2007 Volkswagen EOS Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 15%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2007 Volkswagen EOS, 15% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My sun roof shattered while driving on interstate. Glass broke and it sounded like an explosion and a gunshots, then I heard loud wind noise coming from sunroof. Nothing hit my car. It just exploded out of no where.”
NHTSA complaint #11051855, filed 2017-12, 133,000 miles“By just pushing with my thumb finger on the body of my car I was able to do small dings. The body metal has no resistance and no memory . When I push a little on the metal ,the metal stay and does not take back is initial position. The sheet metal body is way too thin. Are there any regulation about the metal thickness?”
NHTSA complaint #10226933, filed 2008-05, 8,900 miles“2007 EOS purchased april 2010. First EOS convertible top will not close properly. Warning system engaged took it in for a trunk latch replacement. Still not close 2 out of 10 times. Dealer replaced with another 2007 EOS since 1st one also had oil comsumption of 2.5qts in 1,000 miles. Second EOS top won't close properly this time hydraulic rams replaced under warranty. Oil consumption 3/4 qt in 2,500 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10354884, filed 2010-09, 39,000 miles“My daughter was driving on the freeway to work around 5am when her sunroof burst onto thousands of pieces. She stated it sound like a massive explosion and scared her causing her to swerve her car. Thank God it was early in the morning, on a weekend, and with minimal traffic on the road. She was able to pull over safely, and call me. We have now been dealing with the insurance company that tells us the glass is covered, but safelite tells us they are unable to repair it. The volkswagen dealership told us their are 2 windows in the US inventory, but not able too locate them. …”
NHTSA complaint #11617711, filed 2024-10“I bought a used Volkswagen EOS on 08/31/2011. Its a convertible, few days after that it rained and the car was leaking from the joint where the hood attaches to the windscreen. The whole car was flooded with water, I had to drain the water out and take the car to the dealer where I bought the car from on 09/09/2011. They said to bring the car back again 09/13/2011. I called them before going to the dealership and said they will call me, I kept calling and finally on 09/19/2011 I dropped the car at the dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #10426689, filed 2011-09Related service bulletins
- 10185665Jan 14, 2021Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do not match exterior paint finish.
- 10168360Nov 8, 2019Adaptation procedure to address multiple body issues
- 10163398Jul 31, 2019Convertible top switch circuit diagnosis, metadata update.
- 10163397Jul 26, 2019Convertible top switch circuit diagnosis, PR code metadata update.
- 10163396Jul 26, 2019Convertible top switch circuit diag.
- 10236426Sep 23, 2016Contacting the parts helpline
- 10095564Jun 7, 2016To update claim processing statement.
- 10121169Mar 28, 2016Technical Bulletin about Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or…
- 10121113Feb 3, 2016Document refers to Surface corrosion or corrosion perforation that can occur on various locations around the front wheel arch. It gives examples on where to check for repair…
- 10236445Feb 2, 2016Strut or Shock Absorber Leak Assesment.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Volkswagen EOS
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Volkswagen EOS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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