2012 Volkswagen CC engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 66 complaints for the 2012 Volkswagen CC, 20% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 66 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 77,000 miles 59 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 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 | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 17 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 11 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 11 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 59 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 77,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
In a front end collision while slowing down on interstate 84, on october 15, 2015, the air bag did not release. This resulted in a fractured sternum and a hospital stay. The police report with the connecticut state police is case number 1500606623 per article in USA today -- 8.15.15, this car is included in a recall due to airbags not deploying.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen cc. While driving at various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate and stalled. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was unable to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Volkswagen CC
- Air bags 86 complaints
- Fuel system 61 complaints
- Electrical system 38 complaints