2009 Volkswagen Eos drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 27 complaints for the 2009 Volkswagen Eos, 22% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 22% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 83,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 83,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen eos. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH the transmission abruptly shifted into neutral with a reduction in the engine power. The vehicle began to lunge forward. The entire instrument panel warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and towed to an authorized dealer. The technician stated that the direct shift gear box was faulty and required the replacement of the transmission.
This affects tiguans, jettas, eos, and other vws with 2.0tsi engines manufactured pre 2013. The timing chain tensioners have a design flaw and are prone to failure at unacceptably low mileages. These were replaced with a new design to correct this flaw beginning in some 2012 models. However, VW has never formally recalled these or acknowledged the design flaw. If/when it fails, it can ruin the engine often causing over $5k in damages.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Volkswagen Eos
- Brakes 22 complaints
- Electrical system 15 complaints
Drivetrain & axles problems in other years
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- 2012
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