2015 Cadillac CTS vs 2015 Ford Fusion
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Cadillac CTS | 2015 Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 47 | 993 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,780 | 163 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 34 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–24 | 25–41 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 55,750 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac CTS | Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 271 |
| Steering | 4 | 163 |
| Power Train | 19 | 143 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 102 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 82 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 56 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 52 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 41 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 0 | 128 |
| Overheating | 0 | 93 |
| Stalling | 0 | 89 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 73 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 49 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 42 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 28 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 21 |
2015 Cadillac CTS
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.