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2009 Volkswagen CC repairs by problem area

Engine (48%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (4%)

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2009 Volkswagen CC electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (74%)

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Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

29000 mi climate control went out. would not blow hot air. Replaced under warranty Backup camera failed 
30000 mi A recurring light bulb failure and the $15 we were charged for the first light bulb caused us to inspect the sockets. We determined they were melted enough to cause the problem. The dealer replaced all taillight sockets under warranty 
43400 mi

C $98
Check Engine light - Sensor was defective and rear light housing was replaced Took 4 hours to locate sensor issue. 
53000 mi

US $20
Replaced headlight 
28300 mi

US $80
Saw the signs and was dead in a couple of days. 
51000 mi replaced left front light bulb 
14000 mi had to have a second brake light installed at my cost. Repair took more than 30 minutes 
31500 mi

US $20
Tail light out. Replaced bulb, still went on and off. Replaced socket, same problem. Now replacing wiring harness. Hope it works. Three trips already. 
175000 mi

US $180
Battery died, new battery installed. 
90000 mi

US $560
Tail light wiring harness was bad, had to replace harness and multiple bulbs. 
120000 mi

US $12
Driver's low beam bulb failure- replaced myself. 
67000 mi

US $300
Windshield wiper fluid motor needed to be replaced 

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2009 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

20000 mi

US $10
This was routine 20k maintenance. Every once in a while the bulb went out on the taillight (a warning light on the dash went on), so the filament was replaced. Only cost a few bucks. 
30000 mi 30k scheduled maintenance. CEL on and rear left taillight bulb had to be replaced. Had to return a 2nd time as bulb had to be ordered and computer was not available. 
105000 mi

US $547
Repeated poorly performed TSB 
25000 mi A tail light was intermittently broken. Shop replaced bulb (and attempted to charge me for it) earlier, but problem returned. They then said there was a tech note about a specific type of bulb that should not be used. Replaced bulb again. 
26000 mi for the second time another tail light went out. Seems like every 5 months a light goes out somewhere. 
35000 mi Went in again for the both rear tail lights out again.  
58300 mi nothing on steering wheel is working: horn, airbag, steering wheel contols.I will get it looked at when i get the oil changed. car continues the streak of not being able to go oil change to oil change without something failing. 
60000 mi

US $160
replaced clock spring during 60K maintenance visit. $54 diagnosis fee, $160 parts and labor. 
10300 mi Gas tank was showing only 7/8 full on filling to top. Problem diagnosed as faulty sending unit in tank. Part replaced; solved problem. Dealer even filled the tank. 
30000 mi Tail light was third bulb replaced in life of car. Dealer ordering board replacement to prevent repeat. 
85000 mi

US $200
Battery failed 

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2009 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD

22940 mi Reverse parking sensor alarm replacement 
12 mi Intermittent warning message of Driving light failure. No fault found. 
3875 mi Diving light failed and replaced. 
14880 mi Passenger side bi-xenon head light automatic focusing system (AFS) failure results in instrument warning light. 
15500 mi Headlight assembly replaced due to intermittent wiring connection affecting the servo motors of the automatic focusing system. 

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2009 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

39000 mi Bluetooth microphone wasn't working. 
54000 mi

£90
RNS510 FAILED TO BOOT. Dealer recommended replacement. The problem was with the power supply which I repaired myself for less than £100 as opposed to £1200 for a replacement. 

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2009 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan

280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

2000 mi FM side of radio had poor reception. Discovered that antenna cable was not fully attached behind radio. Reattached and okay. 
7000 mi Engine idling too high after warm up. Replaced positive battery cable. Problem solved. 
8000 mi Navigation system problems. Dealer updated firmware, which appears to have solved the problem. 
20000 mi Bluetooth not working reliably. Dealer upgraded firmware, which didn't work. Next step was to replace unit. 

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2009 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan

280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

38000 mi

US $449
Replace airbag sensor in driver's door 
80000 mi

US $400
Fuel sender float and lever replaced. Tank would read 1/2 full when empty. Caused two separate tows for my wife. 
100000 mi

US $250
Main HVAC fan stopped running. Fan and fan control replaced 
5580 mi Bulb out. Electrical connector replaced. 

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2009 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan

52700 mi

$100
A/C recharge and filter replaced. April update: A/C has stopped working again. 

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2009 Volkswagen CC Electrical Problems

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