| Issue ID | 732807 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10278574 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | EOS |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 13/06/09 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Transmission stutters erratically from dead stop and reverse. Hesitation and then surge in acceleration that can be dangerous in close quarters with other objects or vehicles. I noticed the problem as soon as i took delivery of the car in june, 2008, but it seems to be getting worse and more dangerous. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | POMPANO BEACH, FL |
| VIN pattern | WVWFA71F98VXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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