Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2008 Volkswagen Eos has 0 recalls, 47 complaints.
0
Recalls
47
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2008 Volkswagen Eos Convertible w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2025 | TIRES | The contact owns a 2008 Volkswagen EOS equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire Line: Assurance A/S, Tire ... |
| Sep 4, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While in drive, the car jumps out of gear and PRNDS lights are illuminated. The car is no longer abl... |
| Feb 8, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | CAR WAS IN MORNING TRAFFIC AND FAILED DUE TO TIMING BELT FAILURE AT 85000 MILES. CAR WAS MAINTAINED ... |
| Jan 11, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS IN DRIVE IT WILL GO DOWN I FEEL BACKWARDS THIS IS GOING TO CAUSE ACCIDENTS. ... |
| Mar 15, 2018 | ENGINE | CAR STALLED AND WHEN BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP WAS INFORMED THIS CAR BURNS OIL AT A HIGH RATE AND THE EN... |
| Nov 28, 2017 | POWER TRAIN | GEARBOX FAILURE! DIRECT FAILURE TO GEARBOX CAUSES CAR TO MALFUNCTION WHILE IN MOTION. VEHICLE WILL S... |
| Nov 7, 2017 | ENGINE | UPON WAITING FOR THE TRAFFIC LIGHT TO CHANGE TO GREEN, I DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND WITHIN SECOND... |
| Oct 10, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE INTERIOR SIDE DOOR PANEL THE MATERIAL COMES LOSE. I HAD TO REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE ABOUT 1 YEAR... |
| Sep 23, 2017 | POWER TRAIN | I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON A LOCAL CITY STREET AND HALFWAY THROUGH A TURN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WENT INTO ... |
| Jul 26, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | "TAKATA RECALL" DSG FAILURE |
| Jul 19, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN EOS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CONSUMED A QUART OF ... |
| May 28, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FIRST INCIDENT (MANY MORE TO FOLLOW) OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL ON HIGHWAY. THE ENTIRE DASH PA... |
| Dec 17, 2014 | ENGINE | IGNITION COIL FAILED. HAD TO GET THE COIL REPLACED AS WELL AS REPLACED ALL SPARK PLUGS IN CASE FAIL... |
| Jan 12, 2014 | STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I WAS ALREADY PARKING IN MY SPACE IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE WHEN SUDDENLY INSTEAD OF STOP THE CAR RUN OFF... |
| Jul 10, 2013 | STEERING | TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN EOS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH THE... |
| Nov 9, 2012 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN EOS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE SUN ROOF EXPL... |
| Jul 30, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | THE CAR UNEXPECTEDLY JUMPS GEARS WHEN SLOWING DOWN AND OR SPEEDING UP. THE PROBLEM IS ESPECIALLY BA... |
| May 16, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | GOT PASSENGER AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. DEALER SAID IT WAS NOT A WARRANTY ITEM. COST WAS PROHIBITIVE TO ... |
| May 4, 2012 | STRUCTURE | I OWN A VOLKSWAGEN EOS. FROM THE START MY CAR HAS HAD A WATER LEAK ISSUE. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE SERVI... |
| Sep 1, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE LURCHED DURING START OF ACCELERATION. ALSO SOUNDED AND FELT LIKE IT WAS SEARCHING FOR A GEAR... |