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2012 Volkswagen Eos Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Volkswagen Eos has 5 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Volkswagen Eos

Airbags
56
Engine
10
Steering
5
Electrical
5
Powertrain
5
Other
4
Visibility
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 28, 2024POWER TRAINMy car goes into a false neutral and shifts out of gear while driving. The "PRNDS" indicator on dash...
Jun 2, 2018POWER TRAINDRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 50+ AND THE TRANSMISSION QUIT( LIKE WE WERE IN NEUTRAL ). HAD TO MANEUVER ...
Sep 2, 2017POWER TRAINMY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AND THEN CLUNKS INTO GEAR. I BOUGHT THE CAR USED AT THE END OF...
Feb 26, 2013POWER TRAINHERE IS MY STORY... TRANSMISSION WILL GO INTO NEUTRAL STATE WHILE DRIVING. FINALLY FAILED ON 2/2013...
Jul 27, 2012POWER TRAIN1ST TIME PULLING UP TO THE AIRPORT PARKING GATE TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED, UNABLE TO MOVE THE CAR FOR ...

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