1997 Volkswagen Eurovan Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 21%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan, 21% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact owns a 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the connecting ends of the fuel line. The vehicle is currently in the repair shop. The VIN and purchase date were unknown. The current mileage is 62,000 and failure mileage was 61,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10194751, filed 2007-06, 61,000 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 recalls
- 97V016001Feb 11, 1997During the installation of the camper equipment, an improperly adjusted power tool drill bit punctured the fuel tank vapor container.Covers: Volkswagen Eurovan 1997
Related service bulletins
- 10241265Jan 27, 2014Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
Fuel 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology