2008 Volkswagen Eos: jerking or lurching

Filed Jan 21, 2014 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · IN

The car unexpectedly jumps gears when slowing down and or speeding up. The problem is especially bad while going in reverse. After a bit of research, it looks like this is an issue with the dsg component of the transmission that many people have experienced in this model/make of the eos. This unexpected jumping and jerking has the potential to cause an accident on the road.

Filed Nov 16, 2011 · Transmission · 66,000 miles · TN

Vehicle lurched during start of acceleration. Also sounded and felt like it was searching for a gear and couldn't find it. Slamming of gears felt and heard - intermittently. Took to local dealership and it was immediately taken in and the clutch plates were replaced. Previous work recorded was the replacement of the mechtronic unit. So far after 100 miles the issue appears better but not totally relieved. Still slight hesitation between gears. No slamming. Also previously parking on a hill was an issue. No roll stop without brakes or braking. Now after repair the vehicle will stop rollback after 1 ft.

Filed Dec 29, 2010 · Brakes, Electrical · 5,843 miles · CA

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 long,takes forever to come to stop). At about 1yr I started having major problems with how it drove. It has been in and out of the shop, one time it was in for one month! It has had problems with lurching, surging, jerking and lack of power when accelerating or putting into sport mode, there have been numerous electrical problems and leaking from windows as well. They replaced one part (that was officially recalled) and the car drove worse. They finally replaced the transmission and now have a new rattling problem that seems to come from the engine, along with window button on driver side sticking. There is still times when I accelerate and there no increased power or I put it into sport and there is no increase in speed or RPM's. I have taken it in again and they have told me that it is no longer under warranty and I will have to cover costs that are not under powertrain warranty. With as much problems as I have had with this car, everything should be covered. I am afraid to drive this car and try to stay local and do not drive much if I don't have to. After reading other peoples problems I can see that this is a problem with this particular vehicle and there needs to be an investigation. I believe it is a dangerous car.

Filed Feb 4, 2010 · Transmission · 300 miles · TX

My 08 vw eos has been having a jerking (feeling like being rear ended) and sputtering in the transmission since I have had it, bought the end of june 08 I have contacted the dealership about this several times to include just before my surgery nov 11, 09. It was in the shop several times and I was told everytime there was no issue. I finally recv'd a notice in the mail dec 22, 09 from vw saying that there has been an issue but no fix till summer 2010. On nov 11 09 I had to have neck surgery because the car jerk is so bad it feels like I am being rear ended I would have to look in my rear view mirror to see if I had been hit. And I have told the dealership this as well. After telling the dealership I had surgery because of this they are requesting my car to come back to the shop and it will be dropped off tomorrow 2/5/10 but there is still no fix for this issue according to the letter I recv'd in dec.

Filed Sep 7, 2009 · Transmission · 500 miles · WA

The continuing problem first reported to vw service in october of 2008 has to do with the bucking and lurching of the car when starting from a complete stop. It often lurches and does not start smoothly. We have reported this to the service department and taken it into the service department twice. The first time we were told it was ok and just something eos's do. The second time we took it in because it was getting worse and they actually drove it and acknowledged it was "lurching" more than expected. They did look at it but it continues to lurch. Since having it back the lurching still occurs and seems to be getting worse. It seems to occur more frequently when the car engine is warm. This has been an on-going problem since shortly after purchasing the car in march of 2008. I will be taking it back to the service department again to see if they can fix the lurching. This continues to be of great concern as when in traffic and not smoothly starting, the possibility of accidents is very real as cars are whizzing around us.

Filed Sep 1, 2009 · Transmission · 1,100 miles · PA

Mar 08 leased 08 vw eos/ may 08 driving home (1100 miles on car) turned into subdivision going up hill car just stopped. Had to be towed to dealership, they just said there was a problem with the transmission and gave me rental and then called and advised that they would give me a new 08 eos but it would have to b ordered. They repaired the original eos and I drove it until aug 08 when I was given a new 08 eos. At about 4000 the car started lunging, jerking either forward or back and if I was stopped on a hill I could not pull out without using gas and brake to keep from drifting back. Took it in for 5000 mile check up and advised them of the problems -- they put in a new transmission. I now have 8800 miles on the vehicle with the replaced transmission so in essence may 4,000 miles on that transmission and it is beginning to power up by without my actually pushing on the gas pedal and some jerking. I am due for the 10,000 miles check up and I don't know what to expect. I am afraid to drive this car and I never use it to go further than about 20 miles from home. I don't know what recourse I have. I have another 12 months on the lease! I have no complaint with the dealership - they have treated me very well I am just reporting for your information only since I have had 2 vehicles . I have 2 VIN numbers I don't have them available at the moment.

Filed Aug 28, 2009 · Transmission · 17,943 miles · VA

Purchased 2008 vw eox on 09/11/2009. Car would briefly stall-out and pop into gear when accelerating into traffic from a stop. 02/12/08 - dealer could not duplicate or find error codes. 12/16/08 - car has become worse, stalls more often, rolls backwards, bangs - dealer could not duplicate or find error codes. 03/18/09 - after almost having an accident from the transmission failure, dealer scans and found no failure records - unable to duplicate. 07/07/09 - dealer was able to verify problem by test driving - 07/31/09 - dealer replaced mechatronics unit. The car drove better than ever after the replacement. Yesterday 08/27/09 car stalled lurched, banged, and slipped through gears when accelerating from a stop into traffic. Narrowly missed having an accident.

Filed Aug 26, 2009 · Transmission · 15,000 miles · AR

I own a 2008 volkswagen eos. Experienced uneven, lurching, and labored shifting starting out from a dead stop in drive or reverse. Took it to the dealership and they told me that the mechatronics unit had gone out. The dealership (northpoint volkswagen of north little rock) will not return any phone calls. My husband had to drive 30 minutes today to go to the dealership in person. They told him the part was on backorder and gave no indication of a timeframe when the car would be finished.

Filed Jul 31, 2009 · Transmission · 952 miles · VA

Vehicle purchased on 02 sept 2008. Have had continuous problems with the transmission kicking, stalling, lurching, rolling back. Have taken to dealer at 952, 5632, and 10171 miles. Dealer stated that they could not recreate and no errors were found during testing. Recently car stalled going into traffic and came very close to causing an accident. Last time in @ 15,845 miles dealer ordered new mechatron unit.

Filed Jul 8, 2009 · Transmission · 12,000 miles · IL

Dsg transmission in 2008 vw eos began lurching/hesitating and dropping into neutral at 12,000 mi. By 15,000 mi. Car couldn't be driven in bumper to bumper traffic without bucking like a bronco. Several times when merging at highway speeds, car would lose complete power as the trans shifted to neutral without warning. Backing up, especially with any incline, was another lurching affair, much like a new driver attempting to drive a manual trans for the first time. Taking of from a stoplight was hit or miss. Car would lurch and hesitate, causing drivers behind me to slam on brakes as I lost power. Very dangerous and uneasy feeling. Vw dealer determined problem was caused by a failed mechatronics unit in the dsg. Was replaced under warranty at approx. 16,000 miles. Old part was not made available.