1993 Volkswagen Eurovan problems
Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA about the 1993 Volkswagen Eurovan. Fuel system is the most reported problem area, at 49% of complaints. Next are engine (10%) and electrical system (8%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 101 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Fuel system 49% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 13
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What the data shows
Safety-related details: 6 complaints mention a crash; 13 complaints mention a fire.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 1993 ranks 1st most-complained-about out of 4 model years of the Volkswagen Eurovan with enough data (41 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 3 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
While driving consume noticed thick black smoke pouring from under the hood. When hood was lifted there was a fire in the engine, and strong odor of gasoline. Fire was due by a leaking fuel line caused by defective clamps. The leak was in the fuel line from fuel pump to fuel injector rail directly above the distributor which provided the spark to ignite the gasoline.
While driving in the neighborhood, dropping off a child at school andcontinued down the road,vehicle caught on fire. Vehicla was totalled. 1st and 2nd time they said to bring the vehicle into repair shop, and they replaced gasket/seal on the fuel tank. Second time they replaced section of hoses. Contacted the dealer.
Fuel/temperature gauge only works occasionally. I was quoted a price of $700.00 to replace at dealer several years ago but I know of three other VW eurovans with the same problem and I just found an article stating that replacement doesn't solve the problem, the existing board has to be soldered. I think VW should cover this as it is dangerous for all concerned to travel without knowing the car temperature or how much fuel there is. *nlm
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 volkswagen eurovan. While driving 5 MPH, the engine on one side of the vehicle became completely loose and fell to the ground. The pan, which supported the engine, fell onto the street and dragged on the ground. An engine bracket, to which the engine is bolted, needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that nothing could be done. The vehicle is currently parked at an auto repair shop awaiting the parts for the repair.