1998 Volkswagen Eurovan

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Steering1
2. Visibility1

Latest complaints

• Aug 6, 2002CA
  Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Windshield › Electrical heating element

  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

• Jul 3, 2000ID
  Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

  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.

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

• Engine cooling fan blade separation

  PE03015Opened Apr 15, 2003Closed Aug 15, 2003
  The office of defects investigation opened a preliminary evaluation (pe)03-015 on april 15, 2003, based on three reports alleging that fan blades separated from the engine electronic cooling fan.all three vehicles were winnebago rialta class c motor homes built on a volkswagen eurovan chassis.during the pe…

  The office of defects investigation opened a preliminary evaluation (pe)03-015 on april 15, 2003, based on three reports alleging that fan blades separated from the engine electronic cooling fan.all three vehicles were winnebago rialta class c motor homes built on a volkswagen eurovan chassis.during the pe investigation, volkswagen provided 125 additional reports of fan failures.the additional reports included 107 reports on rialta vehicles (all using a siemens manufactured cooling fan) and 18 reports on eurovan vehicles (15 using siemens fans and 3 using bosch fans).an engineering analysis investigation (ea03-013) has been opened for further study.

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10243011VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242996VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242349VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241340Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00/505 00/505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00
• 10241266Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials
• 10241265Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10241177Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
• 10239831Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000 Charger
• 10239789To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ignition and visually locate the damage. Proceed with checking any other lines as necessary. Once the damaged line is identified, repair utilizing the Repair kit by Permatex ITEM 09117.
• 10239592Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10239591Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10239590Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10239541Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)
• 10238572Fault code P1297 may be set and fuel mixtures may go lean if the vehicle is driven under load or revved up and then returned to idle.
• 10237427Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
• 10235138Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
• 10228180Update model year applicability to include 2023.
• 10228178Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10213836Airbag Issues.
• 10193577Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10175799Tool number added to table. Removal of Behr Flush Kit. VAS 6337/1A
• 10174476Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10159016Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
• 10159014Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
• 10159010The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10158533Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
• 10158529Battery Testing and Charging instruction. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
• 10157383VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
• 10155644This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
• 10133469Tip for Scan tool concerns that may occur duing a test plan
• 1013334417 17 01 July 5, 2017 2012855 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 17-16-02 (V171602) dated April 29, 2016 due to updated oil standards lists to current specifications. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
• 10128105This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
• 10128104This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
• 10128055This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
• 10127969Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability.
• 10126861Update to model year applicability.
• 10126785Update model year applicability to include 2017.
• 10125661Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.
• 10125590Steering angle adaptation instructions, not included in repair manual
• 10124348Technical Bulletin (Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials): This doucment contains a list of components and applications developed to repair concerns of squeaks, rattles, noise and trim fit conditions.

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