Tl*the contact owns a 1997 volkswagen eurovan. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the connecting ends of the fuel line. The vehicle is currently in the repair shop. The VIN and purchase date were unknown. The current mileage is 62,000 and failure mileage was 61,000.
The worst 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical3
- Fuel system3
- Brakes2
- Seat belts2
- Tires2
Problems by type
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- Electrical3
- Fuel system3
- Brakes2
- Seat belts2
- Tires2
- Transmission2
- Body1
- Engine1
- Suspension1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- During the installation of the camper equipment, an improperly adjusted power tool drill bit punctured the fuel tank vapor container.
- Risk
- Fuel vapors can escape which could cause a vehicle fire.
- 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.
Recall number 97V016001 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan 35
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
- Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
- Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
- Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
- Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses
- Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.
1997 Volkswagen Eurovan fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8L 6‑cyl | FWD | 13 | 17 | 14 |
What 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The plastic piece on the right front seat belt that latches and unlatches the belt buckle broke and the spring popped out. The seat belt cannot be used. *ak
My 1997 vw eurovan camper caught fire on december 8, 2002 as it was being driven on interstate 10 near redlands, ca. It was totally lost. Apparently the fire started under the dash on the passenger side. Vw, after inspection, denies responsibility because an after market radio was installed. The firm which installed the radio has inspected the car and reports that the fire was on the passenger side. There is good evidence of much more heat on the right side. Wire insulation jackets are burned off there and not near the radio. No wires were cut during the radio installation, but rather the radio plug was connected to the vw plug. The vehicle has about 45,000 miles on it. On nov. 6, 1998, the dealer replaced the regulator motor and the window motor in the passenger door. On june 19, 2000, the dealer replaced the passenger side window motor. On july 17, 2000, the dealer found a loose wire connection when I reported that the speakers were not working since the june 19 repair.
Problem is an intermittent, unnescessary, sudden downshift of transmission when ascending a steep, long grade. After downshifting, the transmission will not upshift even when RPM's approach 5000, forcing me to slow down. This creates a dangerous situation in highway traffic.
Premature wear of the brake rotors.*ak consumer was advised that front and rear brakes needed to be repalced consumer was complaing of brakes being noisy when braking.
Refriferator stopped working. Cj
Door release lever broke due to poor construction, this means the door cannot be opened from the inside, the drivers side door release no longer operates "cleanly" as when the vehicle was new. Nlm
We have had many problems with this vehicle. We wrote a detailed description of many of the problems and sent it to volkswagen of america consumer relations. They were not the least bit interested in any of our problems. We called them several times after sending the detailed letter and they said "too bad, not our problem." no safety defect (s) listed in summary.
Goodyear no longer makes a tire that will handle the maximum load capacity that is needed for this van. The gvw is approximately 5000. Once water, propane, passengers, luggage, camping equipment is added, any current brand of tire is not sufficient to sustain weight. This is a safety hazard and someone should be held responsible, and I believe it is volkswagen manufacturer. I've only been able to find a maximum load of 1500 pounds per tire (6,000 total) which is not sufficient.( dot number: tire size: 1957015g64 )
The rear tires wear out before the mileage is exceeded. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
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Questions about the 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan
Is the 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan reliable?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan, fewer than a typical Eurovan model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan?
Electrical system, with 3 complaints. Next is fuel system (3).
How many recalls does the 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
What gas mileage does the 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan get?
Official estimates for the 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan range from 14 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.8L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 13 city and 17 highway.
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