Cadillac CTS engine problems by year
232 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 15 CTS model years. The most reported year is 2009 with 49 reports.
| Year | Engine reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 CTS | 1 | 4% | — | |
| 2016 CTS | 4 | 13% | — | |
| 2015 CTS | 4 | 9% | — | |
| 2014 CTS | 8 | 6% | — | |
| 2013 CTS | 7 | 10% | — | |
| 2012 CTS | 6 | 9% | — | |
| 2011 CTS | 13 | 13% | 39,674 mi | |
| 2010 CTS | 10 | 15% | — | |
| 2009 CTS | 49 | 29% | 87,500 mi | |
| 2008 CTS | 22 | 13% | 78,500 mi | |
| 2007 CTS | 22 | 10% | 99,500 mi | |
| 2006 CTS | 28 | 10% | 95,000 mi | |
| 2005 CTS | 24 | 9% | 89,088 mi | |
| 2004 CTS | 5 | 2% | — | |
| 2003 CTS | 29 | 9% | 89,699 mi |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.