Volkswagen CC years to avoid
More than twice the CC's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Volkswagen CC years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Volkswagen CC complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Volkswagen CC problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags423
- Fuel system224
- Engine202
- Electrical123
- Transmission80
- Steering65
- Acceleration33
- Brakes28
- Driver assistance26
- Wheels22
- Lights19
- Body17
Most reported problems on the Volkswagen CC
Volkswagen CC problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 94 | 4 | Electrical | 3 | 1 | ||
| 2016 | 86 | 26 | Airbags | 41,000 | 6 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2015 | 87 | 30 | Fuel system | 37,000 | 4 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2014 | 74 | 80 | Airbags | 35,000 | 5 | 3 | Fewest complaints |
| 2013 | 52 | 148 | Airbags | 48,000 | 5 | 7 | |
| 2012 | 34 | 230 | Airbags | 68,000 | 6 | 11 | Avoid |
| 2011 | 73 | 86 | Airbags | 72,000 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 36 | 242 | Airbags | 78,000 | 4 | 7 | Avoid |
| 2009 | 56 | 136 | Airbags | 83,000 | 4 | 5 | |
| 2008 | 95 | 1 | Airbags | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 12
Volkswagen CC warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
Questions about the Volkswagen CC
What years of the Volkswagen CC should you avoid?
2010 and 2012. Each has more than twice the Volkswagen CC's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2010 alone has 242, mostly about airbags and fuel system.
What is the best year for a used Volkswagen CC?
2016, 2015 and 2014 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (26, 30 and 80).
What is the most common problem with the Volkswagen CC?
Airbags, with 423 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (224) and engine (202).
How many recalls does the Volkswagen CC have?
12 recalls between 2008 and 2017. The 2016 model year has the most, with 6.
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