Cadillac CTS-V Problems by Year
NHTSA has 27 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Cadillac CTS-V, across 9 model years (2004–2015). The 2011 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Cadillac CTS-V years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No CTS-V model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2011 CTS-V: 7 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2005 CTS-V: 7 complaints, 1 recall
- 2004 CTS-V: 5 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2007 CTS-V: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2010 CTS-V: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2015 CTS-V: 1 complaint, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Cadillac CTS-V problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Cadillac CTS-V model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 CTS-V | 1 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2014 CTS-V | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2012 CTS-V | 2 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2011 CTS-V | 7 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2010 CTS-V | 1 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2007 CTS-V | 1 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2006 CTS-V | 3 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2005 CTS-V | 7 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2004 CTS-V | 5 | 1 | — | Service Brakes |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Cadillac CTS-V years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2011 (7), 2005 (7), 2004 (5). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Cadillac CTS-V?
Service Brakes, with 7 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Cadillac CTS-V have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.