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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 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 32 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 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

80000 mi

US $120
replace ignition coils 
53000 mi Timing chain broke 
50000 mi

US $220
Intake manifold failure. Carbon build up on valves needed cleaned. 
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. 
59072 mi

US $9250
Full engine replacement due to balance shaft freezing up Replace fuel pump 

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2012 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan

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

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. 
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! 
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) 
52300 mi

US $440
P2817 problem code 
100000 mi

US $4000
full engine rebuild -buyer BEWARE on this car, engine. Tensioner failed, full cylinder head and cam intake valves broken 
96000 mi

US $450
Gaskets 
78000 mi Fuel pump relay 
61000 mi

US $1400
Water pump leaked and was replaced 
61000 mi Fuel pump control module and fuel pump went out. Turbo cutoff valve and vacuum pump were replaced due to leaking oil. 
69000 mi

US $1000
Timing chain guide 
113000 mi

US $800
bad alternator pulley 
42160 mi fuel smell near the gas cap, replaced the fuel tank cap engin and ac cooling fans were very noisy, replaced both fans on warranty 
45400 mi

US $370
Sparkplugs and coils replaced 
49000 mi Water pump housings leaked coolant. Replaced pump and housings under warranty. 
29000 mi timing belts and such 
56000 mi upper timing cover oil leak repair and oil change 
41000 mi Water pump failed, covered under 50k power train warranty 
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.  
28000 mi Ignition coil failure 
21700 mi Ignition coil failure 
34000 mi needed new intake valve 
35000 mi Bad HPFP 
93000 mi

US $100
Bad coil packs. 3 went bad within 2 weeks. All 4 replaced. 
39000 mi

US $100
Motor mount had to be replaced 
39500 mi Replaced fuel pump 
80000 mi Got a check engine light for cylinder 4 misfire. Replaced intake manifold and coil. 
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. 
83000 mi

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

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