| Issue ID | 733185 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10278857 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | EOS |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 12/09/08 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 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. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 952 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MANASSAS, VA |
| VIN pattern | WVWFA71F58VXXXXXX |
| 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 | 30 |
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