2010 Volkswagen CC Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 242 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,184miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Volkswagen CC, 2% of the 242 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,184 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Battery died and since then my parking brake has malfunctioned, stalling while driving, and car seemed to not be changing gears, left me stranded. I didn't even see this oming because I had. O signs of trouble, started up and ran well until hot then would stall out, would start up, then seemed like it was switching gears on its own. This would happened while driving on city streets, at stop lights and even at 65 MPH on freeway.”
NHTSA complaint #10872243, filed 2016-06, 92,000 miles“Fuel pump module and takata inflators while driving on the freeway on the way to work my car ended up losing power and completely shutting down while in motion. The sudden loss of power shut off all of my lights inside and out. As soon as this happens I begin to press on my brakes only to notice that my brakes felt like they were lacking pressure. The lack of pressure on the rotars made it very difficult to slow down and with there being no power also made it difficult to turn the wheel. …”
NHTSA complaint #11118281, filed 2018-08, 95,000 miles“I bought the car on the 1-13-14, I had to take it back I told them I was having airbag, water leak in car, brake scrub, they told me everything was ok. I told them it is not they did not fix anything. I had to pay for everything out of my pocket. I need the top inside done now they told me it will be about $2000.00 & up.I pay $400.00 a month for a car I am not please with.”
NHTSA complaint #10919197, filed 2016-10“The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen CC. While driving 10 MPH the contact applied the brakes and noticed that the brake pedal had fallen onto the floor which increased the stopping distance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the failure was related to the way he was driving the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had occurred since the vehicle was purchased. The failure mileage was 250 and the current mileage was 2000.”
NHTSA complaint #10341242, filed 2010-07, 2,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen CC. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH she tried to engage the brake pedal and it extended to the floor while the ABS also engaged. She was able to stop the vehicle by applying continuous pressure to the brake pedal and changing gears. The contact mentioned that the failure happened several times; however, the most recent failure, she was unable to stop the vehicle until it crashed into another vehicle. The contact didn't mention if there were any injuries. …”
NHTSA complaint #10380785, filed 2011-02, 10,368 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10186589Jan 26, 2021A/C requirements, update to title.
- 10181413Oct 2, 2020Mandatory fastener.
- 10180603Sep 25, 2020Antilock brake function test direction.
- 10180101Sep 4, 2020Antilock brake function test direction.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Volkswagen CC
84 complaintsFuel system
52 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
49 complaintsEngine
46 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Volkswagen CC
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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