How common are transmission problems in the 2011 Volkswagen Routan?

NHTSA lists 19 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Routan, making up 11% of the 175 total complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do 2011 Routan transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2011 Routan is 66,250 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Volkswagen Routan transmission?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2011 Routan.

Were there any injuries or fires linked to transmission complaints on the 2011 Routan?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2011 Routan shows 1 fire and 15 injuries reported, with 0 crashes.

How does the 2011 Routan compare to other years for this problem?

NHTSA shows 22 complaints (9% share) for 2010, 19 complaints (11% share) for 2011, 7 complaints (11% share) for 2012, and 2 complaints (29% share) for 2013 in this area.

2011 Volkswagen Routan Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Volkswagen Routan, 11% of its 175 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 66,250 miles. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 19; 11% of 175
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 15
Median mileage: 66,250 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the transmission slipping or triggering a check engine light tied to a torque converter clutch solenoid error around 64,500 miles.
Some drivers describe the vehicle lunging abruptly forward when shifting from reverse to drive.
Several complaints describe the engine stalling or losing power at highway speeds, sometimes with the transmission staying in drive but not engaging, requiring the driver to move to neutral and back.
Owners report the torque converter and valve body needing replacement along with transmission fluid and sealant, in one case at 80,000 miles.
One complaint describes white smoke and flames from the engine compartment while driving around 35 mph, with three child passengers removed from the vehicle.

When 2011 Volkswagen Routan transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 11, 2011, latest Nov 21, 2020.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2011 to Nov 2020; peak Oct 2016 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 Volkswagen Routan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Routan model year

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

20080 (0%)
200920 (7%)
201022 (9%)
201119 (11%)
20127 (11%)
20132 (29%)
20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems in the 2011 Volkswagen Routan?: NHTSA lists 19 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Routan, making up 11% of the 175 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do 2011 Routan transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2011 Routan is 66,250 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Volkswagen Routan transmission?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2011 Routan.
Were there any injuries or fires linked to transmission complaints on the 2011 Routan?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2011 Routan shows 1 fire and 15 injuries reported, with 0 crashes.
How does the 2011 Routan compare to other years for this problem?: NHTSA shows 22 complaints (9% share) for 2010, 19 complaints (11% share) for 2011, 7 complaints (11% share) for 2012, and 2 complaints (29% share) for 2013 in this area.