1993 Volkswagen Eurovan Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 47about this part
- Share
- 57%of 82 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 189,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 47 complaints about the fuel system of the 1993 Volkswagen Eurovan, 57% of the 82 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 189,000 miles. 6 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The fuel line leaked as I started the car. I smelled gas, turned it off and investigated. Fuel was dripping from the fitting. The fitting is right above the distributor and close to the exhaust manifold. A fire was likely if I had driven the van. I replaced the line, paid out of pocket since vw does not see this as a manufacturing defect. I have replaced line but a gas smell persists and is probably linked to a bad vapor recovery system. This vehicle has problems with fuel lines, as other owners can testify. …”
NHTSA complaint #711294, filed 2000-04“Temperature at 27f started engine immediately smelled gas checked under the hood gas was dripping from 2 places onto engine block, shutoff engine. In last four ears in cold temps have smelled gas but driven and checked engine afterwards never found any drips guess because had dried up. Casually mentioned it to the dealership when in for service at beginning of problem nothing was found.today the first really cold snap this year that I went to drive my car. I am calling for a repair appointment monday 20 dec 99.”
NHTSA complaint #716207, filed 1999-12“Fuel line leak. Gas fumes in driver's compartment for 6 months before university Volkswagen repaired. They couldn't diagnose. I finally took them a copy of a posting from a Eurovan list on the web which described the problem in detail. Uvw replaced the bad clamps/hoses immediately then. Apparently engine fires have ocurred as a result of this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #711853, filed 1999-09“Plastic fuel lines from tank leaking at fastening clamps in engine compartment onto distributor cap. Raw fuel smell noticed in passenger compartment while driving. Vehicle was immediately pulled to roadside, shut off and towed to repair facility. Passengers were left stranded. Possibility of fire is high. Investigate for potential recall.”
NHTSA complaint #713436, filed 1999-10“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. Prior to the recall the fuel line failed (00v-039). Customer later found out that there was a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #866062, filed 2000-07Related recalls
- 00V039000Feb 15, 2000Vehicle description: mini vans. The connecting ends of the fuel feed and return hoses in the engine compartment can "settle" over time which could cause the…Covers: Volkswagen Eurovan 1993
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Volkswagen Eurovan
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Volkswagen Eurovan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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