2011 Volkswagen Routan Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 7%of 175 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2011 Volkswagen Routan, 7% of the 175 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car shut off numerous times while driving. There was no way to turn steering wheel it just stops nothing you can do to keep it running hopefully no one is tailing me because if not I will definitely crash. Mechanic can't seem to find problem. Maybe tipm or key fob? Changed key fob no luck”
NHTSA complaint #11191746, filed 2019-03, 85,000 miles“My tipm modules of the car is causing a lots of problems and that has affected my fuel pump, battery, and starter.I have to replace a new fuel pump,a new battery and a new starter and still the same problem is still persisting.”
NHTSA complaint #11150748, filed 2018-11, 117,545 miles“This vehicle is basically a chrysler/dodge with vw branding, and one of the keys is even a dodge key. It has the same issue with the tipm and fuel relay module that was recalled on the 2011 chrysler and dodge vans. See fuel pump relay recall NHTSA 14v-530. I'm asking that it also be recalled for the 2011 vw Routan since it's very dangerous that my car could stop at any moment. I recently purchased my van from a used car dealer in new jersey who neglected to even inform me that this was a known issue even though I informed them that I'd be driving the car cross country. …”
NHTSA complaint #11344079, filed 2020-08, 71,000 miles“I have been struggling with starting my Volkswagen Routan on the initial engagement of the key, the problem started within the last two months. In the same time frame, the vehicle would suddenly turn off in the middle of driving. I have seen that in 2009 and 2010 model there was a recall of the ignition switch that showed similar issues. My car does have 10000 miles, so I am trying to determine if it was an initial faulty item or a part that needs to be replaced. The dealership replaced the tipm module, but it did not correct the issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #10934732, filed 2016-12, 105,000 miles“The van hesitates to start. It has turned off by itself while driving. The blinkers (right and left) sometimes work. The hazard lights sometimes work. The AC comes on and then comes off. We are the original owners and have kept up with maintenance on the van. We took the van into Volkswagen dealer service and were told that the 2011 model was plagued with electrical problems. We were told this time our tipm needs to be replaced. All of the problems we are experiencing are related to a problem chrysler (who made the van) admitted to. Volkswagen will not replace the part. …”
NHTSA complaint #10923858, filed 2016-11, 67,566 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10177854Jul 31, 2020Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) function test may not end on its own causing DTC.
Electronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Volkswagen Routan
111 complaintsEngine
48 complaintsFuel system
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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.
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