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2002 Volkswagen Eurovan Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan, most often about the engine (37% of complaints, typically around 59,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Eurovan model year since 2000.
Most common 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan problems
Engine
13 complaints · 37%Half of these problems showed up before 59,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system, engine.
I traveling approximately 25 MPH, the steering wheel and engine compartment of my 2002 vw Eurovan began to shake violently. An inspection revealed that a piece of one of the of the two radiator fans was missing. The missing piece did not go through the radiator.
****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.
Electrical
8 complaints · 23%Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery, wiring, ignition, alternator/generator/regulator.
We have experienced repeated electrical problems with 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan. Many electrical components have been replaced, including generator, battery, throttle controls, and an ABS sensor. The problems persists. The most dangerous is that the brake warning light comes on randomly, apparently for no reason. We…
Tl contact owns a 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan. While driving at 30 MPH the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that this failure occurred on several occasions. Also, the contact stated that the generator and battery indicators remained illuminated on the instrument panel. On february 23, 2006, the engine fan was repaired…
Seats
7 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 105,000 miles. Parts named most often: front assembly.
Bought a used 2002 Eurovan with seat warmer in jan 2006. Seat warmers worked initially, but on passenger side it overheated and melted through the factory synthetic cloth seat cover causing about a 1 inch charred black spot as well as other discoloration nearby. Wife was sitting in the seat and noticed the extremely…
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…
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.
I was driving on I-94 north of detroit when I experienced a major shaking of the vehicle. I was able to maintain control and as I hit the brakes the vehicle the shaking decreased. It was a scary experience but after the initial shock I was able to maintain control. Had the tire blown out the outcome might have been…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2002 Volkswagen Eurovan recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Engine cooling fan blade fracture
Summary
The subject vehicles are built on a volkswagen eurovan chassis and are class c motor homes. On september 5, 2007, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation as rq 07-002 after receiving four consumer reports of fan blade failure on model year 2002 winnebago rialta and vista vehicles.as a result of additional information received from volkswagen in response to rq 07-002, the investigation was upgraded to engineering analysis (ea) 08-002.the scope of the ea investigation was also expanded to cover model years 2001 through 2004 rialta and vista, 2002 through 2004 sunstar, and 2001 through 2003 eurovan.all of these vehicles utilize the same engine cooling fan.however, th
Engine cooling fan blade fracture
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation based on four reportsalleging failure of an engine cooling fan in the subject vehicles.three of the complainants alleged the fan disintegrated and two of the three alleged the radiator was damaged as a result.the fourth complainant alleged that his vehicle experienced violent shaking and overheating.when the vehicle was inspected, it was noted that pieces of the fan were missing.all four vehicles were class c motor homes built on a volkswagen eurovan chassis.two of the vehicles are rialta models and two are vista models.based onadditional information received from volkswagen odi is upgrading this investigation toengineering
Questions about the 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (13 complaints, typically around 59,000 miles); electrical (8 complaints); seats (7 complaints, typically around 105,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2002 a bad year for the Volkswagen Eurovan?
- It is the most complained-about Eurovan model year since 2000, with 35 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Volkswagen Eurovan years
- 2000
- 2002