1997 Volkswagen Eurovan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Eurovan years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan. That ranks 6th out of 9 Eurovan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 21%), typically at around 45,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 14owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 21% | 45,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 7% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Volkswagen Eurovan recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: During the installation of the camper equipment, an improperly adjusted power tool drill bit punctured the fuel tank vapor container.
Risk: Fuel vapors can escape which could cause a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 volkswagen eurovan. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the connecting ends of the fuel line. The vehicle is currently in the repair shop. The vin and purchase date were unknown. The current mileage is 62,000 and failure mileage was 61,000.
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. *ak *sc
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. Vw, after inspection, denies responsibility because an after market radio was installed. The…
Problem is an intermittent, unnescessary, sudden downshift of transmission when ascending a steep, long grade. After downshifting, the transmission will not upshift even when rpm's approach 5000, forcing me to slow down. This creates a dangerous situation in highway traffic.
Premature wear of the brake rotors.*ak consumer was advised that front and rear brakes needed to be repalced consumer was complaing of brakes being noisy when braking. *jb
Other Volkswagen Eurovan years
← 1995 Eurovan · 1998 Eurovan →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Eurovan | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Eurovan | 15 | 1 |
| 2002 Eurovan | 35 | 0 |
| 2001 Eurovan | 21 | 1 |
| 2000 Eurovan | 25 | 0 |
| 1999 Eurovan | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 Eurovan | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 14 | 1 |
| 1995 Eurovan | 6 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan?
Owners most often report electrical system, equipment, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Eurovan model years, the 1997 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.