1999 Volkswagen Eurovan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Eurovan years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan. That ranks 4th out of 9 Eurovan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seat belts (5 complaints, 29%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 17owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 5 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 24% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 12% | 91,823 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 12% | 91,823 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 6% | 91,823 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | 70,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Volkswagen Eurovan recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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.
Recall for samsung microwave model m5491g. Key pad doesn't work. Randomly turns on. Could catch fire. Called several times, on hold for over 8 hours, refund promised but have not received it
The oem cd changer installed under the passenger seat of my 99 eurovan used screws that penetrated the gas tank. 8 years later, the screws in the gas tank have loosened to the point that one can smell gas odor and the engine check light goes on due to evap system leak. This seems to be a serious…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 volkswagen eurovan. While driving approximately 50 mph, the driver side cooling fan overheated and shattered. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the fan was replaced. The dealer did not offer an explanation as to what caused the failure. The contact saw numerous…
The auxiliary fan blade on my eurovan cracked and flew apart into several pieces. After posting on a volkswagen website, i learned of others with the same problem. This presents a serious hazard as it could injure anyone in the vicinity when the blade breaks. Also, it clearly should not be…
Vehicle: 1999 volkswagen eurovan camper with approximately 34,000 miles. The vehicle has 2 electric radiator fans. Both plastic fan blade assemblies failed while the vehicle was underway, resulting in severe imbalance. Multiple plastic fragments were shed, which could have caused injury if it had…
Other Volkswagen Eurovan years
← 1998 Eurovan · 2000 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 | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 Eurovan | 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 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan?
Owners most often report seat belts, engine and engine cooling, equipment problems. The top one, seat belts, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.