2008 Cadillac CTS problems by component
175 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Cadillac CTS, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 39 | 22% | 74,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 23 | 13% | 86,000 mi |
| Engine → | 22 | 13% | 78,500 mi |
| Power Train → | 21 | 12% | 83,000 mi |
| Structure → | 14 | 8% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 14 | 8% | 30,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 13 | 7% | 15,034 mi |
| Steering → | 13 | 7% | — |
| Air Bags → | 12 | 7% | — |
| Service Brakes → | 11 | 6% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 4% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 4% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 3% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 3% | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 2% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 2% | — |
| Seats | 4 | 2% | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 2% | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 2% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.