2008 Volkswagen Eos power train problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Volkswagen Eos — 55% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While in drive, the car jumps out of gear and PRNDS lights are illuminated. The car is no longer able to put back in gear and is idle.”
filed Sep 12, 2021
“Car was in morning traffic and failed due to timing belt failure at 85000 miles. Car was maintained by dealership at recommended intervals. The manuals and dealer recommended belt replacement at 110000 miles. Fortunately my wife was not injured or killed in what could have led to a serious…”
filed Nov 21, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Eos years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Eos | 2 | 5% |
| 2013 Eos | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 Eos | 5 | 5% |
| 2010 Eos | 22 | 32% |
| 2009 Eos | 36 | 43% |
| 2007 Eos | 7 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Volkswagen Eos
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.