUND 3,000 MILES. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE WARPED ROTORS CAUSED A SHIMMY THAT WAS ALMOST UNCONTROLLABLE. THE DEALER TURNED THE ROTORS AND WITHIN 500 MILES THEY EXHIBITED THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN. THE DEALER THEN CHANGED ALL FOUR ROTORS. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS 20,00...

Feb 18, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

BAD REAR BRAKES / ROTORS. *LN

Feb 18, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

BAD REAR BRAKES / ROTORS. *LN

Feb 14, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3,499 mi

THE ROTORS IN MY 2009 VW ROUTAN HAD TO REPLACED AFTER 3900 MILES AND NOW AGAIN AT 9930 MILES. THE VAN SHAKES HORRIBLY WHEN BRAKING ON THE FREEWAY OR GOING DOWNHILL - USUALLY ASSOCIATED WITH ANY SPEED OVER 40 MILES AN HOUR. THE SERVICE AT THE DEALERSHIP SEEMED AWARE THAT IT WAS A CONTINUAL PROBLEM....

Feb 14, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3,499 mi

THE ROTORS IN MY 2009 VW ROUTAN HAD TO REPLACED AFTER 3900 MILES AND NOW AGAIN AT 9930 MILES. THE VAN SHAKES HORRIBLY WHEN BRAKING ON THE FREEWAY OR GOING DOWNHILL - USUALLY ASSOCIATED WITH ANY SPEED OVER 40 MILES AN HOUR. THE SERVICE AT THE DEALERSHIP SEEMED AWARE THAT IT WAS A CONTINUAL PROBLEM....

Jan 20, 2011 Structure 5,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE REAR DOOR OPENED AND WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT; THE DOOR THEN CLOSED. SHE STATED THAT ONCE A CHILD'S HANDS GOT CAUGHT IN THE REAR DOOR. THE VEHICLE ...

Jan 20, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE REAR DOOR OPENED AND WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT; THE DOOR THEN CLOSED. SHE STATED THAT ONCE A CHILD'S HANDS GOT CAUGHT IN THE REAR DOOR. THE VEHICLE ...

Jan 20, 2011 Power Train 5,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE REAR DOOR OPENED AND WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT; THE DOOR THEN CLOSED. SHE STATED THAT ONCE A CHILD'S HANDS GOT CAUGHT IN THE REAR DOOR. THE VEHICLE ...

Jan 20, 2011 Seats 5,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE REAR DOOR OPENED AND WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT; THE DOOR THEN CLOSED. SHE STATED THAT ONCE A CHILD'S HANDS GOT CAUGHT IN THE REAR DOOR. THE VEHICLE ...

Jan 20, 2011 Structure 5,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE REAR DOOR OPENED AND WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT; THE DOOR THEN CLOSED. SHE STATED THAT ONCE A CHILD'S HANDS GOT CAUGHT IN THE REAR DOOR. THE VEHICLE ...

Jan 20, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE REAR DOOR OPENED AND WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT; THE DOOR THEN CLOSED. SHE STATED THAT ONCE A CHILD'S HANDS GOT CAUGHT IN THE REAR DOOR. THE VEHICLE ...

Jan 20, 2011 Power Train 5,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE REAR DOOR OPENED AND WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT; THE DOOR THEN CLOSED. SHE STATED THAT ONCE A CHILD'S HANDS GOT CAUGHT IN THE REAR DOOR. THE VEHICLE ...

Jan 20, 2011 Seats 5,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE REAR DOOR OPENED AND WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT; THE DOOR THEN CLOSED. SHE STATED THAT ONCE A CHILD'S HANDS GOT CAUGHT IN THE REAR DOOR. THE VEHICLE ...

Nov 26, 2010 Structure 4,000 mi

2009 VW ROUTAN, ELECTRIC DOOR FAILURE. DOORS FAIL TO STOP, THERE'S NO SENSOR, CLOSING ON YOUR HAND OR WHATEVER. ALSO RANDOMLY FAIL TO CLOSE, CLOSE HALF WAY, RE-OPEN, OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. THIS IS UNSAFE. WE HAVE TWO SMALL DOGS, IF ONE OF THE DOGS ACCIDENTALLY STEPS THRU THE DOOR WHILE IT'S CLOSI...

Nov 26, 2010 Structure 4,000 mi

2009 VW ROUTAN, ELECTRIC DOOR FAILURE. DOORS FAIL TO STOP, THERE'S NO SENSOR, CLOSING ON YOUR HAND OR WHATEVER. ALSO RANDOMLY FAIL TO CLOSE, CLOSE HALF WAY, RE-OPEN, OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. THIS IS UNSAFE. WE HAVE TWO SMALL DOGS, IF ONE OF THE DOGS ACCIDENTALLY STEPS THRU THE DOOR WHILE IT'S CLOSI...

Nov 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric Crash

BRAKING IS INADEQUATE AND IS LIKELY TO FAIL AS BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPED AFTER LESS THAN A 8,000 MILES. WARPED ROTORS COULD AFFECT ABS SYSTEM AND LEAD TO MORE ACCIDENTS. VW HAS REPLACED ROTORS WITH SAME PART NUMBER SO PROBLEM REPEATS ITSELF SHORTLY AFTER INSTALLATION. VW NEEDS TO IMPROVE THEIR BRAK...

Nov 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric Crash

BRAKING IS INADEQUATE AND IS LIKELY TO FAIL AS BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPED AFTER LESS THAN A 8,000 MILES. WARPED ROTORS COULD AFFECT ABS SYSTEM AND LEAD TO MORE ACCIDENTS. VW HAS REPLACED ROTORS WITH SAME PART NUMBER SO PROBLEM REPEATS ITSELF SHORTLY AFTER INSTALLATION. VW NEEDS TO IMPROVE THEIR BRAK...

Nov 12, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 13,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN SHE LOCKED THE DOORS, THE CHILDREN WERE UNABLE TO EXIT FROM THE INSIDE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 13,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Nov 12, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 13,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN SHE LOCKED THE DOORS, THE CHILDREN WERE UNABLE TO EXIT FROM THE INSIDE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 13,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Oct 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6,000 mi

EXCESSIVE VIBRATION DURING LIGHT/MODERATE BRAKING- THIS HAS BEEN NOTICEABLE AT A VERY EARLY MILEAGE. AFTER 16,000 MILES THE NOISE AND VIBRATION HAS BECOME VERY ANNOYING- THE WHOLE VEHICLE VIBRATES. *TR

Oct 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Air 25,000 mi

SHAKING BRAKES REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP. ROTOR REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY, BRAKES REPAIRED AT OUR EXPENSE. <5000 MILES LATER, SAME PROBLEM - DEALERSHIP TELLING US TO REPLACE ROTERS AND BRAKES, AGAIN. IRONICALLY, THE ROUTAN THAT THE DEALER USED TO SHUTTLE ME TO AND FROM THE SERVICE STATION WAS SHAKING ...

Oct 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6,000 mi

EXCESSIVE VIBRATION DURING LIGHT/MODERATE BRAKING- THIS HAS BEEN NOTICEABLE AT A VERY EARLY MILEAGE. AFTER 16,000 MILES THE NOISE AND VIBRATION HAS BECOME VERY ANNOYING- THE WHOLE VEHICLE VIBRATES. *TR

Oct 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Air 25,000 mi

SHAKING BRAKES REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP. ROTOR REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY, BRAKES REPAIRED AT OUR EXPENSE. <5000 MILES LATER, SAME PROBLEM - DEALERSHIP TELLING US TO REPLACE ROTERS AND BRAKES, AGAIN. IRONICALLY, THE ROUTAN THAT THE DEALER USED TO SHUTTLE ME TO AND FROM THE SERVICE STATION WAS SHAKING ...

Oct 12, 2010 Power Train Crash 12,000 mi

ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 4TH, 2010, I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND PLACED THE 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN IN PARK. THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING WHILE I FINISHED UP A PHONE CALL THROUGH THE BLUETOOTH AND PROCEEDED TO LISTEN TO THE RADIO WHILE CLEANING OUT THE VAN. I WALKED AROUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE LE...

Oct 12, 2010 Power Train Crash 12,000 mi

ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 4TH, 2010, I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND PLACED THE 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN IN PARK. THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING WHILE I FINISHED UP A PHONE CALL THROUGH THE BLUETOOTH AND PROCEEDED TO LISTEN TO THE RADIO WHILE CLEANING OUT THE VAN. I WALKED AROUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE LE...

Sep 10, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,000 mi

MY BRAKES AND ROTORS HAVE GONE OUT TWICE IN MY BRAND NEW VW ROUTAN. ONCE AT 5,000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 10,000 MILES. IT HAS HAD A TON OF OTHER PROBLEMS AND HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR WEEKS AT A TIME. MULTIPLE RECALLS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED AT EACH SERVICE AS WELL. ENTIRE VEHICLE SHAKING AND BRAKES NOT WORKI...

Sep 10, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,000 mi

MY BRAKES AND ROTORS HAVE GONE OUT TWICE IN MY BRAND NEW VW ROUTAN. ONCE AT 5,000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 10,000 MILES. IT HAS HAD A TON OF OTHER PROBLEMS AND HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR WEEKS AT A TIME. MULTIPLE RECALLS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED AT EACH SERVICE AS WELL. ENTIRE VEHICLE SHAKING AND BRAKES NOT WORKI...

Sep 5, 2010 Electrical System 22,000 mi

2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. 1) NORMAL VEHICLE, 22000 MILES, PUT AWAY IN ATTACHED GARAGE AT NIGHT. BEDROOMS ABOVE GARAGE. 2) BEFORE GOING TO BED I CHECKED TO BE SURE GARAGE DOOR WAS CLOSED. I FOUND VEHICLE IN GARAGE RUNNING. 3) VEHICLE HAS REMOTE START KEY. KEY SHOULD ONLY ACTIVATE PUSHING FIRST DOOR LO...

Sep 5, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 22,000 mi

2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. 1) NORMAL VEHICLE, 22000 MILES, PUT AWAY IN ATTACHED GARAGE AT NIGHT. BEDROOMS ABOVE GARAGE. 2) BEFORE GOING TO BED I CHECKED TO BE SURE GARAGE DOOR WAS CLOSED. I FOUND VEHICLE IN GARAGE RUNNING. 3) VEHICLE HAS REMOTE START KEY. KEY SHOULD ONLY ACTIVATE PUSHING FIRST DOOR LO...

Sep 5, 2010 Electrical System 22,000 mi

2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. 1) NORMAL VEHICLE, 22000 MILES, PUT AWAY IN ATTACHED GARAGE AT NIGHT. BEDROOMS ABOVE GARAGE. 2) BEFORE GOING TO BED I CHECKED TO BE SURE GARAGE DOOR WAS CLOSED. I FOUND VEHICLE IN GARAGE RUNNING. 3) VEHICLE HAS REMOTE START KEY. KEY SHOULD ONLY ACTIVATE PUSHING FIRST DOOR LO...

Sep 5, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 22,000 mi

2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. 1) NORMAL VEHICLE, 22000 MILES, PUT AWAY IN ATTACHED GARAGE AT NIGHT. BEDROOMS ABOVE GARAGE. 2) BEFORE GOING TO BED I CHECKED TO BE SURE GARAGE DOOR WAS CLOSED. I FOUND VEHICLE IN GARAGE RUNNING. 3) VEHICLE HAS REMOTE START KEY. KEY SHOULD ONLY ACTIVATE PUSHING FIRST DOOR LO...

Aug 31, 2010 Power Train 15,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF. IN THAT TIME THE TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT TWICE NOW. THE FIRST TIME WAS AT 6K MILES AND IT WAS AT THE DEALER FOR 2 MONTHS BEFORE IT WAS FIXED. THERE WAS EVERY EXCUSE IN THE BOOK, FIRST THEY DIDN'T HAVE A TECH QUALIFIED TO FIX IT SO THEY H...

Aug 31, 2010 Seats 15,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF. IN THAT TIME THE TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT TWICE NOW. THE FIRST TIME WAS AT 6K MILES AND IT WAS AT THE DEALER FOR 2 MONTHS BEFORE IT WAS FIXED. THERE WAS EVERY EXCUSE IN THE BOOK, FIRST THEY DIDN'T HAVE A TECH QUALIFIED TO FIX IT SO THEY H...

Aug 31, 2010 Power Train 15,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF. IN THAT TIME THE TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT TWICE NOW. THE FIRST TIME WAS AT 6K MILES AND IT WAS AT THE DEALER FOR 2 MONTHS BEFORE IT WAS FIXED. THERE WAS EVERY EXCUSE IN THE BOOK, FIRST THEY DIDN'T HAVE A TECH QUALIFIED TO FIX IT SO THEY H...

Aug 31, 2010 Seats 15,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF. IN THAT TIME THE TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT TWICE NOW. THE FIRST TIME WAS AT 6K MILES AND IT WAS AT THE DEALER FOR 2 MONTHS BEFORE IT WAS FIXED. THERE WAS EVERY EXCUSE IN THE BOOK, FIRST THEY DIDN'T HAVE A TECH QUALIFIED TO FIX IT SO THEY H...

Jul 9, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

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. TH...

Jul 9, 2010 Structure

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. TH...

Jul 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric

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. TH...

Jul 9, 2010 Exterior Lighting

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. TH...

Jul 9, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

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. TH...

Jul 9, 2010 Structure

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. TH...

Jul 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric

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. TH...

Jul 9, 2010 Exterior Lighting

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. TH...

Jun 14, 2010 Electrical System Fire 16,600 mi

MY WIFE AND TWO DAUGHTERS WERE DRIVING IN OUR 2009 ROUTAN TODAY. MY WIFE SMELLED SMOKE AND NOTICED SMOKE EMANATING FROM OUR RIGHT SIDE SLIDING DOOR. MY WIFE PULLED OFF QUICKLY INTO A GAS STATION WHERE THE ATTENDANT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE CAUSED THE WINDOW TO EXPLODE; THE INTERIOR OF THE ...

Jun 14, 2010 Electrical System Fire 16,600 mi

MY WIFE AND TWO DAUGHTERS WERE DRIVING IN OUR 2009 ROUTAN TODAY. MY WIFE SMELLED SMOKE AND NOTICED SMOKE EMANATING FROM OUR RIGHT SIDE SLIDING DOOR. MY WIFE PULLED OFF QUICKLY INTO A GAS STATION WHERE THE ATTENDANT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE CAUSED THE WINDOW TO EXPLODE; THE INTERIOR OF THE ...

May 21, 2010 Structure 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY. THE SENSOR FAILED AND HER CHILDS FINGERS AND PART OF HIS BODY WERE JAMMED IN THE DOOR. THE DEALER ADVISED THERE WERE NO FAILURES IN THE VEHICLE AND WHEN CONTACTING THE MAN...

May 21, 2010 Structure 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY. THE SENSOR FAILED AND HER CHILDS FINGERS AND PART OF HIS BODY WERE JAMMED IN THE DOOR. THE DEALER ADVISED THERE WERE NO FAILURES IN THE VEHICLE AND WHEN CONTACTING THE MAN...

Apr 15, 2010 Structure 6,800 mi

THE REAR TAILGATE OF MY 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN OPENED UP AUTOMATICALLY WHILE THE CAR WAS IN GEAR AND IN MOTION WHICH, ACCORDING TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL, IT SHOULD NOT DO EVEN IF THE POWER TAILGATE BUTTON IS PRESSED. THIS HAPPENED WHILE THE CAR WAS BEING PULLED INTO THE GARAGE WHICH RESULTED IN THE RE...

Apr 15, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 6,800 mi

THE REAR TAILGATE OF MY 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN OPENED UP AUTOMATICALLY WHILE THE CAR WAS IN GEAR AND IN MOTION WHICH, ACCORDING TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL, IT SHOULD NOT DO EVEN IF THE POWER TAILGATE BUTTON IS PRESSED. THIS HAPPENED WHILE THE CAR WAS BEING PULLED INTO THE GARAGE WHICH RESULTED IN THE RE...

Apr 15, 2010 Structure 6,800 mi

THE REAR TAILGATE OF MY 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN OPENED UP AUTOMATICALLY WHILE THE CAR WAS IN GEAR AND IN MOTION WHICH, ACCORDING TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL, IT SHOULD NOT DO EVEN IF THE POWER TAILGATE BUTTON IS PRESSED. THIS HAPPENED WHILE THE CAR WAS BEING PULLED INTO THE GARAGE WHICH RESULTED IN THE RE...

Apr 15, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 6,800 mi

THE REAR TAILGATE OF MY 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN OPENED UP AUTOMATICALLY WHILE THE CAR WAS IN GEAR AND IN MOTION WHICH, ACCORDING TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL, IT SHOULD NOT DO EVEN IF THE POWER TAILGATE BUTTON IS PRESSED. THIS HAPPENED WHILE THE CAR WAS BEING PULLED INTO THE GARAGE WHICH RESULTED IN THE RE...

Nov 24, 2009 Visibility 88 mi

HEATING/VENTILATION/AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL PANEL IS MOUNTED LOW IN THE CENTER DASH AREA AND IS ILLUMINATED IN BLUE, MAKING IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO READ IN DAYLIGHT. THIS CAUSES THE DRIVER TO TAKE HIS/HER EYES OFF THE ROAD WHEN MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SETTINGS AND CAN RESULT IN A CRASH. THE 201...

Nov 24, 2009 Interior Lighting 88 mi

HEATING/VENTILATION/AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL PANEL IS MOUNTED LOW IN THE CENTER DASH AREA AND IS ILLUMINATED IN BLUE, MAKING IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO READ IN DAYLIGHT. THIS CAUSES THE DRIVER TO TAKE HIS/HER EYES OFF THE ROAD WHEN MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SETTINGS AND CAN RESULT IN A CRASH. THE 201...

Nov 24, 2009 Visibility 88 mi

HEATING/VENTILATION/AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL PANEL IS MOUNTED LOW IN THE CENTER DASH AREA AND IS ILLUMINATED IN BLUE, MAKING IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO READ IN DAYLIGHT. THIS CAUSES THE DRIVER TO TAKE HIS/HER EYES OFF THE ROAD WHEN MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SETTINGS AND CAN RESULT IN A CRASH. THE 201...

Nov 24, 2009 Interior Lighting 88 mi

HEATING/VENTILATION/AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL PANEL IS MOUNTED LOW IN THE CENTER DASH AREA AND IS ILLUMINATED IN BLUE, MAKING IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO READ IN DAYLIGHT. THIS CAUSES THE DRIVER TO TAKE HIS/HER EYES OFF THE ROAD WHEN MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SETTINGS AND CAN RESULT IN A CRASH. THE 201...

Nov 9, 2009 Steering 9,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT 10 MPH THE VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT EFFORT. THE ANTI-SKID WARNING SENSOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. AFTER REPEATED BRAKE APPLICATION HE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUT...

Nov 9, 2009 Steering 9,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT 10 MPH THE VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT EFFORT. THE ANTI-SKID WARNING SENSOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. AFTER REPEATED BRAKE APPLICATION HE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUT...

Oct 19, 2009 Steering 1,719 mi

DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25MPH WHEN THE ONE MONTH OLD VEHICLE JUST SUDDENLY FELT LIKE SOMEONE SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A HALT. THE MOTOR WAS STILL RUNNING. I GOT IN THE CAR AGAIN TO MOVE IT OUT OF THE WAY AND THE SAME THING OCCURRED. IMMEDIATELY HAD IT TOWED TO THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSH...

Oct 19, 2009 Electrical System 1,719 mi

DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25MPH WHEN THE ONE MONTH OLD VEHICLE JUST SUDDENLY FELT LIKE SOMEONE SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A HALT. THE MOTOR WAS STILL RUNNING. I GOT IN THE CAR AGAIN TO MOVE IT OUT OF THE WAY AND THE SAME THING OCCURRED. IMMEDIATELY HAD IT TOWED TO THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSH...

Oct 19, 2009 Steering 1,719 mi

DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25MPH WHEN THE ONE MONTH OLD VEHICLE JUST SUDDENLY FELT LIKE SOMEONE SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A HALT. THE MOTOR WAS STILL RUNNING. I GOT IN THE CAR AGAIN TO MOVE IT OUT OF THE WAY AND THE SAME THING OCCURRED. IMMEDIATELY HAD IT TOWED TO THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSH...

Oct 19, 2009 Electrical System 1,719 mi

DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25MPH WHEN THE ONE MONTH OLD VEHICLE JUST SUDDENLY FELT LIKE SOMEONE SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A HALT. THE MOTOR WAS STILL RUNNING. I GOT IN THE CAR AGAIN TO MOVE IT OUT OF THE WAY AND THE SAME THING OCCURRED. IMMEDIATELY HAD IT TOWED TO THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSH...

Oct 2, 2009 Seats 13,000 mi

I HAVE A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE THIRD ROW IS A BENCH SEAT, WHICH HAS LATCH COMPATIBILITY IN ONE PLACE. THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATES THAT A CHILD SAFETY SEAT (BOOSTER OR INFANT SEAT) CAN BE INSTALLED USING THE LATCH SYSTEM IN THE CENTER SEAT OF THE THIRD ROW. WHEN A BOOSTER SEAT OR AN INFANT SEAT A...

Oct 2, 2009 Seat Belts 13,000 mi

I HAVE A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE THIRD ROW IS A BENCH SEAT, WHICH HAS LATCH COMPATIBILITY IN ONE PLACE. THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATES THAT A CHILD SAFETY SEAT (BOOSTER OR INFANT SEAT) CAN BE INSTALLED USING THE LATCH SYSTEM IN THE CENTER SEAT OF THE THIRD ROW. WHEN A BOOSTER SEAT OR AN INFANT SEAT A...

Oct 2, 2009 Seats 13,000 mi

I HAVE A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE THIRD ROW IS A BENCH SEAT, WHICH HAS LATCH COMPATIBILITY IN ONE PLACE. THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATES THAT A CHILD SAFETY SEAT (BOOSTER OR INFANT SEAT) CAN BE INSTALLED USING THE LATCH SYSTEM IN THE CENTER SEAT OF THE THIRD ROW. WHEN A BOOSTER SEAT OR AN INFANT SEAT A...

Oct 2, 2009 Seat Belts 13,000 mi

I HAVE A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE THIRD ROW IS A BENCH SEAT, WHICH HAS LATCH COMPATIBILITY IN ONE PLACE. THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATES THAT A CHILD SAFETY SEAT (BOOSTER OR INFANT SEAT) CAN BE INSTALLED USING THE LATCH SYSTEM IN THE CENTER SEAT OF THE THIRD ROW. WHEN A BOOSTER SEAT OR AN INFANT SEAT A...

Sep 3, 2009 Power Train Crash 412 mi

MY 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN SLIPPED INTO REVERSE WHILE I WAS BEHIND IT TODAY RUNNING ME OVER AND CAUSING A LEG INJURY. *TR

Sep 3, 2009 Power Train Crash 412 mi

MY 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN SLIPPED INTO REVERSE WHILE I WAS BEHIND IT TODAY RUNNING ME OVER AND CAUSING A LEG INJURY. *TR

Jul 28, 2009 Visibility 26 mi

BACK UP CAMERA ON THE VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN MINIVAN IS UNUSABLE. VIDEO HAS NO CONTRAST, LOW COLOR LEVEL, LACKS DETAIL, WRONG COLORS, ETC. THIS CAMERA IS A HAZARD FOR ANYONE THAT TRIES TO USE IT FOR BACKING UP. SAME CAMERA AS ON ALL CHRYSLER MINIVANS. ADDITIONALLY WHEN THE VAN IS EQUIPPED WITH THE CA...

Jul 28, 2009 Visibility 26 mi

BACK UP CAMERA ON THE VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN MINIVAN IS UNUSABLE. VIDEO HAS NO CONTRAST, LOW COLOR LEVEL, LACKS DETAIL, WRONG COLORS, ETC. THIS CAMERA IS A HAZARD FOR ANYONE THAT TRIES TO USE IT FOR BACKING UP. SAME CAMERA AS ON ALL CHRYSLER MINIVANS. ADDITIONALLY WHEN THE VAN IS EQUIPPED WITH THE CA...

Jul 6, 2009 Seats

I AM WRITING YOU DUE TO AN INCIDENT THAT HAPPENED TO MY CHILD CONCERNING THE VW ROUTON MINIVAN. WE WERE LOOKING AT ONE ON DISPLAY AT HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE THIS PAST SATURDAY, THE 4TH OF JULY., 2009. THE BACK HATCH WAS OPEN AND MY 7 YEAR OLD FOUND BUTTONS THAT POWERED THE LAST ROW OF SEATS. THESE BUT...

Jul 6, 2009 Seats

I AM WRITING YOU DUE TO AN INCIDENT THAT HAPPENED TO MY CHILD CONCERNING THE VW ROUTON MINIVAN. WE WERE LOOKING AT ONE ON DISPLAY AT HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE THIS PAST SATURDAY, THE 4TH OF JULY., 2009. THE BACK HATCH WAS OPEN AND MY 7 YEAR OLD FOUND BUTTONS THAT POWERED THE LAST ROW OF SEATS. THESE BUT...

May 4, 2009 Unknown Or Other 4,000 mi

WE RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN SE WITH BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS. OUR 4 YEAR OLD SON WENT TO OPEN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR BY PULLING ON THE HANDLE, AND AT THE SAME TIME MY HUSBAND WENT TO OPEN THE DOOR BY PUSHING THE "DOOR OPEN" BUTTON ON THE KEY. AS A R...

May 4, 2009 Equipment 4,000 mi

WE RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN SE WITH BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS. OUR 4 YEAR OLD SON WENT TO OPEN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR BY PULLING ON THE HANDLE, AND AT THE SAME TIME MY HUSBAND WENT TO OPEN THE DOOR BY PUSHING THE "DOOR OPEN" BUTTON ON THE KEY. AS A R...

May 4, 2009 Unknown Or Other 4,000 mi

WE RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN SE WITH BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS. OUR 4 YEAR OLD SON WENT TO OPEN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR BY PULLING ON THE HANDLE, AND AT THE SAME TIME MY HUSBAND WENT TO OPEN THE DOOR BY PUSHING THE "DOOR OPEN" BUTTON ON THE KEY. AS A R...

May 4, 2009 Equipment 4,000 mi

WE RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN SE WITH BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS. OUR 4 YEAR OLD SON WENT TO OPEN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR BY PULLING ON THE HANDLE, AND AT THE SAME TIME MY HUSBAND WENT TO OPEN THE DOOR BY PUSHING THE "DOOR OPEN" BUTTON ON THE KEY. AS A R...