Volkswagen EuroVan years to avoid
The Volkswagen EuroVan years to avoid are 1993, 2002 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2004 is the cleanest year on record.
282
Total complaints
6
Recall campaigns
1992–2004
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
EuroVan years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | High complaint rate | 101 | |
| 2002 | High complaint rate | 45 |
Every EuroVan year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 21 | 1 | |
| 2002avoid | 45 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 29 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 32 | 0 | |
| 1999 | 22 | 0 | |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1997 | 22 | 1 | |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 | |
| 1993avoid | 101 | 3 | |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Volkswagen EuroVan years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the EuroVan years to avoid are 1993, 2002. The cleanest year on record is 2004.
What is the best year for the Volkswagen EuroVan?
By complaint volume, 2004 has the cleanest NHTSA record among EuroVan years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Volkswagen EuroVan have?
Across all model years, the EuroVan has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 282 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.