2001 Volkswagen Eurovan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Eurovan years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Eurovan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (7 complaints, 33%), typically at around 27,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 21owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 | 7 | 33% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 14% | 47,387 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 14% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 10% | 8,090 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 10% | 99,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 10% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 10% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | 141,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | 25,750 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | 58,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Volkswagen Eurovan recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Problem: On certain minivans equipped with child restraint anchorages (tether anchorages) for use in conjunction with child restraints installed in the three rearmost seating positions, the "safety first" portion of the owner's manual delivered with these vehicles incorrectly instructs owners to guide the tether strap underneath the seat's head restraint and to raise the head restraint slightly, if necessary.
Risk: If the owner follows these instructions, the head restraint could accidentally separate from the seat in the event of a crash and cause injury to any child occupant seated in the tethered child seat.
Fix: Owners will be sent a new "safety first" booklet that will contain corrected use instructions. Owner notification began november 30, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free booklet within a reasonable time should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.
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 fracture (EA08002) — opened Jan 4, 2008, closed Mar 14, 2008.
- Engine cooling fan blade fracture (RQ07002) — opened Sep 5, 2007, closed Jan 4, 2008.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Reliable internet automotive sources have listed excessive wear of the intermediate (balance shaft) valve timing chain sprocket in early 2001 24-valve vr6 engines. The inadequately hardened sprocket teeth will veer excessively, such that chain "jumpeds" a tooth and since the vr6 is an…
Driver seat heater caught fire and melted hole in seat. This is a very dangerous and should be a recall item. *tr
Engine cooling fan blade failure. The larger of the 2 fan blade wheels has a large missing piece which has somehow disintegrated without any reasonable explanation. I understand there was an investigation of the eurovan engine cooling fan blade, however a recall has not been issued, while there was…
Traveling with two other rialta motor homes visiting joshia tree np when i heard a banging sound like something hitting under my rialta. I immediately noted an increase in water temperature and then the red warning light came on the dash. I pulled to the side of the road, opened the hood, but could…
Tl*- the contact stated that while having the wheels on the 2001 volkswagen euro van with14000 failure mileage inspected due to constant air leakage the mechanic discovered stress cracks in the two rear wheels. The current mileage was 16100.*ak
Other Volkswagen Eurovan years
← 2000 Eurovan · 2002 Eurovan →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Eurovan | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Eurovan | 15 | 1 |
| 2002 Eurovan | 35 | 0 |
| 2001 | 21 | 1 |
| 2000 Eurovan | 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 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.