MYRModel Year Report

2002 Volkswagen Eurovan

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2002 Volkswagen Eurovan
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:44:38.775Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
35
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

31% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2002: 35 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

31% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing fan and gasoline.

FIRE
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I was driving my 2002 vw Eurovan over a causeway going approximately 55 MPH. A warning light flashed several times then went off. I believe it was a coolant light.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-01-06

Electrical system

31% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and fuses and circuit breakers.

INJURY
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I was driving my daughter to school today and we had put the heated seats on in my 2002 vw Eurovan. As we approached the school my daughter yelled ouch and grabbed her back.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-02-27

Seats

20% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing seat heater/cooler.

FIREINJURY
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I was driving my vehicle on the highway going approximately 70MPH. My seat heater had been on for about 10-15 minutes when my passenger and I began to smell a sweet, smokey odor.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-13

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan. The contact stated that the front passenger seat caught on fire. The contact stated that the seat warmer malfunctioned and caused the seat to catch on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-07-18

Heated seats caught on fire and burned the upper portion of the passenger seat.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-03-20

Tires

6% · 2 reports

Power train

6% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2007-09-05Recall queryClosed 2008-01-04 Engine cooling fan blade fracture
  2. I
    2008-01-04Engineering analysisClosed 2008-03-14 Engine cooling fan blade fracture

Buy-smart checklist

2002 Volkswagen Eurovan — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Seats: 7 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 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 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 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.