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Volkswagen CC 2009–2017 (1st gen)
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- Price
- $32,995–$37,800
- MPG
- 25
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
- Watch-out: Poor running costs
How it scores for you10 scores
A design-first four-door coupe whose sagging reliability record and thirsty drivetrain undercut the bargain-glamour appeal.
Recalled about as often as cars of the same model years; 3 of its 7 recalls were serious. About 2% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -7 points for its wider reputation.
No overall NHTSA crash rating yet, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $3,200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 23% of cars we track.
13.2 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 12% of other sedans we track.
The trademark low roof cuts rear headroom badly; the middle seat is token and the trunk average.
Sleek four-door coupe with tidy Passat-based handling; 280-hp VR6 versions are swift, the 2.0T adequate.
Aging interface and sparse driver aids by this window; kit trailed rivals.
Supple ride and good front seats; road noise moderate.
Typical resale value for a sedan.
No published tow rating; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls13 recalls
13 recalls · 2 common complaint areas across 2015–2017
- Fuel and propulsion — 7 complaints (2016)
- Recall — Seats: front assembly: head restraint (2017)
- Fuel and propulsion — 6 complaints (2015)
2017
- RecallSeats: front assembly: head restraint17V287000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 CC vehicles. Incorrect front seat head restraints (rests) may have been installed, possibly resulting in the seat occupant's head being inadequately restrained in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to com
- RecallAirbags: frontal: driver side: inflator module19V014000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
- RecallUnknown or other21V321000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requi
2016
- RecallLatches/locks/linkages16V464000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 CC vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016, to February 3, 2016, Golf R and Tiguan vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 28, 2016, and e-Golf vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 11, 2016. Vibration
- RecallSeats: front assembly: head restraint17V287000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 CC vehicles. Incorrect front seat head restraints (rests) may have been installed, possibly resulting in the seat occupant's head being inadequately restrained in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to com
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump17V509000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.
- RecallUnknown or other18V329000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period ma
- RecallAirbags: frontal: driver side: inflator module19V014000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
- RecallAirbags: air bag/restraint control module19V535000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Tiguan and CC vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
- Complaint clusterFuel and propulsion7 complaintscomplaints:FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
SEVERAL TIMES NOW WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN OUT INTO TRAFFIC MY CAR STUTTERS AND CAUSED ME TO ALMOST GET HIT. RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC MY CAR STOPPED RECEIVING GAS AND STARTED COASTING. IT LITERALLY STOPPED WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT WITH MYSELF AND CHILD I
- Complaint clusterAirbags6 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
I purchased my Volkswagen CC in 2019. It hasn't been officially 4 years of owning the vehicle, and the clock spring or air bag light comes on in which it seems every 1.5 years. It costs over $800 to repair, and the first repair was replaced by certified VW OEM parts. I can't get an inspection and pa
2015
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump17V509000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.
- RecallUnknown or other18V329000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period ma
- RecallAirbags: frontal: driver side: inflator module19V014000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
- RecallAirbags: air bag/restraint control module19V535000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Tiguan and CC vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
- Complaint clusterFuel and propulsion6 complaintscomplaints:FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN CC. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR WAS FAULTY. THE SENSOR WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS
- Complaint clusterAirbags5 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
My Cruise Control unit will not engage. And I have (6) six warning lamps showing every time I operate the car. With these lamps showing on the info system screen, the cruise control Will not engage! I asked the dealership about it. And was told that the wheel bearing unit has moved away from where i
Cost to own$28,700 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$32,995–$37,800
Estimated used price, by model year
$3,200/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
22
Highway MPG
31
Combined MPG
25
Horsepower
280 hp
Doors
4
Length
189.0 in
Width
73.2 in
Height
55.9 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Curb weight
3,366 lb
Cargo volume
13.2 cu ft
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