| Issue ID | 862298 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10405350 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | EOS |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 06/06/06 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2007 volkswagen eos with automatic dsg transmission. . Had just exited a freeway and come to a stop at a traffic light. When i tried to accelerate when light tuned green, car would not shift into higher gears so could only go about 20-30 mph. Pulled into parking lot, parked, and shut off engine. Upon restart, could not get car into reverse. Had to have towed to dealership. Vw service representative explained that transmission went into "limp" mode. Also said i was fortunate it didn't happen while on the freeway. No diagnosis as to what cause is as of yet. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56346 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN ANTONIO, TX |
| VIN pattern | WVWDA71F57VXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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