MYRModel Year Report

1998 Volkswagen Eurovan

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1998 Volkswagen Eurovan
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:52:44.105Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 82 complaints 1995: 6 complaints 1995 1997: 14 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2 1999: 17 complaints 2000: 25 complaints 2000 2001: 21 complaints 2002: 35 complaints 2002 2003: 15 complaints 2004: 1 complaint 2004
1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 82 complaints 1993 1995: 6 complaints 1995 1997: 14 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2 1999: 17 complaints 1999 2000: 25 complaints 2000 2001: 21 complaints 2001 2002: 35 complaints 2002 2003: 15 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint 2004
1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 82 complaints 1993 1995: 6 complaints 1995 1997: 14 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2 1999: 17 complaints 1999 2000: 25 complaints 2000 2001: 21 complaints 2001 2002: 35 complaints 2002 2003: 15 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint 2004

1998: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19921
199382
19956
199714
19982
199917
200025
200121
200235
200315
20041

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Visibility

1 of 2 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing electrical heating element.

Show complaint excerpts

Since purchase of vehicle, consumer has had to replace the heater/air conditioning fan speed control resistor twice. The previous owner replaced it twice also.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-06

Steering

1 of 2 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.

Show complaint excerpts

Consumer was in the driveway backing out, and all of a sudden steering wheel came off.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-07-03

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2003-04-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-08-15 Engine cooling fan blade separation

Buy-smart checklist

1998 Volkswagen Eurovan — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 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 1998 Volkswagen Eurovan?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 Volkswagen Eurovan have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.