2007 Volkswagen Eos: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 40 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (32% of complaints).
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0
recalls
40
owner complaints
0
fire reports
61,000
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No fire reportsNo recall campaignsWeak spot: air bags (32%)
Common problems
Computed from 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)32% · 12 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)16% · 6 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)13% · 5 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)8% · 3 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)8% · 3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)8% · 3 complaints
“I have contacted vw and brought vehicle in for airbag module light. Code 01218 due to passenger seat airbag. Was told it wasn't repairable. Isn't this a safety issue? I thought all airbags were covered under the life of the vehicle?”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2022
“Air bag light came on and will not turn off. 1218 code regarding passenger side airbag igniter. Don't feel safe driving with my kids sitting I the front seat with this safety light on.”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen eos. The contact stated the air bag warning light remained illuminated after start-up. The contact was concerned for her safety and had the vehicle taken to car pros vw of san bernardino dealer, (1600 s, cam real, san bernardino, ca 92408) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the driver front air bag igniter and crash sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 166,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2019
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“-air bag - repeated sensor failure, which are disabling the air safety system. - failure of the red led dash display (the red display boards have a history of failure due to 4 defective solder on the circuit board) which makes the operator unaware that doors are not closed and latched, so that the doors open without warning with the vehicle in motion. Also, loss of verification of shift location ( is the vehicle in park-drive-reverse) which can cause the car to move without warning.”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2019
“Failure of air bag system. Repeated air bag failure warning light due to defective collision sensor and defective wiring connector at the sensor units.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2019
“Vehicle stopped in the middle of the road. At first thought, we thought it might be an alternator failure but mechanic says there is no compression in the engine and the vehicle has total engine failure needing a complete replacement. 110,000 miles.”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2018
“The car stopped working in the middle of the road. Mechanic tells me timing chain bad and needs new motor. Only has 61,ooo miles.”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2018
“My sun roof shattered while driving on interstate. Glass broke and it sounded like an explosion and a gunshots, then I heard loud wind noise coming from sunroof. Nothing hit my car. It just exploded out of no where.”Owner report · Structure · Dec 2017
“The vehicle slips out of gear without warning. Has automatic transmission. Engine dash light and anti-swerve slights come on but engine continues to run and rev. Turning off car and restarting will usually restore operation until next episode. The dealer checked all wiring and replaced selector lever module for $1901 but the problem persists. Dealer has had car for an additional week and is stumped. Now waiting for technical advice from vw. As is the vehicle can not be operated safely on the streets or especially the highway due to sudden loss of propulsion.”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2017
“My airbag warning light is on. I have had no accidents and airbags have never been used. Dealer says I need an airbag inflator. They cannot or will not tell me if this is a takata inflator. I need to know before I spend $849.00 to replace the inflator. I have been driving with no airbags for a year and it is dangerous. Help please!”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2015
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2007 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
TransmissionAutomatic · Manual/Standard
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Is the 2007 Volkswagen Eos reliable?
NHTSA has 40 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2007 Volkswagen Eos. The most complained-about area is air bags (32% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2007 Volkswagen Eos problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 61,000 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.