2010 Volkswagen CC Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 242 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 Volkswagen CC overview page.
What owners report
“I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AS A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED IN 4/2013 AT WHICH TIME IT HAD 44423 MILES ON IT. I HAVE HAD ALL REQUIRED MAINTENANCE…”NHTSA complaint 10949129 — filed 02/02/2017
“WHILE DRIVING FROM A STAND STILL AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE TRANSMISSION (AUTO DSG) FAILED TO CHANGE TO SECOND GEAR BUT RATHER DISENGAGED PREMATURELY CAUSING…”NHTSA complaint 10928329 — filed 11/28/2016
“DSG TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, I HAD THE CAR FOR ABOUT 1 YEAR AND A HALF AND SUDDENLY AFTER A LONG DAY OF DRIVING THE CAR WHEN…”NHTSA complaint 10909964 — filed 09/27/2016
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2010 Volkswagen CC have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2010 Volkswagen CC: 34 of 242 complaints on file (14%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2010 Volkswagen CC have in total?
242 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
