NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Volkswagen Eurovan Recalls & Complaints
The 1998 Volkswagen Eurovan has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volkswagen dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Volkswagen Eurovan. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1998 Volkswagen Eurovan owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Volkswagen Eurovan, describing incidents dated May 1, 2000.
Most-cited components
- Steering 1 complaint
- Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #864671 · Filed
CONSUMER WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY BACKING OUT, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN STEERING WHEEL CAME OFF. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND HE REPAIRED THE STEERING WHEEL.*AK THIS IS A NEW VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH IT IS ON A 1998 VOLKSWAGEN CHASSIS WINNERBAGO SOLD IT AS A NEW 1999 RIALTA MOTORHOME.
ODI #566778 · Filed
SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE, CONSUMER HAS HAD TO REPLACE THE HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING FAN SPEED CONTROL RESISTOR TWICE. THE PREVIOUS OWNER REPLACED IT TWICE ALSO. THIS TIME THE MECHANIC STATED HE WAS CONCERNED THAT IF THE RESISTOR HEATED UP DUE TO A MALFUNCTION, THERE WAS A POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE. *JG
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1998 Volkswagen Eurovan in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE03-015: ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADE SEPARATION
Closed August 15, 2003
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