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Model year

2002 Volkswagen Eurovan

NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 35 complaints for the 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN (7), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (6), SEATS (4). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 16 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.

ABOUT THIS DATA

Recalls

No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.

Complaints

35 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 4, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.

  1. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN7
  2. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6
  3. SEATS4
  4. SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER3
  5. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY2
  6. ENGINE2
  7. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
  8. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2
  9. TIRES2
  10. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR1

Investigations

Investigations in the NHTSA file (2). "No close date" means the file has no close date. It is not a statement that the investigation is still active.
ActionSubjectOpenedClosed
RQ07002ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADE FRACTURE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FANSep 5, 2007Jan 4, 2008
EA08002ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADE FRACTURE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FANJan 4, 2008Mar 14, 2008

Safety ratings

NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.

Fuel economy

EPA configurations. Electric rows show MPGe in the combined column and kWh/100 mi separately. Annual fuel cost is EPA's published fuelCost08 figure.
ConfigurationFuelCityHwyCombkWh/100 miRangeAnnual fuel cost
Eurovan Camper · 2.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline141816——$4,200
Eurovan · 2.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline151816——$4,200

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Check a vehicle

This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.

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