Visibility Problems of Volkswagen EOS

Volkswagen EOS owners have reported 12 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's sun roof (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Visibility related problems of Volkswagen EOS

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wiper problems
5
Sun Roof problems
4
Power Window problems
2
Visibility problems
1

Recently reported Visibility problems of Volkswagen EOS

The Wiper problem

We have the xenon headlights, which requires us to have headlight washers on our cars due to safety issue for the other drivers on the road so they don’t get blinded, who’s is great if 1) they worked most of the time 2) people did not start pulling the fuse or discontinuing the hose so   Read details...

The Sun Roof problem

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Eos. While driving 50 mph, the sun roof spontaneously shattered without warning. The contact received minor cuts and glass was embedded into her skin due to the failure, but medical attention was not required. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified.   Read details...

The Power Window problem

Power windows do not operate in sub-freezing temperatures. With no ice or frost on windows they just do not want to move in very cold temperatures, 30 degrees f and below. Notified dealer, their response was to reset the window controller which gets the window working until the next sub freezing   Read details...

The Visibility problem

I have had a 2008 Eos for less than 3 years. I started having problems with the car after 4 months, it has had several repairs including electrical seat not working properly, leaks in window, cheap materials falling off needing replacement, brakes needing sooner than most cars (brakes are very   Read details...




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