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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 2011-09

Related service bulletins

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201211%
201116%
201011%
200922%
2008715%
2007615%

Other parts of the 2007 Volkswagen EOS

Air bags
13 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Wheels
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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