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Volkswagen Eurovan years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 219 complaints about the Volkswagen Eurovan since 1992, and 6 recalls have been issued. The 1993 model year has 82 complaints, more than any other year, led by fuel system and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
219
Recalls
6
Worst year
1993
Model years
1992-2004

Volkswagen Eurovan years to avoid

No model year of the Volkswagen Eurovan stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Volkswagen Eurovan years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Volkswagen Eurovan complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

19921993199519971998199920002001200220032004

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Volkswagen Eurovan problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    55
  • Fuel system
    53
  • Electrical
    27
  • Transmission
    13
  • Seats
    13
  • Seat belts
    13
  • Visibility
    12
  • Brakes
    12
  • Tires
    9
  • Steering
    8
  • Body
    8
  • Wheels
    4

Most reported problems on the Volkswagen Eurovan

Fuel leak 17

Volkswagen Eurovan problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2004951Tires00
20037715Engine92,00010
20025735Engine69,00000
20017521Engine36,27311
2000-25Engine61,00000
1999-17Seat belts51,00001
1998-2Steering00
1997-14Electrical10
1995-6Engine01
1993-82Fuel system34
1992-1Engine00

Recalls 6

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Questions about the Volkswagen Eurovan

What years of the Volkswagen Eurovan should you avoid?

No single model year of the Volkswagen Eurovan has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Volkswagen Eurovan?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Volkswagen Eurovan?

Engine, with 55 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (53) and electrical (27).

How many recalls does the Volkswagen Eurovan have?

6 recalls between 1992 and 2004. The 1993 model year has the most, with 3.

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