Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 15 | −41% | 1 | Engine | Good |
| 2002 | 35 | 1.8× | — | Engine | Caution |
| 2001 | 21 | 1.3× | 1 | Engine | Average |
| 2000 | 25 | 1.6× | — | Engine | Caution |
| 1999 | 17 | typical | — | Seat Belt | Average |
| 1997 | 14 | −19% | 1 | Fuel System | Average |
| 1995 | 6 | −57% | — | Engine | Good |
* Complaints compared with the median Eurovan year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Volkswagen Eurovan problems
Latest Volkswagen Eurovan recalls
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 Volkswagen Passat sedan, Jetta, Jetta wagon, Golf, EuroVan, EuroVan Camper Van and EuroVan Chassis vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual
On certain minivans equipped with child restraint anchorages (tether anchorages) for use in conjunction with child restraints installed in the three rearmost seating positions, the "safety first" portion of the owner's manual delivered with these vehicles incorrectly instructs owners to guide the tether strap underneath the…
Remedy: Owners will be sent a new "safety first" booklet that will contain corrected use instructions. Owner notification began November 30, 2002.
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
During the installation of the camper equipment, an improperly adjusted power tool drill bit punctured the fuel tank vapor container.
Remedy: Volkswagen dealers, on behalf of winnebago, will check the fuel vapor container for the defect and if a defect is present, the fuel vapor container, will be replaced.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Volkswagen Eurovan should you avoid?
2002 and 2000 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Eurovan years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 2002.
What is the best year for the Volkswagen Eurovan?
1995 has the fewest complaints compared with other Eurovan years at the same age, followed by 2003 and 1997. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Volkswagen Eurovan problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (45), electrical system (19) and seat belts (12). Engine complaints peak in the 2000 model year.
How many recalls has the Volkswagen Eurovan had?
3 recalls across 1995–2003. The model year with the most is 1997. See all Volkswagen Eurovan recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.