MYRModel Year Report

2008 Cadillac CTS

● Typical for this model
2008 Cadillac CTS
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:47:01.774Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
175
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

22% of complaints

Complaints per year

2003: 313 complaints 2003 2004: 224 complaints 2005: 277 complaints 2006: 269 complaints 2006 2007: 217 complaints 2008: 175 complaints 2008 175 2009: 167 complaints 2010: 67 complaints 2011: 101 complaints 2012: 65 complaints 2012 2013: 73 complaints 2014: 145 complaints 2015: 48 complaints 2015 2016: 31 complaints 2017: 27 complaints 2018: 8 complaints 2018 2019: 10 complaints
2003: 313 complaints 2003 2004: 224 complaints 2005: 277 complaints 2005 2006: 269 complaints 2007: 217 complaints 2007 2008: 175 complaints 2008 175 2009: 167 complaints 2009 2010: 67 complaints 2011: 101 complaints 2011 2012: 65 complaints 2013: 73 complaints 2013 2014: 145 complaints 2015: 48 complaints 2015 2016: 31 complaints 2017: 27 complaints 2017 2018: 8 complaints 2019: 10 complaints 2019
2003: 313 complaints 2003 2004: 224 complaints 2004 2005: 277 complaints 2005 2006: 269 complaints 2006 2007: 217 complaints 2007 2008: 175 complaints 2008 175 2009: 167 complaints 2009 2010: 67 complaints 2010 2011: 101 complaints 2011 2012: 65 complaints 2012 2013: 73 complaints 2013 2014: 145 complaints 2014 2015: 48 complaints 2015 2016: 31 complaints 2016 2017: 27 complaints 2017 2018: 8 complaints 2018 2019: 10 complaints 2019

2008: 175 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
2003313
2004224
2005277
2006269
2007217
2008175
2009167
201067
2011101
201265
201373
2014145
201548
201631
201727
20188
201910

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

22% · 39 reports

Most commonly citing ignition.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle Purchase Statement – Top Tier Auto I, [XXX] , purchased a vehicle from Top Tier Auto on [XXX].

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-01-28

Also filed under Engine

Service brakes

14% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Fuel/propulsion system

13% · 23 reports
FIRE

Engine

13% · 22 reports
FIRE

Power train

12% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2010-06-11Electrical system10V240000 GM is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Buick, lucerne; Cadillac DTS; hummer H2; model year 2008-2009 Buick enclave; Cadillac CTS; model year 2007-2009 Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade…

    Remedy: Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. An updated page for the owner manual will be provided and inserted in the owner manual to document that the feature has…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2014-09-15Electrical system14V394000 This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2008 Cadillac CTS — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 39 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 23 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10V240000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 14V394000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2008 Cadillac CTS reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Cadillac CTS is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Cadillac CTS?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Cadillac CTS have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.