MYRModel Year Report

1997 Volkswagen Eurovan

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1997 Volkswagen Eurovan
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:41:08.828Z

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.

SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and 12v/24v/48v battery.

FIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021219

TIRES

2 of 14 total reports mention: tires.

SEAT BELTS

2 of 14 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.

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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, most commonly citing recreational vehicle/trailer.

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

NHTSA ODI report, 19970918

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 service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires 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 service brakes, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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