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VOLKSWAGEN EOS Power Train Automatic Transmission

VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 Safety Review #10244163

VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 car safety problem was reported on Sept 29, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . I PURCHASED MY 2009 VW EOS ON AUGUST 30, 2008. ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2008 AFTER ONLY APPROXIMATELY 1,300 MILES, A VALVE THAT MEASURES THE TEMPERATURE OF THE CLUTCH MALFUNCTIONED. AS A "SAFETY" PRECAUTION THE TRANSITION WILL NOT CHANGE GEARS IF THE CLUTCH TEMPERATURE IS TOO HIGH. THIS VALVE MALFUNCTIONED WHILE I WAS ON THE FREEWAY. THE CAR OPERATED AS THOUGH I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND REVVED THE ENGINE. ONCE OUT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC IT TOOK ME THREE TRIES TO RESTART MY CAR. I PROCEEDED TO EXIT THE FREEWAY AND GET TO A SAFER DESTINATION. WHILE DOING SO THIS MALFUNCTION OCCURRED TWO MORE TIMES. UPON TAKING MY CAR TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED I WAS INITIALLY TOLD THAT THE ENGINE SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED. ONLY UPON DEMANDING TO SPEAK WITH THE HEAD MECHANIC AND BEING ASKED TO FULLY DESCRIBE THE SITUATION THAT THE TRUE PROBLEM WAS DISCOVERED. IT WAS MADE CLEAR TO ME THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE MALFUNCTIONING VALE CAUSES A PRESSURE PROBLEM IN THE TRANSITION. I AM ANTICIPATING THIS PROBLEM TO OCCUR AGAIN AND HAVE ALREADY CONSULTED WITH A LAWYER FOR LEMON LAW. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1300 miles. Volkswagen Eos 2009 problem was reported in MISSION VIEJO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 75 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN EOS Electrical System

VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 Safety Review #10276563

VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 car safety problem was reported on July 06, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 2009 VW EOS - TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN 56 MILES. MECHATRONICS MODULE FAILURE CLAIMED BY SERVICE DEPT. *TR.Mileage was 56 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWBA71F39V. Volkswagen Eos 2009 problem was reported in CROWN POINT, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN EOS Power Train Automatic Transmission

VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 Safety Review #10276563

VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 car safety problem was reported on July 06, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2009 VW EOS - TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN 56 MILES. MECHATRONICS MODULE FAILURE CLAIMED BY SERVICE DEPT. *TR.Mileage was 56 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWBA71F39V. Volkswagen Eos 2009 problem was reported in CROWN POINT, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN EOS Vehicle Speed Control

VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 Safety Review #10277208

VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 car safety problem was reported on July 14, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . ON INITIAL ACCELERATION, CAR HESITATES AND DOES NOT SMOOTHLY ACCELERATE. THIS OCCURS WHETHER THE ENGINE IS COLD OR WARM AND OCCURS UNDER LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION. HESITATION IS ACCOMPANIED BY "STUTTERING SENSATION" AND ON OCCASION THERE IS AN ACTUAL DELAY FROM TIME OF PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR TO ACTUAL LAUNCH OF UP TO 3 SECONDS. *TR.Mileage was 8000 miles. Volkswagen Eos 2009 problem was reported in KINGSTON, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN EOS Power Train Automatic Transmission

VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 Safety Review #10277351

VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 car safety problem was reported on July 19, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . ON ACCELERATION FROM A STANDSTILL, THE VEHICLE STALLS / STUTTERS. TRANSMISSION FAILS TO IMMEDIATELY ENGAGE AND / OR THERE IS A LAG OF AS MUCH AS 2-3 SECONDS FROM PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR UNDER LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION UNTIL THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO MOVE. TRANSMISSION CLUNKS / GRINDS WHEN TRANSITIONED FROM D TO R OR R TO D. *TR.Mileage was 8300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWBA71F19V. Volkswagen Eos 2009 problem was reported in KINGSTON, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 Safety Review #10280338

VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 car safety problem was reported on Aug 10, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . THIS IS RELATED TO NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : PE09035 WHILE DRIVING, TRYING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP LIGHT AND THE CAR WOULDN'T GO. IT ACTED AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. ALSO NOTICED ON THE DASH COMPUTER WHERE IT SHOWS WHAT GEAR YOU'RE IN I.E. P,D,R - ALL OF THESE LIGHTS JUST FLASHED. ONLY WAY TO GE THE CAR MOVING AGAIN WAS TO TURN OFF THE IGNITION (IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD) AND RESTART THE CAR. I WAS THEN ABLE TO PROCEED WITH DRIVING. THIS INCIDENT WAS EXTREMELY SCARY AND I WAS ALMOST REAR-ENDED. THIS HAPPENED TWICE THE SAME DAY SO I IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE. IT HAD ONLY BEEN DRIVEN A TOTAL OF 200 MILES UP UNTIL I TOOK THE CAR IN. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CALLED BACK THE NEXT DAY AND SAID IT WAS A FAULTY TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR WHILE IS NOW BEING REPLACED. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE CAR BACK YET. *TR.Mileage was 200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWFA71F99V. Volkswagen Eos 2009 problem was reported in ASHBURN, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN EOS Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 Safety Review #10281557

VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 car safety problem was reported on July 19, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . VOLKSWAGEN EOS AUTOMATIC. LAST THURSDAY AUGUST 20TH I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN WHEN THE CAR SWITCHED INTO NEUTRAL CAUSING THE CAR BEHIND ME TO HIT THE BRAKES SO AS NOT TO HIT ME. MY CAR THEN SWITCHED INTO DRIVE AND LURCHED FORWARD CAUSING ME TO HIT TO BRAKES SO AS NOT TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME SINCE I LEASED THE CAR ON JULY 19TH THAT THE CAR HAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN INTO DRIVE. VOLKSWAGEN KNEW OF THE PROBLEM AND YET NOBODY BOTHERED TO TELL ME THAT THE PROBLEM MIGHT EXIST. THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO INFORM ANY PROSPECTIVE CUSTOMER OF THE PROBLEM. NOW I HAVE A LEASE FOR 3 YEARS AND WHO KNOWS IF THE PROBLEM WILL BE FIXED IN A TIMELY MANNER OR NOT. CUSTOMER SHOULD HAVE THE RIGHT TO RETURN THE CAR AND RECEIVE BACK ALL MONIES PAID IF THE PROBLEM WAS NOT TOLD TO CUSTOMER. *TR.Mileage was 675 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWBA71F49V. Volkswagen Eos 2009 problem was reported in PALM BEACH GARDENS,, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN EOS Power Train Automatic Transmission

VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 Safety Review #10285719

VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 car safety problem was reported on Sept 29, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . WHEN DRIVING 2009 EOS, AFTER ACCELERATING I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL, THEN SHIFTED BACK TO D A WHILE LATER. THE CAR WENT TO A LOW GEAR (LIKE 2ND) INAPPROPRIATE FOR MY SPEED, AND THE PRNDS INDICATORS ON THE DASHBOARD STARTED FLASHING. I WAS UNABLE TO RESTORE NORMAL OPERATION WITHOUT RESTARTING THE CAR. I SHIFTED BACK TO NEUTRAL AND TURNED THE CAR OFF, THEN ON, TO GET IT TO BEHAVE. NEEDLESS TO SAY THIS WAS QUITE UNEXPECTED AND DANGEROUS IN TRAFFIC. I WOULD'VE NEEDED TO SLOW TO 20MPH OR SO IN A 40MPH AREA TO GET THE ENGINE RPMS TO A SPEED APPROPRIATE TO THE GEAR. I UNDERSTAND THAT YOU'RE ALREADY LOOKING INTO INCIDENTS WITH THIS TRANSMISSION, SO I THOUGHT I SHOULD PROVIDE AN ACCOUNT OF MY INCIDENT. *TR.Mileage was 2000 miles. Volkswagen Eos 2009 problem was reported in BELLEVUE, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 Safety Review #10290234

VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 car safety problem was reported on Oct 21, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2 INCIDENTS: SEPT 2009, DSG TRANSMISSION FLASHED PRNDS AND SHIFTED INTO LOW GEAR. OCT 21 2009, DSG TRANSMISSION FLASHED D AND SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. IN THE 1ST INCIDENT, I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH, AND HAD SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL. WHEN SHIFTING BACK TO DRIVE, THE DASHBOARD FLASHED THE PRNDS LIGHTS AT ME AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED TO A VERY LOW GEAR (2ND?), MAKING THE CAR REDLINE AND SLOWING THE CAR ABRUPTLY ON A BUSY STREET. THE CAR WOULD NOT RESPOND CORRECTLY UNTIL TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. (DANGEROUS WHILE DRIVING). IN THE 2ND INCIDENT, WHILE PARKED I SHIFTED FROM P TO D. THE CAR FLASHED D ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED IN NEUTRAL. THERE WAS NO IMMEDIATE DANGER. AGAIN, I HAD TO TURN OFF THE CAR TO RESET THE PROBLEM. I DON'T KNOW IF DRIVE CAN BECOME DISENGAGED WHILE DRIVING THOUGH, PARTICULARLY SINCE I HAD THE PREVIOUS INCIDENT. *TR.Mileage was 2500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWBA71F49V. Volkswagen Eos 2009 problem was reported in BELLEVUE, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 Safety Review #10294330

VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 car safety problem was reported on Nov 25, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2009 VW EOS DGS TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO SLIP WHEN ACCELERATING INTO TRAFFIC. THERE WAS A BUMP LIKE THE CLUTCH ENGAGED, BUT THEN THERE WAS A MOMENTARY LOSS OF POWER (TORQUE) AND THEN ANOTHER BUMP LIKE THE CLUTCH FULLY ENGAGED. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD THE RECENT RECALL APPLIED ALREADY, AND WE'VE EXPERIENCED A PREVIOUS PROBLEM WITH THE PRNDS LIGHTS FLASHING (REPORTED ALREADY) AND THE TRANSMISSION DISENGAGING WHILE DRIVING 40MPH, AND ANOTHER INCIDENT WITH ONLY THE D LIGHT FLASHING, ALSO REMAINING IN NEUTRAL, FROM STOPPED WHILE TRYING TO LEAVE A PARKING SPOT. BOTH TIMES THE CAR HAD TO BE TURNED OFF & ON TO RESTORE THE TRANSMISSION TO OPERATIONAL CONDITION. THE VW DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO FIND ANY EVENTS IN THE CAR'S COMPUTER FOR ANY TRANSMISSION EVENTS. (PRESUMABLY AN ERROR BIG ENOUGH TO REMAIN IN NEUTRAL AND FLASH PRNDS OR D SHOULD AT THE MINIMUM LOG AN ERROR!) COMPLAINTS FOR PREVIOUS 2 INCIDENTS ARE 10290234 AND 10285719. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. *TR.Mileage was 3500 miles. Volkswagen Eos 2009 problem was reported in BELLEVUE, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 Safety Review #10316788

VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 car safety problem was reported on Mar 03, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . OUR 2009 EOS LUX WAS BEING DRIVEN AT A SLOW SPEED INTO A HEAD IN PARKING SPACE YESTERDAY. GAS PEDAL WAS BEING ENGAGED TO GET INTO THE SPACE WHEN CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND RAPIDLY LUNGED FORWARD STRIKING TWO PARKED CARS IN THE PARKING ROW FACING THIS SPACE. PROPERTY DAMAGE ON THIS VEHICLE AND THE TWO VEHICLES STRUCK WAS SIGNIFICANT. THIS CAR HAD SUDDENLY JERKED FORWARD WHEN PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION THE DAY BEFORE; AFTER THE SUDDEN JUMP FORWARD THE CAR RESUMED A NORMAL ACCELERATION. INSURER AND DEALER HAVE ASSURED US THEY WILL INVESTIGATE. THIS VEHICLE HAS A SERIOUS AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS DEFECT AND WE WILL NOT DRIVE IT AGAIN UNLESS WE ARE CERTAIN THAT THE DEFECT IS IDENTIFIED AND CORRECTED. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 3800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWFA71F99V. Volkswagen Eos 2009 problem was reported in SUMMIT, NJ. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 Safety Review #10366661

VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN EOS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH HE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE FURTHER BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. HE WAS ONLY ABLE TO DRIVE AT VERY LOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. APPROXIMATELY 11 MONTHS LATER THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,400 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 11,000. .Mileage was 1400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWBA71F19V. Volkswagen Eos 2009 problem was reported in BOCA RATON, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN EOS Fuel/propulsion System

VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 Safety Review #10463367

VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 car safety problem was reported on June 26, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, WHEN TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP THEY SAY I HAVE A FAULTY INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. IF NOT THE VEHICLE MAY/WILL STALL. THIS SAME PART WAS RECALLED IN THE 2006-2008 MODELS OF THIS VEHICLE AND SEVERAL OTHERS. ARE THE 2009 MODELS AFFECTED? THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED ALL MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN DONE TO MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 114500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWFA71FX9V. Volkswagen Eos 2009 problem was reported in KERENS, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN EOS Electrical System

VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 Safety Review #10463367

VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 car safety problem was reported on June 26, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, WHEN TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP THEY SAY I HAVE A FAULTY INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. IF NOT THE VEHICLE MAY/WILL STALL. THIS SAME PART WAS RECALLED IN THE 2006-2008 MODELS OF THIS VEHICLE AND SEVERAL OTHERS. ARE THE 2009 MODELS AFFECTED? THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED ALL MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN DONE TO MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 114500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWFA71FX9V. Volkswagen Eos 2009 problem was reported in KERENS, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN EOS Engine

VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 Safety Review #10463367

VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 car safety problem was reported on June 26, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE . CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, WHEN TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP THEY SAY I HAVE A FAULTY INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. IF NOT THE VEHICLE MAY/WILL STALL. THIS SAME PART WAS RECALLED IN THE 2006-2008 MODELS OF THIS VEHICLE AND SEVERAL OTHERS. ARE THE 2009 MODELS AFFECTED? THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED ALL MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN DONE TO MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 114500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWFA71FX9V. Volkswagen Eos 2009 problem was reported in KERENS, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN EOS Structure

VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 Safety Review #10490779

VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 car safety problem was reported on May 18, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with STRUCTURE . WHENEVER IT RAINS OR WHILE GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH, THE CONVERTIBLE TOP LEAKS BY DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. VW MECHANICS HAVE ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT LEAST THREE TIMES AND TO DATE, HAVE NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 19000 miles. Volkswagen Eos 2009 problem was reported in CHICAGO, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN EOS Power Train

VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 Safety Review #10547539

VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 car safety problem was reported on Sept 25, 2013.VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN EOS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE TRANSMISSION ABRUPTLY SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL WITH A REDUCTION IN THE ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LUNGE FORWARD. THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE DIRECT SHIFT GEAR BOX WAS FAULTY AND REQUIRED THE REPLACEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V333000 (POWER TRAIN). THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 103000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWFA71F99V. Volkswagen Eos 2009 problem was reported in COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 Safety Review #10549988

VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 car safety problem was reported on May 25, 2013.VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN EOS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FIFTEEN TIMES FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIANS REPLACED A FUSE IN THE POWER SUPPLY RELAY BUT WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE FURTHER FAILURES. THE FAILURE CONTINUED AFTER THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,514. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 38514 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWBA71F29V. Volkswagen Eos 2009 problem was reported in LAUREL, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 Safety Review #10551057

VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2013.VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2009, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . AUGUST 2013: 2009 VW EOS ABRUPTLY LOST POWER, WOULD NOT ACCELERATE, AND THE DASHBOARD (PRND) FLASHED ERRATICALLY; HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES SINCE. A VW MASTER MECHANIC OF 14 YEARS TOLD ME THAT THE DSG TEMPERATURE SENSOR SHOULD BE REPAIRED AND MECHATRONICS UNIT SHOULD ALSO BE REPLACED. HE ADVISED I TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR THE RECALL/WARRANTY REPAIRS. PRESTIGE VW, TURNERSVILLE, NJ TOLD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION (5700 DOLLARS), DUE TO "INTERNAL TRANSMISSION ISSUES". NO DEFINITIVE PROBLEM IDENTIFIED.I WAS THEN TOLD THEY WOULD CONTACT VWOA SO THEY "COULD GO TO BAT FOR ME" BECAUSE THEY UNDERSTAND THAT "NO ONE BUYS A VOLKSWAGEN EXPECTING THE TRANSMISSION TO GO AT 74K MILES". A CLAIM WOULD BE SUBMITTED ON MY BEHALF; DUE TO NEW VW POLICY THEY 'MUST' USE A THIRD-PARTY CLAIM SERVICE-VW WOULD NO LONGER ACCEPT DIRECT CLAIMS. I CALLED THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS PUT OFF EACH TIME PROMISED A RETURN CALL. IT HAS BEEN NEARLY 5 WEEKS AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. I CALLED VWOA DIRECTLY, THEY INDICATED THAT THEY I) HAVE NO RECORD OF A CLAIM INITIATED BY THE DEALER; II) DO NOT REQUIRE DEALERS TO USE A THIRD-PARTY CLAIM SERVICE; AND III) RELY ON THEIR DEALERS' DETERMINATION OF PROBLEMS. I AM SERIOUSLY CONCERNED FOR MY AND MY CHILD'S SAFETY. LAST WEEK, MY CAR ABRUPTLY SLOWED IN 65MPH TRAFFIC ON ROUTE 295 IN NJ; I WAS ALMOST HIT BY A CAR BEHIND ME DUE TO THIS MALFUNCTION.VW REFUSES TO ADDRESS THIS;I HOPE THE NHTSA WILL TAKE ACTION AND ADDRESS THESE CONCERNS BEFORE SOMEONE LOSES THEIR LIFE TO THIS TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONING. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWBA71F69V. Volkswagen Eos 2009 problem was reported in DEPTFORD, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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Volkswagen Eos 2009 systems


Electrical System 2 Review(s)

Engine 1 Review(s)

Engine And Engine Cooling Engine 1 Review(s)

Fuel/propulsion System 1 Review(s)

Power Train 3 Review(s)

Power Train Automatic Transmission 9 Review(s)

Structure 1 Review(s)

Vehicle Speed Control 1 Review(s)

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