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2008 Volkswagen Eos Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Volkswagen Eos, most often about the transmission (55% of complaints, typically around 9,000 miles). It is 4th of 10 Eos model years by number of complaints.
Most common 2008 Volkswagen Eos problems
Transmission
26 complaints · 55%Half of these problems showed up before 9,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
I have had a 2008 Eos for less than 3 years. I started having problems with the car after 4 months, it has had several repairs including electrical seat not working properly, leaks in window, cheap materials falling off needing replacement, brakes needing sooner than most cars (brakes are very long,takes forever to…
Dsg transmission in 2008 vw Eos began lurching/hesitating and dropping into neutral at 12,000 mi. By 15,000 mi. Car couldn't be driven in bumper to bumper traffic without bucking like a bronco. Several times when merging at highway speeds, car would lose complete power as the trans shifted to neutral without warning.…
Body and structure
7 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: body.
I was already parking in my space in front of my house when suddenly instead of stop the car run off passing the concrete barrier and going toward the house .I couldn't stop it, I just drove across the lawn, avoiding to crash first against the brick wall turned right then I went against a ficus tree and the car keep…
Electrical
7 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 12,500 miles.
Windows on my 2008 Volkswagen Eos will not stay engaged causing a safety hazard. The retractable top also leaks and drips causing distraction during episodes of driving in the rain. It has been in for service for these items and several others up to 5 times. The service writer (matt) at the dealership (sierra motors…
Even though the car is in drive it will go down I feel backwards this is going to cause accidents. The electric windows go up and down continuously yes, this is a known issue but they refused to fix this the distraction is going to cause people accidents. This makes texting while driving seem like a safe way to behave.
Engine
6 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 91,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owns a 2008 Volkswagen Eos. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed a quart of oil every month. The contact also stated after changing the battery, the ECM had to be re-flashed. The contact stated the rear door warning light was illuminated. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed…
First incident (many more to follow) occurred while driving downhill on highway. The entire dash panel appeared to have gone haywire and then car just turned off. Coasted off of the road and was towed down the hill. Charged the battery and it started just fine, for about 20 miles, then the same thing occurred and car…
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 6%I have had a 2008 Eos for less than 3 years. I started having problems with the car after 4 months, it has had several repairs including electrical seat not working properly, leaks in window, cheap materials falling off needing replacement, brakes needing sooner than most cars (brakes are very long,takes forever to…
The contact owns a 2008 Volkswagen Eos equipped with goodyear tires, tire line: assurance a/s, tire size: 215-55/r16, dot number: (na). While the contactâs son was driving approximately 60 MPH, there was an abnormal thumping sound coming from underneath the vehicle. After pulling over and inspecting the vehicle, the…
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 6%2008 vw Eos I followed behind a car (taxi) from a stop light which turned green. The cab stopped short to let off passengers immediately after green light. I was unable to stop in time to avoid a collision. I was going less than 25 MPH at the time of the collision. My airbags did not deploy but a fire started in the…
The interior side door panel the material comes lose. I had to replace the driver side about 1 year ago and currently in the middle of replacing the passenger side. From researching this seems common with the Eos. I would think this would be a qualifier for a recall. The car I have only has 67,000 miles, stored in a…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Vehicle stall/loss motive power
Summary
The subject vehicles are equipped with direct shift gearbox (dsg) transmissions, which feature a 6-speed automatic gearbox with two wet running clutches (dual clutch) in which the clutch mechanism and gear changes are electrohydraulically operated by a mechatronic control unit.the dsg mechatronic controller includes extensive self diagnostic functions and strategies to ensure safe operation and prevent system/component damage in the event of component failures or harsh operating conditions.the basic hierarchy of fault modes includes some that only result in the storage of a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) and cause no loss of function, some that store a dtc and reduce vehicle operation to a li
Questions about the 2008 Volkswagen Eos
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Volkswagen Eos?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (26 complaints, typically around 9,000 miles); body and structure (7 complaints); electrical (7 complaints, typically around 12,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Volkswagen Eos have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Volkswagen Eos. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the Volkswagen Eos?
- It is 4th of 10 Eos model years by number of complaints, with 47 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.