10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 77,584 miles
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ABS and brake lights are on, car shifts into neutral on it's own. Feels unsafe to drive, because of the neutral shift there is no power. I have had to pull over to the side of the road and restart the car.
- Chippewa Falls, WI, USA
The ABS brake indicator light is on and when I took it to a certified euro car mechanic he said that 8 codes showed up for this. He also said that there was a safety recall 45F2 on this. When I took my vehicle to the VW dealership in panama city, fl. They were extremely rude and said there was no recall for this vehicle. They would not tell me if or when the recall was complete, and if it was completed and the same thing is happening, then there is still a problem with the initial recall that was not fixed.
- Lynn Haven, FL, USA
While driving the N, D, R, P, S starts flashing. It can cause the vehicle to shift into neutral.
- Kissimmee, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Eos. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle's electrical sensors turned on and off without warning. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing but the results were unknown. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired and the vehicle was not repaired because the recall had lapsed. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 16V913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Dallas, TX, USA
I have a epc light that goes off and on and reduces the power and speed to 10 mph sometimes not able to get going plus engine light also pops on I almost got rear ended because of these lights
- Angier, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Eos. While starting the vehicle, the ABS indicator remained illuminated. The contact also stated that the speedometer and horn became inoperable randomly. The vehicle was taken to serra Volkswagen where it was denied service under the recall remedy due to the vehicle's pre-existing issues. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The dealer informed the contact that the codes could not be read correctly using the diagnostic tool. The manufacturer was called and advised the contact to take the vehicle to another dealer to be diagnosed. The second dealer was royal Volkswagen in destaavian, al. The manufacturer decided that, due to the pre-existing issues, the vehicle would not be serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 16V913000. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.
- Gadsden, AL, USA
The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Eos. While the vehicle was stationary, the instrument cluster malfunctioned and failed to work properly after the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 16V913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated without warning and the ABS failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 42,000. The consumer referenced the airbag recall stating that the manufaturer refused to offer any assistance for ABS module.
- Gadsden, AL, USA
I purchased my 2009 VW Eos from a dealeriship "as-is" and I have had to replace the maf sensor, throttlebody had to be serviced with in the first year of owning. Oil leaking from engine onto the water pump. Now, the ABS and traction electrical system is completely messed up and I can't drive it. Estimation of $2500 worth of work.
- Sherman Oaks, CA, USA
First thing to go on this car was the clutch pack could hear clanking noise when I was slowing down...had to replace.. next came the failed injector..I was driving the car smoke started coming out of the engine and the exchushed pipe car almost caught on fire fuel had leaded all over my engine..now the ABS unit needs to be repaired they want $2,600....my car has $34,000 miles on it...the inside of my doors are peeling...they want another $1,000 for that !..&the roof gets stuck half way when its really hot!
- Santa Monica, CA, USA
Intermittent brake, ABS and traction control lights come on while driving.
- Dingmans Ferry, PA, USA
The leaking on this historically defective hardtop convertible has caused yet another problem. My vehicle was entirely flooded, and the dealer and manufacturer say it is nearly a total loss. This has been a continual problem since the model was introduced and Volkswagen has declined to deal with it. My particular car can be driven right now, but may stop running at any time due to the water that has seeped into vital parts, such as brakes and engine.
- Potomac, MD, USA
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.
- Kerens, TX, USA
2009 VW Eos - transmission failure in 56 miles. Mechatronics module failure claimed by service dept.
- Crown Point, IN, USA
- Greensboro, NC, USA