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Volkswagen EurovanModel year report

2000 Volkswagen Eurovan Problems

Complaints
25filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
55,500miles, 18 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
15 mpgcombined, 2.8L 6-cyl FWD · 13 city / 18 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Volkswagen Eurovan (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2000 Volkswagen Eurovan. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 13 complaints (52% of the total), followed by visibility (3) and electrical system (2). 18 of the complaints include a mileage, and 44% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 55,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 116 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation and 22 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Visibility complaints overlap with 14 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Seats (1), Steering (1).

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “Three times in the last 3 years (2003-2005) I have had to replace my engine cooling fans on a 2000 vw Eurovan, twice because they exploded. In each case additional damage was incurred due to the flying pieces of fan. The vw dealers (in nj, va/fl, and pa) asserted that there was no history of this occurring, despite correspondence between vw and NHTSA in 2003.”

NHTSA complaint #10132200, filed 2005-08, 50,000 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Dt:I brake light will come on . When the brake light comes on the headlights go off/the windshield wipers stop functioning, and air conditioner (A/C) stops. The new dealer could not find cause of the problem, and claimed that it was normal. It was happening quite frequently. Consumer has teenage children, and if this had happened on the interstate,one of my children could have died. If headlights had been turned on, and if I consumer pulled on them high beam would stick and stay on. Consumer would only have high beams. Also, the windshield wipers will come on.”

NHTSA complaint #10125079, filed 2005-06, 93,000 miles

Electrical system: “Simultaneous failure of insulation on many wires in driver's door wiring harness caused sparks, and electrical malfunction of power windows, power locks, dash lights, and license plate lights. Heat from excessive current and sparks could have resulted in fire. Accident could have been caused by driver leaning over to passenger side in order to operate passenger window. …”

NHTSA complaint #10049411, filed 2003-12, 49,000 miles

Equipment: “Air conditioning (A/C) failure. The AC system in my volks Eurovan has failed three times over the last three years. Each time it has been $1400 repair. I have talked to other Eurovan owners and they are having the same problem. In fact the local dealership service center told me vw needs to recall these vans because it is a chronic problem. I called vw USA and they didn't offer any service. The van AC has failed on the following dates. Dec 02, june 04, and mar 2005.”

NHTSA complaint #10114717, filed 2005-03, 80,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

44% of the 18 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 30,000 and 89,000 miles.

0%0–1017%10–2528%25–5017%50–7528%75–1000%100–15011%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (18 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 55,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

200272004200620082016
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2000 Volkswagen Eurovan version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Eurovan FWD2.8L 6-cyl4-speed automatic131815$4,450
Eurovan Camper FWD2.8L 6-cyl4-speed automatic131714$4,800

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 Volkswagen Eurovan in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 116 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 116 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volkswagen Eurovan

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20031581,4001—16—Falling
20023569,0000—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20012136,2731—16—Stable
20002555,5000—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19991750,5000—15—Falling
19971453,2501—14—Not enough data
19956—0—15—Not enough data
199382131,0003—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Volkswagen Eurovan model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Volkswagen Eurovan have?

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2000 Volkswagen Eurovan as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2000 Volkswagen Eurovan is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 13 complaints (52% of the total), followed by visibility with 3.

Has the 2000 Volkswagen Eurovan been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2000 Volkswagen Eurovan get?

The EPA rates the 2000 Volkswagen Eurovan (Eurovan, 2.8L 6-cyl) at 15 mpg combined, 13 city and 18 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Volkswagen Eurovan reported?

Among the 18 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 55,500 miles and the middle half falls between 30,000 and 89,000 miles; 44% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.