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2008 Cadillac CTS structure problems

14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2008 Cadillac CTS8% of all complaints for this model year.

14
Structure complaints
8%
share of all complaints
median reported incident mileage
2 / 0
crash / fire reports

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

YearReportsShare
2016 CTS310%
2015 CTS12%
2014 CTS43%
2013 CTS23%
2012 CTS58%
2011 CTS99%
2010 CTS812%
2009 CTS95%
2007 CTS84%
2006 CTS41%
2005 CTS73%
2004 CTS178%
CTS structure problems by year →

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.