2000 Volkswagen Eurovan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Eurovan years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Volkswagen Eurovan. That ranks 2nd out of 9 Eurovan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (13 complaints, 52%), typically at around 43,002 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 25owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 52% | 43,002 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 12% | 81,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 8% | 59,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 8% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 8% | 146,156 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | 180,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | 216,312 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Volkswagen Eurovan recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 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.
I was driving in town on a city street on my way to church and the drivers side seat heater burned through and melted my coat a little bit. My back felt burned a little bit but went away after awhile so i did not have any lasting pain. But my good church coat was left with a slighty melted area on…
The issue with the vehicle is that an excessive amount of pressure and heat builds up inside the gas tank while driving at any speed and to even a greater extent when in stop-n-go traffic or sitting in the parking lot idling. The result is that when opening the gas cap from hot fumes and fuel spray…
Fan for cooling the air conditioning unit (in engine compartment) blew apart, damaging electronic components adjacent to it. The other fan (for engine cooling) failed last year. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volkswagen eurovan. The contact stated that the metal bracket, which holds the luggage rack onto the vehicle, was rusted. The manufacturer was notified and stated that it was caused by the weather. The current mileage was 90,000 and failure mileage was 30,000. Updated…
Engine cooling fan on driver's (left) side broke and lost a piece, causing the fan to become unbalanced. The lack of balance caused severe vibration in the car. Car is currently in the shop for repair (replacement) of the fan. *tr
Other Volkswagen Eurovan years
← 1999 Eurovan · 2001 Eurovan →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Eurovan | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Eurovan | 15 | 1 |
| 2002 Eurovan | 35 | 0 |
| 2001 Eurovan | 21 | 1 |
| 2000 | 25 | 0 |
| 1999 Eurovan | 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 2000 Volkswagen Eurovan?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, visibility, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Volkswagen Eurovan?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.