Volkswagen CC
9 model years from 2009 to 2017, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2009–2017
- Class
- Compact Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 25–25 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 11 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2012 (217)
- Fewest problems
- 2017
- Interest
- 4,412 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2017 CC in brief
The 2017 Volkswagen CC is a compact car offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.6L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 189 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 107-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,367 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 31 highway), 7% worse than the 2017 compact car average of 26.9 MPG, for an estimated $3,300 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
The Volkswagen CC has 9 model years in our data, from 2009 to 2017.
Its most efficient year was 2017 at 25 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 25 to 25 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (413), fuel/propulsion system (187), engine (178).
Buying used? 2017 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2016 is the year to avoid.
2016 has the most recalls (6); all years together count 11 campaigns and 875 owner complaints.
How the 2009 CC compares
The 2009 Volkswagen CC is a compact car offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.6L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (21 city / 31 highway), 13% better than the 2009 compact car average of 22.2 MPG, for an estimated $3,300 a year in fuel.
About the Volkswagen CC
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.
From the Wikipedia article "Volkswagen CC", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2017 CC pros & cons
Full 2017 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- Few owner complaints4 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 128 for similar models.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2017 CC
4 owner complaints · 3 recalls · 1 crash report
Year to avoid2016 CC
26 owner complaints · 6 recalls · 1 crash report
Most reported: Air Bags
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 3 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Show all 9 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 25 MPG | 189 in | 3,367 lb | Not rated | 3 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 25 MPG | 189 in | 3,367 lb | Not rated | 6 | 26 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 25 MPG | 189 in | 3,854 lb | Not rated | 4 | 30 |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 25 MPG | 189 in | 3,367 lb | Not rated | 5 | 78 |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 25 MPG | 189 in | 3,378 lb | Not rated | 5 | 138 |
| 2012 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 25 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 6 | 217 |
| 2011 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 25 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 4 | 77 |
| 2010 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 25 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 4 | 199 |
| 2009 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 25 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 3 | 106 |
Alternatives to the 2017 CC
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Toyota Corolla | 34 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2017 Ford Mustang | 24 MPG | ★★★★★ | 6 |
| 2017 Honda Accord | 48 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2017 Toyota Camry | 40 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Camaro | 25 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2017 Nissan GT-R | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Volkswagen. How we calculate this →