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Major Problems with Volkswagen EuroVan - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Volkswagen EuroVan model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2002, for instance, is the worst year for the EuroVan. Older EuroVan vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Volkswagen EuroVan problems by years

Worst Volkswagen EuroVan Problems

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2002 Volkswagen EuroVan February 27, 2012 Victims: 1

I was driving my daughter to school today and we had put the heated seats on in my 2002 vw eurovan. as we approached the school my daughter yelled ouch and grabbed her back. we discovered a hole in the seat that had burned through the seat fabric and burned a hole in her north face jacket. it had started to heat up her shirt but luckily she felt it before it got even hotter. this could have caused a severe burn to her back. she had a large red patch on her lower ...

SEAT BELTS
2000 Volkswagen EuroVan January 27, 2016 Victims: 1 Mileage: 216312 miles

I was driving in town on a city street on my way to church and the drivers side seat heater burned through and melted my coat a little bit. my back felt burned a little bit but went away after awhile so i did not have any lasting pain. but my good church coat was left with a slighty melted area on it. the passenger side did not burn because the heater doesnt work anymore.

BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
1999 Volkswagen EuroVan June 20, 1999 Victims: 1

Design of buckle is not safe. car seat became unbuckled from the seatbelt, and when the vehicle stopped quickly, the child flew forward and was injured. dealer contacted and cannot duplicate the problem. problem still exists.*ak *ml

What is the most common problem with Volkswagen EuroVan?

Overall the worst problem with Volkswagen EuroVan relates to FAN problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific EuroVan years that are prone to issues with these components.

FAN 20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7 SEATS 7 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 5 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 5 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 4 SEAT BELTS 4 COOLING SYSTEM 4 DOOR 3 ENGINE 3 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 3 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 3 TIRES 3 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 3 ENGINE 3 AIR CONDITIONER 2 WIRING 2 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 2 WHEELS 2 GASOLINE 2 IGNITION 2 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 2 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 2 WINDSHIELD 1 STRUCTURE 1 BODY 1 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 1 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1 DISC 1 DRUM 1 RETRACTOR 1 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 1 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 1 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 1 TREAD/BELT 1 HEADLIGHTS 1 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 1 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 1 ANCHORAGE 1 MACPHERSON STRUT 1 REAR 1 SWITCH 1 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 1 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 1 CABLES 1 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 1 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 1 BRAKE LIGHTS 1 MOTOR 1 ELECTRICAL 1 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 1 SHOCK ABSORBER 1 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 1 PUMP 1 CARRIER/RACK 1 FRONT UNDERHOOD 1 SPRINGS 1 LPG SYSTEMS 1 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING 1 LABELS 1 SLIDE-IN CAMPER 1 POWER STEERING FLUID 1 TANK ASSEMBLY 1 LINKAGES 1 SERVICE BRAKES 1 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

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