2001 Volkswagen Eurovan Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,090miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan, 10% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,090 miles.
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 engine fell from the vehicle due to a missing bolt, also the transmission was inoperative. The consumer found that the engine and the transmission was rebuilt prior to purchase. The engine light had come on, the consumer's daughter heard a loud rattle and viewed smoke coming from the engine area. On another occasion when the consumer had come to an intersection, when accelerated, the vehicle had made a noise then would not move. The bolts had sprayed over the road. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10015157, filed 2003-04, 8,090 miles“Bracket on vehicle that holds propane tank got caught and almost ruptured that tank. Design is poor on vehicle for that part. Contacted dealer, and the dealer wasa not willing to do anything.”
NHTSA complaint #8016626, filed 2002-08Related service bulletins
- 10242996Dec 8, 2014VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10238600Jul 4, 2014Incorrect torque converter or flywheel/flexplate installation can result in transmission damage. When installing an engine, flywheel or transmission, please follow the…
- 10120207Jul 4, 2014Tech Tips (Torque Converter/Flywheel/Flexplate installation): Incorrect torque converter or flywheel/flexplate installation can result in transmission damage. When installing an…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan
7 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSuspension
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.
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