1997 Volkswagen Eurovan Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 21%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan, 21% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 1997 vw Eurovan camper caught fire on december 8, 2002 as it was being driven on interstate 10 near redlands, ca. It was totally lost. Apparently the fire started under the dash on the passenger side. Vw, after inspection, denies responsibility because an after market radio was installed. The firm which installed the radio has inspected the car and reports that the fire was on the passenger side. There is good evidence of much more heat on the right side. Wire insulation jackets are burned off there and not near the radio. …”
NHTSA complaint #10000297, filed 2002-12, 45,500 miles“Strong fuel odor, fuel tank leaking, gas cap replaced 7/00, a slack tube test done 10/12/00, significant leak found, 10/23/00, leak found on the fuel filler neck valve assembly, fuel tank, charcoal canister and various connections related to fuel tank replaced. Cj”
NHTSA complaint #559523, filed 2001-02Related service bulletins
- 10159014Mar 22, 2019Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
- 10122956May 8, 2015Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open…
- 10239789Jan 24, 2014To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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