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Volkswagen Eos repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (11%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 143 repairs.
Volkswagen Eos electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 48 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Volkswagen Eos 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 1000 mi | Front passenger seat belt sensor would not register that belt was being worn. Belt chime would not stop when passenger was in seat. ABS light eventually came on. |
2012 Volkswagen Eos 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 1125 mi | Car at times would not regognize remote for door entry or push button starting. Dealer could not duplicate problem but reprogrammed remotes. Car showing invalid key error would only start using emergency procedure. Replaced reader coil. Car not working when attempted to pick up from previous repair. Repaced faulty Kessy module. Replaced both antennas for starting system and door access. These were last possible cause of starting and access problems and seemed to permanently fix the problem |
| 53000 mi US $250 |
Computer for steering wheel and dash. Weak battery required computer reboot. |
2009 Volkswagen Eos 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 32500 mi | Windows wouldn't adjust lower when outside door handles were used as required to clear the roof trim seal. |
2007 Volkswagen Eos 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 26000 mi | Since new, I had the common problem of the trunk release immediately re-locking. It would have been under warranty, but I never bothered to take the car in. I paid about $50 to have it done post-warranty. |
| 94000 mi US $1800 |
Odometer/clock screen replacement & replace window control button on driver door. HATE this car - way too many issues over last 4 years (window cables, stereo, N80 valve, coating on sideview mirrors and more). Will NEVER buy another VW. |
2007 Volkswagen Eos 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 60000 mi US $100 |
AC not cooling -- again. System was totally replaced last summer. |
| 112200 mi US $425 |
Driver's window regulator failure, one year out of warranty. Asked factory for courtesy or cost share but was turned down. An earlier tech service bulletin on this problem extended the warranty by one year. |
| 115000 mi US $120 |
New battery needed. Old battery was the original from 2007. |
| 90900 mi US $568 |
Window regulator/motor on passenger side needed to be replaced and installed. Window had fallen behind the door and could not be pulled up. Had to take care to dealership immediately. |
| 80200 mi US $125 |
Drivers side airbag throwing fault code for low resistance in circuit. Dealer recommended replacing wiring and airbag for $860. Service was not performed, just paid for the diagnostic fee. |
| 108000 mi US $115 |
Recharge A/C System. Mechanic reported that condenser was not behaving properly and may need to be replaced. Since recharge, A/C is blowing cold. |
| 78700 mi US $140 |
Original Factory VW Battery from 2007 replaced |
| 79200 mi US $35 |
H4 headlight (left driver's side replaced) |
| 39800 mi | AC was not blowing cold. Headlight bulb. |
| 52000 mi US $850 |
trunk latch was faulty. not sending "closed" message to computer. negative battery cable was corroded and causing power surges. replaced. |
| 84300 mi US $150 |
Battery was dying and needed replacing. |
| 29000 mi | another problem that i've had was with the Sirius radio. dealer was very cooperative, final resolution took months. now works fine. Replaced radio, then software. Problem remaine. Then new software became available, and this fixed it. |
| 38200 mi | HEATER/AC BOX REPLACED AFTER HEATER CONTROL MOTOR/FLAP REPLACEMENT UNSUCESSFUL |
| 52700 mi US $371 |
Sirius radio inoperative (No Sat Radio error) |
| 39000 mi US $165 |
Dead Cell in the 12 volt Battery. Had it replaced, problem solved. |
| 47000 mi US $162 |
Drivers power seat stopped working. Dealer found a Chafed wire. Repaired the chafing and put a plastic tube over wires to protect them in the future. |
| 56100 mi US $13 |
Bulb for the Headlight needed to be replaced |
| 67000 mi US $202 |
Replaced battery |
| 1131 mi | Tech Bulletin to address issues with bass flare on radio. |
| 2941 mi | Bass flare still present - updated software again. |
| 8556 mi C $148 |
Bass flare issue still present, reflashed radio. |
| 16852 mi C $46 |
Replaced batteries in remote key fob |
| 57000 mi | Tire pressure warning light stays on |
| 63000 mi US $650 |
Replaced passenger window motor |
| 63000 mi | Traded with TPMS light on. Dealer could find nothing wrong with the sensors, but also couldn't get light to turn off. |
2007 Volkswagen Eos 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 75640 mi A $2070 |
Was experiencing error messages in display and 4 warning lights whenever making hard turns to the left. |
| 76880 mi A $700 |
One headlamp (Bi-Xenon) turned pink. Tried DIY repair, access was prohibitive without engine component disassembly. Brought to repair shop. Headlamp not lighting at all in workshop, even after spare bulb fitted. |
2007 Volkswagen Eos 2dr Hardtop conv.
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 69000 mi US $479 |
Headlight needed replacement |
| 69000 mi US $320 |
Second time the headlight failed - this was a new one replaced about 3 months ago. Bumper needs to be removed to get to the fixture. |
| 77200 mi US $850 |
Ballast for headlight failed - $300 part plus $300 for labor to drop bumper, reinstall. |
| 43000 mi US $120 |
Satellite radio would occasionally turn off and I would have to reset all stations once it came back on. |
| 55000 mi US $700 |
Had to replace the ballast behind a headlight, and also a headlight and fog light. Price for the parts and labor seemed quite excessive to me. Special xenon lights, but still a very expensive fix for a headlight. |
| 44000 mi | Flashing "low fluid level" in the windshield washer reservoir. The dealer claimed to have replaced the reservoir sending unit. This entails removal of the inner fender liner for access to the plastic reservoir. Problem returned after two weeks. |
| 50000 mi | Third visit to correct a flashing "low fluid level" in the windshield washer reservoir. Failed again in less than a day. Now being ignored since the warranty has now expired. |
| 61000 mi US $300 |
LEFT front window:replaced complete regulator. Called dealer for parts; was told that none existed in 600 USA dealers parts inventories - they had no idea how long to get one from VW. Bought part on-line, same day with overnight delivery. |
| 61300 mi | Left window regulator failed in July, right regulator failed in August. VW is aware since they extended warranty to cover broken regulator only. Poor design from VW - 25 cent cable breaks and $40,000 is useless !!! Will never buy VW again. |
2006.5 Volkswagen Eos 2dr Hardtop conv.
150-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 14880 mi €400 |
Problem with front right (passenger) power window mechanism which meant the window was stuck open. Dealership replaced the mechanism, everything is now working fine. |
| 16320 mi €300 |
There was a leak in the AC hose. Dealership replaced the hose. |
2006 Volkswagen Eos 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 180420 mi €150 |
Sticking [starter] solenoid |
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