Major Problems with 2008 Volkswagen Eos Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2008 Volkswagen Eos

2008 Volkswagen Eos LOCK Victims: 1

2008 Volkswagen Eos VISIBILITY/WIPER Victims: 1 Mileage: 62000 miles

2008 Volkswagen Eos SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Mileage: 5843 miles

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Problems with AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, POWER TRAIN and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Volkswagen Eos owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN dsg transmission in 2008 vw eos began lurching/hesitating and dropping into neutral at 12 000 mi. by 15 000 mi....	17 ~ 8202 miles
POWER TRAIN vehicle lurched during start of acceleration. also sounded and felt like it was searching for a gear and couldn't find...	8 ~ 53069 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM windows on my 2008 volkswagen eos will not stay engaged causing a safety hazard. the retractable top also leaks and...	5 ~ 9974 miles
ENGINE ignition coil failed. had to get the coil replaced as well as replaced all spark plugs in case failure affected	4 ~ 121429 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2008 vw eos i followed behind a car (taxi) from a stop light which turned green. the cab stopped short...	3 ~ 70523 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE i don't think a $38 000 car that is only 3 years old should leak rain in it all the...	3 ~ 11909 miles
STRUCTURE a leased 2008 volkswagen eos has several problem with only 2100 miles on it. *nj the consumer stated she heard...	2 ~ 50 miles
TIRES a leased 2008 volkswagen eos has several problem with only 2100 miles on it. *nj the consumer stated she heard...	2 ~ 2922 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM first incident (many more to follow) occurred while driving downhill on highway. the entire dash panel appeared to have gone...	1 ~ 101841 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i was already parking in my space in front of my house when suddenly instead of stop the car run...	1 ~ 35400 miles
STEERING tl-the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen eos. the contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph the steering wheel became difficult...	1 ~ 117000 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen eos. the contact stated that while driving the sun roof exploded. the contact...	1 ~ 62000 miles
AIR BAGS got passenger airbag warning light. dealer said it was not a warranty item. cost was prohibitive to us so we	1 ~ 19000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the 2008 volkswagen eos' engine suddenly lost power on an interstate highway and luckily we were able to guide it...	1 ~ 9667 miles
VISIBILITY i have had a 2008 eos for less than 3 years. i started having problems with the car after 4...	1 ~ 5843 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i have had a 2008 eos for less than 3 years. i started having problems with the car after 4...	1 ~ 5843 miles
SEATS i have had a 2008 eos for less than 3 years. i started having problems with the car after 4...	1 ~ 5843 miles
EQUIPMENT mar 08 leased 08 vw eos/ may 08 driving home (1100 miles on car) turned into subdivision going up hill...	1 ~ 1100 miles
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i used my trunk for the first time after purchasing my new car. after i shut it there was a...	1
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE the trunk on my eos will automatically shut once the latch is released to open. it will raise and then...	1
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE i purchased a 2008 volkswagen eos on 10/1/2007. about 1 month later i began hearing rattling in the convertible top...	1

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