Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Volkswagen CC
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Volkswagen CC has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V321000 Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V014000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V287000 Incorrect Head Restraints Installed/FMVSS 202a NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Of the 4 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 4 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Volkswagen CC has notable safety-related recalls, particularly with airbags and head restraints. Owner complaints emphasize electrical systems, suggesting potential reliability issues. These factors contribute to a below-average rating for its reliability over five years.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbag | 10,000–50,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| electrical system | 40,000–80,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
| powertrain | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | 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 inspection and service
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Coolant system flush
- Battery check and replace
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive airbags
- Electrical malfunctions
- Power loss or hesitation
- Abnormal noises from engine
- Unusual warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Volkswagen CC at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.