2015–2019 · 5 model years · 12 recalls

Cadillac CTS problems by year

We don't rate the Cadillac CTS yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2015 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (71). Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Transmission & drivetrain44
Electrical system20
Steering12
Brakes9
Engine & cooling8
Wheels & tires5

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2019.

Every Cadillac CTS year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2019 CTSNot rated yet16025
2018 CTSNot rated yet10225
2017 CTSNot rated yet33225
2016 CTSNot rated yet47425
2015 CTSNot rated yet71424

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Cadillac CTS problems?

Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, electrical system, steering.

Which Cadillac CTS year has the most recalls?

The 2016, with 4 recalls on record with NHTSA.