2008 Cadillac CTS structure problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2008 Cadillac CTS — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Finish up on previous complaint concerning front door latches on 2008 cadillac cts4 that will not allow front doors to open from the outer latches setting up a dangerous situation in case of accident or fire. The dealer that diagnosed the problem didn't seem to take it to serious, a mere $1800.00…”
filed Dec 15, 2018
“Front doors on 2008 cadillac cts4 , especially r.f have become harder to open over last 2 years. The r.f door at times will not open from outside latch, have to enter car from l.s. And open r door fron inside. This is extremely dangerous in case of accident or fire.dealer wants $1800.00 to repair…”
filed Dec 15, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other CTS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 CTS | 3 | 10% |
| 2015 CTS | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 CTS | 4 | 3% |
| 2013 CTS | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 CTS | 5 | 8% |
| 2011 CTS | 9 | 9% |
| 2010 CTS | 8 | 12% |
| 2009 CTS | 9 | 5% |
| 2007 CTS | 8 | 4% |
| 2006 CTS | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 CTS | 7 | 3% |
| 2004 CTS | 17 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Cadillac CTS
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.