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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%)

Chart based on 143 repairs.
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Volkswagen Eos engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (34%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Volkswagen Eos 2dr Hardtop conv.

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

Lost engine. Did not change oil and filter frequently enough. Also learned too late that you need to have the screen for the oil pickup cleaned periodically. Otherwise, sludge blocks it and stops oil from getting to the engine. 

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2008 Volkswagen Eos 2dr Hardtop conv.

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

72000 mi

US $500
coils replaced 

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2007 Volkswagen Eos

Engine not specified

42000 mi major oil leak, needed new valve. 
47000 mi Low oil stop engine immediately light on, no oil in car, garage did an oil consumption test and was told it was using oil "within normal limits".  

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2007 Volkswagen Eos 2dr Hardtop conv.

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

6820 mi

C $30
TSB regarding fuel line rattle. Was repaired as per TB and rattle has stopped. Recall on seat air bag sensor done. 
8680 mi

C $915
Fuel sensor was faulty.Took 2 days to diagnose. Took 3 days for the part to arrive.  
10540 mi

C $250
Fuel starvation 
39000 mi

US $500
Replaced throttle body and some wiring, about $350 total, I paid $250 deductible under an extended warranty. 
96720 mi and gearbox ‘dog bone’ mount. 

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2007 Volkswagen Eos 2dr Hardtop conv.

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

78740 mi

C $3500
spark plugs replace due to occasional misfire on no 1. Ignition coils replaced on no 1 and no 4 cylinders. 
63000 mi

US $650
Oil leak. Pump replaced 
63000 mi After returning from dealer for pump replacement, oil was down 5 qrts. Engine running rough. Added 5qrts. Burned 2qrts in the next 2500 miles. Engine still sounded rough, but not as bad. No external leaks.running oil consumption test 
63000 mi oil consumption test - down 1.5 qts in 630 miles - ring job, during test run went out of timing - back in to replace valves on #1 cylinder. will pick up today and see. 
89000 mi

US $800
Themostat failed. Replaced by dealer. 
52000 mi

US $850
timing belt tensioner was bad, causing clicking noise on cold start. 
73000 mi

US $125
Cooling system thermostat is under performing causing the car to run cooler than normal sometime. Check engine light has not be thrown yet but the system is cataloging the number of under performing occurrences. Fix was quoted at $560. Vacuum pump is leaking oil. Fix was quoted at $560. 
81000 mi

US $980
Thermostat was starting to lose spring stiffness, resulting in a lower than normal engine temperature. Vacuum pump was leaking oil so it was replaced 
85000 mi

US $150
Turbo diverter valve 
103000 mi

US $190
Replace valve cover gasket to fix oil leak. 
118000 mi Evaporation Pump / Canister Valve 
2941 mi ECM software update. 
10513 mi

C $171
ECM update. 
15616 mi

C $439
Replaced crankcase ventilation regulator & hose. Replaced fuel pressure sensor. 
21629 mi

C $190
Radiator fan operating very loud - replaced. 
15000 mi intake flapper after CEL, replaced under warranty 
51000 mi

US $350
Severely rough idle almost stalled.had cracked oil separator.part is less than 200 dollars. Also had plugs changed while mech was in there. Night and day performance improvement.it was a slow deterioration in perf. 
30300 mi ignition coils replaced as part of recall on first trip to dealer. soon thereafter check engine light came on. Turns out the coils were Improperly seated when installed. reseated and problem dissapeared. 
28000 mi Check engine lite on. Fault was bad flap control motor. Two recalls were also performed: 1. Hose & check valve replacement 2. Fuel pressure sensor replaced No cost 
52700 mi

US $371
Intake tubing had to be refastened 

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2007 Volkswagen Eos 2dr Hardtop conv.

250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD

77200 mi

US $850
changed spark plugs due to hard starting 
50000 mi Picking up car after the windshield repair, a distinct miss-fire was felt from the engine. Dealer diagnosed a bad coil pack, #6 cyl and replaced same. These coil packs were changed under a recall just 6 weeks previous. Will never buy a VW. 
72000 mi

US $180
Car suddenly started to lose power. Dealer said it was a bad ignition coil and the repair was done the day I took it in. 

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2006 Volkswagen Eos 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD

176080 mi

€150
Thermostat stuck open - replaced 

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