2009 Volkswagen Eos brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 22 complaints for the 2009 Volkswagen Eos, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 22 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 41% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen eos. While driving 50 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to operate. The contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The contact's vehicle was then t-boned by another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. There were no injuries. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control).
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen eos. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the ABS module failed to function. The ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Volkswagen Eos
- Drivetrain & axles 27 complaints
- Electrical system 15 complaints
Brakes problems in other years
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