2009 Volkswagen Eos: common problems and reliability
One of the worst Eos years.
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84 owner complaints, most about power train. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2009 Eos?The 2009 Volkswagen Eos has 84 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and service brakes.
Safety record for the 2009 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Volkswagen Eos vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2009 a good year for the Eos?
Across the 9 Eos model years we track, complaint volume runs from 3 (2015) to 94 (2012). With 84 complaints, the 2009 Eos sits above the model's median of 40.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2009 Eos
service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Campaign 16V913000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.
power train:automatic transmission
Campaign 09V333000VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2008 AND AUGUST 2009. THE WIRING HARNESS OF A TEMPERATURE SENSOR IN THE DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX (DSG) MAY HAVE CONNECTOR WIRES THAT WERE INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED. WITH INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED CONNECTOR WIRES, A TEMPERATURE SENSOR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO FALSELY DETECT A HIGH GEARBOX OIL TEMPERATURE, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO ABRUPTLY SHIFT TO NEUTRAL. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SELECTOR LEVER POSITION INDICATOR WITHIN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL FLASH. IN ADDITION, THE "DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL" INDICATOR LIGHT WILL BE ILLUMINATED, ALERTING THE DRIVER TO APPLY THE BRAKES.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a strong emphasis on condition and maintenance. Long-term owners express significant affection for the vehicle's design, driving experience, and unique combination of a convertible hardtop with a sunroof.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Eos. See the full Eos owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Eos listings typically run $7,995–$12,165 across 2008 to 2016 model years.
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