There are no safety recalls for the 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan, but owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA.
2002 Volkswagen Eurovan problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | |
| Seats | 7 | |
| Equipment | 2 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan — 7
- Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler — 3
- Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery — 2
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 2
- Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers — 1
- Electrical System › Ignition — 1
- Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage — 1
- Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer › Lpg Systems › Tank Assembly — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 69,000 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 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · at 57,400 miles · reported Jul 29, 2020
****note - need more information. Contacted consumer - 8/6/20**** problem: radiator fan blades are broken and/or missing. Radiator overheated. Took to vw dealer today, and was told fan blades were broken and/or missing.
Seats · at 107,000 miles · reported Feb 13, 2018
I was driving my vehicle on the highway going approximately 70mph. My seat heater had been on for about 10-15 minutes when my passenger and I began to smell a sweet, smokey odor. The smoke was not visible at the time, but over the next 5-10 minutes the smell became more intense and there was smoke visible inside the car. My passenger noticed thick smoke coming up from the back of my seat, causing me to jump forward and swerve the car slightly. I immediately turned off the seat heater and pulled over to the side of the highway. Upon examining the seat, I found the seat heater had burned a hole…
Electrical System · at 125,000 miles · reported Dec 25, 2015
The front passenger seat heater burned through the seat fabric. The burn-through location is on the vertical surface of the seat, mid-line, at about the lumbar height. Please refer to the attached photograph. A passenger was seated in the aforementioned seat when the burn-through occurred. The vehicle was in motion at highway speed at the time of the burn-through, but the passenger was not injured.
Service Brakes · at 130,730 miles · reported Sep 16, 2015
Was driving on the freeway, when the brake light appeared on the dash board ,was on my way to my doctors ,as I came back, it was at reduce speed 3rd lane at 50mph, for safety purpose since I could not trust the brakes of the vehicle, I took the van to the dealer and again I need to replace front brakes, (This happens every 10.000 miles).when I questioned the dealer , I was told to contact vw. Of america, which I did immediately, as I spoke with the customer service rep. I was told that vw. Uses the same brake pads for all vehicles from the beetle to the SUV's and campers. That didn't make any…
Wheels · reported Nov 7, 2012
2002 winnebago mounted on a volkswagen euro van chassis. Consumer writes in regards to loosing one of the fasteners to a wheel rim the volkswagen dealer provided the consumer a replacement wheel bolt that was 25% shorted than the factory bolt (30mm long versus the original 40 mm long). When questioned. The parts employee indicated the shorted bolt was specified for the 2002 eurovan. The consumer then contacted winnebago to see if the eurovan was modified to handle the extra weights of the motor home, and thus longer wheel bolts were necessary to keep the wheel on the vehicle. Winnebago…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2002 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 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (11 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (11). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 69,000 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.