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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.
2012 Volkswagen CC repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (63%)
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 20125180 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 20129520 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 201312480 mi | Condensation in right rear taillight. | ||
2012 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen CC in Colorado, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2020 | |||
| Apr 201767000 miUS $300 | Replaced rear tire bearing | ||
| Nov 201780000 miUS $120 | replace ignition coils | ||
| Volkswagen CC in Michigan, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201619700 miUS $220 | Both tie rod ends replaced. Excessive wear!! And on an always garaged, no rough road driven miles. | ||
| Oct 201731000 miUS $425 | Rear pads and rotors. | ||
| Mar 201833000 mi | Takata air bag recall | ||
| Volkswagen CC in Iowa, United States Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Apr 201759072 miUS $9250 | Full engine replacement due to balance shaft freezing up Replace fuel pump | ||
| Volkswagen CC in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2015 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Apr 201650000 miUS $220 | Intake manifold failure. Carbon build up on valves needed cleaned. | ||
| Volkswagen CC in Tennessee, United States Jul 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Sep 201553000 mi | Timing chain broke | ||
| Volkswagen CC in Florida, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Dec 201333000 mi | Exterior trip piece was cracked and replaced under warranty. | ||
| Nov 201443400 miUS $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. | ||
2012 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen CC in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Dec 201531000 miUS $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 Saudi Arabia Oct 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Oct 201442160 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 Kansas, United States Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Mar 201561000 miUS $1400 | Water pump leaked and was replaced | ||
| Volkswagen CC in New Jersey, United States Nov 2014 - Dec 2019 | |||
| Jun 201683000 miUS $945 | Water pump leaking. Replaced Water pump and water pump drive belt. | ||
| Jan 201762300 miUS $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 2017105000 miUS $70 | Replace TPMS sensor on one wheel - battery failing | ||
| Volkswagen CC in Texas, United States Jan 2015 - May 2017 | |||
| Jan 201558000 miUS $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 201566100 miUS $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 201679000 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 Maryland, United States Feb 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
| May 201644000 miUS $200 | Rearview camera stopped working. Diagnosed as loose wires. Mechanic was able to solder wires. | ||
| May 201862000 miUS $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 Florida, United States Nov 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201878000 mi | Airbag recall Fuel pump relay | ||
| Volkswagen CC in Indiana, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 202196000 miUS $450 | Gaskets | ||
| Volkswagen CC in Ontario, Canada Mar 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 201851460 miC $800 | Noise when turning the steering wheel. Struts replacement was done to fix the issue. | ||
| Volkswagen CC in Maryland, United States Jun 2015 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jan 2018100000 miUS $4000 | full engine rebuild -buyer BEWARE on this car, engine. Tensioner failed, full cylinder head and cam intake valves broken | ||
| Volkswagen CC in Tennessee, United States Jul 2014 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Oct 201540000 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 Texas, United States Mar 2015 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Mar 201761000 mi | Fuel pump control module and fuel pump went out. Turbo cutoff valve and vacuum pump were replaced due to leaking oil. | ||
| Sep 201767000 mi | Airbag recall | ||
| Oct 201769000 miUS $1000 | Timing chain guide | ||
| Dec 2021113000 miUS $800 | bad alternator pulley | ||
| Volkswagen CC in California, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Apr 201652300 miUS $440 | P2817 problem code | ||
| Volkswagen CC in Minnesota, United States Apr 2014 - Nov 2014 | |||
| May 201426200 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 Ohio, United States Feb 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jun 201318000 mi | Tire pressure monitoring sensor went bad. Warning light came on. | ||
| Dec 201435000 mi | TPMS sensor malfunctioning in winter TPMS sensor - they finally agreed to replace under warranty, following previously logged issue | ||
| May 201541000 mi | Water pump failed, covered under 50k power train warranty | ||
| Volkswagen CC in New Jersey, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 20121000 mi | s/w upgrades | ||
| Dec 201429000 mi | timing belts and such | ||
| Apr 201748000 miUS $30 | OEM driver side low beam burnt out. Replaced both with upgraded bulb | ||
| Nov 201756000 mi | alternator replaced upper timing cover oil leak repair and oil change | ||
| Volkswagen CC in Florida, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Feb 20139700 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 New Jersey, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Jan 20128000 mi | front end shake | ||
| Volkswagen CC in Iowa, United States Oct 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Dec 20114000 miUS $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 20126000 mi | Clunking noise in rear suspension over bumps | ||
| Volkswagen CC in Maryland, United States Jul 2011 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Jan 201222000 mi | Replaced the struts. Broken. Recall. | ||
| Volkswagen CC in California, United States Aug 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Sep 2011400 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 California, United States Apr 2012 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Jun 201440000 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 201445400 miUS $370 | Sparkplugs and coils replaced | ||
| Apr 201549000 mi | Water pump housings leaked coolant. Replaced pump and housings under warranty. | ||
| 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 Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2014 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Jan 2015 | Replaced fuel pump | ||
| Dec 201580000 mi | Got a check engine light for cylinder 4 misfire. Replaced intake manifold and coil. | ||
| Feb 2018141000 miUS $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 Illinois, United States May 2011 - May 2018 | |||
| Jun 201335000 mi | Bad HPFP | ||
| Jul 201577500 miUS $60 | Strut mount bearing was shot. needed replacing. only on driver side. | ||
| Sep 201580000 miUS $20 | other side strut bearing went out. replaced | ||
| Dec 201593000 miUS $100 | Bad coil packs. 3 went bad within 2 weeks. All 4 replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen CC in California, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 201434000 mi | Brake light completely failed as well as touch screen Dash rattle and vibration needed new intake valve | ||
| Volkswagen CC in Texas, United States May 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jun 201327000 mi | Black plastic trim piece at the base of the rear windshield cracked and had to be replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen CC in California, United States Dec 2012 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Aug 201328000 mi | Ignition coil failure | ||
| Jan 201421700 mi | Ignition coil failure | ||
| Volkswagen CC in Texas, United States Apr 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Sep 201325000 mi | Had them replace all 4 tire pressure sensors that were giving false readings. | ||
| Volkswagen CC in Arizona, United States Jun 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jul 201433500 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 201439000 miUS $100 | Motor mount had to be replaced | ||
| Jul 201543000 mi | Dash where key hole is, is peeling off, missing protective manufacturer's covering | ||
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 201531000 miUS $1 | Plastic trim above trunk near glass cracked due to stress - bad design. RR TPMS bad | ||
| Jan 201624000 mi | 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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