EuroVan
Volkswagen EuroVan: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Generations and technical specifications
Volkswagen Transporter (T4)1990–2004
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1990–2004 |
| Body styles | 4-door van 5-door van 6-door van 2-door pickup platform 3-door pickup platform 4-door pickup platform 4-door campervan |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive or four-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group T4 platform |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 4-speed 01P automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm (short wheelbase) 3,320 mm (long wheelbase) |
| Length | 4,707 mm (short wheelbase) 5,107 mm (long wheelbase) |
| Width | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,940 mm (normal roof) 2,430 mm (high roof) |
| Class | Light commercial vehicle (M) |
| Assembly | Germany: Hanover Poland: Poznań Indonesia: Jakarta (National Assemblers) Taiwan: Taoyuan Malaysia: Shah Alam Philippines: Alaminos |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2.8 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000–2002 | 2.8 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2003 | 2.8 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 14.7–16.8 L/100 km | 15.7–18.1 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Minivan |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2003 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.8 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium), Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 8 |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2003 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 43 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Electrical system | 16 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Seats | 13 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 9 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Brakes | 6 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Visibility and wipers | 5 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Wheels | 4 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Latches and locks | 3 | 2000, 2003 |
| Tyres | 3 | 2001, 2002 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2003: 107 complaints, 2 with a crash and 10 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.