Volkswagen Passat CC saloon (2008-2011): owner reviews

"With its sleek, rakish design, the four-door Passat CC sets a new standard of desirability for VW’s family car."

Carbuyer Rating

3.2 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.5 out of 5

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Reviews

Owner Reviews

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  • 3 out of 5
  • 2 out of 5
  • 1 out of 5
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Common Problems

  • Electrics, Other (1 case)
  • Electrics (6 cases)
  • Gearbox / clutch (1 case)
  • Suspension (2 cases)
  • Engine (3 cases)
  • Other (4 cases)
  • Brakes (1 case)

Review 1 of 56

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

50
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

49
Tell us what you think about your car?
Zero problems. No faults.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Semi Auto

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

47
Tell us what you think about your car?
100% record since new, lightbulbs, tyres and servicing the only expenses so far.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Semi Auto

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

50
Tell us what you think about your car?
Fantastic, starts first time ever time
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Semi Auto

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

43
Tell us what you think about your car?
No probelms at all so far
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

43
Tell us what you think about your car?
No problems encountered as yet
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

gt, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Very good car
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

R line, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Brilliant car! I had a toyota avensis (07) before and had a new engine and neumerous other things done...Jap Reliability let me down but the germans have a winner with this car... Good looking, stylish, good spec, well priced, good economy, roomy (enough for the baby and golf clubs) overall more than happy with my choice...
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

GT, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
It is comfortable, particularly on long distances, reasonably brisk in performance and good economy. The only gripe i have is there is no cruise control and it doesn't appear that one can be fitted retrospectively at present. Good boot and really everything i need in a car.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Top of range Alcantara/leather, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
A fantastic value for monnnet car that ticked all the boxes for us after lokking at all the alternatives in the same price bracket.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

gt, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Trim rattle in a car of this calibre is not acceptable, although the dealer has had the car 4 times, they have still failed to locate the rattle. That aside i have found the cc to be a stylish well equipped car that turns heads.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

GT 170, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Minor issues in terms of quality/reliability Large a pillars and low roof line obstruct view particularly at junctions. My height (6-4) may not help
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

CC

Year

2014

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

56
Tell us what you think about your car?
A lovely looking car, comfortable, drives well, access takes getting used to as it is a coupe style car. On a negative point it had to have the clutch, slave cylinder & dual mass flywheel replaced after 24,000 miles at a cost of £1100 (with no support from VW) when the clutch pedal just stopped operating the clutch. Also the sat nav system wasn't as good as the one in the the Octavia Elegance that I previously drove.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

48
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Semi Auto

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

44
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

35
Tell us what you think about your car?
Though my car has never broken down at about 16 months old i took it back to supplying dealership as it suffered a lack of power pulling away from junctions,they looked at it said it was ok ( i suspect they just connected it up to a computer that said " NO FAULTS FOUND",it went back a couple more times for the same fault and i got the same answer,it was only in June this year( just before warrenty expired)i took it back for rattles and the same problem NO POWER,and was taken out in the car by a master technition who found it had no power and would need a new valve in the turbo.It didn't need a new valve it needed a new turbo!
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

51
Tell us what you think about your car?
it has let me down on one occasion with an exhaust gas recycling problem. other cars i have had in the last 10 years have not lett me down at all, so a bit disappointing. but few other faults.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
door handle stiffness - sorted easily and a weird thing with headlight shadow cast are the only issues
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
v good
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Semi Auto

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

48
Tell us what you think about your car?
No problems at all
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

38
Tell us what you think about your car?
No problems
Would you recommend the car to a friend?
0

Car Details

Model

GT, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

GT, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

50
Tell us what you think about your car?
Minor issues with stereo, phone connectivity have ocurred
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Semi Auto

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

47
Tell us what you think about your car?
no issues, breakdowns or faults recorded in over 40k miles
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

GT TSI, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
I waited 6 months for delivery but it has been so worth the wait, it is everything - and more - than i expected (hoped), inside is quiet, ride is a little hard in sport mode but then it is supposed to be, in comfort mode it is a gem, styling is superb. It just feels 'right', solid and cossetting. Though having said that i traded in, after 9 years, a saab 9-5 se and it too was (is) very good.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

GT, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

GT, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Good but needs more power - say a twin turbo diesel similiar to that in bmw's 123d
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Semi Auto

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

50
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

51
Tell us what you think about your car?
On its 3rd heated windscreen
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

48.5
Tell us what you think about your car?
In 4 years I've changed 1 bulb. That's it.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

55
Tell us what you think about your car?
No faults at all, always starts first time
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Semi Auto

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

52
Tell us what you think about your car?
No faults , no replacement parts all functions per form to manufacturers specification.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Semi Auto

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

50
Tell us what you think about your car?
initial electronic problem solved by VW software update ; no further problems
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

34
Tell us what you think about your car?
What is there to say ? It has not broken down, it has had no problems and the annual Service was carried without problems
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

48.5
Tell us what you think about your car?
Had turbo trouble and electric fault with the lights
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

GT, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Pleased overall, still not too many of them about. Good company car
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

GT, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

GSI, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Really good
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

GT, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Excellent car
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

GT, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
First impressions are very goood, only completed 2000 miles so far. Would recomend.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

CC

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

56
Tell us what you think about your car?
Excellent car to drive for its size, performs as well as an Audi TT and has a smoother ride. Most of my driving is on motorways and it’s an excellent commuter. The torque band is good across the gears and heated seats are an excellent feature. The only negative point is that the wheel centres corrode. Replacing the wheels made a huge difference to its appearance. The only fault I had with the car was a rear wheel reluctor ring interfered with the auto parking system, once it was changed I had no further issues. It returns good fuel economy across all driving modes and I would recommend this car time and time again. The Interior spec is good, although the sat nav doesn't allow you to enter full postcodes so options restricted. Interior size good it’s a big car and comfortable in front and back. It's a good runner and a reliable, stylish car.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2.0 Diesel CC

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

50
Tell us what you think about your car?
I've had my Passat CC 6 years now and has been the best car i've ever had (and i've had a lot). In six years it's only needed front brakesm a timing belt and two springs. I travel to France a lot and can get to Paris on just over half a tank and in comfort. The 140 engine pulls well and it's a pleasure to drive. I'm selling it to my son next month, as i've purchased a CC R Line, I just hope its as good.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Semi Auto

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

52
Tell us what you think about your car?
IN ALMOST 100K MILES IT'S BEEN FINE
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Semi Auto

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

47
Tell us what you think about your car?
Faultless in 38,000 miles
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

60
Tell us what you think about your car?
The car has not missed a beat at all.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

40
Tell us what you think about your car?
Everything has been fine on the car except for a problem with the auto lights/wipers sensor that was rectified under warranty.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

48
Tell us what you think about your car?
Turbo boost actuator failed outside warranty. Shocks failed at 70k. Otherwise alright.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

35
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

55
Tell us what you think about your car?
never had a problem with this nor the previous one I had
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Semi Auto

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

48
Tell us what you think about your car?
No problems to date
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

GT, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Great design. Very practical. Good performance and economy. A head-turner. A fairly rare sight on the roads so pretty exclusive.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

GT, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
It is one of the best built and reliable car i have ever owned.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

GT, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
My car drives and handles fantastic, i amvery impressed with it.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

GT, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
A great looking car with style and panache, lovely to drive and very comfortable returns 49 mpg which i think is great for a car of this size. It has lots of extras which i added the most important being xenon headlights with auto running lights for our safety
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

GT, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Refined, comfortable, economical long distance transport and perfectly manageable around town despite its size. Rides and handles well, steering a little lifeless. Only problem was a curious wear pattern across one rear brake disk. My excellent vw dealer dealt with it quickly and efficiently as a warranty claim.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

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