no report yet
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
1993 Volkswagen EurovanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 82 owner complaints about the 1993 Volkswagen Eurovan, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 4, 2015. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1993 Volkswagen Eurovan has problems
82 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
43Fuel system, gasoline6 crash/fire/injury
9Engine and engine cooling3 crash/fire/injury
8Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
5Power train
5Steering
4Equipment
4Fuel system, other
3Visibility
3Tires
97 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 43 | 6 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 2 |
| Power train | 5 | 2 |
| Steering | 5 | 1 |
| Equipment | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 4 | 1 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 9 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1993 Volkswagen Eurovan recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Risk. IF THE UPPER LOCKING BOLT HOLDING THE STEERING ASSEMBLY'S UNIVERSAL JOINT LOOSENS, IT CAN RENDER THE STEERING SYSTEM INOPERATIVE AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
no report yet
Conventional: mechanical
Risk. AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED SPRING CAN CAUSE THE EMERGENCYBRAKE TO RELEASE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Best & worst years
1993 vs. every other Eurovan year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Eurovan median. How we score
'93'95'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1993 Volkswagen Eurovan safety ratings
1993 Volkswagen Eurovan in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1993 Volkswagen Eurovan, and the recalls they led to.
- FUEL LINE LEAK IN ENGINE COMPARTMENTNo recall
In owners' words
What Eurovan owners report
Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 200000. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR NHTSA RECALL# 00V039000, REPLACING PART NUMBER 701201363E FUEL LINE, FEED AND PART NUMBER 701201363C FUEL LINE, RETURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS 1995 HAS THE SAME PARTS ON IT, BUT ARE NOT…
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 15MPH ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. SHE HAD THE WINDOW ROLLED UP, AND SHE STARTED FEELING SICK. SHE PULLED OVER AND NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM HOOD AREA. CONSUMER WENT TO GET HER HUSBAND, AND WHEN SHE RETURNED VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK PRIOR TO THE…
RECALL 00V039000 VW/ FUEL LEAKAGE; VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA WILL NOT PAY THE FULL PRICE OF CORRECTING RECALL CAMPAIGN. VOLKSWAGEN WANTS CONSUMER TO PAY OVER $900.00 IN LABOR CHARGES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
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