Model year guide

1997 Volkswagen eurovan camper

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Volkswagen eurovan camper is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1997 Volkswagen eurovan camper — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1997 Volkswagen eurovan camper at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined14 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1997 Volkswagen eurovan camper recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1997 Volkswagen eurovan camper.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1997 Volkswagen eurovan camper MPG & running costs

Combined14 mpg
City13 mpg
Highway17 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,800
EPA size classVans
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$12,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1997 Volkswagen eurovan camper costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$24,000
Fuel only$24,000
Per mile$0.32

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1997 Volkswagen eurovan camper trims & engines on record

Trims
Camper
Engines
2.8L 6-cyl 140 hp

1997 Volkswagen eurovan camper vehicles on record

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1997 Volkswagen eurovan camper — frequently asked questions

Does the 1997 Volkswagen eurovan camper have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1997 Volkswagen eurovan camper. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 1997 Volkswagen eurovan camper get?

The 1997 Volkswagen eurovan camper has a U.S. EPA estimate of 14 mpg combined (13 city / 17 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.