Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 47 complaints for the 2008 Volkswagen Eos, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 47 issues reported over 1 model years, power train problems are the most common for the 2008 Volkswagen Eos. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Power Train21

02Structure4

03Engine3

04Unknown Or Other3

05Power Train,electrical System2

47 total across 1 model years (2008–2008)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Volkswagen Eos Fuel Economy

22–24mpg combined

19-21city

26-30hwy

$3,400-$3,700/yr

The 2008 Volkswagen Eos delivers 22 to 24 MPG combined across 3 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Eos - Automatic (S6)

24mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

21 city30 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor

Eos - Manual 6-spd

24mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city29 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor

Eos - Automatic (S6)

22mpg

3.2L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city26 hwy~$3,700/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2008 Volkswagen Eos

26States

32%in top 3

Illinois has the most inventory at 11%, with options spread across 26 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

ILIllinois

1011%

GAGeorgia

1011%

DCWashington DC

89%

FLFlorida

67%

INIndiana

45%

NCNorth Carolina

45%

RIRhode Island

45%

CACalifornia

45%

MDMaryland

33%

MIMichigan

33%

MOMissouri

33%

VAVirginia

33%

AZArizona

33%

NHNew Hampshire

33%

WAWashington

33%

TXTexas

33%

MAMassachusetts

22%

MNMinnesota

22%

NENebraska

22%

DE1

WI1

OH1

OK1

OR1

CO1

PA1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2008.

Buying a 2008 Volkswagen Eos?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2008 Volkswagen Eos a good car to buy?

The 2008 Volkswagen Eos has 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue area is power train, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

What's the gas mileage of the 2008 Volkswagen Eos?

Fuel economy ranges from 22 to 24 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $199 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2008 Volkswagen Eos?

POWER TRAIN is the number-one complaint area for the 2008 Volkswagen Eos, based on 47 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.