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Used Volkswagen CC: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Volkswagen CC from 2010 to 2017: what each year typically sells for (about $4,000 to $8,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2011, 2013–2017. Look harder at or skip 2010, 2012.
2010–2017 Volkswagen CC
A sleek coupe-styled sedan based on the Passat, with a nicer cabin than its sibling.
Years to target: 2011, 2013–2017. Look harder at or skip: 2010, 2012. It has a below-average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $4,000* | Look harder | Not rated | ~135,000 |
| 2011 | $4,500* | Target | Not rated | ~130,000 |
| 2012 | $5,000 | Look harder | Not rated | ~120,000 |
| 2013 | $5,500 | Target | Not rated | ~110,000 |
| 2014 | $6,000 | Target | Not rated | ~105,000 |
| 2015 | $6,500 | Target | Not rated | ~95,000 |
| 2016 | $7,000 | Target | Not rated | ~85,000 |
| 2017 | $8,000* | Target | Not rated | ~80,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2010: owner complaints spike (242, mostly the airbags).
- 2012: owner complaints spike (230, mostly the airbags).
- The rear seat is cramped, and the 2.0 turbo has known timing chain and oil issues.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the Sport or R-Line with the 2.0-liter turbo: it delivers most of the style and features for less, while the VR6 4Motion adds AWD but costs more to run.
On the test drive
On the 2.0 turbo, ask about timing chain tensioner replacement and check for oil consumption. Pay for an inspection at an independent shop that specializes in the brand.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Hyundai Accent 2013–2015 · $5,500–$6,500
- Ford Fusion 2011–2012 · $5,500–$6,000
- Subaru Legacy 2010–2011 · $6,000–$6,500
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.