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2009 Volkswagen CC engine problems

30 complaints (22% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 90,000. 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints
30
of this car's complaints
22%
typical mileage
90,000
crashes
3
recalls
0

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Volkswagen CC engine problems in other years

20092010201120122013201420152016

Specific symptoms reported on the 2009 Volkswagen CC engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 20Check engine light 14Loss of power 10

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2009 Volkswagen CC owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 27, 2019 · Engine, Suspension · 79,349 miles · PA

Vw is aware that there are issues with many of their cars for vw/audi/porsche where the timing chain gives prematurely and no recall has been done on these vehicles. There is a civil lawsuit that has been settled but the payouts have not been disseminated since it was settled in 2018. This is a major concern due to there being a vast number of makes and models with this manufacturer yet they have yet to take full responsibility for the defects in their calls. I have a 2009 vw cc that I have yet to receive any reimbursement on costs to repair this issue. When I wrote into vw to advise them of my problem and to only ask that I be reimbursed for the costs of repair, they responded with "sorry, your warranty has expired." my car was in motion many times while I was on long distance travel or in the city and it stalled on me two times while in motion. Both times I had to have my car towed in before I found out the exact issue with it. The last time I was going over a bridge and my car would not accelerate while in traffic going at least 50 MPH.

Filed Apr 3, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 119,000 miles · IL

Vehicle loss of power while in motion, engine stall and drained battery.

Filed Jan 31, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 119,000 miles · MS

The epc light came on while driving. The car suddenly lost power, I kept having to take my foot off the gas, and then reapply, it eventually got up to a decent speed on the interstate, then suddenly lost all power regardless of what I did. Was almost hit by an 18 wheeler. This is the most dangerous and ridiculous thing to build a car that tells it to shut off when it first senses a problem. You guys almost cost me my life!!! This is the first vw I've ever owned and was told I would love it. Well, I've had it for 2 day's and I can tell you it won't stay around long if this continues to be a problem. Once I managed to get pulled over I shut the car off waited a min or so and restarted it. The light went off and the car drove like nothing ever happened. I have two small boys and this is a big concern for me. I've read post after post about this being an issue, there has to be something vw can figure out as to what is the main cause, and surely there should be a bypass to keep the car from just shutting off while driving.

Filed Nov 3, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 65,636 miles · FL

Received a recall, I take the car to leesburg volkswagen, for fuel pump module replacement 10/26/2018, yesterday 11/2/2018 driving in highway with my wife car suddenly shutoff in the middle of highway, I had to tow my car home, from then car not start any more, recall destroy my car, car that was running perfectly, "now who will pay for all this? "me"?

Filed Sep 25, 2018 · Engine · 115,000 miles · TX

Timing chain broke at 115000 miles. This is before the recommended change of 120,000. Volkswagen knows of the issue, and does not offer any help

Filed Jul 27, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 90,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen cc. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and was towed to neftin volkswagen (3550 auto mall dr, westlake village, ca 91362, (805) 497-9404) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 181095815. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Jul 4, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · FL

I can only say that the car has many problems that I can lose my life and I do not have answers from the manufacturer, I only have to demand them

Filed Jun 11, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 104,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen cc. While driving 60 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but failed to respond and the vehicle lost power. In addition, the vehicle shook. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the fuel pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The mechanic did not repair the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000.

Filed May 7, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 88,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen cc. While driving approximately 45 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and turned off the engine. The contact waited for a few minutes, restarted the vehicle, and was able to drive normally. After driving a mile down the road, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to demontrond volkswagen (14101 n freeway, houston, tx 77090, (281) 872-7200) where it was diagnosed that the radiator had a leak and there was also an oil leak that needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v509000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

Filed Apr 30, 2018 · Engine · 183,000 miles · AL

2009 vw cc, timing chain tensioner causes timing chain to slip... Vw repeatedly told me the timing chain lasts the life of the car and there is no maintenance guidelines for the timing chain. They fail to advise/disclose/or suggest the tensions should be checked at any point. I have owned the vehicle since 2011 and have asked repeatedly during servicing for timing to be checked or if it needs to be checked and dealer never suggested that the tensioners should be checked as supposedly the timing chain should last life of the car. I took my car in today because the check engine light has been on every since they changed the spark plugs in my car and was told it will be $5300 to fix but suggested I just get a new motor. Why buy a used motor if this issue can happen again. Vw is aware of the tensioner failure and fails to even disclose to consumers that the tensioners should be checked in any routine maintenance or preventative maintenance schedule. It is implicity stated that the timing chain lasts the life of the car but knowingly and willfully fail to disclose that the operable parts the control the timing chain can and due fail resulting in extensive damage to the vehicle. My was taken in for routine maintenance and check engine light was on. If my vehicle had been in motion and the tensioner fails, the motor will immediately fail and coupd result in serious accident.

Questions about the 2009 Volkswagen CC engine

Does the 2009 Volkswagen CC have engine problems?

Owners have filed 30 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Volkswagen CC, 22% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2009 Volkswagen CC engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 90,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Volkswagen CC engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Volkswagen CC have bad engine?

The Volkswagen CC model years with the most engine complaints are 2012 (65 complaints), 2010 (49 complaints) and 2009 (30 complaints).

Other 2009 Volkswagen CC problems

Airbags 59Fuel system 39Electrical 13Steering 8Transmission 7Acceleration 5Seat belts 3Body 2Driver assistance 2Suspension 2Visibility 2Brakes 1Seats 1Tires 1

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