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2012 Volkswagen CC repairs by problem area

Engine (47%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 83 repairs.
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2012 Volkswagen CC repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 64 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

Volkswagen CC in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2012 - Sep 2013
Aug 2012

5180 mi
Lights on speedometer were defective. No lights from 20 km/h to 80 km/hr. Dealership had to change the entire instrument cluster on warranty. 
Nov 2012

9520 mi
While doing flash upgrade in September, technician failed to re-set service computer so "service now" message came on every 2-3 days. 
Jan 2013

12480 mi
Condensation in right rear taillight. 

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2012 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Volkswagen CC in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2015 - Apr 2016
Apr 2016

50000 mi

US $220
Intake manifold failure. Carbon build up on valves needed cleaned. 
Volkswagen CC in Michigan, United States
Sep 2015 - Jun 2022
May 2016

19700 mi

US $220
Both tie rod ends replaced. Excessive wear!! And on an always garaged, no rough road driven miles. 
Oct 2017

31000 mi

US $425
Rear pads and rotors. 
Mar 2018

33000 mi
Takata air bag recall 
Volkswagen CC in Iowa, United States
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
Apr 2017

59072 mi

US $9250
Full engine replacement due to balance shaft freezing up Replace fuel pump 
Volkswagen CC in Colorado, United States
Dec 2016 - Jun 2020
Apr 2017

67000 mi

US $300
Replaced rear tire bearing 
Nov 2017

80000 mi

US $120
replace ignition coils 
Volkswagen CC in Florida, United States
Jul 2011 - Jun 2015
Dec 2013

33000 mi
Exterior trip piece was cracked and replaced under warranty. 
Nov 2014

43400 mi

US $700
High pressure fuel pump failure. Car still ran, but with reduced power. Repair didn't take long, but was a bit pricey. Runs like a champ now. 
Volkswagen CC in Tennessee, United States
Jul 2013 - Dec 2015
Sep 2015

53000 mi
Timing chain broke 

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2012 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

Volkswagen CC in California, United States
Apr 2012 - Apr 2015
Jun 2014

40000 mi
Pre-existing issue with one of the rear calipers. Dealer replaced caliper and rotor for free even though vehicle is out of warranty. 
Nov 2014

45400 mi

US $370
Sparkplugs and coils replaced 
Apr 2015

49000 mi
Water pump housings leaked coolant. Replaced pump and housings under warranty. 
Volkswagen CC in California, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014

34000 mi
Brake light completely failed as well as touch screen Dash rattle and vibration needed new intake valve 
Volkswagen CC in California, United States
Dec 2012 - Feb 2014
Aug 2013

28000 mi
Ignition coil failure 
Jan 2014

21700 mi
Ignition coil failure 
Volkswagen CC in Florida, United States
Jan 2012 - Feb 2015
Feb 2013

9700 mi
Fogs stopped working because I had changed the VCDS to turn off the DRLs. Resetting the settings via vagcom fixed it. 
Volkswagen CC in Texas, United States
Apr 2012 - Mar 2015
Sep 2013

25000 mi
Had them replace all 4 tire pressure sensors that were giving false readings. 
Volkswagen CC in Texas, United States
May 2013 - Mar 2015
Jun 2013

27000 mi
Black plastic trim piece at the base of the rear windshield cracked and had to be replaced. 
Volkswagen CC in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2018
Mar 2012

1000 mi
s/w upgrades 
Dec 2014

29000 mi
timing belts and such 
Apr 2017

48000 mi

US $30
OEM driver side low beam burnt out. Replaced both with upgraded bulb 
Nov 2017

56000 mi
alternator replaced upper timing cover oil leak repair and oil change 
Volkswagen CC in Maryland, United States
Jul 2011 - Nov 2014
Jan 2012

22000 mi
Replaced the struts. Broken. Recall. 
Volkswagen CC in Illinois, United States
May 2011 - May 2018
Jun 2013

35000 mi
Bad HPFP 
Jul 2015

77500 mi

US $60
Strut mount bearing was shot. needed replacing. only on driver side. 
Sep 2015

80000 mi

US $20
other side strut bearing went out. replaced 
Dec 2015

93000 mi

US $100
Bad coil packs. 3 went bad within 2 weeks. All 4 replaced. 
Volkswagen CC in California, United States
Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
Sep 2011

400 mi
High pitched whistle from engine bay, water pump replaced. Mechanic noticed rattle, then found TSB, clip attached to wastgate per current tsb. Water pump replaced. Clip attached to wastgate per current tsb.  
Volkswagen CC in Iowa, United States
Oct 2011 - Apr 2012
Dec 2011

4000 mi

US $25
Squeaks and occasional rattles from dashboard and drivers window area. Purchases adhesive foam pads and wedged between trim on dashboard, also added silicone rubber to window channel. Noise is 80% eliminated. 
Apr 2012

6000 mi
Clunking noise in rear suspension over bumps 
Volkswagen CC in Ohio, United States
Feb 2012 - Dec 2016
Jun 2013

18000 mi
Tire pressure monitoring sensor went bad. Warning light came on. 
Dec 2014

35000 mi
TPMS sensor malfunctioning in winter TPMS sensor - they finally agreed to replace under warranty, following previously logged issue 
May 2015

41000 mi
Water pump failed, covered under 50k power train warranty 
Volkswagen CC in New Jersey, United States
Dec 2011 - Mar 2012
Jan 2012

8000 mi
front end shake 
Volkswagen CC in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2014 - Feb 2018
Jan 2015 Replaced fuel pump 
Dec 2015

80000 mi
Got a check engine light for cylinder 4 misfire. Replaced intake manifold and coil. 
Feb 2018

141000 mi

US $850
Because the dealer did not replace the spark plugs as they were supposed to at the 120k service interval, one of them failed on me and I had to limp into the dealership to have the plugs and coils replaced. Fortunately, I wasn't far from the dealer, otherwise I would have had this towed. 
Volkswagen CC in Arizona, United States
Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013 30000 mile service and had a faulty TPMS in one tire. They had to replace that. There was also a software recall that they applied. 
Volkswagen CC in Texas, United States
Mar 2015 - Feb 2022
Mar 2017

61000 mi
Fuel pump control module and fuel pump went out. Turbo cutoff valve and vacuum pump were replaced due to leaking oil. 
Sep 2017

67000 mi
Airbag recall 
Oct 2017

69000 mi

US $1000
Timing chain guide 
Dec 2021

113000 mi

US $800
bad alternator pulley 
Volkswagen CC in Maryland, United States
Feb 2016 - Jul 2018
May 2016

44000 mi

US $200
Rearview camera stopped working. Diagnosed as loose wires. Mechanic was able to solder wires. 
May 2018

62000 mi

US $700
Had to replace all 4 tires due to cupping with less than 20,000 miles. Tech indicated that vehicle was completely out of alignment. Appears to be a common problem with Volkswagen CC models. (Rotated tires every 5K) 
Volkswagen CC in California, United States
Feb 2016 - Jun 2016
Apr 2016

52300 mi

US $440
P2817 problem code 
Volkswagen CC in Maryland, United States
Jun 2015 - Jan 2018
Jan 2018

100000 mi

US $4000
full engine rebuild -buyer BEWARE on this car, engine. Tensioner failed, full cylinder head and cam intake valves broken 
Volkswagen CC in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2012 - Jul 2018
Jun 2018

51460 mi

C $800
Noise when turning the steering wheel. Struts replacement was done to fix the issue. 
Volkswagen CC in Minnesota, United States
Apr 2014 - Nov 2014
May 2014

26200 mi
Car went into limp-in mode, wouldn't shift out of 2nd gear. Also problems with reverse engaging. Dealer said mechatronic unit failed, VAG unit reported pressure, valve problems. Mechatronic unit replaced at no cost to me. 
Volkswagen CC in Florida, United States
Nov 2017 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018

78000 mi
Airbag recall Fuel pump relay 
Volkswagen CC in Texas, United States
Jan 2015 - May 2017
Jan 2015

58000 mi

US $90
Ignition Coil Failed, $75. Coolant Reservoir Cap Bad. Repair: Water Pump / Found Leaking. It was slow leak and I just left it like that. No Repair. Estimate $380 parts/labor. 
Nov 2015

66100 mi

US $275
Badly needed tuneup. Abruptly running rough. not bad after 3yr w/o one. basically a coil issue. but i'm chk on warranty cuz' 2nd time. 1st was warranteed. and i got vw ltr saying it might be covered. So. Overall Good! 
Sep 2016

79000 mi
CE Light on. Idling above range and missing fault codes. Resolution replace air intake due to sensor malfunction. sensor Reading was out of range. Essentially. Replacement cost 1100 w/o warranty. (mine was covered by a warranty) 
Volkswagen CC in Indiana, United States
Mar 2014 - Jun 2022
May 2021

96000 mi

US $450
Gaskets 
Volkswagen CC in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2014 - Sep 2016
Dec 2015

31000 mi

US $2000
GPS/radio unit malfunctioned. The technician attempted to re-flash the firmware of the GPS/radio unit but this was unsuccessful. The entire unit needed to be replaced. 
Volkswagen CC in Tennessee, United States
Jul 2014 - Nov 2015
Oct 2015

40000 mi
Rear panel between rear window and trunk lid was cracked due to improper assembly. Dealer ordered new part and replaced as a courtesy repair. 
Volkswagen CC in Saudi Arabia
Oct 2014 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014

42160 mi
knocking noise on rough roads, control right and left control arm mounts were changed fuel smell near the gas cap, replaced the fuel tank cap engin and ac cooling fans were very noisy, replaced both fans on warranty 
Volkswagen CC in Arizona, United States
Jun 2014 - Jul 2015
Jul 2014

33500 mi
Design flaw, plastic trim on driver s seat cracked snagging clothes. Cushion should be higher to avoid sitting on trim upon entering car. Inside of trim is hollow offering no resistance to weight. I'm only 140lbs. 
Dec 2014

39000 mi

US $100
Motor mount had to be replaced 
Jul 2015

43000 mi
Dash where key hole is, is peeling off, missing protective manufacturer's covering 
Volkswagen CC in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2014 - Dec 2019
Jun 2016

83000 mi

US $945
Water pump leaking. Replaced Water pump and water pump drive belt. 
Jan 2017

62300 mi

US $180
Check Engine Light came on and then turned itself off 1 day later. No codes found by mechanic. Found low battery, so replaced battery. 
Aug 2017

105000 mi

US $70
Replace TPMS sensor on one wheel - battery failing 
Volkswagen CC in Kansas, United States
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
Mar 2015

61000 mi

US $1400
Water pump leaked and was replaced 

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2012 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan

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

Volkswagen CC in Virginia, United States
Dec 2014 - Jan 2016
Jun 2015

31000 mi

US $1
Plastic trim above trunk near glass cracked due to stress - bad design. RR TPMS bad 
Jan 2016 Both front TPMS sensors on and off. Software updated, did not fix. Took car back, replaced two front sensors, did not fix. Going back to dealer again. Rear end whining. Metal in oil. Final Drive replaced 

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2011 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Volkswagen CC in Colorado, United States
Feb 2014 - Dec 2015
Feb 2014

39000 mi

US $1
3 trips to dealer. Fuel pump died, new pump controller power steering red warning light on no power steering Dealer reprograms computer,installs new battery, replaces rack and pinion assembly. Total cost near 3000 dollars! No warranty! 
Dec 2015

60000 mi
rack and pinion 
Volkswagen CC in Wisconsin, United States
Feb 2013 - Sep 2017
Feb 2014

34000 mi
Check engine light came on, Fuel injector replaced under extended warranty at no charge. 
Jul 2014

37000 mi
Engine light on. Intake manifold runner sensor switch faulty. Replaced under warranty. 
Jul 2015

44200 mi
passenger seat Air bag sensor intermittently indicates false positive passenger. 
Oct 2015

45200 mi

US $50
Airbag sensor continued to malfunction. Dealer replaced right seat belt buckle. Sensor still malfunctioned. Dealer replaced seat harness. 
Sep 2016

55000 mi

US $60
Bulb fault lights went on for left front headlight and right rear taillight. 
Volkswagen CC in Indiana, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2022
Aug 2012

23000 mi
Faulty air intake valve. 
Sep 2012

25000 mi
Faulty air valve imported and replaced. 
Mar 2017

84000 mi
Faulty air intake valve. Replaced, covered by VW. 
May 2018

99000 mi
Takata airbag recall completed. 

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2011 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

Volkswagen CC in Illinois, United States
Dec 2012 - Apr 2017
Feb 2013

30700 mi
Trim between rear window and trunk lid cracked. Repaired under warranty. 
Volkswagen CC in Texas, United States
Nov 2010 - Nov 2014
Mar 2013

31000 mi
Radio unit was non-responsive at random times. Warranty replacement. 
Nov 2014

58000 mi

US $800
Radio went completely dead. No power or sound. Service manager went to bat for me with VWOA and had it replaced free of charge. Radio broke, no sound, black screen. Replaced by dealer(Rusty Wallis - Thanks Evan) free of charge with assistance from VWOA. 
Volkswagen CC in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2011 - Dec 2013
Jan 2013

17300 mi
Water pump found to be leaking repaired under warranty Oil leak found at turbocharger 
Volkswagen CC in California, United States
Nov 2012 - Sep 2014
Jun 2014

37000 mi

US $2000
Fuel pump controls module filter. it took three days for dealer to change everything else until they find module bad. 
Sep 2014

37000 mi
DSG was working rather strange. DSG was delaying engagement unpredictable and random. It came to the point when I press accelerator and vehicle would wait for second or two before start movement. When driving becomes a science - it's time to move on. 
Volkswagen CC in Florida, United States
Jun 2012 - Dec 2015
Oct 2013

35200 mi
Manual operation of DSG was not as smooth as when new. i.e the problem was with the physical shifting of gears. Dealer opened the transmission, found the lube to be below factory spec, added more lube/ fluid. Problem resolved - under warranty. 
Dec 2013

36000 mi
Volume control on the steering wheel stopped working. Repaired under warranty. 
Nov 2015

47300 mi

US $200
Malfunctioning Spark Plug #2. 
Dec 2015

48000 mi

US $100
Malfunctioning Spark Plug #3 
Volkswagen CC in New York, United States
Nov 2010 - Oct 2011
May 2011

5000 mi
Noise in front suspension.  
Volkswagen CC in Missouri, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2021
Dec 2015

100000 mi

US $600
rough idle,rough acceleration 
Volkswagen CC in Nevada, United States
Mar 2013 - Mar 2017
Apr 2013

22800 mi
Rear trim piece under rear window cracked and replaced under warranty. Very common problem with all CCs. 
Jan 2016

US $600
Intake manifold flap failure code. Replaced whole manifold. 
May 2016

72000 mi
Intake flaps failing. Check engine light 
Volkswagen CC in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2014 - Jun 2018
May 2016

70000 mi

US $325
Replace dying battery. 
Apr 2017

81200 mi

US $591
This was the 80k service visit. Was quoted $900 for service not have the funds so did most but not all the work, transmission service was skipped. Tune-up, radiator flush, replace wiper blades, etc. 
Jan 2018

91000 mi

US $700
Rear brakes 
Volkswagen CC in Illinois, United States
Apr 2014 - Jul 2014
Apr 2014

27000 mi
My steering wheel makes a constant clicking noise while turning. It occurred both when the car is stationary and moving. 
Volkswagen CC in Florida, United States
Sep 2010 - Dec 2013
Sep 2012

33000 mi
Plastic underbody cover near drivers side wheel came loose and needed to be reattached. 
Dec 2013

60000 mi
Trunk latch inoperable via remote or interior button 

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2011 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan

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

Volkswagen CC in Great Britain
Feb 2011 - Sep 2016
Mar 2014

32000 mi
Compressor failed 
Jun 2016

55000 mi

£102
ABS unit and ABS sensor Lane Assist not working. Caused by them not resetting the software correctly when they did the ABS. 

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2011 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan

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

Volkswagen CC in Great Britain
Nov 2011 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013

34000 mi
Initially diagnosed as a DMF problem, it turned out to be a failed clutch bearing, both bearing and clutch were replaced under warranty 

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2011 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan

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

Volkswagen CC in South Africa
May 2011 - Jan 2015
Nov 2014

53940 mi
Rear view camera failed and was replaced under full maintenance contract. 
Volkswagen CC in Washington, United States
Jan 2016 - Feb 2016
Jan 2016

21000 mi
Water pump failure 
Volkswagen CC in Ireland
Feb 2015 - Sep 2016
Jun 2016

141980 mi

€130
Rear left and right abs sensor 
Sep 2016

148800 mi

€100
Shock tops bearing left and right replaced 

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2011 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan

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

Volkswagen CC in Texas, United States
Nov 2010 - Mar 2018
Mar 2011

5000 mi
Plastic wheel panels were torn from simply driving in some snow. After harrassing the dealer and contacting the regional VW Mgr, they finally covered it under warranty.  
Jan 2012

16000 mi
Engine light 

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2010 Volkswagen CC

Engine not specified

Volkswagen CC in Victoria, Australia
Feb 2015 - Jan 2016
Feb 2015

45260 mi
windscreen wiper motor replaced with second hand unit 
Mar 2015

46500 mi
One off problem hopefully - Reverse gear would not engage. Drive was ok but when in drive the D on the display was flashing. Turned engine off and on again and problem disappeared. 
Jul 2015

46700 mi

A $390
Transmission was serviced and so far the problem with reverse gear has not reoccurred. 
Volkswagen CC in California, United States
Dec 2015 - Dec 2016
Dec 2015

27000 mi

US $50
Electric motor 

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2010 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Volkswagen CC in Ohio, United States
Dec 2011 - Apr 2015
Oct 2012

51000 mi

US $160
Oil leak near turbo Metal panel below rear window (about 3" high and 4ft long) cracked due to thermal expansion. Replaced under warranty. 
Volkswagen CC in New York, United States
Jan 2012 - Jul 2014
Jan 2013

45700 mi

US $30
check engine light, EPC light, hesitation on acceleration. Scan showed cylinder 1 misfire. Replaced ignition coil (very easy). Problem rectified. Now I have a brake light out and the EPC light is still on. 
May 2014

70000 mi

US $1100
Throttle body injector and oil separator replaced 
Volkswagen CC in Virginia, United States
Apr 2015 - Mar 2017
Dec 2015

68000 mi
Rear tail light bulb keeps going out or saying not working on dash, Body Control Unit needs to be replaced. 
Apr 2016

73800 mi

US $95
Replaced BCM / body control module. 
May 2016

75000 mi

US $370
Replaced ignition coils, plugs, turbo bypass valve, pcv oil bypass, air filter, cabin air filter 
Volkswagen CC in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2015 - Mar 2018
Apr 2016

143000 mi

US $700
Intake manifold failed. 
Mar 2018

180000 mi

US $1200
Breather failed which caused an overpressure in the crankcase and caused the rear main seal to fail. 
Volkswagen CC in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2014 - Dec 2019
Mar 2017

113460 mi

C $1300
Replaced leaking water pump 
Apr 2017

114700 mi
Intake duct sensor - known issue - VW covers cost by extended warranty 
Jun 2017

119660 mi
Water pump replacement,again. 
Dec 2017

131440 mi

C $600
Water pump leaking 
Dec 2019

155000 mi
Timing chain 
Volkswagen CC in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2010 - Oct 2015
Feb 2011

9300 mi
Motor noise from passenger side rear window. Motor replaced under warranty. Parking brake error message (extremely rare). Brake functions as normal. Dealer claims no error code was logged and could not replicate. No repairs done. 
Jul 2011

11780 mi
tangled fuel cap strap caused improper seal after refueling at full service station. Resulted in "mass evap error". Strap was untangled but sensor had to be reset. Whining sound from under chassis when uneven torque is exerted (moving from stopped while wheel is turned, for example). Only when car is cold. Was told it was the car's differential and "normal", even though sound was not there before. 
Feb 2012

14260 mi
Clutch noise 
Mar 2012

14880 mi
Noise due to defective throw-out bearing in clutch assembly (apparently common in manual transmission 2009-11 2.0Ts). Dealer chose to replace entire assembly (flywheel, clutch plate, TOB and slave cylinder) with updated parts under warranty. 
Aug 2012

17140 mi
One of the buttons on the RCD-510 radio unit cracked and fell off. Dealer ordered new radio unit under warranty. Rattle from near panoramic sunroof on passenger side. Only when car was parked outside on hot days, and starts when there's chassis flex. Replaced RCD-510 unit under warranty. 
Jan 2014

15540 mi

C $300
Rear trunk plastic trim cracked in cold weather. Well known issue with pre-2013 models. Replaced with newer version made of aluminum, which is also used for all post-2013 cars. The cost was $150 for part and $150 for labor. 
Feb 2015

29140 mi

C $120
Driver side door outside latch unexpectedly failed, making it impossible to open the door from the outside. Dealer replaced door latch/cable under extended warranty. I was responsible for the deductible. 
Mar 2015

29760 mi

C $100
A malfunction in the trunk harness caused the trunk to become unopenable. The harness was ordered and replaced under extended warranty. The repair for the driver side door latch in February resulted in a "loose" feeling when opening the door from the inside. Diagnosed as faulty part. Replaced under warranty. Latch works fine now. 
Volkswagen CC in Michigan, United States
Jan 2010 - Apr 2017
Apr 2010

5000 mi
Right rear brake light went out 
Sep 2010

14000 mi
Bluetooth module failed. 
Jun 2011

26000 mi
Dashboard rattles, door rattle, burned out brake light, readjusted passenger wiper arm.  
Volkswagen CC in Georgia, United States
Jul 2010 - Nov 2010
Aug 2010

9000 mi
Vehicle drops blue tooth signal at random. Both back windows leak when washed or if it is raining hard. Replaced trim around both back windows Bluetooth 
Nov 2010

9000 mi
Car bought back. Both the leaks and the Bluetooth are still not corrected. Went through arbitration. 
Volkswagen CC in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2010 - May 2013
Mar 2011

23000 mi
Very subtle clunking sound over large bumps--average driver wouldn't have noticed. Dealer couldn't find anything but preventively replaced sub-frame bushings based on a TSB for the 2009 CC. 
Sep 2012

69000 mi

US $700
CEL Misfire cylinder 1. Car stumbled and ran rough. Dealer replaced fuel injector. Still have stumbling but no CEL. I think the dealer charged me $700 for nothing. 
Nov 2012

74800 mi

US $36
Again, misfire cylinder 1. Ran double dose fuel injector cleaner. Still get hesitation when cold. CEL remains on. 
Jan 2013

77300 mi

US $130
Replaced MAP sensor to address continuing misfires. 
May 2013

84000 mi
CEL P2015 and P301. Most likely needed a new intake manifold. 
Volkswagen CC in Florida, United States
Nov 2009 - Apr 2014
Jun 2010

5000 mi
The 1st day I owned the car (Sept. '09), I noticed it was not as tight as my '03 Accord w/ 52k. Car is somewhat better after door tightened. Also had dealer change oil/filter and rotate tires at my expense.  
Nov 2011

12500 mi
Cracked plastic trunk lid trim replaced. Dealer ordered lube to stop creaking in rear. I brought it in for the lube (3rd trip) to be applied and they led me to believe that it would only take a few minutes -- I assumed 30-40. After a while they came to me and said that they had been mistaken about the cause of the noise. The car was ready 
May 2012

15000 mi

US $185
Battery had to be replaced.  Also, iPod no longer functioned with radio. I had guessed it was a bad cable, but they said it wasn't and replaced the "box," but that didn't help either. They then called "engineers" at VW, who figured it out. 
Volkswagen CC in Utah, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010

7000 mi
Bluetooth suddenly failed to sync with phone contacts. Bluetooth did work if the audio only was used with no phone to car features (such as contacts, missed calls, last call, etc.). A new Bluetooth module is on order to fix the problem.  

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2010 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

Volkswagen CC in New York, United States
Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
Aug 2015

112300 mi

US $1700
Catalytic Convertor 
Volkswagen CC in Oklahoma, United States
Apr 2015 - Mar 2016
Apr 2015

61000 mi

US $2300
Carbon buildup was affecting drivability. Replaced fuel injectors, did carbon cleaning, replaced intake manifold. Vacuum pump failure, plus other lines and parts related to it. Leaking fluid as a result. All parts replaced. 
Jul 2015

65200 mi
Intake manifold replaced. Car was having trouble starting up and would run rough after starting. CEL blinked at idle and was solid while driving. VW warrantied the repair even with no warranty bc it is apparently a known issue. 
Aug 2015

66100 mi
Vehicle was making popping noise when steering wheel turned and accelerating. Replaced front strut mounts, which we seized, and that didn't solve the issue. They next replaced the struts themselves. The engine took multiple attempts to start it and then it didn't want to keep running. RPMs would rise and drop. The rear main seal was leaking, causing a check engine light, & one of the intake manifold flaps wasn't working. Replaced both. 
Volkswagen CC in North Carolina, United States
Aug 2016 - Jun 2017
Sep 2016

106000 mi

US $1700
Got new battery @Auto Zone. when replacing battery they used a 'setting saver' which sent voltage back thru system and fried my electric power steering system. replace whole new power steering rod/module/motor. cost $1700 car in shop 18day 
Nov 2016

110900 mi

US $750
Cam Cage seal replacement. Blown out when rear main seal failed earlier. Had the Cam cage re-sealed as it was leaking and causing oil to drip down onto other seals and components. Over all was a 5 hour job in and out 1 day. W/ loaner no problem. 
Volkswagen CC in South Dakota, United States
Jun 2014 - Dec 2015
Jun 2015

56000 mi

US $50
Seat belt warning and buzzer going off even when buckled. 
Dec 2015

60000 mi

US $50
Replace noisy blower motor 
Volkswagen CC in Alabama, United States
Dec 2014 - Oct 2020
Apr 2017

92529 mi

US $12
Low beam light bulb replaced 
Jun 2017

92000 mi

US $1200
Intake manifold Rear brake pads replace and rotors turned Struts replaced, mounts and bearings 
Apr 2018

95219 mi

US $324
Service engine light, EPC light, sputtering, no power. Replaced spark plugs and ignition coils 
Volkswagen CC in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2016 - Jun 2017
Jun 2017

90000 mi

US $1000
Repaired pads and rotors 
Volkswagen CC in Texas, United States
May 2016 - Jun 2017
Mar 2017

136000 mi

US $1300
Carbon build up, cleaned. Lots of labor time 
Jun 2017

142000 mi

US $6500
Main computer PCM failed, driving 25 miles to dealerships caused pcv control to fail 
Volkswagen CC in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2016 - Jun 2018
Jun 2017

90520 mi

C $1118
timing chain tensioner 
Volkswagen CC in Alberta, Canada
Mar 2016 - Oct 2016
Jul 2016

40500 mi

C $30
Car started hesitating and losing power under load. CEL flashing - turned out to be P0302 code - cylinder 2 misfire. Ignition coil needed to be replaced in Cylinder 2. 
Volkswagen CC in New York, United States
Dec 2013 - Dec 2014
Sep 2014

42000 mi

US $180
Battery would not charge or start car, which I found odd for a 3 year old car with less the 50K miles. Turns out the dealer didn't agree, I had to buy a new battery even thought I bought this certified VW from this dealership! CC has a know issue for its drive train, the car has a very noticeable bump into gear when driving off from a stop. It is related to the electronic shift, when you come to a full stop the transmission shifts automatically in and out of gear. Rear door seals are prone to hold water. There is a poor design to the back edge of the strip where it meets at the window level. water funnels into the gap in the seal and after a rain you can see water weep out at the door sill's. 
Volkswagen CC in California, United States
May 2010 - Jul 2014
Jun 2010

1000 mi
A sound and vibration coming from the left front, similar to worn brake shoes rubbing against brake drum. 
Jun 2011

7000 mi
Popping sound from behind back seats. Repaired per TSB.  
Volkswagen CC in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2011 - Mar 2016
Sep 2012

47000 mi
Crack in panel running beneath rear window 
Jan 2015

99500 mi

US $5000
Transmission was failing to shift and would overheat and cause car to go into limp mode. 
Oct 2015

98500 mi

US $325
Lost once half of power from battery 
Volkswagen CC in California, United States
May 2010 - Jul 2012
Jul 2010

2000 mi
one of the valves were stuck open...something to do with the turbo i think....when car got warm it would make a constant whistle noise 
Feb 2012

13600 mi
Mechatronics unit replaced 
Volkswagen CC in Illinois, United States
Jun 2010 - Mar 2018
Oct 2010

11000 mi
Multiple tailight bulb failures - all bulbs replaced and no problems since. 
Feb 2014

59000 mi
Both headlights failed within a day of each other. Replacing them in near subzero weather was very difficult Stereo system completely stopped outputting sound. Tuning appeared to be fine, Bluetooth and other media still connected but no sound through speakers. Fixed by hard-rebooting system by holding down power button for approx. 10 seconds. 
May 2014

62000 mi
Fuel injector failure (dealer said this is a known issue for VW with some vehicles and mine was one - all costs covered by VW to fix). Replaced injectors and also a spark plug as it was fouled and stuck in an open state. 
Oct 2014

69000 mi

US $100
Trunk release cable needed to be replaced, faulty connector and ground identified 
May 2015

77000 mi

US $50
Both headlights burned out within weeks of each other. This is the third set of headlights I have put on this car 
Aug 2015

81800 mi

US $500
Turbo mount was broken and rattling against the engine/compartment Hood release cable was not releasing the hood 
May 2017

111400 mi

US $380
AC fan only worked on highest speed. Blower motor resistor needed replacement Exhaust was very loud. A clamp was rusted and broke off. Dealer replaced the clamp 
Nov 2017

107000 mi

US $800
Turbo related repair 
Feb 2018

110000 mi

US $4500
Upper and lower seals all leaking and needing replacement Turbo needed rebuilding 
Volkswagen CC in Arkansas, United States
Nov 2010 - Nov 2011
Sep 2011

33000 mi
Fuel pump malfunctioned had to be replaced. Was traveling 70mph when car completely shut down, had to coast on interstate until I could exit on service road, extremely unsettling. 
Volkswagen CC in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2010 - Jul 2014
Oct 2013

39560 mi
Plastic piece cracked above trunk. Known issue dealer related with a improved metal part under warranty. Not really a big issue but nice that it is covered. 
Volkswagen CC in Tennessee, United States
Mar 2010 - Oct 2021
Mar 2013

65000 mi

US $40
Gas flap rod became disconnected due to icing. 
Sep 2015

90000 mi
Bad fuel injector replaced for free by VW. 
Apr 2016

99300 mi

US $500
Door latch mechanism broke. Intake manifold Gasket failure. 
Jun 2016

103000 mi

US $650
Oil leak - Valve Cover Gasket Replacement 
Aug 2016

106000 mi

US $350
PCV valve failure. 
Sep 2016

107000 mi

US $1500
Earlier PCV valve failure caused rear main seal failure. 
Feb 2017

113000 mi

US $70
Diverter Valve Failure 
Oct 2021

133000 mi
Oil pump failed, low oil pressure on drives, car scrapped. 
Volkswagen CC in California, United States
Feb 2010 - Dec 2014
Feb 2014

34000 mi
Brake lights were out because the sockets had melted. 
Volkswagen CC in Indiana, United States
Oct 2009 - Mar 2013
Dec 2009

13000 mi
Bluetooth incompatibilty with my IPhone. They replaced the sensor. 
Sep 2010

39000 mi
Needed to install anouther Bluetooth Module 
Nov 2011

82000 mi

US $936
Water pump was replaced. Leaking badly 
Jul 2012

101000 mi

US $870
Fuel injector replacement 
Aug 2012

103000 mi

US $773
Replace Intake Manifold 
Sep 2012

107000 mi

US $830
Replace Front Wheel Bearings 
Jan 2013

85000 mi

US $235
Replace and check electrical system. 
Volkswagen CC in California, United States
Mar 2014 - Mar 2017
Jun 2015

40000 mi

US $1200
Went in for routine fuel injector maintenance and alignment. Mechanic pinched an O-ring causing fuel to leak all over engine compartment. Repaired to satisfaction. 
Dec 2015

47000 mi

US $100
coil malfunctioned. Under warranty. Also, one outstanding recall regarding steering wheel was repaired. 
Nov 2016

63100 mi

US $400
stumbling upon acceleration, especially when engine is cold. Replace spark plugs. Has not solved issue. Next step is fuel injection work ($700 repair). 
Feb 2017

66000 mi

US $1200
Fuel injectors. Front control arm bushings. 
Volkswagen CC in Maryland, United States
Nov 2009 - Oct 2011
Sep 2011

15000 mi
AC not cold, recharged 
Volkswagen CC in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2009 - Dec 2012
Jan 2010

17000 mi
bad alternator at 500miles car would not start. never made it out of showroom. new alternator and battery replaced under factory wty. 
May 2011

11000 mi
hollow tubular noise coming from rear when driving over rough roads, pot holes, etc. thought to come from spare tire compartment. 
Apr 2012

22500 mi
DSG surging at stop. reported to dealer and software update installed. Now transmission shifts very quickly, car excellent and shifts quickly - doesn't hang like it did before. Joy to drive. Highly recommend the software upgrade. 
Volkswagen CC in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2010 - Dec 2016
Jul 2010

8000 mi
Airbag fault warning 
Nov 2012

38500 mi

US $380
faulty evap purge valve replaced 
Nov 2016

92700 mi

US $400
Wiring harness had to be replaced for rear lights. 
Volkswagen CC in Alberta, Canada
Apr 2010 - Sep 2014
Sep 2012

39680 mi

C $25
The outside brake light on the drivers side failed for the second time, it was replaced by the dealer at for a fee. The next week the passenger side outside brake light failed while at a different VW dealership. Replaced without charge. 
Volkswagen CC in New York, United States
Jun 2010 - Sep 2017
Aug 2010

4000 mi
rear bearing replaced 
Apr 2015

118000 mi

US $2200
replace dsg clutch Rear main seal  Decarboning. 
Volkswagen CC in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2011 - Sep 2013
Jun 2012

10000 mi
Front hood latch would not release, fixed under warrantee 
Volkswagen CC in Utah, United States
Feb 2013 - Apr 2014
Dec 2013

43000 mi

US $50
Ignition coil 
Volkswagen CC in New York, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2015
Jan 2014

47700 mi

US $50
Red temp. lite, dealer had vw roadside assistance tow car to dealer. Replaced bad sensor. replaced black trim between rear window and trunk. piece cracked. this is a common problem and was repaired under cpo warranty. (when I called VW directly, they said it would not be.) this is common 
Jan 2015

45700 mi

US $50
car was missing they found ignition coil cyl 2 was faulty and was replaced.  also radio was not working after blue tooth phone call. they could not duplicate problem so nothing was done. It's an intermittent issue. 
Volkswagen CC in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2013 - May 2015
Apr 2014

83080 mi

C $250
No backup camera and dealer found wiring in the trunk lid damaged Replaced the section of wiring. 
Volkswagen CC in District of Columbia, United States
Jun 2013 - Dec 2015
Aug 2013

50000 mi
Bought CPO used car that had issue with Mechatronix module that was replaced for free under warranty. Car had jerky starts/stops. Is a known/common issue with earlier DSG equipped VWs. Fixed and LOVE it now. 
Jan 2014

73000 mi

US $50
For the second time, the Dipped Beam light appeared on my dash board. I had lost my Left DRL/Low beam. Then in the same week, also lost my Right DRL/Low beam. Both bulbs burned out. Replaced under CPO warranty w/ $50 deductible 
Apr 2015

77700 mi
An oil leak turned out to be the Rear Main Seal (between engine and transmission). The dealership negotiated with VW and it was covered even though I was outside the CPO bumper-to-bumper warranty. I got new tires, too. 
Volkswagen CC in New York, United States
Dec 2012 - Mar 2017
Nov 2013

29700 mi
Seatbelt drivers sensor bad 
Apr 2015

44300 mi
New intake manifold, common issue covered to 120000 mi 
Apr 2016

53300 mi

US $27
Cyl 1 coil pack went bad 
Volkswagen CC in Texas, United States
Jan 2011 - Jul 2018
Apr 2012

27000 mi
obd II would not send information to the inspection computer. Re flashed the system. 
Oct 2012

32700 mi
computer reflashed and modules replaced 
Volkswagen CC in Wisconsin, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2022
Jun 2012

22000 mi
trunk latch would automatically unlock when closing trunk. Dealer replaced harness pn 3C8-971-182-E 
Jan 2013

30000 mi
Trim between back window and trunk lid cracked. Dealer took pictures, recorded vehicle mileage and VIN, and reported to Volkswagon for disposition. Broken (black plastic)trim replaced (pn 3C8-853-465-041) 
Mar 2014

45000 mi

US $245
Car began misfiring during acceleration, rough idle. Service engine message. Codes pulled at shop- P0300 Random Misfire, P0304 Cylinder 4 misfire, P130A Cylinder disabling. Replaced Cyl 4 Ignition Coil (failed) and spark plug (fouled). 
Oct 2014

52500 mi

US $381
Check engine light on, ran very rough, poor/no acceleration. ECU code= cylinder misfire. Ignition Coil on cylinder 3 bad- Coil on 4 replaced months ago, so now had coils on cylinders 1, 2, & 3 replaced. Driver side rear brake light burned out. Took more than ten minutes, but maybe because it was my first time. 
Nov 2015

72600 mi

US $55
Driver's side headlight burned out. Replaced lamps on both sides. 
Mar 2016

79000 mi

US $200
#2 ignition coil bad. Again. Replaced 3 coils. 
Jun 2017

102000 mi

US $675
Rear struts replaced 
Jan 2021

150000 mi

US $950
Heater core clogged, replaced with new 
Volkswagen CC in Maryland, United States
Sep 2011 - Apr 2021
Jan 2012

34000 mi
Transmission displays lag upon starting from a dead stop. After a second or so the transmission engages and moves the vehicle. 
Feb 2012

35500 mi
Transmission "brains" were determined to be defective. New parts had to be ordered from Germany and were delayed. 
Mar 2013

60000 mi

US $180
PCV (Oil Separator) Failed. New part was ordered and installed. 
Mar 2014

82000 mi

US $900
both rear wheel hubs had to be completely replaced. 

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2010 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan

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

Volkswagen CC in Alabama, United States
Feb 2011 - Mar 2013
May 2011

18000 mi
Cracked plastic trim between rear window and trunk replaced under warranty. 

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2010 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan

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

Volkswagen CC in Alabama, United States
Dec 2013 - Sep 2016
Mar 2015

72000 mi

US $590
Passenger side rear shock was leaking fluid. Both rear shocks were replaced. Drivers side rear wheel was out of alignment due to malfunctioning shock which caused excessive tire wear (cupping). All 4 tires replaced since AWD. 
Apr 2016

108700 mi
Sun roof switch needed to be tightened 
Volkswagen CC in Virginia, United States
Aug 2013 - Dec 2016
Dec 2014

67000 mi

US $83
One headlight out. Searched for headlight replacements(D1S) on eBay. Found brighter bulbs. Got a pair for less($83+S/H) than dealer or parts store price ($98+) 
May 2016

105100 mi

US $30
On Amazon, item below. $30 per pair(2). Innovited HID Replacement Bulb Bulbs "All Sizes and Colors"-D1S - 8000K Replaced plastic cracked rear window trim with metal upgrade. Missed the free replacement window. 2nd Owner. 
Sep 2016

113000 mi

US $1
Rt. Headlight. Previously bought replacements on eBay. 
Volkswagen CC in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2013 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018

73160 mi
Steering column lock defective alarms often at start up requiring a second start. Mechanic was unable to replicate so did not repair, but noted there had been several low voltage alarms recorded. Load tested the battery and found no issues (this battery is original and 9 years old so I will have it replaced before doing more trouble shooting). Back-up camera stopped working. Not repaired due to age of car and cost of parts. 
Volkswagen CC in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2015 - Aug 2021
Dec 2015

83000 mi

US $800
Fuel delivery system 
Sep 2017

111000 mi

US $800
Replace brakes and rotors 

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2010 Volkswagen CC 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Volkswagen CC in Kentucky, United States
Apr 2012 - May 2012
May 2012

29000 mi
Car not taking off when stepping on gas after coming to a stop. When driving below 20mph the car has trouble deciding whether it wants to speed up or slow down. Was told that it was something I needed to get use to it, nothing wrong. 

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2009 Volkswagen CC

Engine not specified

Volkswagen CC in New York, United States
Nov 2009 - Mar 2010
Dec 2009

4000 mi
Seal on the trunk replaced. Replace the seal again as well as the trunk latch. 
Volkswagen CC in Massachusetts, United States
May 2009 - Apr 2010
Jun 2009

1000 mi
Steering Rack Sensor which affected my steering was taken in twice (for 9 days total) including the day after the original repair.  Also found was a coolant leak which was repaired. Returned for the same problem as Trip one. It was repaired after 2 days in the shop (11 days total between both repairs). Light has gone on twice since June (as of today, 7/15/09) and I may need to return and review my states Lemon Laws. 
Jul 2009

2000 mi
Returned to the dealer for steering light (lost the car another 2 days). 
Sep 2009

3000 mi
The car was returned for a third time for the same issue - steering rack (light goes on). The dealer has been awful throughout this ordeal. In addition to the steering rack problem (times 3) I now have a major leak on the passenger floorboard when it rains heavy. I will let you know if they fix it - the car is once again in the dealer shop for another week. 
Apr 2010

7000 mi
I continued to have issues with the steering column light. Since this was the 4th time in for the same issue, VW gave me a 2010 VW CC. Also continued to have extensive water coming in the back floorboard. 

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2009 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan

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

Volkswagen CC in Texas, United States
Nov 2011 - Mar 2018
Jan 2012

29000 mi
Parking brake warning light keeps coming on. Dealer has been unable to correct the problem. 
Mar 2014

52000 mi
The wiring for the auto throttle body controller had to be replaced. Intake manifold and two injectors replaced. 
Dec 2017

82000 mi

US $3500
Multiple oil leaks 
Jan 2018

82000 mi

US $1250
Rear main seal replaced 
Volkswagen CC in Florida, United States
May 2011 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012

53000 mi
harsh clicking sound when turning (mostly right) after about 30 minutes driving. Took to two separate VW dealers and they cannot replicate or uncover problem! 
Volkswagen CC in Indiana, United States
Apr 2011 - Jul 2015
Jan 2012

29000 mi
climate control went out. would not blow hot air. Replaced under warranty Backup camera failed 
Mar 2012

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 
Volkswagen CC in Florida, United States
Jun 2012 - Dec 2015
Aug 2015

84400 mi

US $30
Replaced ignition coil. 
Dec 2015

88000 mi
Valve cover leak.replace cam shaft tensioner,vacuum booster.VW DEALER GAVE EST. OF $2200.00 Dollars. 
Volkswagen CC in Florida, United States
Apr 2012 - Apr 2014
May 2012

25500 mi
VW certified off lease purchase. New tires, looks like new brake pads, etc. Noticed a deep scratch in drivers window inside surface a couple of days after buying it. Can't tint widows w. Dealer is going to get back to me on repair or replace 
Oct 2012

28300 mi

US $80
Saw the signs and was dead in a couple of days. 
Apr 2014

40000 mi
Coil #3 failed. Coil # 1 failed 150 miles later. 
Volkswagen CC in Quebec, Canada
Nov 2009 - Mar 2013
Dec 2009

9300 mi
ECP light came on an car went into LIMP mode (Not drivable). Used roadside assistance to dealer and they re-flashed. Car was ready later the same day. 
Mar 2013

43400 mi

C $98
Check Engine light - Sensor was defective and rear light housing was replaced Took 4 hours to locate sensor issue. 
Volkswagen CC in Nebraska, United States
Dec 2011 - Jun 2013
Mar 2013

63000 mi
Intake manifold Runner flaps motor went bad 
Volkswagen CC in Illinois, United States
Mar 2009 - Feb 2013
Feb 2010

10000 mi
Poorly fitting drivers seat trim piece that also holds power seat controls. Part was replaced. 
Mar 2010

11000 mi
Getting a rattle from the rear passenger area. Tech checked it out, tightened the high rear brake lamp, and said that was all he could find. Rattle is still there. 
Aug 2010

14000 mi
had to have a second brake light installed at my cost. Repair took more than 30 minutes 
Apr 2012

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. 
Volkswagen CC in Maryland, United States
Mar 2009 - Apr 2011
Sep 2010

30000 mi
Failed fuel injector. VW wanted to "Split" the repair costs but I refused. They eventually agreed to repair. 
Oct 2010

30500 mi
Failed fuel injection wiring 
Volkswagen CC in California, United States
Feb 2010 - Oct 2011
Dec 2010

18000 mi
A plastic piece on the trunk lid mysteriously cracked. It was replace --had to be ordered - as the car was under warranty with no questions asked. 
Volkswagen CC in Indiana, United States
Jan 2011 - Sep 2014
Feb 2011

53000 mi

US $20
Replaced headlight 
Mar 2011

55000 mi
Check engine light is on. Checked codes-found intake manifold flapper failure. Flapper is for changing length of intake runners for max performance. Not worth the cost to repair. Still getting 30-38 mpg. 
Jan 2012

74000 mi

US $79
check engine light on-diag as intake manifold needs replacement-$$$1140-did not have repair done called VW cust service-they said out of warranty tough luck-this has been a common repair for all 2.0 T engines-position sensor for damper bad 
Feb 2012

75000 mi

US $260
same intake problem-I fixed it myself-manifold was $260 
Feb 2014

120000 mi

US $740
Replaced crankshaft seal-leaking oil-seal separated from mounting plate 
Sep 2014

130000 mi
Electrical connectors went bad-disconnecting the throttle position input from the throttle body 
Volkswagen CC in Georgia, United States
Oct 2013 - Nov 2021
Sep 2016

104000 mi
Check engine light for two codes. Carbon build up on intake valves. Warranty work for intake manifold runner position sensor/switch circuit range. EPC light. Their best guess was a bad connection. I'm not convinced since they had it all day and did not charge me anything. My guess would be carbon from the cleanup they did a week earlier was loose in intake. 
Feb 2017

110200 mi

US $1590
Leaking seal at upper timing cover leaked oil onto water pump. Collection of oil caused water pump leak. The oil leak was not seen on garage floor but coolant puddle was sizable. Air flow too low at idle stored in ECM. Leaking crankcase breather valve. Replaced breather valve. 
Oct 2017

119458 mi

US $652
Rough running with normal idle. Faulty ignition coil. 
Jan 2018

124000 mi

US $14
The headliner fabric separated from the headliner. Used 77 adhesive to reattach. 
May 2018

130000 mi

US $1200
Broken timing chain. They said no other damage from the break but diagnosed a vacuum leak they couldn't find. For the rest of its life the check engine light was on. 
Oct 2021

145000 mi

US $1300
Check engine light. Smoke test showed vacuum leak out of rear main seal. After original work to adjust for misfires in one bank. 
Volkswagen CC in Maryland, United States
Nov 2012 - Sep 2017
Dec 2013

67000 mi

US $300
Windshield wiper fluid motor needed to be replaced 
Feb 2017

103000 mi

US $400
Engine Timing Issue that was fully resoled 
Volkswagen CC in Washington, United States
Jan 2015 - Mar 2020
Sep 2016

90000 mi

US $560
Tail light wiring harness was bad, had to replace harness and multiple bulbs. 
Feb 2017

103000 mi

US $1200
The rear main seal oil leak that was severe. A front timing chain cover oil leak as well. The main expense for this repair was pulling the subframe and part of the transmission to get to the rear main seal. Also required front end alignment because of 
Apr 2017

105000 mi

US $250
Intake manifold error code along with misfiring on cylinders, lean fuel. I had to get the intake manifold replaced for the second time, I also paid to have them manually clean the carbon out as well since it has only been about 30k since last intake replacement. This fixed the other error codes. This was under mfg extended warranty still - thankfully! 
Jun 2017

107000 mi

US $985
The throttle body was clogged and dirty, needed to be replaced, also another part related to emissions was leaking oil and needed replacing. 
Jul 2018

120000 mi

US $12
Driver's low beam bulb failure- replaced myself. 
Volkswagen CC in Michigan, United States
Oct 2014 - Mar 2020
Feb 2015

105700 mi
Intake manifold runners issue. Dealer replaced, covered under extended warranty for flawed design. 
Aug 2015

119000 mi
Car was leaking oil all over my driveway. Installed new oil pan, new timing cover, new underbody shields. 
Dec 2015

129000 mi

US $450
Got the steering column defective error, and car would take two tries to start. Dealer replaced steering column lock. 
Mar 2017

160000 mi
Service Engine Light On. Mechanic diagnosed it as a bad oil separator. Had it replaced and also replaced the throttle body, and fuel pressure sensor. So far so good. 
Jul 2017

165000 mi

US $380
Replaced broken O2 connector, maybe from road debris. Car sounded like a lawn mower for the past month. Mechanic diagnosed as broken exhaust clamp. 
Aug 2017

175000 mi

US $180
Battery died, new battery installed. 
Aug 2018

192000 mi

US $500
The turbo valve broke, requiring a new turbo since the part is not available without one. Mechanic was able to use a similar part for a lot less than a new turbo. 
Jan 2020

215000 mi

US $1200
Bad catalytic converter, replaced with new OEM. 
Volkswagen CC in Florida, United States
Mar 2012 - Aug 2013
May 2013

51000 mi
replaced left front light bulb 
Volkswagen CC in West Virginia, United States
Feb 2014 - Mar 2017
Jun 2014

67000 mi

US $400
Oil pan replaced 
May 2016

76600 mi

US $1000
Need to remove carbon build up 
Volkswagen CC in California, United States
Dec 2012 - Apr 2013
Jan 2013

US $300
Car was misfiring and cutting off when EPC and Check Engine lights came on. Car also lost acceleration. Could not accelerate above 30miles/hr. 

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2009 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Volkswagen CC in Georgia, United States
Jan 2010 - Dec 2016
Aug 2010

29800 mi
Engine and EPC lights came on at highway speed, car lost power. The #3 fuel injector stuck open and was flooding the cylinder. Replaced under warranty.  
Sep 2010

30000 mi
CEL came on, OBDII scan indicated misfire on cylinder 4. Dealer p/u car, commenting on rough idle. Codes erased, car driven, codes came back, but dealer was unable to isolate the cause. After no results in 8 days, I requested back as-is. 
Apr 2011

35500 mi
CEL indicating emissions issue came on. Dealer scanned and found sensor was malfunctioning. It was replaced under factory warranty. 
Jun 2011

38000 mi

US $290
EPC Licht came on, car went into "limp home" mode. Drove to dealer. Codes lead to TSB instructing a "re-pinning" of the throttle body. Codes cleared and car runs fine again. <1500 miles out of warranty- $300 repair - not happy.  
Mar 2012

46000 mi

US $24
CEL came on. Misfire on cylinder 1 detected. Three of the four coils have been previously replaced, but not #1. Purchased coil, reset fault codes... problem solved. 
Nov 2013

63000 mi

US $700
Engine misfire on #2 cylinder. Diagnosed as cold start misfire likely from carbon build up. Replaced plugs, coils and had intake valves cleaned of carbon. Lots of carbon build up removed. Common issue with direct injection engines. 
Jun 2014

68000 mi

US $550
CEL for cooling system reading out of expected range. Replaced both thermostat and sensor to resolve problem. At nearly 70K miles I elected to replace the water pump since there would be no additional labor. 
Sep 2015

80000 mi
CEL, diagnosed as intake manifold issue, replaced under extended manufacturer recall, when reassembled, #2 fuel injector was also bad. It was also replaced under recall. 
Dec 2016

85000 mi

US $200
Battery failed 
Volkswagen CC in Delaware, United States
Sep 2009 - Sep 2016
Dec 2009

9000 mi
Fuel tank sensor failed; caused CEL to  Rear door seal allowing water to collect on sill (known problem). Dealer realigned seal but this only partly allayed the problem. Sensor replaced. 
Feb 2010

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. 
Jun 2011

30000 mi
Tail light was third bulb replaced in life of car. Dealer ordering board replacement to prevent repeat. 
Aug 2011

35000 mi
On vacation. CEL light; extr rough idle, only low speed poss. VW assist towed; local dlr replcd valve cover gask; damaged fuel inj in process. Chgd inj. Dealer at home replaced intake plenum to complete repair. 
Jun 2012

49000 mi

US $800
Vacuum booster leaked engine oil; not covered by extended warranty. Required replacement of pump and seals. EPC light on sporadically with enforced RPM control, but then car drove fine on restart; scheduled repair visit. CEL finally came on while waiting for repair appt. Diagnosed as faulty throttle body and wiring; covered by drivetrain warranty 
Aug 2013

66300 mi
Erratic EPC light; intake manifold runner motor and throttle body were both faulty. Dealer replaced both under extended warranty/ manufacturer "good will" 
Jul 2014

79500 mi

US $967
Hesitation/misfire/rough idle. Intake valve carbon deposits required teardown and manual cleaning. VW Customer Care declared this problem did not exceed expected failure rate, thus no assistance. Solvent cleaning at 58k was temp fix. 
Sep 2016

103000 mi

US $1300
Engine stopped running at high rpm. Extensive diagnostic expense led to conclusion that main bearing had seized or "spun". Car sold for $1000 to auto auction. 
Volkswagen CC in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2009 - Sep 2010
Dec 2009

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. 
Jul 2010

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. CEL light indicates flap motor intake replacement, which requires 3rd trip. 
Sep 2010

32000 mi
Intake flap motor replaced. 
Volkswagen CC in Ohio, United States
Mar 2009 - Mar 2011
Jul 2009

11000 mi
check engine light on 
Apr 2010

31000 mi
Intake runner sensor 
Aug 2010

42000 mi
FI sensor bad, went into limp mode. 
Volkswagen CC in Florida, United States
Mar 2009 - Apr 2012
Feb 2010

10000 mi
Car had a rattling noise from steering column. Dealer took apart the whole car. VW service rep involved after 2 weeks of no fixes. They replaced the whole steering column and electro- steering system. Had the car over three weeks. 
Feb 2011

22000 mi
They said it was the intake as the car was low on gas and the engine light came on 
Apr 2011

26000 mi
for the second time another tail light went out. Seems like every 5 months a light goes out somewhere. 
Jul 2011

30000 mi
The rear door seals came off for the 5th time and both back windows seals leak big time alowing water in. the rear light needed replacing again. Major issue for south florida and out rain everyday in the summer. 
Oct 2011

35000 mi
Went in again for the both rear tail lights out again.  The brake lines had leaks which you could here hissing inside the car. The seals around the rear doors all leaked and there was mildew build up on the driver seat belt pilar etc etc 
Jan 2012

40000 mi
After repairing the brake lines ther car brake pedal felt different. Now if you pump the brakes the pedal after the third time goes to the floor. the brake pedal squeaks also. they say it is fine. 
Apr 2012

44000 mi
the intake mainfold light came on again. it usually trips and vw resets it. this time they replaced it. 
Volkswagen CC in Washington, United States
Jun 2010 - Mar 2014
Aug 2010

16800 mi
When opening rear passenger door after rain, big splash of water comes out. Dealership service department found TSB and modified door seal drains according to TSB. They said it was TSB# 2021668. 
May 2011

25000 mi
I originally had the car in to replace a side mirror i broke. When i got the car back, the service lamp was on (steering column error). There was a recall about it that they had taken care of during last service, and still this occurred. 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. 
Volkswagen CC in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2010 - Feb 2015
Jul 2011

29700 mi
water inside passenger rear door seal after rain. seal still works. seal was removed, inspected then re-installed, not sure if problem is resolved yet. leak in intake manifold, could not hold vacuum. dealer said a valve in intake was sticking and the entire manifold had to be replaced. It was replaced under warranty, it would have cost about $550 parts and labor. 
Dec 2011

35000 mi
ECP and check engine lights, car doesnt crank. Dealer says #3 injector bad. Car still in shop, injector seal kit on back order, they say could be 2 weeks or more. with it not cranking I am guessing there are additional issues. 
Nov 2012

46300 mi

US $200
throttle body and engine wiring harness codes. engine lost power and wouldn't idle. lost communication to the throttle body, so throttle fails closed. dealer cleaned connections, currently working, but I suspect only temporary. 
Apr 2013

53000 mi

US $775
Intake valve carbon buildup causing cold start misfire and loss of power. This is a known issue with DI engines, with no real fix. Expect to clean the valves roughly every 50K miles. Car will run, but with a check engine light. 
Aug 2013

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. 
Oct 2013

60000 mi

US $160
replaced clock spring during 60K maintenance visit. $54 diagnosis fee, $160 parts and labor. 
Jan 2015

51700 mi

US $600
Failed fuel pressure sensor and bad crankcase breather. check engine light on solid and intermittent flashing. tow truck ride to dealer, again. 
Volkswagen CC in Wisconsin, United States
Jan 2013 - Oct 2014
Feb 2013

54700 mi
CEL came on, Car seemed to run fine. Took to Dealership and diagnosed as a misfire in cyl 1 & 3. Replaced spark plugs and ran fuel induction cleaning. Problem was fixed within a week of taking it to the dealership, after contacting another company explaining the symptoms and they suggested the ignition coils. 
Volkswagen CC in Ohio, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010

22000 mi
Engine wiring harness replaced along with electronic throttle body. So far, this has fixed the EPC light on dash comming on and car losing all power (engine wouldn't stall, it would just run at max rpm of 1,200 -1,400) 
Volkswagen CC in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2011 - Jun 2018
Mar 2013

67000 mi

US $30
Replaced 1 ignition coil 
Jun 2013

70000 mi

US $700
Intake manifold flap actuator. Replaced intake manifold 
Oct 2014

95500 mi

US $2000
The clutch failed during a high performance driver education event. Total mechanical failure, but not normal driving conditions. The lining on the pressure plate de-laminated. Found the throwout bearing failed, but not sure if this was cause or effect. 
Aug 2015

103000 mi

US $1100
Replace Water Pump. Repair included replacement of Timing Chain Tensioner 
Dec 2015

105000 mi

US $547
Replace low pressure fuel pump control module Repeated poorly performed TSB 
Mar 2017

112000 mi

US $500
Replaced throttle body 
Volkswagen CC in Florida, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

44000 mi
About 2 months after purchased, car stalled while driving. Towed to shop and told gas tank overfilled. 18 months later, same problem. Starter replaced along with fuel pump, plus fuel line problem. VW covered all! A happy driver. 

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2009 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan

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

Volkswagen CC in New South Wales, Australia
Oct 2009 - May 2013
Jul 2009

12 mi
Intermittent warning message of Driving light failure. No fault found. 
Sep 2009

3875 mi
Diving light failed and replaced. 
Sep 2010

14880 mi
Passenger side bi-xenon head light automatic focusing system (AFS) failure results in instrument warning light. 
Oct 2010

15500 mi
Headlight assembly replaced due to intermittent wiring connection affecting the servo motors of the automatic focusing system. 
Volkswagen CC in Western Australia, Australia
Aug 2009 - Nov 2016
Feb 2012

21380 mi
Left driveshaft repaired under warranty. Issue could have been caused by my hitting a kerb when the car was new. 
Apr 2012

22940 mi
Reverse parking sensor alarm replacement 
Feb 2016

48360 mi

A $350
Transmission replaced - DSG 6 speed 

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2009 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan

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

Volkswagen CC in Great Britain
Mar 2011 - Jun 2013
Jun 2012

39000 mi
Bluetooth microphone wasn't working. 
Sep 2012

41000 mi
The nearside rear shock absorber was leaking and was replaced on warranty. The problem was identified during its first MOT. 
Volkswagen CC in Great Britain
Feb 2012 - Sep 2014
Jan 2014

£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. 
Feb 2014

67900 mi

£230
exhaust gas temp sensor failed. 

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2009 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan

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

Volkswagen CC in Texas, United States
Aug 2009 - Dec 2013
Oct 2009

2400 mi
Paint detail due to inadequate make-ready (dealer issue) 
Mar 2010

8000 mi
Navigation system problems. Dealer updated firmware, which appears to have solved the problem. 
Feb 2011

20000 mi
Bluetooth not working reliably. Dealer upgraded firmware, which didn't work. Next step was to replace unit. 
Jun 2011

23000 mi
Plugged up windshield washer nozzle, repaired under warranty 
Apr 2012

29500 mi
clogged windshield washer spray nozzle 
Sep 2013

41000 mi

US $175
plugged and misaligned windscreen washer nozzles. 
Dec 2013

41000 mi
plugged and misaligned windscreen washer nozzles. 
Volkswagen CC in Arizona, United States
Oct 2009 - May 2013
Dec 2009

2000 mi
FM side of radio had poor reception. Discovered that antenna cable was not fully attached behind radio. Reattached and okay. 
May 2010

7000 mi
Engine idling too high after warm up. Replaced positive battery cable. Problem solved. 

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2009 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan

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

Volkswagen CC in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2009 - Mar 2010
Jul 2009

5580 mi
Bulb out. Electrical connector replaced. 
Volkswagen CC in Illinois, United States
Mar 2014 - Oct 2016
Apr 2015

68000 mi

US $1147
Replaced coolant FR Elect Fan, ET Elect Fan Replaced Evap Purge 
Volkswagen CC in Nebraska, United States
Feb 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009

12000 mi
fix trunk lid weld at light assembly causing water leaks in trunk 
Volkswagen CC in New Brunswick, Canada
Mar 2009 - May 2011
May 2009

2480 mi
The rear tailights are foggy, water infiltrates inside tailights. new taillights ordered, repair fully covered by warranty 
Jun 2009

3720 mi
New taillights installed, problem solved! 
Mar 2010

12400 mi
fuel cap would not open, mechanism broken 
Oct 2010

18380 mi
numerous rattles, some fixed 
Feb 2011

20960 mi
fuel door would not open 
Volkswagen CC in Florida, United States
Apr 2014 - Mar 2018
Jul 2014

32000 mi
Trunk trim piece cracked. Trim piece between windscreen and sunroof cracked. 
Dec 2014

45000 mi
Wheel bearing drivers side started to rumble. Noise got worse over a few weeks. Replaced under warranty. 
Jan 2015 Leaking seal on vacuum pump. Oil leaking down front of engine 
Sep 2015

65000 mi

US $1000
Headliner drooping. Replacement necessitated Removing windscreen. Not covered under extended 70K warranty. Not covered by dealer. $1000. Disgusting failure on a 4 year old car. 
Nov 2015

65000 mi
Replaced fuel lift pump and pump relay. Check engine light on. Diagnosis low fuel rail pressure. 
Sep 2016

72000 mi

US $60
Started to get a CEL illuminated showing large evap system leak. Traced it to the fuel lift pump seal. I suspect this was damaged by the dealership when they replaced my fuel lift pump earlier in the year. Replaced the damaged filter myself. 
Mar 2017

77000 mi

US $500
Had headliner removed and recovered then replaced. Trim shop used existing headliner with new material 
Jul 2017

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. 
Jan 2018

98000 mi

US $4000
Car has developed a timing chain rattle, quoted $4K+ to replace timing chain, guides and tensioners. 
Mar 2018

100000 mi

US $250
Replaced both front wheel bearings Main HVAC fan stopped running. Fan and fan control replaced 
Volkswagen CC in New South Wales, Australia
Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
Aug 2011

3878 mi
Applied VW Lubricant/sealant to body panel joints in luggage compartment. Added sound insulated panels in the luggage compartment missed during assembly. Applied VW Lubricant/sealant to body panel joints in luggage compartment. Added sound insulated panels in the luggage compartment missed during assembly. 
Volkswagen CC in Virginia, United States
Mar 2011 - Oct 2017
Mar 2016

20000 mi

US $1600
Camshaft valve adjustment solenoid 
Sep 2017

38000 mi

US $449
Replace airbag sensor in driver's door 

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2009 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan

Volkswagen CC in Nigeria
Sep 2015 - Jul 2018
Dec 2015

35340 mi

$146
Start problem and hesitations. The fuel pump assembly was replaced. 
Mar 2017

42780 mi

$55
Replaced the strut assembly with used ones. 
Oct 2017

47120 mi

$250
Shock absorber, tie rod, camber bushings replaced. 
Feb 2018

52700 mi

$100
A/C recharge and filter replaced. April update: A/C has stopped working again. 
Jul 2018

55800 mi

$100
Outer cv went bad due to broken boots. The throttle body harness was replaced. 

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