62 problems have been reported for the 2008 Volkswagen EOS. The following chart shows the 15 most common problems for 2008 Volkswagen EOS. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train with 25 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (7 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train | |
| Electrical System | |
| Structure | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Tire | |
| Equipment | |
| Visibility | |
| Unknown Or Other | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Seats | |
| Latches/locks/linkage | |
| Steering | |
| Air Bag | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Vehicle Speed Control |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2008 Volkswagen EOS in the United States are 13,798 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Volkswagen EOS owners in the last 17 years is 62, and the age of the vehicle is 17, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 62 / 13,798 / 17 * 1000 = 0.26.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Volkswagen EOS model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2008 Volkswagen EOS in 2008.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Volkswagen EOS, the following table can be used to compare the 2008 Volkswagen EOS with the Volkswagen EOS from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2008 EOS is 62 while the average number of problems reported for the 10 model years of the Volkswagen EOS is 54.