2011 Volkswagen Cc problems
The Volkswagen CC, initially sold as the Volkswagen Passat CC, is a car built by German marque Volkswagen from 2008 to 2016. It is a variant of the Volkswagen Passat that trades headroom and cargo space for a coupé-like profile and sweeping roofline. The CC debuted in January 2008, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit and was discontinued after the 2017 model year.
Volkswagen said the name CC stands for Comfort Coupe, recognizing its combination of a coupe-like profile with four rather than two doors. While based on the Passat, and sharing its wheelbase, the CC is 27 mm (1.06 inches) longer, 50 mm (1.97 inches) lower, and 36 mm (1.42 inches) wider than the Passat.
While the CC has been replaced by the Arteon in most markets, the latter vehicle retains the CC nameplate in China.
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Common 2011 Volkswagen Cc problems
The 2011 Volkswagen CC has been reported to have a significant issue with its timing chain, which is designed to last the lifetime of the car. However, it has been found to fail prematurely, leading to severe engine damage. The main concern is the failure of the timing chain tensioner, causing the timing chain to slip and resulting in the pistons and valves colliding, leading to catastrophic engine failure. This problem is prevalent in VW vehicles produced between 2008 and 2013, including the 2011 CC, and Volkswagen faced a class-action lawsuit over this issue.
In addition to the timing chain issue, the 2011 CC has also been reported to have engine stalling problems. Owners have reported that their check engine light came on, and the car ran poorly. After multiple repairs and replacements, including the intake manifold and spark plugs, the car still didn't run. In some cases, the engine had to be replaced before reaching 100,000 miles.
The 2011 CC also received complaints of engine stalls and a broken fuel pump.
The 2011 CC has received 147 complaints and four recalls, making it one of the Volkswagen CC years to avoid when shopping for a used car. The timing chain issue is the most common problem, and it has caused significant engine damage to many 2011 CC vehicles. The engine stalling and transmission issues have also been reported, making the 2011 CC a problematic car model.
What is the most common problems in Volkswagen CC?
Its top reliability woes are check engine light issues, stalling engine, and transmission failure – so you probably have a good idea why it's a unit to avoid. With 12 written complaints, many owners bemoaned the car's check engine light issues. One customer regretted buying the car due to constant, costly problems.
Is the 2011 Volkswagen CC a good car?
The 2011 Volkswagen CC neatly splits the difference between sporty handling and luxurious comfort for a ride quality that should be agreeable to a majority of drivers. The sport-tuned suspension is on the firm side, but still ably isolates passengers from all but the harshest of road imperfections.
Are Volkswagen CC reliable cars?
The Volkswagen CC Reliability Rating is 2.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 24th out of 24 for midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $880 which means it has higher than average ownership costs. Repairs are more frequent for the CC, so you may experience a few more visits to your Volkswagen shop than normal.
How long can a VW CC last?
How long do Volkswagen CCs last? Typically, you will find that the Volkswagen CC lasts 150,000-200,000 miles, with a high mileage point at 150,000 and an excellent mileage point at 130,000 miles.
What is the most common problems in Volkswagen CC?
Its top reliability woes are check engine light issues, stalling engine, and transmission failure – so you probably have a good idea why it's a unit to avoid. With 12 written complaints, many owners bemoaned the car's check engine light issues. One customer regretted buying the car due to constant, costly problems.
Is the 2011 VW CC a good car?
The 2011 Volkswagen CC neatly splits the difference between sporty handling and luxurious comfort for a ride quality that should be agreeable to a majority of drivers. The sport-tuned suspension is on the firm side, but still ably isolates passengers from all but the harshest of road imperfections.
Are Volkswagen CC reliable cars?
The Volkswagen CC Reliability Rating is 2.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 24th out of 24 for midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $880 which means it has higher than average ownership costs. Repairs are more frequent for the CC, so you may experience a few more visits to your Volkswagen shop than normal.
How long do Volkswagen CC last?
How long do Volkswagen CCs last? Typically, you will find that the Volkswagen CC lasts 150,000-200,000 miles, with a high mileage point at 150,000 and an excellent mileage point at 130,000 miles.
2011 Volkswagen Cc car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Volkswagen Cc problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Engine problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
- Steering problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2011 Volkswagen Cc vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2011 Volkswagen Cc
The NHTSA has received 86 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2011 Volkswagen Cc. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2011 Volkswagen Cc vehicles.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-25
- VIN: WVWMN7AN7BE
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen CC. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. Additionally, the horn was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with clockspring failure. The dealer informed the contact that the clockspring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-16
- VIN: WVWNP7AN9BE
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT'S SON OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN CC SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HER SON STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING COLUMN LOCK INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT'S SON RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO DISENGAGE THE LOCK TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IDLING. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GENE LANGAN VOLKSWAGEN (816 NEW LONDON TPKE, GLASTONBURY, CT 06033, (860) 633-0261) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DECLINED TO ASSIST WITH THE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,000.*DT THE CONSUMER STATED THEY HAD TO MAKE REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE FACT THE MANUFACTURER STATED THEIR VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-01-10
- VIN: WVWHP7AN3BE
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN CC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A PROGRESSING INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL AND FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLE. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED MORE THAN FOUR TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS REDUCED POWER TO THE POINT THAT THE VEHICLE COULD SHUT DOWN AT ANY MOMENT, CREATING THE RISK FOR A POTENTIAL CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO CITY CHEVROLET OF SAN DIEGO (2111 MORENA BLVD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92110, (619) 597-1636). THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE, BUT INDICATED THAT IT MAY BE RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V509000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,700.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-04-30
- VIN: WVWHN7AN4BE
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-16
- VIN: WVWMP7AN5BE
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: I WAS LEAVING THE STORE WHEN I NOTICED MY VEHICULAR WOULDN'T GO OVER 30 MPH. I PULLED INTO ANOTHER STORE TO ASSESS THE SITUATION. WHEN I TURNED MY CAR BACK ON AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO LEAVE MY CAR STOPPED WORKING. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE SHOP AND THEY ADVISED ME TO CALL VOLKSWAGEN BECAUSE THIS ISSUES WAS LIKELY COVERED UNDER A WARRANTY. I CALLED VOLKESWAGEN AND THEY SAID MY WARRANTY WOULD COVER IT UP TO 120K MILES AND TO TAKE IT TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. I HAD THE CAR TOWED AGAIN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE TIMING CHAIN WAS BROKEN AND THEY SAID MY WARRANTY JUST EXPIRED AT 100K MILES. MY CAR HAS 108K MILES. AFTER DOING A LOT OF RESEARCH I FOUND THIS TO BE A FREQUENT PROBLEM WITH THIS MANUFACTURE. I ALSO FOUND THAT THERE WAS ALREADY A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT BUT MY VEHICLE WASN'T IN THE PERAMITERS BECAUSE OF THE MILEAGE (ENDS AT 100K). I NEVER RECEIVED NOTICE OF THE RECALL OR I WOULD HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO GET LOOKED AT BEFORE THE 100K MIKE CUTOFF. BECAUSE THEY SAID THIS WASN'T COVERED IN THE WARRANTY, I LOOKED INTO BUYING ANOTHER CAR FROM THEM. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THEY COULD GIVE ME $250 FOR MY VEHICLE. NOW I KNOW VOLKSWAGEN IS TRYING TO AVOID PAYING FOR THIS BECAUSE THEY KNOW THEY CAN MAKE MONEY.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-25
- VIN: WVWHP7AN9BE
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: VEHICLE KEEPS MISFIRING. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON. EPC LIGHT COMES ON PERIODICALLY AFTER FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. WHILE DRIVING CAR JERKS AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEGINS TO FLASH. LOTS OF WEAR TO TIRES WITHIN A FEW THOUSAND MILES. BREAKS MUST BE PUSH ON HARD TO STOP. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE ONLY THING THAT WAS WRONG WAS A CODE FOR CARBON BUILDUP. DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT PROVIDE CODE JUST A PRICE OF $1000. SPARK PLUGS AND COILS WERE CHANGED BEFORE PURCHASING VEHICLE. I'M CERTAIN THE FUEL PUMP WAS NOT CHANGED. THE VEHICLE USES 1/8 OF A TANK TO WARM UP.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-09-01
- VIN: WVWMN7AN0BE
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN CC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO OURISMAN HONDA OF LAUREL (3371 LAUREL FORT MEADE RD, LAUREL, MD 20724, (301) 498-7400) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
STEERING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-17
- VIN: WVWMP7AN2BE
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE
- Summary: BOUGHT THE CAR USED AND TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC TO GET IT CHECKED OUT. LOW AND BEHOLD THEY INFORMED ME I HAVE A FAILING POWER STEERING MODULE, REAR MAIN SEAL, CARBON BUILD UP ON THE INTAKE, AS WELL AS CRACKS IN BOTH FRONT CONTROL ARMS. TOOK IT TO A DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THIS DIAGNOSIS AND GAVE ME A $6250 QUOTE FOR THE WORK. CAR WAS DRIVING FINE AND FELT GREAT. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE SHOP THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. CAR HAS 90K ON IT AND WAS UNDER WARRANTY UNTIL THEN. ALL THESE ITEMS WERE NEGLECTED BY THE DEALER.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-03
- VIN: WVWHP7AN5BE
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND THE CAR DROVE FORWARD. IT HAS ALSO ACTED AS THOUGH IT IS IN NEUTRAL WHILE IN REVERSE. EVERY TIME THIS OCCURS THE DASH TRANSMISSION LIGHT BLINKS. AT TIMES IT STUTTERS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AND MAKES CLICKING NOISES WHEN STOPPED. THERE IS APPROXIMATELY 80K MILES ON THE TRANSMISSION, ALL SERVICES HAVE BEEN DONE AND HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS. THERE ARE NO RECALLS FOR THIS PROBLEM.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-07
- VIN: WVWMP7AN8BE
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN CC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DUBLIN VOLKSWAGEN (6085 SCARLETT COURT, DUBLIN, CA 94568) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE SAME DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE IN 2015, 2016, AND 2017 FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED FOR THE RECENT FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 194,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-09-13
- VIN: WVWHN7AN7BE
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE REAR VIEW CAMERA IMAGE IN THIS CAR'S RADIO (MODEL RNS-510) COMES ON EXTREMELY SLOWLY. IF THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN USED FOR MORE THAN 30 MINS, MOSTLY LIKELY IT WILL TAKE 30 SECONDS FOR THE REAR VIEW CAMERA IMAGE TO SHOW UP ON THE SCREEN, RENDERING THE REAR VIEW CAMERA MOSTLY USELESS. WE HAVE MANY KIDS IN OUR AREA, THIS IS NOT SAFE. I CHECKED THE INTERNET, THERE ARE TONS OF COMPLAINS FROM OTHER DRIVERS ABOUT THIS RADIO FOR THIS ISSUE. VW IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT. THIS RADIO NEEDS A FIRMWARE UPDATE TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-02
- VIN: WNWMN7AN3BE
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I RECEIVED A RECALL FOR MY FUEL PUMP. I WENT AND GOT THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED. NOW THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED, MY CAR IS NOT STARTING, SHAKING AT RED LIGHTS, TURNING OFF ON ITS OWN, WINDOWS COMING DOWN ON ITS OWN, AIR NOT WORKING AND COMING BACK ON. I WAS IN MOTION BACKING UP AND MY CAR JUST TURNED OFF ON ITS ON. I AM AT A STANDSTILL WITH WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO IF THE VEHICLE HAD A RECALL- THAT WAS SUPPOSEDLY REPLACED BUT MADE THE CAR WORSE.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-06
- VIN: WVWMP7AN5BE
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: AFTER 87K MY 2011 VW CC HAS AN ISSUE WITH THE TIMING CHAIN TENSION AND HAS RUINED MY ENGINE IN LESS THAN 72 HOURS. I RECEIVED A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NOTIFICATION AND IMMEDIATELY SCHEDULED A SERVICE APPOINTMENT, BUT BY THE TIME I GOT IT INTO THE SHOP, MY ENGINE WAS DESTROYED. EVEN THOUGH I NEVER RECEIVED A LOW OIL NOTIFICATION, I NOTICED THE OIL WAS LOW BY THE DIP STICK AND THEREFORE ADDED A FEW QUARTS OF OIL. WHEN I GOT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE THE ENGINE WAS ALMOST COMPLETELY OUT OF OIL AND MY ENGINE WAS DAMAGED. THE TOTAL ESTIMATE FOR REPAIRS IS OVER $10,000 AND THEREFORE EXCEEDS THE VALUE OF THE VEHICLE($5K).
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-23
- VIN: WVWNN7AN9BE
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: VW & AUDI TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER DEFECT ' CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. ENGINE FAILED DUE TO TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. WENT TO START VW CC AND IT HAD A DELAYED OR SLOW CRANK. WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED IT WAS VIBRATING LIKE CRAZY. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER AND A FEW DAYS LATER WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS THE TIMING HAD SLIPPED DUE TO THE TENSIONER. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT ABOUT THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION PRESENTED ON CARCOMPLAINTS.COM SEVERAL BULLETINS IN REGARDS TO THIS ISSUE WHERE SENT TO THE DEALERS SERVICE DEPARTMENTS AND OF COURSE THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT I AM DEALING WITH HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF SUCH AN ISSUE AND HAS WORKED AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR MANY YEARS AND IT WOULD COST $3000 - $9000 DEPENDING ON ENGINE DAMAGE BUT MOST LIKELY NEED A NEW ENGINE. THE INFORMATION ALSO STATES THAT THIS COULD AND DOES HAPPEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING WHICH COULD PROVE TO BE VERY DANGEROUS. THIS NEEDS BE INVESTIGATED AND THE SIMPLE FACT THAT DEALERS, SERVICE DEPARTMENTS AND VW CALL CENTER PERSONNEL ARE NOT AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND BASICALLY DENY ANY KIND OF LIABILITY IS EXTREMELY UNJUST.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-04-20
- VIN: WVWMP7AN8BE
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: MY CAR SHUT DOWN WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR HAD FUEL AND WASN'T ABLE TO REGISTER THERE WAS FUEL IN THE CAR AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE THROTTLE BODY AND THAT MY CONVERTER WENT BAD. IT HAD ALL THE SIGNS OF A FUEL COMPONENT PROBLEM. I AM TOLD THE CONVERTER AND THROTTLE BODY DAMAGE CAN BE DIRECTLY FROM THE FUEL PUMP ISSUES.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-16
- VIN: WVWMN7AN9BE
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN CC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER FOR OVER A YEAR WHILE WAITING TO BE REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V509000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. PATTERSON TYLER VOLKSWAGEN (3800 CHANDLER HWY, TYLER, TX 75702, (903) 218-6222) AND HEWLETT VOLKSWAGEN (7951 HEWLETT LOOP, GEORGETOWN, TX 78626) WERE CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALERS COULD NOT DETERMINE WHEN THE PART WOULD BE PROVIDED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT NO LONGER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FAILURE OR SAFETY RELATED SITUATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-04-01
- VIN: WVWHN7AN9BE
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN CC. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO EASTSIDE VOLKSWAGEN (28400 CHARDON RD, WILLOUGHBY HILLS, OH 44092) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION AND FUEL PUMP MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT A FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-23
- VIN: W V W G U 7
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO VW SERVICE DEPARTMENT 5 TIMES SINCE 3/23/18 FOR AN ENGINE LIGHT PROBLEM. FIRST IT WAS THE THROTTLE BODY, THEN IT WAS THE FUEL SYSTEM, NEXT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE CAR IS BACK AT THE DEALER BECAUSE THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AGAIN. VW OF AMERICA IS NOT HELPFUL AT ALL.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-18
- VIN: WVWMP7AN7BE
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN CC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V509000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ANTELOPE VALLEY VOLKSWAGEN IN PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-18
- VIN: WVWMP7AN7BE
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: (THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING MARKED FOR DELETION; DUPLICATE OF ODI # 11092333) TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN CC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V509000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ANTELOPE VALLEY VOLKSWAGEN IN PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-16
- VIN: WVWMN7AN2BE
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN CC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V509000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED WEST HOUSTON VOLKSWAGEN AT 281-675-8600 (17113 KATY FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77094) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNSPECIFIED SPEED, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE SAME VOLKSWAGEN DEALER, AT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE MANUFACTURER, AND THE FUEL CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT THE RECALL REMEDY. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES AND THE SAME PART WAS REPLACED BY THE SAME DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-04-07
- VIN: WVWHN7AN5BE
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WENT INTO PARKING LOT AND CRANKED VEHICLE AND SELECTED REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT REVERSE. SHUT VEHICLE OFF, STARTED AGAIN, AND PUSHED ACCELERATOR HARDER. THE VEHICLE MOVED, BUT WOULD ONLY ACCELERATE TO ABOUT 30-40 MPH. DROVE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT. THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN SAFE MODE. ALL OF THE DRIVE MODES WERE BLINKING. DEALER DID A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON THE CC. THE END RESULT WAS THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. THE CC ONLY HAS 99,500 MILES ON IT.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-02-01
- VIN: WVWMP7AN8BE
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN CC. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TEAM VOLKSWAGEN OF HAYWARD (25115 MISSION BLVD, HAYWARD, CA 94544, (510) 885-1000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE NEEDED TO BE RELOCATED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V509000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-06-04
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: WVWMN7AN0BE
- Components: AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I RECEIVED A NOTICE THAT MY FUEL PUMP WAS BEING RECALLED FOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED MY LOCAL VW DEALERSHIP AND THEY PROCEEDED TO TELL ME THAT EVEN THOUGH THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE, THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR THE DEALERSHIPS TO REPAIR. I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THE CAR NOT GOING WHEN I PRESS ON THE GAS AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT GOES FROM 5 MPH-55 MPH WITHOUT ME INITIATING IT. THIS IS VERY SCARY ESPECIALLY CONSIDERING I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO TRANSPORT MY PRECIOUS CHILDREN TO AND FROM SCHOOL AND WORK EVERYDAY IN THIS DEFECTED VEHICLE.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-09
- VIN: WVWMN7AN8BE
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING THIS CAR WITH MY KIDS IN THE BACK SEAT. CAR STOPPED SUDDENLY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. MOVED MY CAR WITH THE HELP OF OTHERS AND THE CAR RESTARTED WHEN I SWITCHED OFF AND ON THE CAR.
2011 Volkswagen Cc recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 2011 Volkswagen Cc.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q9. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AE.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. This contamination may tear the cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.
- Consequence: A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the steering wheel clock spring if the air bag light is off. If the airbag light is on and the steering wheel clock spring requires replacement, dealers will install a new steering wheel clock spring. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987.
Negative 2011 Volkswagen Cc car reviews
Positive 2011 Volkswagen Cc car reviews
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I love this car! It looks cool, functions well, and satisfies all my needs. It's like having a BMW/Benz but at a much lower price.
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I see that you haven't owned a VW since the Carman Gia, Beetle, and Squareback. I've been a Honda owner for many years and they are great cars, but I agree that their looks are starting to fall behind. I recently switched from a Honda Ridgeline to a VW CC and I must say, it looks sexy and drives excellently. VW has really improved their reliability as well.
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I'm so glad to hear that you found a car that meets your needs and budget! It sounds like the 2011 VW CC Luxury Plus is a great choice, especially with all the features it comes with as standard. It's always a bonus to save money while still getting the quality and engineering you're looking for. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us!
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My wife hates 4 door sedans, but she said she would drive this car every day. I previously owned a 200 Toyota Camry with 215,000 miles. Needless to say, this car feels like and drives like a Ferrari...I'm guessing haha
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I have owned VWs for 20 years, including an 86 Jetta, 92 Jetta, 98 Jetta, 2002 Passat, and most recently a 2011 CC 2.0T. Out of all the cars I have owned, I have loved my CC the most. However, I understand that you are here for advice. As someone who grew up as a VW gear head, I believe I know a lot about these cars. I purchased my 2011 CC in 2014 with about 40k on it and ran it HARD up to 180k. Despite never changing the antifreeze or flushing the transmission fluid, the car has been amazing. As long as you plan and take care of it reasonably, you will have no issues. When it comes to tires, I recommend paying up for the OEM ones as they are worth it and will save you money in the long run. Coil packs will fail at around 90-100k, so replace them all when one fails and plan to do it again at 150k. I never had any problems with the suspension, even when driving in New England where the roads are full of potholes. The turbo was bulletproof and I loved it every single day. You can't kill it. One thing to keep in mind is that the rear main seal can become an issue, so plan for this and put away the money for when it needs replacement. Overall, this is a great car that is fast and fun. As long as you do the normal maintenance, you will enjoy it. Plan on spending about $1100 per year on maintenance costs, and set it aside in a separate account so that you are prepared when it needs work. Enjoy! By the way, I am buying a newer CC as I write this because I like them that much.
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Are you having problems with your 2011 Volkswagen Cc?
Travis Jacobson 2024-09-14
Let's start with the issues I've had with my new vehicle. Unfortunately, I've experienced some problems with the power steering pump and water pump, which needed to be replaced. Additionally, the transmission performance has been comparable to an older model. However, I have found that using the manual shift mode has improved the experience. It's worth noting that the speedometer is slightly off, which can affect mileage. Lastly, I've had some trouble with the tail lights. Despite these issues, I'm hopeful for a positive outcome.
Donny Shields 2024-09-01
This is a great car and everything is still working fine. However, we did notice that the cost of maintenance is quite high due to the need for premium gas and low profile tires. We also had an issue with the trunk opener, which required a $100 diagnostic fee and an $800 repair cost. Additionally, a few warning lights came on. Overall, it's a pleasure to drive with its 200 HP engine, but the gas mileage could be better. Leasing may be a better option than owning for some. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Glennie Braun 2024-07-25
Although the exterior and interior styling of the CC is fantastic, the DSG transmission may not meet the expectations of those who have driven a well-built, thoughtfully engineered car or truck from a reputable manufacturer. The transmission causes a significant hesitation from a stop and the shifts are jerky and unpleasant, which can turn every city trip into a manic journey along the torque curve. However, once the car is up to speed, everything settles down, making the CC an enjoyable highway car.
Boris Buckridge 2024-03-02
This car requires regular maintenance to ensure optimal performance. It is recommended to have it serviced before reaching 80,000 miles to avoid any potential issues. In my experience, neglecting this maintenance resulted in costly repairs, such as a $400 radio replacement. However, with proper care, this car can provide reliable transportation.