Complaints
302
Crashes
9
Fires
4
Injuries
29
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2011 Volkswagen Routan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1111 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:74,606 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#248 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:79,271 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#339 complaints
Fuel System
Avg mileage:79,536 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Volkswagen Routan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 111 | 2 | 1 | 74,606 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 48 | 1 | 1 | 79,271 mi | |
| Fuel System | 39 | 1 | — | 79,536 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 17 | — | — | 59,597 mi | |
| Brakes | 15 | — | — | 48,914 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 12 | — | — | 70,128 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 11 | 1 | — | 57,794 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 1 | — | 54,807 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 2 | — | 59,671 mi | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Child Seat:Latch Connector/Clip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
111
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
74,606
Engine Problems
48
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
79,271
Fuel System
39
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,536
Transmission / Drivetrain
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,597
Brakes
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,914
Electronic Stability Control
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,128
Steering Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,794
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,807
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,671
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Child Seat:Latch Connector/Clip
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2011 Volkswagen Routan — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2011 Volkswagen Routan reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2011 Volkswagen Routan has 302 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 111 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2011 Volkswagen Routan?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (111 complaints, avg 74,606 mi); Engine Problems (48 complaints, avg 79,271 mi); Fuel System (39 complaints, avg 79,536 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2011 Volkswagen Routan?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 72,007 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2011 Volkswagen Routan?
NHTSA complaints for the 2011 Volkswagen Routan include 9 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 29 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2011 Volkswagen Routan have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2011 Volkswagen Routan as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2011 Volkswagen Routan?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Volkswagen Routan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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