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Volkswagen EurovanModel year report

2001 Volkswagen Eurovan Problems

Complaints
21filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
36,273miles, 15 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns 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
16 mpgcombined, 2.8L 6-cyl FWD · 15 city / 18 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 7 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and electrical system (3). 15 of the complaints include a mileage, and 53% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 36,273 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 119 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 24 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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: Tires (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “Engine cooling fan blade failure. The larger of the 2 fan blade wheels has a large missing piece which has somehow disintegrated without any reasonable explanation. I understand there was an investigation of the Eurovan engine cooling fan blade, however a recall has not been issued, while there was a recall on the rialta, which uses the same fan as the Eurovan.”

NHTSA complaint #10436086, filed 2011-11, 103,550 miles

Brakes: “I purchased, new, a 2001 vw Eurovan winnebago camper. In 31,000 miles, the vehicle is now on its' third set of brakes. My last vehicle, a 1992 mazda navajo; I finally replaced brakes at approximately 72,000 miles. My driving is not an issue with the vw. Each set of camper brakes costs, right at $1,500.00. Vw picked-up the cost of brake set #2 at 17,000 miles. An awa, as they are only warranteed for 12,000 miles. Ridiculous, to be sure. We have absolutely no warning that the brakes are going out . Once the warning light comes on - you must replace the entire brake system, not just pads. …”

NHTSA complaint #10093043, filed 2004-09, 60,000 miles

Electrical system: “We are deeply disappointed in vws practice regarding the recall of ignition coil failures on the 2001 vw Eurovan. It belies their policy as stated on the internet that they notify owners of the problem, have sufficient parts in dealerships, and offer alternative transportation at no cost. Indeed owners should be alerted of potential failures and vw should have plenty of parts on hand to fix the problem. To date we have not received any notification from vw of america. We discovered the problem when the engine malfunction indicator lit up. …”

NHTSA complaint #10050779, filed 2003-12, 36,273 miles

Seats: “The contact stated while driving smoke was smelled. The smoke was discovered coming from the front passenger seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. They determined the seat heater burned the seat. The heater and seat were replaced. After picking up the vehicle from the dealership, while driving home the engine blew and the vehicle was taken back to the dealership again. The dealership inspected and determined the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified; however no additional repairs were made.”

NHTSA complaint #10150334, filed 2006-02, 52,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

53% of the 15 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,000 and 60,000 miles.

13%0–1020%10–2520%25–5027%50–750%75–10020%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (15 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 36,273 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

2001200362005200720112014
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 2001 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 automatic151816$4,200
Eurovan Camper FWD2.8L 6-cyl4-speed automatic141816$4,200

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

Recall details for the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

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. 119 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 119 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 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan have?

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 7 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.

Has the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan get?

The EPA rates the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan (Eurovan, 2.8L 6-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 15 city and 18 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan reported?

Among the 15 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 36,273 miles and the middle half falls between 20,000 and 60,000 miles; 53% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. 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.