1998 Volkswagen Eurovan recalls & complaints

2 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).

0recalls

0high risk

0stop-driving

2complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the Volkswagen Eurovan under individual trim or body names rather than "Eurovan", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

2complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Visibility (wipers / glass) (1), Steering (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (2)

07/29/2002 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
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

07/03/2000 · Steering
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.

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