1997 Volkswagen Eurovan
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.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1997
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1997: 14 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 82 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 35 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 1 |
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.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2002-12-19
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-03-15
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, 1997-09-18
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1997-04-09Fuel system, gasoline97V016001 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.
Buy-smart checklist
1997 Volkswagen Eurovan — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 97V016001 · Fuel system, gasoline
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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.