MYRModel Year Report

1999 Volkswagen Eurovan

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1999 Volkswagen Eurovan
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:43:48.719Z

Only 17 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 17 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, 1999 highlighted. 1992: 1 complaints 1992 1993: 82 complaints 1995: 6 complaints 1995 1997: 14 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 17 complaints 1999 2000: 25 complaints 2000 2001: 21 complaints 2002: 35 complaints 2002 2003: 15 complaints 2004: 1 complaints 2004
1999: 17 complaints
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YearComplaints
19921
199382
19956
199714
19982
199917
200025
200121
200235
200315
20041

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 17 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

5 of 17 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and retractor.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING AND PRESSING BRAKES SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED, CAUSING INJURIES.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020911

DESIGN OF BUCKLE IS NOT SAFE. CAR SEAT BECAME UNBUCKLED FROM THE SEATBELT, AND WHEN THE VEHICLE STOPPED QUICKLY, THE CHILD FLEW FORWARD AND WAS INJURED. DEALER CONTACTED AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK *ML

NHTSA ODI report, 19990730

REAR PASSENGER SHOULDER BELT LATCH WILL NOT STAY FASTENED WHILE USING A CHILD SAFETY SEAT. THIS CAUSES THE CSS TO MALFUNCTION, AND CHILD TO FALL FORWARD WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990809

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

4 of 17 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing fan.

VISIBILITY

2 of 17 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing linkages and defroster/defogger/hvac system.

STRUCTURE

2 of 17 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing door.

EQUIPMENT

2 of 17 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing slide-in camper and radio/tape deck/cd etc..

INJURY
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WEEKENDER MODEL, THE "H" SHAPED WHICH IS USED TO PUSH UP/ POP VAN SO SOME ONE CAN SLEEP UP THERE. IF ANYONE HOLDS TO THE BAR ON THE "H" TOP CAMPER FALLS DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY. IT MAY HAVE CAUSED INJURIES TO THE OCCUPANTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000818

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20030415 — PE (closed 20030815)

ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADE SEPARATION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Volkswagen Eurovan — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 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 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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