How many brake complaints does the 2011 Volkswagen Routan have?

NHTSA lists 27 brake-related complaints for the 2011 Routan, accounting for 15% of the 175 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2011 Routan brake problems?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the brake complaints on the 2011 Routan.

At what mileage do 2011 Routan brake problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2011 Routan is 64,933 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.

Are 2011 Routan brake problems worse than other model years?

Brake complaints make up 15% of total complaints in both 2010 and 2011, and 13% in 2012, so the 2011 model year is in line with nearby years rather than an outlier.

Have any crashes or injuries been reported from 2011 Routan brake issues?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to the 27 brake complaints filed for the 2011 Routan.

2011 Volkswagen Routan Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 27 brake complaints for the 2011 Volkswagen Routan, 15% of the 175 total complaints for that year, with a median failure mileage of 64,933. No related recalls are on file for this brake issue.

Brakes complaints: 27; 15% of 175
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 64,933 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Front brakes and rotors vibrate or wobble at highway speed when braking, sometimes appearing again after replacement.
Steering wheel shakes when braking around 40 mph or faster, often diagnosed as warped front rotors.
Some owners report needing front brakes and rotors replaced multiple times, including a third replacement in one case.
Rear brakes reportedly failed to release when the pedal was depressed, traced to rear mounting brackets needing replacement.
One owner reported a power brake booster failure that reduced the ability to stop the vehicle.
A driver-side brake reportedly seized intermittently at around 40 mph and released after hitting a bump or restarting the vehicle.

When 2011 Volkswagen Routan brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 15, 2013, latest Feb 17, 2025.

27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2013 to Feb 2025; peak May 2014 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2011 Volkswagen Routan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Routan model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201035 (15%)
201127 (15%)
20128 (13%)
20130 (0%)
20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2011 Volkswagen Routan have?: NHTSA lists 27 brake-related complaints for the 2011 Routan, accounting for 15% of the 175 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2011 Routan brake problems?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the brake complaints on the 2011 Routan.
At what mileage do 2011 Routan brake problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2011 Routan is 64,933 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Are 2011 Routan brake problems worse than other model years?: Brake complaints make up 15% of total complaints in both 2010 and 2011, and 13% in 2012, so the 2011 model year is in line with nearby years rather than an outlier.
Have any crashes or injuries been reported from 2011 Routan brake issues?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to the 27 brake complaints filed for the 2011 Routan.