Cadillac CTS-V years to avoid
No model year of the Cadillac CTS-V stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Cadillac CTS-V years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Cadillac CTS-V complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Cadillac CTS-V problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes7
- Suspension5
- Electrical5
- Airbags4
- Transmission3
- Driver assistance3
- Wheels2
- Steering2
- Fuel system2
- Visibility1
- Seat belts1
Cadillac CTS-V problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | - | 1 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2012 | - | 2 | Visibility | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | - | 7 | Transmission | 48,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | - | 1 | Airbags | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | - | 1 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | - | 3 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | - | 7 | Electrical | 83,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2004 | - | 5 | Brakes | 1 | 1 |
Recalls 2
Cadillac CTS-V warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
Questions about the Cadillac CTS-V
What years of the Cadillac CTS-V should you avoid?
No single model year of the Cadillac CTS-V has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Cadillac CTS-V?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Cadillac CTS-V?
Brakes, with 7 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (5) and electrical (5).
How many recalls does the Cadillac CTS-V have?
2 recalls between 2004 and 2015. The 2015 model year has the most, with 1.
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