general problems of the 2008 Volkswagen EOS

Three problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2008 Volkswagen EOS. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Volkswagen EOS based on all problems reported for the 2008 EOS.

1 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/07/2017

Upon waiting for the traffic light to change to green, I depressed the accelerator and within seconds, I heard a low boom and then the engine power cut out. I coasted to the side of the road and at that point was no longer able to start the car. I was at that point, forced to have it towed to the nearest dealership. I was notified that the camshaft timing chain had snapped.

2 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/19/2017

The contact owns a 2008 Volkswagen Eos. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed a quart of oil every month. The contact also stated after changing the battery, the ecm had to be re-flashed. The contact stated the rear door warning light was illuminated. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

3 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/17/2014

Ignition coil failed. Had to get the coil replaced as well as replaced all spark plugs in case failure affected them all.


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