Volkswagen Eos (2006 – 2015) Review
Volkswagen Eos (2006 – 2015) At A Glance
Faced with almost overwhelming competition from Ford, Peugeot, Renault, Vauxhall and Volvo, the wags from Wolfsburg came up with the best folding tin-top your folding can buy.
The Eos 2.0 TFSI 200 has the sweetest engine, the nicest transmission, the stiffest body, the finest handling and the best rear legroom of the lot.
The real joy is it's the one and only coupe cabrio that actually goes and drives like a sportscar rather than merely look like one. And, as an added bonus, it even offers an electric sliding sunroof when you have the top up.
VW Eos 2.0 TFSI 2006 Road Test
Volkswagen Eos (2006 – 2015) handling and engines
- Engines range from 1.4 TSI to 3.2 V6
- Readers report Real MPG to be between 24–63 mpg
The best bit is that because of its exceptional rigidity, instead of making allowances for the fact it's a drop top, you can enjoy the handling and have real fun driving it. Push hard on a bend and the rear end seems to dig in, yet at the same time transfer grip and sharpness to the front end. So up to a point the faster you go the better it gets, and that was enough for me. I didn't actually get past the point where one of the ends started to break away.
So it's an excellent car. A fault-free zone as tested. Whether it will remain that way depends on how well the complex five-part roof mechanism holds up. And unless there's a glaring problem that VW testers have yet failed to pinpoint we won't know if it has any for a year or so.
For the time being it gets the nod. And though my heart is firmly rooted in a Nissan 350Z roadster, I know which way my more practical other half would swing. And have her own way, as usual.
Engine | MPG | 0-62 | CO2 |
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1.4 TSI | 42–46 mpg | 8.8–10.9 s | 144–159 g/km |
1.6 FSI | 37 mpg | 11.9 s | 181 g/km |
2.0 FSI | 34 mpg | 9.8 s | 198 g/km |
2.0 TDI | 47–59 mpg | 10.3–10.4 s | 125–158 g/km |
2.0 TDI DSG | 48–59 mpg | 10.3 s | 125–154 g/km |
2.0 TSI | 39–40 mpg | 7.8 s | 165–167 g/km |
2.0 TSI DSG | 37–38 mpg | 7.8 s | 174–178 g/km |
Real MPG average for the Volkswagen Eos (2006 – 2015)
Real MPG was created following thousands of readers telling us that their cars could not match the official figures.
Real MPG gives real world data from drivers like you to show how much fuel a vehicle really uses.
Average performance
91%
Real MPG
24–63 mpg
MPGs submitted
110
Volkswagen Eos (2006 – 2015) interior
- Boot space is 205–380 litres
Dimensions | |
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Length | 4407–4423 mm |
Width | 1791–2009 mm |
Height | 1437–1444 mm |
Wheelbase | 2578 mm |
It's not often that I return a test car to the venue then take a pair of private buyers out in it and sell the car to them. Yet that's exactly what happened.
A retired couple had seen the Eos and came over to have a good look at them. VW wasn't insured for them to drive, but as long as I took them out it was okay. They wanted to replace a Peugeot 306 automatic cabrio. They had done their homework and studied the brochure from their VW dealer. But this was the first time they had seen the car in the metal. So three up, roof up, roof down we checked it out together and came back with two customers ready to place a firm order for a DSG for delivery in September. They particularly liked the separate sliding sunroof, which I suspect will probably do a lot more work then the rest of the roof in the winter months.
It means you can have fresh air and a full-size boot at the same time. Ideal to trips to the golf club, or the long drive laden with luggage to the South of France or Spain in the summer. And, of course, you'll suffer less wear on the complex component parts of the full folding top.
As well as enough rear legroom for adults, the Eos has plenty of headroom for them too. So four of you travelling reasonably light could make a long trip South together. Instead of taking two cars.
Volkswagen Eos (2006 – 2015) models and specs
Dimensions | |
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Length | 4407–4423 mm |
Width | 1791–2009 mm |
Height | 1437–1444 mm |
Wheelbase | 2578 mm |
Miscellaneous | |
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Kerb Weight | 1461–1674 kg |
Boot Space | 205–380 L |
Warranty | 3 years |
Servicing | 18000 miles |
Spare Wheel | |||
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Standard | Space-saving spare wheel |
Costs | |
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List Price | £19,722–£33,145 |
Insurance Groups | 18–36 |
Road Tax Bands | D–J |
Official MPG | 34.0–58.9 mpg |
Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
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Adult | 4 |
Child | 4 |
Pedestrian | 2 |
Overall | - |
On sale until May 2017
Convertible | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
Coupe Cabriolet 1.4 TSI 160ps Sport 2dr | £27,615 | 41.5 mpg | 8.8 s |
Coupe Cabriolet 2.0 TDI 140 Exclusive BlueMotion Technology 2dr | £31,325 | 58.9 mpg | 10.3 s |
Coupe Cabriolet 2.0 TDI 140 Exclusive BlueMotion Technology DSG 2dr | £32,795 | 53.3 mpg | 10.3 s |
Coupe Cabriolet 2.0 TDI 140 Sport BlueMotion Technology DSG 2dr | £29,655 | 53.3 mpg | 10.3 s |
Coupe Cabriolet 2.0 TDI 140ps Sport BlueMotion Technology 2dr | £28,185 | 58.9 mpg | 10.3 s |
Coupe Cabriolet 2.0 TSI 210ps Sport 2dr | £29,615 | 39.8 mpg | 7.8 s |
Coupe Cabriolet 2.0 TSI 210ps Sport DSG 2dr | £31,085 | 37.7 mpg | 7.8 s |
On sale until December 2014
Convertible | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
Exclusive 2.0 TDI 140 BlueMotion Technology 3dr | £31,325 | 58.9 mpg | 10.3 s |
Exclusive 2.0 TDI 140 BlueMotion Technology DSG 3dr Auto | £32,795 | 53.3 mpg | 10.3 s |
Sport 1.4 TSI 160 3dr | £27,610 | 41.5 mpg | 8.8 s |
Sport 2.0 TDI 140 BlueMotion Technology 3dr | £28,185 | 58.9 mpg | 10.3 s |
Sport 2.0 TDI 140 BlueMotion Technology DSG 3dr Auto | £29,655 | 53.3 mpg | 10.3 s |
Sport 2.0 TSI 210 3dr | £29,610 | 39.8 mpg | 7.8 s |
Sport 2.0 TSI 210 DSG 3dr Auto | £31,075 | 37.7 mpg | 7.8 s |
On sale until March 2012
Open Car | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
Exclusive 2.0 TSI 3dr | £30,940 | 39.8 mpg | 7.8 s |
Exclusive 2.0 TSI DSG 3dr Auto | £32,295 | 37.7 mpg | 7.8 s |
SE 1.4 TSI (160ps) 3dr | £24,400 | 41.5 mpg | 8.8 s |
SE 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Technology 3dr | £23,320 | 45.6 mpg | 10.9 s |
SE 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Technology 3dr | £24,990 | 58.9 mpg | 10.3 s |
SE 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Technology DSG 3dr Auto | £26,345 | 53.3 mpg | 10.3 s |
On sale until November 2010
Open Car | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
Exclusive 2.0 TDI 3dr | £26,795 | 51.4 mpg | 10.3 s |
Exclusive 2.0 TDI DSG 3dr Auto | £28,010 | 47.9 mpg | 10.3 s |
Exclusive 2.0 TSI 3dr | £28,675 | 39.2 mpg | 7.8 s |
Exclusive 2.0 TSI DSG 3dr Auto | £29,935 | 36.7 mpg | 7.8 s |
Individual 2.0 TDI 3dr | £26,795 | 51.4 mpg | 10.3 s |
Individual 2.0 TDI DSG 3dr Auto | £28,010 | 47.9 mpg | 10.3 s |
Individual 2.0 TSI 3dr | £28,675 | 39.2 mpg | 7.8 s |
Individual 2.0 TSI DSG 3dr Auto | £29,935 | 36.7 mpg | 7.8 s |
S 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Technology 3dr | £20,695 | 45.6 mpg | 10.9 s |
S 2.0 TDI 3dr | £21,925 | 51.4 mpg | 10.3 s |
SE 1.4 TSI (160ps) 3dr | £22,820 | 41.5 mpg | 8.8 s |
SE 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Technology 3dr | £21,795 | 45.6 mpg | 10.9 s |
SE 2.0 TDI 3dr | £22,885 | 51.4 mpg | 10.3 s |
SE 2.0 TDI DSG 3dr Auto | £24,100 | 47.9 mpg | 10.3 s |
Sport 1.4 TSI 3dr | £23,855 | 41.5 mpg | 8.8 s |
Sport 2.0 TDI 3dr | £23,920 | 51.4 mpg | 10.3 s |
Sport 2.0 TDI DSG 3dr Auto | £25,135 | 47.9 mpg | 10.3 s |
Sport 2.0 TSI 3dr | £25,800 | 39.2 mpg | 7.8 s |
Sport 2.0 TSI DSG 3dr Auto | £27,060 | 36.7 mpg | 7.8 s |
On sale until February 2010
Open Car | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
Individual 3.6 V6 FSI Auto | £33,145 | - | - |
S 1.4 TSI | £20,320 | 42.8 mpg | 10.9 s |
SE 1.4 TSI | £21,530 | 42.8 mpg | 10.9 s |
Sport 3.6 V6 FSI Auto | £31,705 | - | - |
On sale until May 2009
Open Car | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
Individual 3.2 V6 FSI Auto | £31,545 | - | - |
Sport 3.2 V6 FSI Auto | £30,360 | - | - |
On sale until April 2008
Open Car | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
1.4 TSI | £20,000 | 42.2 mpg | 10.9 s |
2.0 FSI | £21,360 | 34.0 mpg | 9.8 s |
2.0 TDI DPF | £21,920 | 47.1 mpg | 10.4 s |
2.0 TDI DPF Auto | £21,920 | - | - |
Sport 2.0 FSI | £22,335 | 34.0 mpg | 9.8 s |
Sport 2.0 TDI DPF | £22,895 | 47.1 mpg | 10.4 s |
Sport 2.0 TDI DPF Auto | £22,895 | - | - |
On sale until January 2008
Open Car | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
1.6 FSI | £19,930 | 37.2 mpg | 11.9 s |
On sale until May 2007
Open Car | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
1.6 FSI | £19,722 | 37.2 mpg | 11.9 s |
Model History
- March 2004: Volkswagen Eos makes it first appearance
- September 2005
- February 2006: Available to order
- October 2007
- January 2010: Eos BlueMotion Technology launched
- November 2010: Volkswagen facelifts Eos
- December 2010: Revised Eos available to order
March 2004
Volkswagen Eos makes it first appearance
Shown at the Geneva Motor Show as the C 4-seater coupe concept.
September 2005
Production version of Eos shown at Frankfurt Motor Show. Has 150PS 2.0 16v FSI petrol engine and six speed manual gearbox. Boot capacity 400 litres with top up or 200 litres with top down. Electro hydraulic folding steel roof incorporates a sliding glass smaller sunroof. Choice of four petrol engines: 1.6-litre FSI 115 PS; 2.0-litre FSI 150 PS, 2.0-litre T-FSI 200 PS; and 3.2-litre V6 with 250PS. In addition, a 2.0-litre TDI 140 PS diesel will be available.
February 2006
Available to order
From February 2006 for July 2006 delivery with prices starting at £19,385. The only convertible coupé with a tilt and slide sunroof fitted as standard. Five part roof enabling it to fold neatly into the boot, occupying minimal space. With roof closed, boot capacity is 380 litres; with the roof down, luggage space is 205 litres. Ppening or closing takes 25 seconds.
Two trim levels: standard and Sport. All models feature ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme), and twin front and combined curtain and side impact airbags for front and rear passengers. Semi-automatic airconditioning, fog lights, electric windows, electric heated and adjustable wing mirrors, radio/CD player, 16" alloy wheels, parking sensors and lockable load through provision are also standard. Sport trim adds 17" alloys, sports suspension, upgraded audio player, aluminium-look pedals, decorative aluminium dash inserts and a tyre pressure monitoring system.
Top of the line-up, 17-inch ‘Westwood’ alloy wheels, Vienna leather trim, auto dimming rear view and driver’s wing mirror, rain and dusk sensors and folding door mirrors standard with the 3.2-litre V6 FSI 250 PS engine. Also options list including an amplified, high-quality Dynaudio speaker system, iPod adaptor and USB port for connecting memory sticks carrying MP3 music files. Choice of five engines: four petrol and one diesel: 1.6-litre FSI 115 PS; 2.0-litre FSI 150PS; 2.0-litre T-FSI 200 PS; 3.2-litre V6 250 PS; and 2.0-litre 140 PS TDI. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, while the 200 PS petrol and the TDI are offered with Volkswagen’s DSG, standard with V6. Available to order Feb 2006 are manual versions of 2.0-litre FSI 150 PS, 2.0-TDI 140 PS, and Sport 2.0-litre T-FSI 200 PS, with other models arriving in autumn.
1.6-litre 115 PS 6-spd manual* £19,385
2.0-litre FSI 150 PS 6-spd manual £20,765
2.0-litre TDI 140 PS 6-spd manual £21,385
2.0-litre TDI 140 PS DSG auto* £22,515
Sport 2.0-litre FSI 150 PS 6-spd manual £21,655
Sport 2.0-litre TDI 140 PS 6-spd manual £22,275
Sport 2.0-litre TDI 140 PS DSG auto* £23,405
Sport 2.0-litre T-FSI 200 PS 6-spd manual £23,235
Sport 2.0-litre T-FSI 200 PS DSG auto* £24,385
Sport 3.2-litre V6 FSI 250 PS DSG auto* £27,995
*Only 2.0-litre FSI 150 PS, 2.0-litre T-FSI 200 PS and 2.0-litre TDI 140 PS available to order Ferbruaty 2006. 1.6-litre 115 PS to order during April and the 3.2-litre V6 FSI 250 PS and all DSG models during June for September delivery.
October 2007
Volkswagen replaced its troublesome 1.6-litre FSI petrol engine with a new 1.4 TSI fitted only with a turbocharger (like FIAT's) rather than both turbocharger and supercharger. Power is 122PS and torque 200 Nm (155 lbs ft) delivered from 1,500 to 3,500 rpm. Choice of 6-speed manual or new 7-speed DSG transmissions. Combined consumption of Golf 44.8 mpg for the new 1.4-litre TSI. C02 is down to to 149 g/km (139g/km with 7-spd DSG ). Production of the DSG starts at the beginning of 2008, while manual models available to order from late October 2007.
Eos 1.4-litre TSI 6 spd manual 159g/km £19,847. New 1,984cc TSI unit features substantial changes including modified pistons and piston rings, an improved oil pump, new induction system and a high-pressure fuel pump. 210 PS between 5,300 and 6,200 rpm, 206 lbs ft (279Nm) between 1,700 and 5,200 rpm.
January 2010
Eos BlueMotion Technology launched
The 1.4-litre TSI 122 PS BlueMotion Technology Eos model available in both S and SE trims, for £20,695 and £21,795 RRP on the road respectively. Fitted with six-speed manual gearbox, produces 122 PS and 147 lbs ft of torque. As seen on other models in the Volkswagen BlueMotion Technology range, but fitted to a petrol engine for the first time, these additions include a number of features to maximise efficiency and improve fuel economy.
Regenerative braking, start/stop and hill hold systems alongside a visual gear change recommendation are all fitted as standard and help to optimise fuel consumption, resulting in a combined figure of 45.6mpg. Carbon dioxide emissions 144 g/km, VED band F, 0 to 62 mph in 10.9 seconds, top speed of 121 mph.
November 2010
Volkswagen facelifts Eos
As before, the Eos features a five piece folding roof with an integrated tilt sliding glass sunroof. To go from a closed coupé to an open cabriolet – an operation that can now be undertaken remotely via the key fob if the car is specified with Keyless Entry – takes just 25 seconds while the boot capacity ranges from 205 litres when the roof is down up to 380 litres with the roof closed.
Inside, new trim finishes enhance the interior of the Eos which is both comfortable and extremely well equipped. Highlights include a leather multifunction steering wheel, air conditioning, a powerful eight-speaker CD stereo system and sports seats.
The new Eos was available with a range of efficient petrol and diesel engines when deliveries commence in the UK early in 2011. These include a 1.4-litre TSI engine developing 122 PS, a 2.0-litre TSI unit producing 210 PS as well as a refined 2.0-litre TDI engine producing 140 PS. This unit, with BlueMotion Technology modifications including automatic Stop/Start and battery regeneration systems, can return a combined economy of 58.8 mpg.
December 2010
Revised Eos available to order
Following its debut at the Los Angeles Motor Show, the revised Eos opened for ordering in the UK with a starting price of £22,895 (RRP, on the road) ahead of the first examples arriving at Volkswagen dealers in early 2011.
Featuring a new look and offering a fresh range of comfort and convenience technologies the Eos remains the only vehicle of its kind to feature a five piece metal folding hard top complete with an integrated glass sunroof. For the first time, remote roof opening and closing is also available on the Eos.
The refreshed Eos was brought into line with the styling direction adopted by the Polo, Golf and Passat, with a new bumper, a horizontal grille, a set of new headlights similar to those found on the Golf as well as a new bonnet and front wings. At the rear new light units and a bumper are joined by fresh interior trims and even the option of a new leather finish that reflects the sun’s rays to prevent it heating up as normal leather would.
Powering the Eos is a range of powerful yet efficient TSI petrol and TDI diesel engines ranging from 122 PS to 210 PS, each equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox or, on selected models, the option of a six-speed DSG gearbox.
Model |
Gearbox |
Output |
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Price, |
SE |
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SE 1.4-litre TSI BlueMotion Technology |
6spd manual |
122 |
144 |
£22,895 |
SE 1.4-litre TSI |
6spd manual |
160 |
157 |
£23,970 |
SE 2.0-litre TDI BlueMotion Technology |
6spd manual |
140 |
125 |
£24,570 |
SE 2.0-litre TDI BlueMotion Technology |
6spd DSG |
140 |
139 |
£25,920 |
Sport |
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Sport 1.4-litre TSI |
6spd manual |
160 |
157 |
£25,270 |
Sport 2.0-litre TSI |
6spd manual |
210 |
165 |
£27,270 |
Sport 2.0-litre TSI |
6spd DSG |
210 |
174 |
£28,620 |
Sport 2.0-litre TDI BlueMotion Technology |
6spd manual |
140 |
125 |
£25,870 |
Sport 2.0-litre TDI BlueMotion Technology |
6spd DSG |
140 |
139 |
£27,220 |
Exclusive |
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Exclusive 2.0-litre TSI |
6spd manual |
210 |
165 |
£30,470 |
Exclusive 2.0-litre TSI |
6spd DSG |
210 |
174 |
£31,820 |
Exclusive 2.0-litre TDI BlueMotion Technology |
6spd manual |
140 |
125 |
£28,970 |
Exclusive 2.0-litre TDI BlueMotion Technology |
6spd DSG |
140 |
139 |
£30,320 |
What to watch out for
Reports of leaks from complex multi-piece roof have inevitably increased. If buying used, look and feel for signs of water ingress. Take it through a carwash on the test drive.
A specific cause of water leakage is a result of the original drain around the window being inadequate and if the problem occurs VW dealers will install a second one in accordance with VW instructions.
One dealer advises that some paint sealants had been found to be a cause of leaks. The 'Safeguard' treatment seems to be okay.
Tom Williams tells us EOS seals need some maintenance. You can get a special cream to apply to the seals. The instructions in the VW rubber cleaning sets advise cleaning at least once a year. Also do not put the roof down if conditions were very dusty or if the car is covered in small windblown leaves. Use a mini Dyson to clean the seals before washing so as not to drive dirt into them. However, in Aptil 2011 Tom later reported that all efforts had prroved unsuccessful and leaks were occurring where the A pillars met the windoew frames. He gave up and sold the car.
Multiple repeated problems reported with DPF and EGR of TDI PD 170.
VW Eos have a problem with the driver and passenger windows which are designed to drop on unlocking the doors and then close again as they are shut. When there is a frost, the windows often will not return on closing of the doors, this leaves a gap of approximately an inch. Eventually they will close but this can be after 20 miles of driving. VW is aware but as of 5-3-09 there was no fix.
The alloy structure of the door mirrors corrodes after 3 - 4 years. VW will not replace out of warranty.
ESP warning light can indicate Fault Code "Boost Pressure Sensor G201". This is embedded inside Teves Mk 60 ABS systems and requires replacement of ABS control unit/pump. Seems to be age-related, occurring mainly in 3 - 5 year old cars. Does not necessarily lead to an MoT failure. VAG policy seems to be to pay 100% for fully VAG serviced cars up to 48 months old. Older than that, 35%. Non VAG serviced, smaller contribution towards £1,500 cost of replacement. More on the problem and independent rebuilds of the unit at: http://ecutesting.com/vw_golf_touran_abs_pump_module.html
By March 2011 VAG was admitting the problem and instead of replacing the modules was applying the repair developed by ECU testing and Sinspeed. If VAG doe not mee the cost, it is generally £500 - £700 including dismantling and replacement of the module.
15-01-2011:2.0TFSIs suffering "coil pack failures", but the fault appears secondary to oil leakage into the packs. More at: www.seatcupra.net
22-01-2011:If ESP/ABS amber warning light comes on intermittently and will not re-set, you might not actually have the ATE Teves Mk 60 ABS/ESP problem. First check circuits and start at the ABS fuse and holder (no 9 on a Golf, on scuttle edge by driver door). Pull it out, have a look and if okay replace it. The warning light may then go out. Sometimes they slip out a bit and become wobbly, which is enough to set off the warning.
01-01-0001:GB writes: "I thought you might like appreciate an update as the lessons learnt might help future VW owners. The VW dealer has carried out over £3, 000 worth of work to implement the latest Eos seal upgrade, replacement of faulty roof controller and hydraulic pump, at no cost to myself. The issue has been around in how VW corporate reimburse the dealerships on this type of out off warranty repair; the financial arrangements have changed to the disadvantage of the dealership, according to the dealer, to better reflect the true cost of correction, according to VW corporate. Either way, I pointed out that has nothing to do with me the customer, and I should not be disadvantaged because of any internal in fighting on cost. So we held out and finally got the dealer to agree to repair the car and for them to sort out the financing between them later."
16-07-2011:On April 2nd the convertible roof mechanism of TB's 2007 Eos failed. Local VW dealer had the car for around 8 weeks and eventually discovered that there was water leaking into the boot area and this had shorted the pump mechanism. The hydraulic pump had to be replaced at a cost to me of £1,700. The garage said they would approach VW regarding a goodwill payment as the boot seals will need to be modified. Reader heard nothing further and complained to VW Head Office who said they would look into it. Before before anything could be resolved and having had the car back for 2 weeks (and in generally dry conditions) the mechanism faulted again. The car went back to the garage who have now had it for a week and cannot seem to find the fault.
10-01-2012:Cautionary tale: "In 2007 we found an ex-demonstrator, 2 litre Diesel Eos with DSG gearbox at our local VW main dealer. Now, after 69k miles and a long list of faults and problems, I realise that the choice of a diesel was a mistake and VW reliability, is in my case, a myth. Initial leak problems and a faulty roof mechanism were all dealt with by the dealer on 3 separate occasions, as was corrosion round the door mirrors. In the last 18 months we have had to regenerate the particulate filter a couple of times because we are not always driving long enough journeys to get the exhaust hot enough. When the warranty expired I paid for a 2 year Warranty Wise extended warranty as that was the only company that would cover the roof mechanism, which ironically, is the one thing not to have failed again. Since then we have had to claim for a failed seatbelt mechanism, a new Electronic Control Unit, and a failed Dual Mass Flywheel, all covered and paid for with only diagnostic costs to me. However, just before Christmas the Gear Box failed. Both the dealer and VW advised that this will require a new one as it can only be repaired by their manufacturer. (VW also declined any help with the cost of this). The main dealer has no access to spare parts or instructions how to repair. So, on this basis I asked the dealer to order a new box whilst the warranty claim was delayed by the Christmas / New Year shut down. Now Warranty Wise wanted to send the car to one of its repairers who, without an inspection, said they can fix it for £1,000 less than the price of a new box. The dealer won't release the car because he has a gearbox he can't return without a restocking cost, which he wants me to pay first, and I am stuck between a rock and a hard place with conflicting information and a substantial cost, regardless of what I decide to do. I have now decided to stay with the main dealer and the new box after they reduced their quote to replace. Warranty Wise has agreed to pay what their repairer quoted, so I still have an additional cost to meet but will get the car back later this week."
03-07-2012:As well as problems in China, European drivers are reporting 'strange noises' from twin dry clutch 7-speed DSG when shifting from 4th to 3rd, 3rd to 2nd and 2nd to 1st. Source: www.autoevolution.com
08-10-2012:"I now know why VW Group is the world’s most profitable car company: it makes cars with cheap components which fail after 32,000 miles and then sells replacement parts at high prices for its dealers to install at extortionate rates. In the past six months, my five-year old Eos Sport 2.0 TDi (bought from new and serviced exclusively by Alan Day VW) has required a new window motor, seat-belt latch and dual-mass flywheel at a total cost of £1,649.23. The DMF particularly rankles – it is a known fault with this engine: Alan Day offered a derisory 10% discount which VW said it would only match. I have refused and now wish to go after them for selling a product with a known fault." N.S. London SE21.
11-01-2013:Warranty on DSG 7 speed dry clutch DQ200 gearbox extended to 5 years or 150,000 kilometres in Russia, China and Australia.
07-01-2014:Mechatronics failure on 16k mile 2008 Eos 2.0TFSI 6-speed DSG. Mechatronics unit and fluid replaced at cost of £2,300 later reduced after contributions from VW to £900.
20-01-2014:42k mile 2007 Eos V6 now leaking badly onto the front seats, onto passengers knees, and, more seriously, into the boot affecting the roof mechanism electrics. VW dealer offered to replace the seals for £700, but could not guarantee that this would solve the problem. The number of roof sections and consequent proliferation of seals means that this is likely to become an increasing problem as Eos models age.
21-03-2014:Ancillaries belt came off 2.0 TDI engine of 43k mile 2010 Eos, wrapping itself around the timing belt and causing severe engine damage. It appears that the design of the ancillaries belt tensioner was later modified. Early ones (as originally fitted to the 2010) had an exposed spring, whereas in later tensioners the spring was encased, presumably to prevent foreign bodies from getting into the spring and affecting its function.
05-04-2014:On 18,000 mile 2010 Eos 1.4TSI three pistons found to have cracked.
23-07-2014:ATE Teves Mk 60 ABS/ESP brake pressure sensor problem reported on a 2007 VW Eos in Canada.
27-08-2014:DPF of 6 year old VW Eos 2.0TDI blocked by 4,000 miles of short run use over a year. Two forced regenerations by the dealer failed to clear it. Quoted £2,000 for a new DPF, minus a 50% goodwill 'contribution'. Suggested cleaning by the Ceramex process that costs £300.
14-05-2015:Engine light warning of 2010 Eos 1.4TSI came on so reader took straight to main dealer who advised engine misfire and not to use car. Left with dealer and three weeks later he advised compression failure on no. 2 cylinder. Currently removing head. Car bought from and serviced by same dealer. Likely to be the result of a slipped timing chain.
02-10-2015:Satnav hardware failed on 2007 Eos. Quoted £1,000 to repair.
05-10-2015:ESP light showing on 2017/57 Eos. Probably usual ABS/ESP module brake pressure sensor. Referred to http://www.ecutesting.com . Unfortunately ECU Testing does not rebuld the particular module used on the EOS which is cigarette box sized and located under the driver's seat (maybe it was the front/rear brake pressure regulator). VW dealer charged £96 for diagnosis, plus £829.21 (after 10% a goodwill) to replace module.
24-01-2016:Piston failure reported on 2010 VW Eos 1.4TSI. Dealer anf VW collectively contributed 48% of cost of repair.
19-02-2016:Leak into boot reported on 2008 VW Eos 2.0TDI Sport. Fixed before in 2013, but now returned. Dealer wants £2,500 to fix. Suggested ways to trace the leak and to generally clean and silicone spray all the seals.
05-10-2017:Report of 2010 VW Eos 2.0TDI going in for EA189 N0x emissions fix and 3 months later developed a problem of all dash lights on for a few seconds, then go out but the power steering light stays on for a bit longer. Engine also loses power when lights on. Dealer things it is a steering or brake sensor problem; nothing to do with the NOx emissions fix.
24-09-2018:Report of 160HP 1.4 Twincharger engine of VW Eos, bought used privately September 2017 becoming troublesome, then finally blowing up in February 2018. Had been diagnosed with low compression on one cylinder in September 2016.
17-05-2019:Report of glow plugs light and dfp light have both come on with a coil light in a 2008 VW EOS 2.0TDI. Probably indicates a choked up EGR valve.
29-11-2019:Report of soaking wet footwells of 2010 VW Eos TSI BlueMotion. The Eos is basically a sieve. The roof is in so many different parts that it is impossible to keep permanently sealed. But in your case I think you will find that the drains either side of the bulkhead vent well will be blocked by decomposing leaves. That gives nowhere for rainwater to go except via the pollen filter into the footwell. Clean the drains out with something like a teapot spout brush. It could also be that the pollen filter waterproof cover or its seal is damaged and the pollen filter will need to be replaced anyway because it will be sodden wet.
07-12-2019:Report of at least two failures of 1.4TSI engines in a VW Eos. First at 15,000 miles. Then that engine failed 3 years later. Reader also wrote: "The engine fitted was not fit for purpose (VW changed a month after new engine fitted cos if pistons breaking up)"
11-10-2021:Report of p roblem with roof sticking whilst closing on 2008 Volkswagen Eos.