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2012 Volkswagen CC Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Volkswagen CC has 11 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Volkswagen CC

Airbags
70
Engine
43
Other
35
Electrical
30
Steering
12
Powertrain
11
Wheels
7
Lights
4
Speed Control
4
Brakes
4
Structure
3
Fuel System
3

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 1, 2024POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI was driving on the highway and out of no where it threw its self into neutral and the gear indicat...
Sep 28, 2020POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMOIL PRESSURE CHANGE INDICATED ON DASHBOARD STATING, "LOW OIL PRESSURE", THE INDICATOR THEN WENT OUT ...
Feb 14, 2020POWER TRAIN,ENGINEWHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK LAST NIGHT THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING STRANGE KNOCKING NOISES AND THEN ...
Jun 8, 2019POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN CC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE GEARS WERE SHIFTED, AN A...
Jun 5, 2019POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN CC. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED INTO NEUTRA...
Nov 27, 2018POWER TRAINMY 2012 VW CC IS IN THE SHOP AS I WRITE THIS AS IT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED WITH A DEFECTIVE TIMING CHAIN...
Feb 4, 2018POWER TRAIN,ENGINEVEHICLE PURCHASED WITH 112,000 MILES. AT 119,000 THE CAR WOULDN'T START RANDOMLY AFTER DRIVING IT A...
Jan 29, 2018POWER TRAIN,ENGINEMY CAR WAS DEAD WHILE I WAS DRIVING TO A NEARBY USPS. LATER, I WAS TOLD THAT THE CAR'S FUEL PUMP WAS...
May 31, 2016POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTHE VEHICLE IN QUESTION HAS HAD OVER TWO YEARS OF UNRESOLVED ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THE V...
Jan 8, 2015POWER TRAIN,ENGINEDEAD BATTERY AT 37,200. HAD CAR TOWED TO LOCAL SERVICE SHOP AND BATTERY REPLACED. DROVE HOME FINE ...
Apr 6, 2012POWER TRAINSINCE I FIRST PURCHASED MY VW CC 2012, I HAVE NOTICED WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE CAR STILL ...

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