Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2000 Volkswagen Eurovan, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling13
- Visibility3
- Equipment2
- Seat belts2
- Electrical system2
- Latches/locks/linkages1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Exterior lighting1
- Seats1
- Unknown or other1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2000 Volkswagen Eurovan failed the safety check 1.10% of the time — 41% less often than the average 2000 passenger car (1.86%). Median odometer at inspection: 127,532 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 15.5–16.3 L/100 km (about 14–15 mpg US), CO₂ 357–375 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurovan · Minivan · Regular gasoline | 17.6 | 12.9 | 15.5 |
| Eurovan Camper · Minivan · Regular gasoline | 18.6 | 13.5 | 16.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2000 Volkswagen Eurovan.
| 2004057 13 Feb 2004 | Other On certain Winnebago Rialta vehicles built on Volkswagen Eurovan chassis, the engine cooling fans may fracture and break apart, creating a risk of personal inju… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2000 Volkswagen Eurovan.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Volkswagen told its dealers about the 2000 Volkswagen Eurovan: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 616667 | A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 00588 RESISTANCE TOO SMALL (LOW) FOR DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT AIRBAG SYSTEM STORED IN DTC MEMORY. *TT |
| 612460 | INFORMATION REGARDING THE CAPACITIES OF THE ENGINE OIL WITH FILTER CHANGE. *MJS |
| 610176 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE RADIO AT PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION. *TT |
| 610170 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1580 (17988) AND P0103 (16487) STORED IN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY. *TT |
| 10253215 | Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation |
| 10253214 | Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation |
| 10253213 | Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation |
| 10252204 | Air Conditioning Does not Operate |
| 10243034 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10243011 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242996 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242399 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242375 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242372 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242349 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10241340 | Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00/505 00/505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00 |
| 10241339 | Oil Consumption Measurement |
| 10241335 | Oil Consumption Measurement |
| 10241333 | Oil Consumption Measurement |
| 10241311 | Gasoline Quality |
| 10241266 | Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials |
| 10241265 | Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults |
| 10241177 | Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards |
| 10239831 | Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000 Charger |
| 10239789 | To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ignition and visually locate the damage. Proceed with checking any other lines as necessary. Once the damaged line is identified, repair utilizing the Repair kit by Permatex ITEM 09117. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADE SEPARATION
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation