2000 Volkswagen Eurovan recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2000 Volkswagen Eurovan, but owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

0 / 1

Injuries / deaths

1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Volkswagen Eurovan vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Volkswagen Eurovan problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine and Engine Cooling	13
Visibility	3
Electrical System	3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Equipment	2
Exterior Lighting	2
Seat Belts	2
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1
Unknown or Other	1
Steering	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Seats	1

Most reported parts

Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan — 10
Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc — 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Drum — 1
Visibility › Windshield — 1
Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Power Steering Fluid — 1
Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood — 1
Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 61,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Volkswagen Eurovan complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Seat Belts · at 216,312 miles · reported Jan 28, 2016

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 it. The passenger side did not burn because the heater doesnt work anymore.

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 180,000 miles · reported Dec 7, 2015

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 out after running the vehicle for less than an hour. There are no check engine lights or checks in place to warn or prevent this from happening. It is a major safety concern! I have been working with the vw dealer for over one year now but still no resolve. Under the direction of vw of america their…

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 97,000 miles · reported Aug 1, 2008

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.

Equipment · at 30,000 miles · reported Sep 26, 2007

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 10/18/07

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 89,000 miles · reported Jun 22, 2007

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.

Other Volkswagen Eurovan years

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Volkswagen Eurovan have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2000 Volkswagen Eurovan as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Volkswagen Eurovan?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (13 reports), followed by visibility (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 61,000 miles.

Are Volkswagen recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Volkswagen dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.