Cadillac CTS Problems

Major Problems with Cadillac CTS - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Cadillac CTS model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2003, for instance, is the worst year for the CTS. Older CTS vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Cadillac CTS problems by years

2019 1 2018 1 2017 7 2016 11 2015 15 2014 49 2013 59 2012 48 2011 84 2010 54 2009 145 2008 155 2007 194 2006 252 2005 264 2004 216 2003 306

Worst Cadillac CTS Problems

AIR BAGS
2005 Cadillac CTS July 21, 2018 Victims: 3 Mileage: 28500 miles

Takata recall had wreck air bag did not deploy at the time it should have, rush in ambulance to hospital car was on highway going straight,

SIDE/WINDOW
2004 Cadillac CTS November 20, 2005 Victims: 3 Mileage: 20000 miles

Dt*: the contact stated while accelerating at 10mph from a stop light the vehicle was hit on the passenger side. the side air bags did not deploy causing injury to the three occupants of the vehicle. the seat belts were worn and a police report was filed. the insurance agency deemed the vehicle totaled.

POWER TRAIN
2013 Cadillac CTS February 26, 2013 Victims: 2 Mileage: 8346 miles

Unintended acceleration; vehicle accelerated backing out of driveway after placed in reverse without stepping on accelerator; brakes would not stop vehicle; vehicle collided into neighbor's truck which was parked across the street. the driver and passenger sustained neck and back injuries.

What is the most common problem with Cadillac CTS?

Overall the worst problem with Cadillac CTS relates to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific CTS years that are prone to issues with these components.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 309 AIR BAGS 282 ENGINE 188 SERVICE BRAKES 177 POWER TRAIN 172 STEERING 109 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 95 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 88 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 78 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 73 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 63 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 61 SUSPENSION 58 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 53 BODY 46 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 45 WHEELS 35 STRUCTURE 31 FRONTAL 30 TIRES 30 ENGINE 23 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 22 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 22 SEAT BELTS 21 SEATS 21 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 17 REAR 17 HEADLIGHTS 16 DRIVELINE 15 EQUIPMENT 13 SEAL 13 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 13 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 12 TRUNK LID 12 VISIBILITY/WIPER 12 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 10 SIDE/WINDOW 10 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 9 COOLING SYSTEM 9 TREAD/BELT 9 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 9 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 9 SIDEWALL 8 DOOR 7 IGNITION 7 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 7 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 7 VISIBILITY 6 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 6 TAIL LIGHTS 6 WINDSHIELD 5 AIR CONDITIONER 5 DRIVESHAFT 5 BRAKE LIGHTS 5 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 5 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 5 EXHAUST SYSTEM 4 LATCH 4 AXLE ASSEMBLY 4 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 4 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 4 AXLE SHAFT 4 INTERIOR LIGHTING 4 AUTOMATIC (ASC) 4 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 3 WIRING 3 MECHANICAL 3 PARKING BRAKE 3 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 3 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 3 FRONT 3 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 3 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 3 SWITCH 3 HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE 3 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 3 RACK AND PINION 3 CRUISE CONTROL 3 WHEEL BEARING 3 FRAME AND MEMBERS 3 EXTERIOR 3 BACK UP LIGHTS 3 COLUMN 3 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 3 SPINDLE 3 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 3 NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) 3 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 3 FUEL PUMP 2 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 2 ROTOR 2 MASTER CYLINDER 2 EMISSION CONTROL 2 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 2 GASOLINE 2 PADS 2 CALIPER 2 MACPHERSON STRUT 2 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 2 TANK ASSEMBLY 2 MOTOR 2 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 2 VACUUM 2 ELECTRICAL 2 LOWER BALL JOINT 2 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 2 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 2 RIM 2 HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH 2 HEAD RESTRAINT 2 CONTROL MODULE 2 LINKAGES 2 CONCEALMENT DEVICES 2 LABELS 2 EXTERNAL 2 BUMPERS 1 FRONT 1 LINKAGES 1 DELIVERY 1 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1 CRANKCASE (PCV) 1 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 1 REAR/OTHER 1 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 1 MODULE 1 CHILD SEAT 1 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 1 COOLING UNIT AND LINES 1 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 1 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 1 RACK 1 TURN SIGNAL 1 PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) 1 LOCK 1 ROOF AND PILLARS 1 HORN 1 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 1 LOWER ARM 1 SPRINGS 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 BEAD 1 FOG LIGHTS 1 ROTOR 1 SHAFT SECTOR 1 ANTILOCK 1 MID/REAR ASSEMBLY 1 POWER STEERING FLUID 1 OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 1 ANTI-THEFT DEVICES 1 INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

2019 1 2018 1 2017 1 2016 8 2015 4 2014 20 2013 27 2012 8 2011 18 2010 7 2009 30 2008 35 2007 38 2006 33 2005 54 2004 49 2003 48
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