MYRModel Year Report

1993 Volkswagen Eurovan

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1993 Volkswagen Eurovan
RENDERED 2026-09-16T16:00:32.474Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volkswagen Eurovan Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1992: 1 complaints 1992 1993: 82 complaints 1993 1995: 6 complaints 1995 1997: 14 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 17 complaints 2000: 25 complaints 2000 2001: 21 complaints 2002: 35 complaints 2002 2003: 15 complaints 2004: 1 complaints 2004
1993: 82 complaints
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YearComplaints
19921
199382
19956
199714
19982
199917
200025
200121
200235
200315
20041

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 54%

54% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 44 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing delivery and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

FIRE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%

13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
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ENGINE FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19960923

ENGINE FIRE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960222

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and front underhood.

FIRE
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DT: CONTACT STATES A 1993 EURO VAN VOLKSWAGEN BURNED WHILE DRIVING. SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THERE WAS NO ONGOING INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FIRE.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20050624

STEERING 7%

7% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and hydraulic power assist system.

CRASH
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WHILE MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY STEERING WHEEL FAILED. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040723

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.

CRASH
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VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND IN GEAR, MANUAL SHIFT, CHILD TURN KEY AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE JUMP, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION , GOING WALL IN GARAGE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950831

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19940205 — parking brake

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

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LONGER TENSION SPRING TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT TENSION.

Campaign 93V138000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19940520 — steering

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 MANU

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE PRESENT UNIVERSAL UPPER LOCKING BOLT, INSTALL A NEW ONE, AND TORQUE IT TO SPECIFICATIONS.

Campaign 94V058000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19991007 — SQ (closed 20000418)

FUEL LINE LEAK IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT

R 20000519 — fuel system, gasoline

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

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSES.

Campaign 00V039000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Volkswagen Eurovan — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (44 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V138000 (parking brake) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V058000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V039000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1993 Volkswagen Eurovan reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Volkswagen Eurovan?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Volkswagen Eurovan have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.