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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2008 Volkswagen Eos.
Owner complaints (47)
Owners filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Volkswagen Eos (2 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries reported). Among 10 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 40).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 26 | |
| Structure | 7 | |
| Electrical system | 7 | |
| Engine | 5 | |
| Tires | 3 | |
| Unknown or other | 3 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Volkswagen Eos.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Volkswagen Eos Convertible w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2008 Volkswagen Eos version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eos 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 21 | 30 | 24 | $3,400 |
| Eos 2.0 L Manual 6-spd | 20 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 |
| Eos 3.2 L Automatic (S6) | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,750 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.