2000 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
32
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN
The 2000 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN has received a total of 32 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan (10 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System (2 complaints), and Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2000 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2000 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN
32 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingbrake Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
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 CERTIFIED MECHANICS HAVE SYSTEMATICALLY REPLACED ALMOST ALL OF THE COMPONENTS RELATING TO THE FUEL SYSTEM BUT TO NO RESOLVE. AT THIS POINT THE PROBLEM STILL PERSIST AND THE DEALERSHIP IS RELUCTANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE GAS TANK IS ACTUALLY HEATING UP EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE REPRODUCED THE RESULTS IN THEIR SHOP. I DO HAVE A VIDEO OF THE PROBLEM IN ACTION BUT AM UNABLE TO SHARE THAT WITH YOU THROUGH THE DOCUMENT UPLOADING SYSTEM. BY THE WAY I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE AND HAVE ALWAYS HAD IT SERVICED AT THE CERTIFIED VW DEALERSHIP.
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. *TR
TL*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 *TR
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Safety Rating for the 2000 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TB011408 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Gasoline Quality
0007 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 00588 RESISTANCE TOO SMALL (LOW) FOR DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT AIRBAG SYSTEM STORED IN DTC MEMORY. *TT
0001 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE RADIO AT PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN
- 1995 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN — 6 complaints
- 1996 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN — 0 complaints
- 1997 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN — 22 complaints
- 1998 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN — 2 complaints
- 1999 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN — 22 complaints
- 2000 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN (current)
- 2001 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN — 29 complaints
- 2002 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN — 45 complaints
- 2003 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN — 21 complaints
- 2004 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN — 1 complaint
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