| Issue ID | 1368212 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10970280 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | ROUTAN |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 02/04/17 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Check tire light on dash came on and off- had it checked out- nothing came up. Then we started having issues with the vehical starting- long starts and not starting on the first, second, sometimes third try. Next, the engine would intermittently turn off when shifted into reverse. Lastly, it started shutting off while driving!!! All of these things occurred within 1. 5 months and in order. Brought it in to vw dealer- requires new tipm module at 1000. 00 dollars. Totally unsafe and should have been included in the recall along with the chrysler and dodge models when they recalled the tipm modules. This car was made by chrysler- so i've discovered. It is essentially a chrysler with a vw badge on it- that's what the mechanics i've spoken with call it. They also call it a frankenstein van! Vw and chrysler should stand by their product- add it to the recall before for someone gets killed in this thing!!! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 98000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OCALA, FL |
| VIN pattern | 2V4RW3DG7BRXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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