2001 Volkswagen Eurovan problems
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 24% of complaints. Next are suspension (14%) and brakes (10%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 29 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 24% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 52,000 miles 23 complaints with mileage
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%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 23 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 52,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 1 complaint mentions a crash; 1 complaint mentions a fire.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2001 ranks 2nd most-complained-about out of 4 model years of the Volkswagen Eurovan with enough data (24 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 1 safety recall campaign.
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.
Dealer said brakes did not fail - design problem - car must be started with brake on - I pulled out downhill and brake pedal floorboarded - dealer said to effect I have to pump brakes before using the first time!.
Steel rims has welds and air is leaking from the tire. This causes rear tires to go flat. Dealership is aware of problem.
Bracket on vehicle that holds propane tank got caught and almost ruptured that tank. Design is poor on vehicle for that part. Contacted dealer, and the dealer wasa not willing to do anything.
I purchased, new, a 2001 VW eurovan winnebago camper. In 31,000 miles, the vehicle is now on its' third set of brakes. My last vehicle, a 1992 mazda navajo; I finally replaced brakes at approximately 72,000 miles. My driving is not an issue with the VW. Each set of camper brakes costs, right at $1,500.00. VW picked-up the cost of brake set #2 at 17,000 miles. An awa, as they are only warranteed for 12,000 miles. Ridiculous, to be sure. We have absolutely no warning that the brakes are "going out".