2009 Volkswagen Routan Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 6%of 294 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2009 Volkswagen Routan, 6% of the 294 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 get it into gear by turning it off and back on again, assuming it will turn back on again. There is danger in being stranded far from home with children in the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11002102, filed 2017-06, 158,560 miles“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, windows and door locks work like they normally should. Usually if I wait like 20 minutes and keep trying the key (taking it out of the ignition and reinserting it) until it starts. The check engine light came on for 7 days. …”
NHTSA complaint #11268099, filed 2019-10, 129,000 miles“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 under a recall with the win module and vw indicates that since it's been fixed they only offer a 12 month warranty. For me to get a new win module, the dealership said it would be $2,000 and a long estimated time without the car. This car is blue booked as only worth $3,500.00. …”
NHTSA complaint #11308290, filed 2020-02, 75,000 miles“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 few days it did it a couple times more, this time turning on the check engine light. Took it to the dealer and they couldn't duplicate problem in the week they had it. Picked it up from the dealership and was about 10 to 15 miles away and it did it again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10995198, filed 2017-06, 134,692 miles“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 problem resolved itself for about 3 months - now it started doing this again - randomly will not start. Hubby moved a wire under the hood and magically the car started. Got home and van will not start! After spending $5,200 on a new transmission - I hate to put any more $$ into this van. …”
NHTSA complaint #10821636, filed 2016-01, 89,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11010011Oct 7, 2024Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
- 10249138Jan 9, 2024Airbag / Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries, update to contact information due to retirement.
- 10236434Feb 5, 2016Fuel additive to help prevent sporadic misfire faults.
- 10213844Jan 20, 2016VW Engine Oil Capacities.
- 10056164Sep 22, 2014Volkswagen: see document search button for owner letter. An extension warranty, with specific conditions, 10 yrs or 120,000 miles,whichever is first, has been issued for…
- 10239789Jan 24, 2014To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine…
- 10239804Dec 13, 2013Pulling up on any of the third row seating legs is not recommended (Figure 1) as this may cause the leg(s) to not fold flat when the seat is in the stowed position (figure 2). If…
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Volkswagen Routan
151 complaintsEngine
78 complaintsBrakes
56 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsBody and structure
18 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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