1998 Volkswagen Eurovan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Eurovan years
- Not enough data 8th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Volkswagen Eurovan. That ranks 8th out of 9 Eurovan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Volkswagen Eurovan recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Volkswagen Eurovan.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine cooling fan blade separation (PE03015) — opened Apr 15, 2003, closed Aug 15, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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. This time the mechanic stated he was concerned that if the resistor heated up due to a malfunction, there was a possibility of a fire. *jg
Consumer was in the driveway backing out, and all of a sudden steering wheel came off. Had vehicle towed to the dealer, and he repaired the steering wheel.*ak this is a new vehicle even though it is on a 1998 volkswagen chassis winnerbago sold it as a new 1999 rialta motorhome.
Other Volkswagen Eurovan years
← 1997 Eurovan · 1999 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 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Eurovan | 14 | 1 |
| 1995 Eurovan | 6 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Volkswagen Eurovan?
Owners most often report steering, visibility problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Volkswagen Eurovan?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.