Cadillac

CTS

Midsize Cars · model years 2010 to 2019

Includes CTS, CTS AWD, CTS Sedan and 3 more as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2019. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 27; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2.

Worst year: 2014. complaints: 144, about 1.8x this model's typical 81; recalls: 6, about 3x this model's typical 2.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Cadillac CTS
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Top complaints
2010	10Gas	21	no data	$2,950	3	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 54 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 Score: 75 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.5 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	14Gas	21	304	$2,950	2	108	AIR BAGS 16%, POWER TRAIN 16%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%
complaints: 108, above this model's typical 75 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 Score: 51 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.7 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	13Gas	21	304	$2,950	2	67	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 12%, SERVICE BRAKES 8%
complaints: 67, below this model's typical 70 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 8 Score: 63 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.0 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	13Gas	21	568	$2,950	2	72	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25%, POWER TRAIN 12%, AIR BAGS 10%
complaints: 72, above this model's typical 70 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 8 Score: 61 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.2 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	15Gas	21	420	$2,950	6	144	POWER TRAIN 43%, SUSPENSION 8%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%
complaints: 144, about 1.8x this model's typical 81 recalls: 6, about 3x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 Score: 12 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.4 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	7Gas	21	301	$2,950	3	47	POWER TRAIN 29%, SERVICE BRAKES 11%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11%
complaints: 47, above this model's typical 38 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 Score: 53 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	5Gas	24	335	$3,100	4	31	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22%, POWER TRAIN 20%, ENGINE 9%
complaints: 31, above this model's typical 27 recalls: 4, about 2x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 45 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	5Gas	24	335	$3,100	2	26	POWER TRAIN 28%, STEERING 22%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13%
complaints: 26, below this model's typical 27 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 Score: 71 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	5Gas	24	272	$3,100	2	8	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 30%, POWER TRAIN 30%, AIR BAGS 10%
complaints: 8, below this model's typical 27 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 Score: 81 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	5Gas	23	302	$3,100	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 27 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2010: 21 to 2019: 23

Owner complaints2010: 0 to 2019: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Cadillac CTS to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.