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Expensive Volkswagen CC repairs by problem area
Engine (75%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (2%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 51 repairs.
Volkswagen CC repair cost distribution
$2500+ (18%)
$1000 - $2499 (82%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 53000 mi US $1800 |
Manual transmission was no longer able to shift into gears while engine running. Diagnosis: failed pressure plate in clutch. Complete clutch replacement. |
| 75000 mi US $2000 |
Complained of issue with engine having acceleration problems. Dealer originally diagnosed as clutch slipping and recommended replacement of the clutch. Clutch was replaced. Picked up the car and the same problem still existed. Test drove with mechanic who diagnosed it as faulty coil packs. Coil packs replaced and problem was resolved. |
| 93000 mi C $1200 |
P2015 from intake manifold. Had to replace it plus fuel injectors were clogged. |
2012 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 100000 mi US $4000 |
full engine rebuild -buyer BEWARE on this car, engine. Tensioner failed, full cylinder head and cam intake valves broken |
| 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. |
| 69000 mi US $1000 |
Timing chain guide |
| 113000 mi US $800 |
bad alternator pulley |
| 61000 mi US $1400 |
Water pump leaked and was replaced |
2011 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 37000 mi US $2000 |
Fuel pump controls module filter. it took three days for dealer to change everything else until they find module bad. |
2011 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 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. |
2010 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 113460 mi C $1300 |
Replaced leaking water pump |
| 131440 mi C $600 |
Water pump leaking |
| 143000 mi US $700 |
Intake manifold failed. |
| 180000 mi US $1200 |
Breather failed which caused an overpressure in the crankcase and caused the rear main seal to fail. |
| 70000 mi US $1100 |
Throttle body injector and oil separator replaced |
2010 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 69000 mi US $100 |
Trunk release cable needed to be replaced, faulty connector and ground identified |
| 81800 mi US $500 |
Turbo mount was broken and rattling against the engine/compartment Hood release cable was not releasing the hood |
| 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 |
| 107000 mi US $800 |
Turbo related repair |
| 110000 mi US $4500 |
Upper and lower seals all leaking and needing replacement Turbo needed rebuilding |
| 90000 mi US $1000 |
Repaired pads and rotors |
| 99300 mi US $500 |
Door latch mechanism broke. Intake manifold Gasket failure. |
| 103000 mi US $650 |
Oil leak - Valve Cover Gasket Replacement |
| 106000 mi US $350 |
PCV valve failure. |
| 107000 mi US $1500 |
Earlier PCV valve failure caused rear main seal failure. |
| 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. |
| 99500 mi US $5000 |
Transmission was failing to shift and would overheat and cause car to go into limp mode. |
| 98500 mi US $325 |
Lost once half of power from battery |
| 136000 mi US $1300 |
Carbon build up, cleaned. Lots of labor time |
| 142000 mi US $6500 |
Main computer PCM failed, driving 25 miles to dealerships caused pcv control to fail |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 112300 mi US $1700 |
Catalytic Convertor |
| 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. |
| 47000 mi US $100 |
coil malfunctioned. Under warranty. Also, one outstanding recall regarding steering wheel was repaired. |
| 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). |
| 66000 mi US $1200 |
Fuel injectors. Front control arm bushings. |
| 118000 mi US $2200 |
replace dsg clutch Rear main seal Decarboning. |
| 90520 mi C $1118 |
timing chain tensioner |
| 92000 mi US $1200 |
Intake manifold Rear brake pads replace and rotors turned Struts replaced, mounts and bearings |
| 95219 mi US $324 |
Service engine light, EPC light, sputtering, no power. Replaced spark plugs and ignition coils |
2009 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 104000 mi US $275 |
Check engine light for two codes. Carbon build up on intake valves. Warranty work for intake manifold runner position sensor/switch circuit range. |
| 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. |
| 119458 mi US $652 |
Rough running with normal idle. Faulty ignition coil. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 90000 mi US $560 |
Tail light wiring harness was bad, had to replace harness and multiple bulbs. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 129000 mi US $450 |
Got the steering column defective error, and car would take two tries to start. Dealer replaced steering column lock. |
| 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. |
| 175000 mi US $180 |
Battery died, new battery installed. |
| 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. |
| 215000 mi US $1200 |
Bad catalytic converter, replaced with new OEM. |
| 52000 mi US $930 |
The wiring for the auto throttle body controller had to be replaced. |
| 82000 mi US $3500 |
Multiple oil leaks |
| 82000 mi US $1250 |
Rear main seal replaced |
| 67000 mi US $400 |
Oil pan replaced |
| 76600 mi US $1000 |
Need to remove carbon build up |
2009 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 70000 mi US $700 |
Intake manifold flap actuator. Replaced intake manifold |
| 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. |
| 103000 mi US $1100 |
Replace Water Pump. Repair included replacement of Timing Chain Tensioner |
| 105000 mi US $547 |
Replace low pressure fuel pump control module Repeated poorly performed TSB |
| 112000 mi US $500 |
Replaced throttle body |
2009 Volkswagen CC 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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. |
| 77000 mi US $500 |
Had headliner removed and recovered then replaced. Trim shop used existing headliner with new material |
| 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. |
| 98000 mi US $4000 |
Car has developed a timing chain rattle, quoted $4K+ to replace timing chain, guides and tensioners. |
| 100000 mi US $250 |
Replaced both front wheel bearings Main HVAC fan stopped running. Fan and fan control replaced |
| 70500 mi US $1147 |
Replaced coolant FR Elect Fan, ET Elect Fan Replaced Evap Purge |
| 20000 mi US $1600 |
Camshaft valve adjustment solenoid |
| 38000 mi US $449 |
Replace airbag sensor in driver's door |
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