How many steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Volkswagen CC?

NHTSA lists 16 steering complaints for the 2010 CC, which is 7% of the 242 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2010 Volkswagen CC?

No related recalls are listed for the steering component on the 2010 CC in this data, though some owners mention a separate airbag clockspring recall that did not cover their VIN.

At what mileage do steering problems usually show up on the 2010 CC?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints is 64,500 miles.

Did steering problems on the 2010 CC cause any crashes?

NHTSA data shows one crash associated with steering complaints on the 2010 CC and no fires or injuries.

Is the 2010 CC's steering complaint rate high compared to other CC years?

The 2010 CC's steering share is 7% of complaints, similar to 2009 (6%) and 2012 (5%), but lower than 2011's 15% share.

2010 Volkswagen CC Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 16 steering complaints for the 2010 Volkswagen CC, 7% of that year's 242 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 64,500. One crash was reported and no related recalls are listed for this component.

Steering complaints: 16; 7% of 242 complaints
All complaints this year: 242
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 64,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel seizes or becomes very hard to turn without warning, sometimes right after starting the car.
A popping or grinding noise comes from the steering column or steering rack when turning, sometimes followed by the wheel briefly turning on its own.
Whirring or groaning sounds come from the electro-mechanical steering system when turning lock to lock, even at a standstill.
A dashboard message reading "defective steering column lock" appears at startup, causing a delayed start or the engine to shut off.
Owners report the steering rack failing outright, diagnosed by dealers as needing repair.
Some owners linked steering wheel control loss and horn failure to an airbag clockspring issue, but said their VIN was not covered by the related recall.

When 2010 Volkswagen CC steering complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 29, 2013, latest May 2, 2019.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2013 to May 2019; peak Dec 2016 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2010 Volkswagen CC

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by CC model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20080 (0%)
20098 (6%)
201016 (7%)
201113 (15%)
201212 (5%)
20138 (5%)
20145 (6%)
20152 (7%)
20161 (4%)
20170 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Volkswagen CC?: NHTSA lists 16 steering complaints for the 2010 CC, which is 7% of the 242 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2010 Volkswagen CC?: No related recalls are listed for the steering component on the 2010 CC in this data, though some owners mention a separate airbag clockspring recall that did not cover their VIN.
At what mileage do steering problems usually show up on the 2010 CC?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints is 64,500 miles.
Did steering problems on the 2010 CC cause any crashes?: NHTSA data shows one crash associated with steering complaints on the 2010 CC and no fires or injuries.
Is the 2010 CC's steering complaint rate high compared to other CC years?: The 2010 CC's steering share is 7% of complaints, similar to 2009 (6%) and 2012 (5%), but lower than 2011's 15% share.