2009 Volkswagen Routan Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 151about this part
- Share
- 51%of 294 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 151 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Volkswagen Routan, 51% of the 294 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,500 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 regular street going less than 40mph”
NHTSA complaint #11338410, filed 2020-07, 122,000 miles“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 module), new starter,”
NHTSA complaint #10786094, filed 2015-10, 80,000 miles“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 stopped working again. The vehicle sees normal usage and has not been in an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10596874, filed 2014-06, 58,000 miles“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 happened at least 4 more times since then, usually while idling at a red light.”
NHTSA complaint #10519722, filed 2013-06, 200 miles“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 dealers and vw customer service and they keep saying they still do not have parts after 2 months.”
NHTSA complaint #10650259, filed 2014-10, 30,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V194000Apr 1, 2015Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009 Routan vehicles manufactured June 25, 2008, to July 8, 2009, and 2010…Covers: Volkswagen Routan 2009–2010
- 14V396000Jul 1, 2014This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings…Covers: Volkswagen Routan 2009
- 10V252000Jun 10, 2010Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2009 routan vehicles manufactured from june 2008 through july 2009. These vehicles may have been built with an…Covers: Volkswagen Routan 2009
Related service bulletins
- 11030829Mar 6, 2026This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct…
- 11028490Jan 6, 2026This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct a…
- 10218611Aug 22, 2022Minimum battery charger requirements during software updates
- 10211926May 12, 2022Battery Tester VAS 6161 introduction.
- 10204722Dec 15, 2021This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
- 10203476Nov 8, 2021Update to model year applicability.
- 10169135Dec 5, 2019Update model applicability to MY 2020.
- 10159014Mar 22, 2019Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
- 10158529Feb 19, 2019Battery Testing and Charging instruction. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
- 10144652Jun 6, 2018This information bulletin contains instructions for checking the pins/terminals for contacts and nano contacts.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Volkswagen Routan
78 complaintsBrakes
56 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Volkswagen Routan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology