Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Volkswagen CC
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Volkswagen CC has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 80 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V329000 Modifications to Vehicles Made them Noncompliant NHTSA notice
- 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 #15V483000 Air Bag Clock Spring may Fail NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 52 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 12 complaints
- Electrical System 10 complaints
- Engine 6 complaints
- Steering 5 complaints
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
Of the 80 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 80 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Volkswagen CC faces multiple recalls affecting safety-critical components like air bags and the fuel system. These issues contribute to elevated repair risks and costs, resulting in a below-average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel pump | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Air bag inflator | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| Clock spring | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
| Suspension system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
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 and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
- Cabin filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell or leaks
- Airbag light stays on
- Steering wheel noise
- Uneven tire wear
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Volkswagen CC at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.