Problem Reports
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1997 Volkswagen EuroVan Problems
Clutch may fail prematurely due to throw out bearing breakdown
Due to the breakdown of the throw out bearing, premature clutch failure is common.
Inspect CV Boots and Joints at Each Service
Our technicians recommend having the constant velocity (CV) boots and CV joints inspected at each service. Servicing torn CV boots early can prevent the need to replace the CV half shaft or CV joint.
Aging plastic components in cooling system may fail unexpectedly
Aging plastic components in the cooling system—including the connecting pipes to the radiator—can fail unexpectedly.
Inspect Brakes at Every Service as Rear Brakes Wear Out Quickly
The rear brakes tend to wear out quickly; rotors may need replacement by the first brake job. Our technicians recommend that the brakes be inspected for wear regularly.
Reverse Gear Failures and/or Noise From Manual Transmission
Reverse gear failures in the manual transmission models are common.
Stalling/High Idle Due to Idle Stabilizer Valve Failure
The idle stabilizer valve may fail, causing engine stalling or excessively high idle speeds.
Air Flow and/or Oxygen Sensor May Fail
Air flow and oxygen sensor failures are common and can cause drivability concerns.