Worst 2009 Volkswagen Eos Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Brakes
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Volkswagen Eos.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 27 | — | — | 75,032 mi | |
| Brakes | 22 | 2 | — | 73,612 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 14 | 1 | — | 83,552 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 12 | 3 | — | 76,476 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 11 | 1 | — | 109,362 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 9 | 1 | — | 2,562 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | — | 54,501 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2009 Volkswagen Eos. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2009 Volkswagen Eos
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~135,683 vehicles.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.
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2009 Volkswagen Eos — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Volkswagen Eos reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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