Cadillac CTS years to avoid
Every Cadillac CTS model year on file (2012-2017), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2013
Worst year on file
95.9
Severity index
Electrical System
Most-reported system
2014
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 Cadillac CTS | 95.9 High | 72 | Electrical System |
| 2 | 2012 Cadillac CTS | 89.2 High | 67 | Exterior Lighting |
| 3 | 2016 Cadillac CTS | 57.2 Medium | 31 | Electrical System |
| 4 | 2015 Cadillac CTS | 54.7 Medium | 48 | Power Train |
| 5 | 2017 Cadillac CTS | 51.1 Medium | 27 | Power Train |
| 6 | 2014 Cadillac CTS | 47.5 Medium | 146 | Power Train |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Cadillac CTS complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 67 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 89.2 High | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| 2013 | 72 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 95.9 High | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2014 | 146 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 47.5 Medium | POWER TRAIN |
| 2015 | 48 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 54.7 Medium | POWER TRAIN |
| 2016 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 57.2 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2017 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 51.1 Medium | POWER TRAIN |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.