65 of the
1,359 complaints filed about the Volkswagen CC
are about the steering —
5% of everything owners reported.
The worst model year for it is 2010.
While I was driving I notice my steering wheel making a crumbling of plastic noise when I made any kind of turn . A few days later my Airbag error lamp started to blink. I parked and restarted my engine then the airbag became solid . My dash read “Airbag Error” . I notice all my steering wheel buttons do not work . Came home and neither does my horn . My car has never been in accident , but I feel it’s a safety hazard . I’m basically driving mute and I’m sure my airbag will not deploy in case of accident . Also, Vw does have a recall on the Clock spring but was never completed due to not hearing back from manufacturer . That was a few years back and do not understand how recalls work , but a recall was started for a reason and NOT completed. Is that even possible? This a serious safety issue if I’m in an accident without an Airbag . Also the horn will not work in case to warn other drivers of a possible fatal hazard
NHTSA complaint #11516993 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clock Spring Failure. Should have been included in recall (2015 CC), but told my specific vehicle isn't by VW. Caused airbags to not work and multiple other fault codes.
NHTSA complaint #11510136 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The airbag light went off in the instrument cluster. I hear what sounds like a disconnected cable rubbing against the steering wheel whenever I try to make a turn. All buttons in the steering wheel are non functional after the incident. Really concerned if the airbag won’t deploy and cause fatal or deadly injuries in case of crash. I don’t feel safe driving it in this condition.
NHTSA complaint #11462892 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen CC. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinon needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but there was an abnormal rattling noise detected. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle shifted hard. The steering wheel was loose. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the same dealer where it was diagnosed that the motor mount bolt had detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
NHTSA complaint #11461680 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The Power Steering keeps failing while driving. It is available for inspection, ASAP. This is a very dangerous hazard to lose the ability to steer the vehicle at any speed. I have not taken to my mechanic, yet. I have read all sorts of problems with steering since the Takata Air Bag Replacement Recall. Ever since the AirBag Replacement, many of my warning lights have been illuminated. The Dealer told me it is due to the Sensors on my Tires. I see they were previously recalled and now I have a problem with them, too. Right before the Steering Fails, I hear a gone and the Red Steering Wheel Light illuminates. I am then forced to slowly get off the road, barely able to turn the wheel, turn off the vehicle and re-start the engine to get the Power Steering to Re-Set itself. It is happening more and more often. Just went to Doctor appt Friday and it happened five (5) times going to and from Doctor (14 mile round trip). I see Dealers are telling people it is a Clock Spring and they are charing up to $ 6,800. to repair. My car only has 56,000. miles on it !!!
NHTSA complaint #11427345 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT'S SON OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN CC SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HER SON STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING COLUMN LOCK INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT'S SON RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO DISENGAGE THE LOCK TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IDLING. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GENE LANGAN VOLKSWAGEN (816 NEW LONDON TPKE, GLASTONBURY, CT 06033, (860) 633-0261) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DECLINED TO ASSIST WITH THE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,000.*DT THE CONSUMER STATED THEY HAD TO MAKE REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE FACT THE MANUFACTURER STATED THEIR VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #11384681 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
THE CAR HAD AN AIR BAG RECALL FIXED AND A FEW WEEKS LATER THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HORN WON'T WORK. NOW THE DEALERSHIP WANTS THE CUSTOMER TO PAY FOR REPAIRS STATING THAT IT IS THE CLOCK SPRING THAT IS BROKEN. THIS PROBLEM IS A DIRECT RESULT OF THE AIR BAG REPAIR.
NHTSA complaint #11218147 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
BOUGHT THE CAR USED AND TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC TO GET IT CHECKED OUT. LOW AND BEHOLD THEY INFORMED ME I HAVE A FAILING POWER STEERING MODULE, REAR MAIN SEAL, CARBON BUILD UP ON THE INTAKE, AS WELL AS CRACKS IN BOTH FRONT CONTROL ARMS. TOOK IT TO A DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THIS DIAGNOSIS AND GAVE ME A $6250 QUOTE FOR THE WORK. CAR WAS DRIVING FINE AND FELT GREAT. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE SHOP THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. CAR HAS 90K ON IT AND WAS UNDER WARRANTY UNTIL THEN. ALL THESE ITEMS WERE NEGLECTED BY THE DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #11181382 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AFTER 6 MONTHS OF TAKING THE CAR TO THE DEALER TO REPAIR THE ISSUE AFTER THE RECALL. WENT BACK TO DEALER AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME TO FIX THE ISSUE.
NHTSA complaint #11113816 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING ON THE VOLKSWAGEN CC. INSTEAD OF REPLACING THE CLOCK SPRING IN MY CAR, THERE WAS A TEMPORARY 'RUBBER BAMD' PLACED ON THE STEERING WHEEL CLOCK. THE FOLLOWING WEEK, THE ENTIRE STEERING WHEEL CLOCK BROKE AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. I CANNOT USE ANY OF THE FUNCTIONS ON MY STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THAT THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED ACCORDING TO THE RECALL AND IT'S NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT.
NHTSA complaint #11100657 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VW CLOCK SPRING RECALL INVESTIGATION DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 35-40 MPH AND THE CAR BEEPS WITH "ERROR: AIRBAG" THEN THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A WEIRD NOISE. THE HORN AND CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL ARE NOT WORKING. I TOOK IT TO THE VIC BAILEY VW DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE CLOCK SPRING THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I KNOW THERE IS AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE PREVIOUS RECALL AND I BELIEVE THAT MY CAR WAS AFFECTED BUT NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #11064564 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I HAD MY CLOCK SPRING REPLACED LAST YEAR DUE TO THE RECALL, THEN HAD MY AIR BAG REPLACED A MONTH AGO. THE RECALL FOR THE CLOCK SPRING STATED THAT THE AIRBAG REPLACEMENT MAY CAUSE THE CLOCK SPRING TO FAIL. BUT SINCE I HAD THE CLOCK SPRING REPLACED BEFORE THE AIRBAG I AM APPARENTLY NOT SUBJECT TO HAVE ANY FAILURE SINCE IT WAS A NEW PART. WELL GUESS WHAT HAPPENED MY CLOCK SPRING SURE ENOUGH FAILED 1 MONTH AFTER THE AIR BAG WAS REPLACED. I GUESS VW DID A GREAT JOB MITIGATING THAT DISASTER.
NHTSA complaint #11056063 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UPON ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, AN ERROR LIGHT TURNS ON AND MESSAGE DISPLAYS THE STEERING COLUMN IS DEFECTIVE AND CONTINUES TO FLASH/BEEP. IF I TRY TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, STEERING FEELS LOOSE WHEN DRIVING. SOMETIMES VEHICLE DOES NOT START AT ALL AND STATES ACTIVE IMMOBILIZER, SOMETIMES THE CAR DIES JUST AFTER STARTING AND STEERING COLUMN LOCKS UP.
NHTSA complaint #11055187 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHILE TRYING TO START THE ENGINE (PARKED) ON COLD WEATHER (APROX. 20F), "STEERING COLUMN LOCK" ASSERTS AND ENGINE SHUTS DOWN. IT HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY TIME, IF OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW ABOUT 35F. I HAVE TO TRY SEVERAL TIMES WITH SLIGHT PRESSURE ON STEERING WHEEL, BEFORE STEERING GETS UNLOCKED.
NHTSA complaint #11054104 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
MY HORN,MY AIR BAG AND ALL CONTROLS IN STEERING WHEEL ARE NOT WORKING.I TOOK IT TO VW SERVICE CENTER & THEY QUOTED ME $948 FOR A NEW CLOCK SPRING.HASNT THIS PART BEEN RECALLED? IT'S A LEASE AND THAT'S INSANE,THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED
NHTSA complaint #11051336 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN CC. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER UNKNOWN ATTEMPTS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VACAVILLE VOLKSWAGEN (21 ORANGE DR, VACAVILLE, CA 95687) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT UNKNOWN PARTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SAME DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED DUE TO THE COST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED ANOTHER FAILURE WHERE THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V509000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT OFFER FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE AND PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #11042790 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EVERY TIME ONCE THE COLD WEATHER HITS THE CAR WONT START AND I GET A STEERING COLUMN DEFECTIVE NOTICE ON THE DASH. I HAVE TO PULL OUT THE KEY WAIT A FEW SECONDS AND TRY AGAIN
NHTSA complaint #11040214 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.