2010 Volkswagen CC Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 11%of 242 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Volkswagen CC, 11% of the 242 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had my clock spring replaced last year due to the recall, then my airbag light went on and my steering wheal started doing a clicking sound when I steer to the left or right all control panels on my steering wheel stopped functioning including the horn. I called Volkswagen and they said that they would charge me $150 to access the car, I told them about clock spring and they said that I would have to pay to get that fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11076133, filed 2018-03, 70,000 miles“I was driving on interstate 95 in south florida about 70mph in heavy traffic when the engine suddenly died. After coasting a short distance trying to avoid being hit by overtaking vehicles, I was fortunate enough that a fhp officer arrived and helped me off the road. Once to the side of the road I was able to restart the car and continue to my destination.”
NHTSA complaint #10394628, filed 2011-03, 23,000 miles“Car would not start but battery was good. Issue seems to be localized to the transmission as it eventually started after messing around with the shift lever. After starting I was unable to shift out of park and I think this is a sensor locking the shiftier.”
NHTSA complaint #10695479, filed 2015-03, 74,587 miles“I was driving 65 MPH on the freeway when the car , with out warning the car decelerated and stopped. It was in drive, I had to put it in park and restart it. I was very lucky not to get hit. This is a major issue and needs to be addressed. I am taking it to the dealer today. 09/27/2010.”
NHTSA complaint #10357779, filed 2010-09, 9,317 miles“When either slowing down or coming to a stop my car starts jerking , I attempt to accelerate and I cannot , my car seems to going into a neutral state. The drive (d) gear flashes so I am stuck. I have to put my car into park (p) turn off my car in the middle of traffic then turn it back on to drive. Also, if I am in the drive (d) gear and I need to go in reverse (r) I have to put into park (p) then turn it off and then move into the reverse (r) gear. This started happening intermittently, I took it to vw and they didn't see anything wrong with it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11048866, filed 2017-11, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11030829Mar 6, 2026This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct…
- 11028490Jan 6, 2026This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct a…
- 11007398Aug 28, 2024Battery testing
- 10239654Jul 13, 2023Diagnostic assistance for excessive static current draw
- 10239655Jun 28, 2023Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger
- 10238308Jun 28, 2023Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger
- 10238301Jun 27, 2023Software Version Management (SVM) instruction.
- 10228178Dec 6, 2022Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
- 10218611Aug 22, 2022Minimum battery charger requirements during software updates
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Volkswagen CC
84 complaintsFuel system
52 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
49 complaintsEngine
46 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBrakes
6 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 Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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