Model year guide

1993 Volkswagen eurovan

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1993 Volkswagen eurovan is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1993 Volkswagen eurovan — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1993 Volkswagen eurovan at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints91
Combined15–17 mpg

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

1993 Volkswagen eurovan recalls 3

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings NHTSA Campaign #00V039000 · 15/02/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE CONNECTING ENDS OF THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN "SETTLE" OVER TIME WHICH COULD CAUSE THE FASTENING CLAMPS TO LOSE THEIR TIGHT FIT AND PERMIT FUEL TO SEEP OUT AT THE HOSE CONNECTION.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSES.

Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical NHTSA Campaign #93V138000 · 03/09/1993

THE HANDLE OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CONTAINS A TORSION SPRING WHICH IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT THE LOCKING MECHANISM REMAINS FIRMLY ENGAGED UPON APPLICATION OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. SOME OF THESE SPRINGS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LONGER TENSION SPRING TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT TENSION.

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar NHTSA Campaign #94V058000 · 04/04/1994

THESE STEERING WHEELS AND INCLUDE A UNIVERSAL JOINT WHICH IS ATTACHED TO STEERING SHAFTS AND SECURED BY LOCKING BOLTS. THE UNIVERSAL JOINT'S UPPER LOCKING BOLT WAS NOT SUFFICIENTLY TORQUED DURING MANUFACTURE, AND CAN EVENTUALLY LOOSEN.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE PRESENT UNIVERSAL UPPER LOCKING BOLT, INSTALL A NEW ONE, AND TORQUE IT TO SPECIFICATIONS.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. 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.

1993 Volkswagen eurovan common problems

Owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.

1993 Volkswagen eurovan MPG & running costs

Combined15–17 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway18 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,200
EPA size classVans
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$9,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1993 Volkswagen eurovan costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,000
Fuel only$21,000
Per mile$0.28

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.

1993 Volkswagen eurovan trims & engines on record

Trims
GLS
Engines
2.5L 5-cyl 109 hp

1993 Volkswagen eurovan vehicles on record

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Other Volkswagen eurovan model years

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1993 Volkswagen eurovan — frequently asked questions

Does the 1993 Volkswagen eurovan have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1993 Volkswagen eurovan. 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 free.

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Volkswagen eurovan?

Owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are fuel system, gasoline, electrical system.

What gas mileage does the 1993 Volkswagen eurovan get?

The 1993 Volkswagen eurovan has U.S. EPA estimates of 15–17 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

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