MYRModel Year Report

1997 Volkswagen Eurovan

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1997 Volkswagen Eurovan
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:45:13.781Z

Only 14 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volkswagen Eurovan Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1992: 1 complaints 1992 1993: 82 complaints 1995: 6 complaints 1995 1997: 14 complaints 1997 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
1997: 14 complaints
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YearComplaints
19921
199382
19956
199714
19982
199917
200025
200121
200235
200315
20041

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 14 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

2 of 14 total reports mention: tires.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

SEAT BELTS

2 of 14 total reports mention: seat belts.

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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 *SC

NHTSA ODI report, 20050315

EQUIPMENT

2 of 14 total reports mention: equipment.

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THE PROPANE GAS COMPONENT OF THE NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT FUNCTION IN HIGH ALTITUDE AREAS.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970918

VISIBILITY

1 of 14 total reports mentions: visibility.

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THE POWER WINDOWS WOULD GO UP & THEN COME BACK DOWN WITHOUT THE POWER BUTTON BEING PRESSED. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE 1998. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES & PROBLEM COULD NOT BE SOLVED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990909

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19970409 — fuel system, gasoline

DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE CAMPER EQUIPMENT, AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED POWER TOOL DRILL BIT PUNCTURED THE FUEL TANK VAPOR CONTAINER.

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.

Campaign 97V016001 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Volkswagen Eurovan — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 97V016001 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.