2001 Volkswagen Eurovan Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan, 14% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“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“Dealer said brakes did not fail - design problem - car must be started with brake on - I pulled out downhill and brake pedal floorboarded - dealer said to effect I have to pump brakes before using the first time!.”
NHTSA complaint #755576, filed 2001-12“My brakes are soft and fail to keep the car at rest. The problem started on 09/29/2004. Since then the vw dealer was not able to find the problem even though many parts were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10104634, filed 2004-12Related service bulletins
- 10237700Jul 23, 2010For concerns of no or intermittent A/C operation where pressure diagnosis does not lead to a cause, be sure to check the N25 A/C clutch coil. The fan control module may send a…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan
7 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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