How common are transmission problems in the 2010 Volkswagen CC?

NHTSA lists 49 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2010 CC, which is 20% of all 242 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Volkswagen CC transmission?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this transmission and powertrain complaint area for the 2010 CC.

At what mileage do 2010 CC transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 62,000 miles, though several owners in the sample complaints reported issues at far lower mileage, including under 10,000 miles.

What kind of transmission issues do owners describe most?

Owners most often describe lurching, bucking, trembling, and hesitation when starting from a stop, along with some reports of the mechatronic unit failing and the car stalling or losing reverse function.

Did any crashes or injuries result from these transmission complaints?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to this complaint area for the 2010 CC.

2010 Volkswagen CC Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 49 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2010 Volkswagen CC, 20% of all complaints filed for that year, with a median failure mileage of 62,000 miles. No related recall covers this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 49; 20% of 242 complaints
All complaints this year: 242
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 62,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report lurching or bucking when pulling away from a stop, especially once the DSG transmission is warm.
Several describe trembling or shuddering felt through the car both when stopping and when starting to move.
Some report the car hesitating, clunking, or juttering before surging forward during acceleration.
A few describe the mechatronic unit failing outright, causing the car to move forward but not in reverse, or to stall and shut off unexpectedly while driving.
One owner reported a full transmission replacement along with drive shafts, axles, differentials, and steering rack after a knocking noise developed.

When 2010 Volkswagen CC transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 9, 2009, latest Mar 9, 2018.

49 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2009 to Mar 2018; peak Jun 2011 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 Volkswagen CC

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by CC model year

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

20080 (0%)
20097 (5%)
201049 (20%)
20116 (7%)
201211 (5%)
20133 (2%)
20141 (1%)
20151 (3%)
20161 (4%)
20171 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems in the 2010 Volkswagen CC?: NHTSA lists 49 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2010 CC, which is 20% of all 242 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Volkswagen CC transmission?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this transmission and powertrain complaint area for the 2010 CC.
At what mileage do 2010 CC transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 62,000 miles, though several owners in the sample complaints reported issues at far lower mileage, including under 10,000 miles.
What kind of transmission issues do owners describe most?: Owners most often describe lurching, bucking, trembling, and hesitation when starting from a stop, along with some reports of the mechatronic unit failing and the car stalling or losing reverse function.
Did any crashes or injuries result from these transmission complaints?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to this complaint area for the 2010 CC.