2009 Volkswagen Eos: sudden loss of power

Filed Jul 1, 2021 · Brakes · TX

The vehicle has exhibited intermittent ABS, ESC, and Brake light. Code check revealed intermittent communication errors with various parts of the ABS system including the control module. Diagnostics varied, undiagnosable due to intermittent activity and varying codes. April 2021, ABS, ESC, Brake light, codes indicate communication error with the ABS control module. Codes and light reset after being cleared, the vehicle was operational and drives with no detectable issues other than lights/ and possible non-operational ABS. 06/29/2021, 10 minutes into drive vehicle speedometer begins to dance from zero to operating speed, to total fault intermittently in interstate traffic on I-10 west into Houston at Channel View, braking begins to engage automatically/intermittently, loss of engine power, check engine/flashing brake light , vehicle narrowly avoids collision. Vehicle parked and restarted, driven back home with check engine and flashing brake light and intermittent speedometer, no drivability issues. 6/30/21 internet search for similar issues reveals an abundance of similar issues without drivability problems and 2017 recall# Part 473 Safety Recall Report 16V‑913. I would call attention to pages 3 and page 4 of this recall 1.) Considering the events of 6/28 and page 3 of the recall under Chronology, Volkswagen appears to admit the problem, and with a thorough understanding of its own systems should openly acknowledge the ability of this system to cause dangerous drivability conditions. 2.) Page 4, Recall Schedule, Description of Recall, Indicates that VW has still to provide dealers and owners with notification of this issue. As an owner and knowledgeable professional in automotive service I can assure you as of 7/1/2021, nearly five years after VW acknowledged the issue in Dec. 2016 to the federal safety agency, and 11 years after addressing the concern in production with the 2010 models, we have not been notified.

Filed Jun 7, 2017 · Transmission · 83,800 miles · FL

When backing out into a city street from a parking space on an incline, the vehicle gear dash lights began flashing and the car lost power. In order to get the vehicle to function, it was put in park and restarted, all the while blocking traffic and creating an unsafe disabled vehicle condition. The second incident occurred while driving at approximately 50 MPH on a state road. The vehicle shifted to a lower gear, revving the engine and quickly slowing to approximately 25 MPH. As was in the first incident, the prnd lights on the dash began flashing. This occurred in heavy traffic and required a vehicle following to swerve to avoid a rear end collision. I'm assuming the rear brake lights did not come on. These two incidents resulted in my taking the vehicle to a nearby vw dealership where the service department stated that vwoa suggests that the solution be changing the clutch packs which does not appear to address the immediate problems. However, that was the recommended solution from vwoa to the dealership.

Filed May 26, 2016 · Transmission · 79,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen eos. After the vehicle was shifted into the reverse position, the vehicle failed to move. The gear selector box and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and operated normally. On another occasion, while driving at a slow speed, the vehicle lost power and the gear shift box illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failures recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and an independent mechanic where the technicians stated that the gear shift box, dual clutch, and transmission possibly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v333000 (power train). The failure mileage was 79,000.

Filed Nov 5, 2013 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · NJ

August 2013: 2009 vw eos abruptly lost power, would not accelerate, and the dashboard (prnd) flashed erratically; happened numerous times since. A vw master mechanic of 14 years told me that the dsg temperature sensor should be repaired and mechatronics unit should also be replaced. He advised I take the vehicle to a dealer for the recall/warranty repairs. Prestige vw, turnersville, nj told to replace the transmission (5700 dollars), due to "internal transmission issues". No definitive problem identified.I was then told they would contact vwoa so they "could go to bat for me" because they understand that "no one buys a volkswagen expecting the transmission to go at 74k miles". A claim would be submitted on my behalf; due to new vw policy they 'must' use a third-party claim service-vw would no longer accept direct claims. I called the dealer several times and was put off each time promised a return call. It has been nearly 5 weeks and nothing has been done. I called vwoa directly, they indicated that they I) have no record of a claim initiated by the dealer; ii) do not require dealers to use a third-party claim service; and iii) rely on their dealers' determination of problems. I am seriously concerned for my and my child's safety. Last week, my car abruptly slowed in 65mph traffic on route 295 in nj; I was almost hit by a car behind me due to this malfunction.vw refuses to address this;I hope the federal safety agency will take action and address these concerns before someone loses their life to this transmission malfunctioning.

Filed Dec 2, 2009 · Transmission · 3,500 miles · WA

2009 vw eos dgs transmission seemed to slip when accelerating into traffic. There was a bump like the clutch engaged, but then there was a momentary loss of power (torque) and then another bump like the clutch fully engaged. This vehicle has had the recent recall applied already, and we've experienced a previous problem with the prnds lights flashing (reported already) and the transmission disengaging while driving 40mph, and another incident with only the d light flashing, also remaining in neutral, from stopped while trying to leave a parking spot. Both times the car had to be turned off & on to restore the transmission to operational condition. The vw dealership was unable to find any events in the car's computer for any transmission events. (presumably an error big enough to remain in neutral and flash prnds or d should at the minimum log an error!) complaints for previous 2 incidents are 10290234 and 10285719. The dealership has been unable to find anything wrong with the vehicle.