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Cadillac CTS Reliability by Model Generation
Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year and Model | % of Average Repair Frequency | |
 2008 - 2013 Cadillac CTS |
Best
159%
Worst
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Cadillac CTS
| Cadillac CTS Reliability And Durability: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Better than the germans. full 2004 Cadillac CTS review |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Needed very little in the first 40k other then just oil and filters. full 2004 Cadillac CTS review |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
This car has been very reliable. I have never had any problems with it - none at all. It is still even on its original brake pads and rotors! Cadillac builds quality and reliability. full 2003 Cadillac CTS review |
| Cadillac CTS Reliability And Durability: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Replaced water pump, rt front strut and upper strut mount at 24,000 miles. Car always idled rough. full 2006 Cadillac CTS review |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 400-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear end failures started popping up early on this model. I knew it when I bought it, so I nver do hard launches off the line. You are a begging for a blown rear end if you do. FACT: GM knowingly under-engineered the materials for the torque output. full 2004 Cadillac CTS review |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Look up any CTS owner sites and you will see a large amount of problems for every uear of this car.The name Cadillac does not indicate aquality car today. full 2003 Cadillac CTS review |
