Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Volkswagen CC
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Volkswagen CC has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 136 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V148000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V509000 Fuel Pump Failure Cause Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V078000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V097000 BELT BUCKLE WIRING HARNESS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 59 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 31 complaints
- Engine 28 complaints
- Electrical System 13 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 8 complaints
- Steering 8 complaints
Of the 136 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 136 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Volkswagen CC has a concerning recall history, particularly with airbag and fuel system issues, coupled with a notable number of complaints in these areas. This indicates potential reliability concerns, impacting its ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | very common |
| fuel pump | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| engine | 80,000–110,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
| seat belts | 50,000–70,000 miles | $100–$300 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil change every 7,500 miles
- replace air filter every 15,000 miles
- brake fluid change every 2 years
- spark plug replacement every 60,000 miles
- coolant flush every 3 years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- airbag warning light stays on
- fuel pump noises or failure
- engine misfires or rough idling
- intermittent electrical failures
- seatbelt tensioner issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Volkswagen CC at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.