MYRModel Year Report

2002 Volkswagen Eurovan

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2002 Volkswagen Eurovan
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:40:45.593Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volkswagen Eurovan Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1992: 1 complaints 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 2003: 15 complaints 2004: 1 complaints 2004
2002: 35 complaints
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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%

31% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 11 distinct reports on file, 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, 20080106

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 31%

31% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file, 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, 20120227

SEATS 20%

20% of complaints: seats — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing seat heater/cooler.

FIRE INJURY
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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, 20180213

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, 20170718

HEATED SEATS CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED THE UPPER PORTION OF THE PASSENGER SEAT.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20070320

TIRES 6%

6% of complaints: tires — 2 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 2 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20070905 — RQ (closed 20080104)

ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADE FRACTURE

I 20080104 — EA (closed 20080314)

ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADE FRACTURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Volkswagen Eurovan — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.