Is the Volkswagen Cc reliable?

The Volkswagen Cc has 1,356 NHTSA complaints, or 478.8 per 1,000 vehicles. Its crash involvement rate is moderate. The most common issue is AIR BAGS. Source: VinItel

What Volkswagen Cc years should I avoid?

Avoid the 2012, 2010 model years of the Volkswagen Cc — these have significantly more NHTSA complaints than other years. The 2012 model year alone has 337 complaints. Source: VinItel (vinitel.com)

What is the best year for the Volkswagen Cc?

Among Volkswagen Cc model years with enough on-road history, the most reliable years are 2008 (3 complaints), 2017 (4 complaints), 2016 (38 complaints). Source: NHTSA complaints database via VinItel.

What are common Volkswagen Cc problems?

The most common Volkswagen Cc problems reported to NHTSA are: AIR BAGS (419 complaints, 5.3% crash rate); FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (196 complaints, 2.6% crash rate); ENGINE (194 complaints, 4.1% crash rate); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (118 complaints, 2.5% crash rate); STEERING (64 complaints, 3.1% crash rate). Source: VinItel

Should I buy a used Volkswagen Cc?

Used Volkswagen Cc buyers should: 1) Check our years-to-avoid list for this model. 2) Verify the specific VIN for accident history, title issues, and odometer rollbacks. The most reliable model years to look for: 2008, 2017, 2016. Free VIN check at vinitel.com.

Volkswagen Cc Reliability

1,356 NHTSA complaints (2008–2017). Complaint rate: 478.8 per 1,000 vehicles.

Severity Score

727.0

Complaints

1,356

Crash Rate

4.9%

Fire Rate

0.4%

Injuries

Fatalities

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Which Years to Buy & Avoid

Years auto-clustered by complaint volume relative to this model's median.

Bottom line: Avoid the 2012–2013 Volkswagen Cc. The 2015–2017 models had significantly fewer reported issues. Most common issue across all years: AIR BAGS.

Avoid These Years

2012–2013

~263/yr complaints · 34 crashes

2009–2010

~258/yr complaints · 22 crashes

Average

2011

~120/yr complaints

2014

~102/yr complaints

Better Years

2015–2017

~30/yr complaints

2008

~3/yr complaints

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Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA complaint count per model year

Volkswagen Cc — Complaints by Model YearPeak: 2012 (337)

Common Volkswagen Cc Problems

Most reported component complaints to NHTSA

Component	Complaints	Crash %
AIR BAGS	419	5.3%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	196	2.6%
ENGINE	194	4.1%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	118	2.5%
STEERING	64	3.1%
POWER TRAIN	64	1.6%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	53	3.8%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	31	22.6%
SERVICE BRAKES	24	20.8%
WHEELS	22	4.5%

Year-by-Year Breakdown

NHTSA complaint count per model year — click any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.

Year	Generation	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Details
2008GOOD	—	3	0	—	View →
2009AVOID	—	185	10	1	View →
2010AVOID	—	330	12	—	View →
2011	—	120	2	—	View →
2012AVOID	—	337	24	4	View →
2013AVOID	—	188	10	—	View →
2014	—	102	5	—	View →
2015GOOD	—	49	0	—	View →
2016GOOD	—	38	2	—	View →
2017GOOD	—	4	1	—	View →

Year-by-Year Breakdown

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See also: Volkswagen Ccaccident & safety statistics from our vehicle history database.

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