2015 Cadillac CTS vs 2015 Nissan Altima
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 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 47 | 953 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,780 | 332 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 46 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–24 | 26–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 55,750 mi | 59,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac CTS | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 270 |
| Power Train | 19 | 161 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 177 |
| Engine | 4 | 66 |
| Suspension | 5 | 64 |
| Structure | 1 | 63 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 55 |
| Steering | 4 | 48 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 75 |
| Stalling | 0 | 38 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 34 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 32 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 25 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 24 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 13 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 7 |
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.