2011 Volkswagen Cc
Common Problems
Ranked from 47 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
5 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Air bag recall issues
26complaintsSafety riskElectricalMultiple air bag modules failed to deploy during crashes, posing a safety risk.
- 2
Engine stall at idle due to fuel pump failure
10complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe fuel pump failed, causing the engine to stall at idle.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 17V509000
- 3
Fuel system recall issues leading to engine failure
10complaintsHigh severityFuel systemFuel system recall issues led to engine failure, with parts not being available for repair.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 17V509000
- 4
Steering column lock failure
10complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering column lock failed, causing the steering wheel to become inoperable.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Timing chain tensioner failure leading to engine damage
10complaintsHigh severityEngineThe timing chain tensioner failed, causing engine damage and requiring engine replacement.
$900–$2,500est. timing chain/phaser service · 5–12 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.