Cadillac CTS problems by year

2,199 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 17 Cadillac CTS model years. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.

Years with the most complaints

2003 (313), 2005 (277), 2006 (269), 2004 (224)

Years with notably fewer complaints

2016 (31), 2017 (27)

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Most reported problem
2019	10	0	—
2018	8	2	—
2017 Fewer complaints	27	2	Power Train
2016 Fewer complaints	31	4	Electrical System
2015	47	3	Power Train
2014	146	6	Power Train
2013	73	2	Electrical System
2012	65	2	Electrical System
2011	101	2	Air Bags
2010	67	3	Air Bags
2009	167	5	Engine
2008	175	2	Electrical System
2007	217	6	Air Bags
2006 Most complained	269	6	Air Bags
2005 Most complained	277	6	Power Train
2004 Most complained	224	6	Power Train
2003 Most complained	313	4	Electrical System

How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Cadillac.