Model year
2008 Volkswagen Eos
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 47 complaints for the 2008 Volkswagen Eos (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (17), POWER TRAIN (9), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 22–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,400–$3,750, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2007 40 complaints
- 2008 47 complaints
- 2009 84 complaints
- 2010 69 complaints
- 2011 18 complaints
- 2012 94 complaints
- 2013 26 complaints
- 2014 40 complaints
- 2015 3 complaints
- 2016 4 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
47 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 1, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE09035 | VEHICLE STALL/LOSS MOTIVE POWER · POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | Jul 17, 2009 | Nov 19, 2009 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eos · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| Eos · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| Eos · 3.2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2008 Volkswagen Eos at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.