Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
17 -22 City / 25 -31 HWY
Horsepower
200 -280
Seats
4
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Bethany D
Love my Volkswagen cc sport, it is my favorite car.
Overall a great car with minimum issues until last year. A few major problems with water pump, tires, and gas tank leak. The car has very comfortable bucket seats and sleek design. I always get compliments on how the car looks and feels luxury. I do love how it is only a 4 seater so it is very roomy to all passengers.
accountCircle Renell M
Great foreign car with the need for speed drive.
The Volkswagen is reliable & efficient. Great on gas & drives really well. I love that it is a sport car & drives fast but, it is considered a foreign car so, maintenance is always a hassle. It is sleek shape is also a plus for that luxury that we all crave.
accountCircle Za S
Great car love it is audio and look and feel. It is a great car.
Do not have a lot of problems with the vehicle. Love the audio that I get from the speakers this is the best audio I have had in a car. Iris a wide car which makes parking difficult sometimes. Very comfortable car it is roomy with a big trunk to store anything you could want in it. I have had no performance or reliability issues with the car. It looks like a sleek car and is very cool.
accountCircle Edward U
2012 VW cc r-line 4 years ownership.
My car problems are that is being recall for the takata airbags, and lug nuts lock. I love the performance of my car, it is turbo, so is fast when you need it, and is economical when you are driving in a normal environment. I been driving this car for the last 4 years, and is a great commuter, beside the recall, this car is really reliable and very well made. The interior has nice leather seats, and a 7'' inch screen infosystem. The car in instruments could be better, but the are really easy to read, and pack with your car data.
accountCircle Joe C
My VW CC Black on Black catches your eye
No issues or problems with this vehicle. Great on gas average hi twenties, plenty of go power too, zero to sixty within seconds. Vehicle handles very well fun to drive on mountain roads. Inside has lots of room in front and in the back. Also bucket seats are adjustable and comfortable too. Trunk is very big plenty of room for golf clubs or groceries.
accountCircle Dunia N
My best choice in regards to purchase a vehicle.
It is awesome. Great vehicle and saves a lot of gas. It has been the best decision I have made by purchasing this vehicle. I have had it for 8 years and still kicking. It is a great car and I will keep it for a few more years. My husband and I love it.
accountCircle Jada A
Great lil luxury sport car
It's fully loaded with all the bells & whistles, EXCELLENT gas mileage about 40 miles to the gallon and I have a heavy foot. Turbocharged so it really has some pep to its step. I love that the interior trim is absolutely high quality material. I feel like I'm driving a Mercedes only I pay a fraction of the cost compared to a Mercedes
accountCircle Dulce V
So far is the best car I've purchased for myself so far.
Motor issue but got replaced with a refurbished one. It has technical issues with the radio and Bluetooth. This will be my 3rd time repairing it. Also the original window tints peel off automatically. It is said it's normal. Other than those issues, I am in love with my 2 tone interior sport edition CC.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Julie K
My VW: Nothing but an expensive lemon!
I've had nothing but problems from this car. My tire sensor went out the day after my warranty expired. It's currently in the shop with 30 fault codes. I will never buy a VW again. They can only be repaired in specific places. My radio and GPS went out a year ago. I'm having to replace the battery every six weeks.
accountCircle Roni
Its the worst car you can possibly own
I've had my VW CC 2.0T 2012 for a year now and since the second day of owning my beautiful car, I've had MANY issues with it. It has malfunction problems until this day. The air bags broke within a week of having it as well as the fuse and air conditioner. I've had problems with the hoses and engine and windshield wipers along with the part that sprays the window cleaner on the front window. Almost everything in my car was messed up and I spent more money fixing it than buying it. I have problems with this car still to this day. As much as I love my car I WOULD NOT recommend owning this car, to anyone. If you don't have a well paying job don't own this car I promise you will used every paycheck trying to fix it. Like I said I love my car but honestly ive been saving for a better one since ike the second month of having my VW CC 2.0T 2012. I'm not sure if ALL VW cars have this many problems. If they do the engineers need to think harder on perfecting such a beautiful car. -Roni
accountCircle Meagan R
It is the car I always wanted, but now I regret getting it.
They had been many problems with the engine including the camshaft, water pump, my oil. It costs an arm and a leg to fix it. My car was reliable until in the past year had engine problems and was going to cost more than my car to fix it. My car is comfortable for driving long distances.
accountCircle Rita Q
Why VW cc are bad and reasons why you might not want to buy one.
November 2019 my timing chain stretched. It was a problem with how they made all them cars so VW had to fix it! I do not like it because to fix anything cost a lot of money BC they have to take the whole front end off just to fix it. The lights always come out all over the car. It looks nice but I wouldn't recommend.
accountCircle Maya L
The mechanic at Volkswagen told me to get rid of it.
There are so many problems with recalls and my car just stopping and not starting whenever it feels like it. It's expensive to fix it and it's not guaranteed it'll be fixed 100%. It looks amazing but for the most part it's a fragile and frustrating vehicle.
accountCircle DM
Reliability
Try to get rid of it as fast as you can. I didn’t realize that I would be putting money into this pit of a car constantly. With some of the cheap plastic connectors on hoses popping off to the multipel oil leaks. There’s also the problem of carbon build up that has no fix and will cost you over 400$ whenever the car feels like it. It’s great all around but has zero reliability. You also have to put in 91 octane or above which can be annoying when the car still builds up carbon like a smoker. Please get a Audi or BMW or maybe even a Ford. Honestly I think Ford might even be more reliable at this point.
accountCircle So S
Lots of issues with this car and big costs.
Vehicle has had a lot of issues. Had to replace transmission. Timing chain issue. Lots of other small issues. Oil leaks. New starter needed. Does not drive smooth. I wouldn't recommend this car. They say after 100,000 miles Volkswagens tend to have a lot of problems.
accountCircle Lindsey V
I would not recommend Volkswagen to anyone. The cars come with many issues.
It is a terrible car too many issues. I have only had it a year and I have a bad oil leak, coolant leak, along with many other issues. It is a nice sleek looking car but internally it is unreliable. It has many features like Bluetooth, heated seats, and a back up camera.

Volkswagen CC Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Sport
200 HP 25 MPG 4 Seats
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Lux
200 HP 25 MPG 4 Seats
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R-Line
200 HP 25 MPG 4 Seats
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Lux Plus
200 HP 25 MPG 4 Seats
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Lux Limited
200 HP 25 MPG 4 Seats
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Executive 4Motion
280 HP 20 MPG 4 Seats
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2012 Volkswagen CC Owner Reviews

3.94
68 Reviews
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5 stars 40%
4 stars 29%
3 stars 19%
2 stars 9%
1 star 3%
accountCircle Nick S on May 3, 2021
The comfort of the car in both the control and the seating is incredible.
Car drives smoothly, doesn't have many issues. I have owned 2 cc's, one 2012 and one 2011 and both had an issue with the rear main seal around 90k-100k miles. Aside from that, it's a very enjoyable and comfortable car to drive. It feels heavy but controls very well and is very clearly built around the driver.
accountCircle DM on April 8, 2021
Reliability
Try to get rid of it as fast as you can. I didn’t realize that I would be putting money into this pit of a car constantly. With some of the cheap plastic connectors on hoses popping off to the multipel oil leaks. There’s also the problem of carbon build up that has no fix and will cost you over 400$ whenever the car feels like it. It’s great all around but has zero reliability. You also have to put in 91 octane or above which can be annoying when the car still builds up carbon like a smoker. Please get a Audi or BMW or maybe even a Ford. Honestly I think Ford might even be more reliable at this point.

Pros from Owners

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Vehicle has very good gas mileage, it has very comfortable seats, very good speakers that seem better than higher priced vehicles, car seems very light and quite fast for the price I paid for the vehicles.

Cons from Owners

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Vehicle can get very hot and it can be very uncomfortable when getting in after a couple of hours, AC does not work well, recommended usage of Premium fuel which is extremely unnecessary, Car always has problems and is expensive to repair.

Ranks #31 Small Cars by Owners

The 2012 Volkswagen CC has an average owner rating of 4.05 out of 5 which ranks it #31 of 36 other Small Cars.

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4.8
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4.76
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3.94

Ranks #11 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Volkswagen CC has a combined MPG of 37 which ranks it #11 of 36 other Small Cars.

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42 MPG
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42 MPG
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31 MPG

Is The 2012 Volkswagen CC A Good Car?

No it is not. I do a lot of driving and this car is not good for long distance driving. The first week I had the vehicle I had to bring it in because of a recall. The engine light has not been off... Read More
kurt h.
Yes I love it. Good on gas. Easy maintenance. Roomy. Looks nice and sleek. Car looks and drives amazing
Sydney R.

How Reliable Is The 2012 Volkswagen CC?

It is not reliable. It has several issues and recalls. I constantly have to bring it into the shop because the engine light comes on. I have changed three batteries in this car since I purchased it.
kurt h.
It’s very reliable. I haven't had any issues with this car. Good on gas. Car rides smooth. Maintenance is easy.
Danielle M.

Is The 2012 Volkswagen CC A Good Value?

I paid $16,000 for this car and I do not think it is a good value, very overpriced. The car looks great, but it is a terrible car.
kurt h.
I'm not sure. It’s a great value. Good on gas, easy maintenance. Very fast car. Looks like a Benz. I love it.
Diane S.

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Not Rated

Rollover

Side

Not Rated
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety