Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 1993. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2003.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Eurovan | 15 | 1 |
| 2002 Eurovan | 35 | 0 |
| 2001 Eurovan | 21 | 1 |
| 2000 Eurovan | 25 | 0 |
| 1999 Eurovan | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Eurovan | 14 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 EurovanMost complaints | 82 | 3 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Engine and engine cooling51
- Fuel system, gasoline46
- Electrical system27
- Equipment15
- Seats13
- Seat belts13
- Power train13
- Visibility12
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 6 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 9.9–15.5 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Eurovan · Minivan · Regular gasoline | 15.7 | 12.8 | 14.4 |
| 2002 | Eurovan · Minivan · Regular gasoline | 15.7 | 12.8 | 14.4 |
| 2000 | Eurovan · Minivan · Regular gasoline | 17.6 | 12.9 | 15.5 |
| 1999 | Eurovan · Minivan · Regular gasoline | 17.6 | 12.9 | 15.5 |
| 1996 | Eurovan Diesel · Minivan · Diesel | 10.2 | 9.6 | 9.9 |
| 1995 | Eurovan Diesel · Minivan · Diesel | 10.2 | 9.6 | 9.9 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
1 Eurovan cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
New registrations in Europe
2 new Volkswagen Eurovan cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2014, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2014 the largest markets were Spain (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | — |
| 2010 | 1 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Recalls
6 campaigns cover the Eurovan.
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.
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 SEAT'S HEAD RESTRAINT AND TO RAISE THE HEAD RESTRAINT SLIGHTLY, IF NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE CONNECTING ENDS OF THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN "SETTLE" OVER TIME WHICH COULD CAUSE THE FASTENING CLAMPS TO LOSE THEIR TIGHT FIT AND PERMIT FUEL TO SEEP OUT AT THE HOSE CONNECTION.
DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE CAMPER EQUIPMENT, AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED POWER TOOL DRILL BIT PUNCTURED THE FUEL TANK VAPOR CONTAINER.
THESE STEERING WHEELS AND INCLUDE A UNIVERSAL JOINT WHICH IS ATTACHED TO STEERING SHAFTS AND SECURED BY LOCKING BOLTS. THE UNIVERSAL JOINT'S UPPER LOCKING BOLT WAS NOT SUFFICIENTLY TORQUED DURING MANUFACTURE, AND CAN EVENTUALLY LOOSEN.
THE HANDLE OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CONTAINS A TORSION SPRING WHICH IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT THE LOCKING MECHANISM REMAINS FIRMLY ENGAGED UPON APPLICATION OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. SOME OF THESE SPRINGS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.
NHTSA recalls