2008 Volkswagen EOS Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Volkswagen EOS, 2% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,000 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.
“Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Volkswagen EOS. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver with constant vibration. The failure recurred only when driving 50 MPH and greater. In addition, the power steering warning indicator illuminated intermittently upon starting the ignition. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000. Js”
NHTSA complaint #10531560, filed 2013-07, 117,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10181413Oct 2, 2020Mandatory fastener.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Volkswagen EOS
26 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Volkswagen EOS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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