2009 Volkswagen CC engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 30 complaints for the 2009 Volkswagen CC, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 90,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 10 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 26 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 90,000 miles, and 23% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen cc. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the amp warning lamp illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle started to make a loud popping noise and blue smoke was emitted from under the engine compartment. Shortly after, the vehicle had become completely engulfed in flames. The fire department was contacted and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was destroyed.
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
Other problems reported for the 2009 Volkswagen CC
- Air bags 59 complaints
- Fuel system 39 complaints