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2012 Volkswagen ROUTAN Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1533952
Internal NHTSA #	11173391
Manufacurer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	ROUTAN
Model Year	2012
File date	18/12/18
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The engine will die as i'm driving down the highway. This causes me to lose power steering, all my digital guages on dash,etc. When i pull over stop and put it in neutral i can then turn the key and it will start right back up. This has happened at least 6 times while driving on the highway or in town but always while moving and for no apparent reason. Possible touched the key chain with my knee but i can't say anything triggered it. First thing i notice is i'm slowing down and have to power steering. Also, when starting the car the ignition regularly does not recognize that i've turned the key. Requires that i push the key in with force up and to the right while rotating for the key to activate the ignition. Sometime the engine will begin to start but stop when i let go of the key. My dealer said it could be the battery or the remote car starter. I've replaced both and still have the same problem. Now they are quoting me about $700 to replace the key fobs and ignition. I was told by a mechanic this is the exact type of problem that all the town & countries & routans have had and there was a recall. It's a plastic key that wears out and stops working properly. Checking on-line vw routan, dodge caravan & chysler town & country all had a recall on their ignitions, but it was limited to 2009 & 2010. I have the same issue described in the recall "inadvertent ignition key displacement from the run position, which would shut off the engine and depower safety systems, such as airbags, power steering and braking"
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	144729
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MINETTO, NY
VIN pattern	2C4RVAAG8CRXXXXXX
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	30/04/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	62
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 Volkswagen ROUTAN Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Volkswagen ROUTAN Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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