Complaints
62
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 Volkswagen Eos Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#117 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:8,202 mi
#29 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:60,650 mi
#37 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:21,645 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Volkswagen Eos.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 17 | — | — | 8,202 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 9 | — | — | 60,650 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | — | — | 21,645 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 113,143 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | 1 | — | 17,864 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | 39,044 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 1 | 1 | 70,523 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 19,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 9,667 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 1,100 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 101,841 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 5,843 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 5,843 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 117,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 1 | — | 35,400 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | 5,843 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 62,000 mi |
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