2001 Volkswagen Eurovan problems, complaints & recalls

2014-10-29 · Engine · 141,000 mi

“reliable internet automotive sources have listed excessive wear of the intermediate (balance shaft) valve timing chain sprocket in early 2001 24-valve vr6 engines. the inadequately hardened sprocket teeth will veer excessively, such that chain "jumpeds" a tooth and since the vr6 is an "interference" valve-train engine, the engine will essentially …”

2013-01-05 · Seats · 147,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“driver seat heater caught fire and melted hole in seat. this is a very dangerous and should be a recall item. *tr…”

2011-11-16 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 103,550 mi

“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…”

2009-07-05 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System · 68,507 mi

“traveling with two other rialta motor homes visiting joshia tree np when i heard a banging sound like something hitting under my rialta. i immediately noted an increase in water temperature and then the red warning light came on the dash. i pulled to the side of the road, opened the hood, but could not see a busted hose, but there was antifreeze…”

2007-02-12 · Wheels · 14,000 mi

“tl*- the contact stated that while having the wheels on the 2001 volkswagen euro van with14000 failure mileage inspected due to constant air leakage the mechanic discovered stress cracks in the two rear wheels. the current mileage was 16100.*ak…”

2006-02-15 · Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/Cooler · 52,000 mi

“dt*: 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…”

2005-06-22 · Electrical System:ignition:switch

“ dt: contact states vehicle will not start. however, after wriggling the ignition switch the vehicle will start. the service dealer stated it would be an expensive repair, the wriggling of the ignition mightl resolve the problem.*ak …”

2005-01-05 · Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls · 58,500 mi

“vehicle experienced electrical wiring problems in front windows on both sides. when pressing the button down to lower the window smoke came out of the door. consumer took vehicle to a local repair shop, and replaced the wiring which controlled both front windows. also, the wiring burned down to the control panel.*ak.....consumer paid $491,98 …”

2005-01-04 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline · 27,000 mi

“intermediate drive gear which controls cam shaft and valve train failed due to non hardened metal . total failure of engine was to ensue, according to volkswagen(maker of vehicle), if driven further. the car was being used to transport my family to seattle ,wa from santa rosa,ca. the failure occurred 500 miles from home and 75 miles from nearest d…”

2004-12-28 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

“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. *jb…”