KnownCarProblemsCadillac Cts Problems by Year
Owners have filed 2,218 complaints with NHTSA about the Cadillac Cts since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2003, 2005, 2006. The most common problem overall: transmission.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Cadillac Cts problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Cts | 27 | Transmission | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Cts | 31 | Electrical | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 Cts | 48 | Transmission | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 Cts | 146 | Transmission | 6 | 4 |
| 2013 Cts | 73 | Electrical | 2 | 10 |
| 2012 Cts | 65 | Electrical | 2 | 6 |
| 2011 Cts | 101 | Air bags | 2 | 11 |
| 2010 Cts | 67 | Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| 2009 Cts | 167 | Engine | 5 | 10 |
| 2008 Cts | 175 | Electrical | 2 | 12 |
| 2007 Cts | 217 | Air bags | 6 | 26 |
| 2006 Cts | 269 | Air bags | 6 | 23 |
| 2005 Cts | 277 | Transmission | 6 | 25 |
| 2004 Cts | 224 | Transmission | 6 | 25 |
| 2003 Cts | 313 | Engine | 4 | 29 |
59 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Cadillac Cts
- What years of the Cadillac Cts have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2003 (313), 2005 (277), 2006 (269).
- What is the most common problem with the Cadillac Cts?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the transmission (456), electrical (377), air bags (372).
- Which Cadillac Cts years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2018 (8), 2019 (10), 2017 (27). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.