11 of the
101 complaints about the 1993 Volkswagen Eurovan are about the
engine — 11% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
131,000 miles.
F
11
Complaints
0
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Engine
327.3%
Gasoline
327.3%
Belts AND Associated Pulleys
218.2%
Exhaust System
19.1%
Cooling System
19.1%
Engine AND Engine Cooling
19.1%
Engine & Cooling across every Volkswagen Eurovan year
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. THE PARTS WOULD COST $450; HOWEVER, THE REPAIR SHOP IS GIVING HIM A DISCOUNT. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,000.
NHTSA complaint #10245414 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Diego, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THE HORNS ON MY VEHICLE HAVE BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES AND ARE AGAIN NOT WORKING. THE GAS AND TEMP GAUGE ARE NOT WORKING AND A LOCAL DEALER SAID THIS IS A PERSISTENT PROBLEM WITH EUROVANS. THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS GONE OUT SEVERAL TIMES. THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FROZE ONE TIME AND MELTED THE SERPETINE INTO ALL OF THE ENGINE PULLEYS--COST TO REPAIR $4,000.00. HEADLIGHTS FILLED WITH WATER. REAR HEATER FAN CLANKS LOUDLY. EXCESSIVE NOISE IN VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #718056 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Diego, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
THE HORNS ON MY VEHICLE HAVE BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES AND ARE AGAIN NOT WORKING. THE GAS AND TEMP GAUGE ARE NOT WORKING AND A LOCAL DEALER SAID THIS IS A PERSISTENT PROBLEM WITH EUROVANS. THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS GONE OUT SEVERAL TIMES. THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FROZE ONE TIME AND MELTED THE SERPETINE INTO ALL OF THE ENGINE PULLEYS--COST TO REPAIR $4,000.00. HEADLIGHTS FILLED WITH WATER. REAR HEATER FAN CLANKS LOUDLY. EXCESSIVE NOISE IN VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #718056 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hudson, WI
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
STRONG SMELL OF RAW FUEL IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE HAS OCCURRED ITERMITTENTLY SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. MORE FREQUENTLY ON VERY COLD DAYS.
NHTSA complaint #716217 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Dartmouth, MAFire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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.
NHTSA complaint #847456 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Moraga, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE CUTS OFF WHICH DISCONNECTS THE STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN A WEEK. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #829757 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Diego, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
COOLING SYSTEM: ON THE FREEWAY COMING HOME NEEDLE GOT HOT RED LIGHT CAME ON,VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING AND FUMES WAS COMING FROM VEHICLE .LOST ALL OF THE COOLANT AND COULD NOT DRIVE IT. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER AND THEY SAY THEY CAN'T FIX IT.
NHTSA complaint #807456 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chicago, IL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, A VIBRATION WAS EXPERIENCED COMING FROM THE FRONT END DUE TO BROKEN RIGHT SIDE MOTOR MOUNT BOLT.
NHTSA complaint #801679 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plano, TXFire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #508305 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plano, TXFire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #500529 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plano, TX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
SERPENTINE BELT FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE NOISE.
NHTSA complaint #500529 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.