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Volkswagen EOS

2007–2011 only

303 classified complaints 3 recalls

2007–2011 Volkswagen EOS models have 303 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 56,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2007–2011 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Volkswagen EOS report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2007–2011

2012–2016

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2007–2011 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 62 complaints

Median onset: 56,000 miles. 6.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 46 complaints

Median onset: 60,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

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ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 42 complaints

Median onset: 66,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 17 complaints

Median onset: 82,500 miles.

Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 16 complaints

Median onset: 26,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 11 complaints

Median onset: 107,250 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Dual-clutch mechatronics and clutch packs · Transmission 11 complaints

Median onset: 69,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

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Timing chain, guides and tensioners · Engine 10 complaints

Median onset: 85,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $1,340–$2,500 nationally.

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From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2007–2011 model years. See the full Volkswagen EOS report for every year and full specs/safety data.