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2007 Volkswagen Eos Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Volkswagen Eos, most often about the air bags (33% of complaints, typically around 85,000 miles). It is 5th of 10 Eos model years by number of complaints.
Complaints40
Recalls0
Crashes reported4
Fires reported0
Injuries reported1
Most common 2007 Volkswagen Eos problems
Air bags
13 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles. Parts named most often: side/window.
My airbag light came on. The fault was the passenger seat belt buckle stopped working and it was replaced for $361.98. The part is light in weight and flimsy, unlike the original and the one on the drivers side. Now my airbag light is on again. Now I am told I need to replace the passenger airbag because the inflator…
My airbag warning light is on. I have had no accidents and airbags have never been used. Dealer says I need an airbag inflator. They cannot or will not tell me if this is a takata inflator. I need to know before I spend $849.00 to replace the inflator. I have been driving with no airbags for a year and it is…
Engine
8 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 61,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
2007 Eos purchased april 2010. First Eos convertible top will not close properly. Warning system engaged took it in for a trunk latch replacement. Still not close 2 out of 10 times. Dealer replaced with another 2007 Eos since 1st one also had oil comsumption of 2.5qts in 1,000 miles. Second Eos top won't close…
Traveling down the road at 60mph, the engine suddenly lost power and the tachometer redlined before it dropped into first gear. The epc light came on. My wife was driving. I got in and the light was out, so I drove for five minutes and the light came on and I lost power on the highway at 65mph -- same issue with tach.…
Transmission
7 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 43,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
2007 Volkswagen Eos with automatic dsg transmission. . Had just exited a freeway and come to a stop at a traffic light. When I tried to accelerate when light tuned green, car would not shift into higher gears so could only go about 20-30 MPH. Pulled into parking lot, parked, and shut off engine. Upon restart, could…
The vehicle slips out of gear without warning. Has automatic transmission. Engine dash light and anti-swerve slights come on but engine continues to run and rev. Turning off car and restarting will usually restore operation until next episode. The dealer checked all wiring and replaced selector lever module for $1901…
Body and structure
6 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: body.
By just pushing with my thumb finger on the body of my car I was able to do small dings. The body metal has no resistance and no "memory" . When I push a little on the metal ,the metal stay and does not take back is initial position. The sheet metal body is way too thin. Are there any regulation about the metal…
2007 Eos purchased april 2010. First Eos convertible top will not close properly. Warning system engaged took it in for a trunk latch replacement. Still not close 2 out of 10 times. Dealer replaced with another 2007 Eos since 1st one also had oil comsumption of 2.5qts in 1,000 miles. Second Eos top won't close…
Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 10%After numerous repair attempts, the hard-top convertible continues to leak. This has resulted in pooling of water on the floor boards whenever it rains. The only place the car leaks is at the point where the hard-top meets the body of the car. There have also been multiple issues where the trunk does not latch…
Seat belts
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: front.
My 2007 Volkswagen Eos has right passenger seatbelt failure at 2000 miles. Vin number [] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Fuel system
3 complaints · 8%Traveling down the road at 60mph, the engine suddenly lost power and the tachometer redlined before it dropped into first gear. The epc light came on. My wife was driving. I got in and the light was out, so I drove for five minutes and the light came on and I lost power on the highway at 65mph -- same issue with tach.…
Visibility and wipers
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: power window devices and controls, sun/moon roof assembly.
Car was parked during incident. Found back glass completely shattered. It appears to have spontaneously exploded as the trim was approximately 1 ft away from the car and any loose glass was on the outside of the car only. There was no indication of any impact or vandalism. Contacted vw service dept who states they…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Volkswagen Eos recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2007 Volkswagen Eos
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Volkswagen Eos?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (13 complaints, typically around 85,000 miles); engine (8 complaints, typically around 61,000 miles); transmission (7 complaints, typically around 43,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Volkswagen Eos have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Volkswagen Eos. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Volkswagen Eos?
- It is 5th of 10 Eos model years by number of complaints, with 40 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.