MYRModel Year Report

2013 Cadillac CTS

▲ Better than typical
2013 Cadillac CTS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:40:08.894Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac CTS Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 2003: 313 complaints 2003 2004: 224 complaints 2005: 277 complaints 2006: 269 complaints 2006 2007: 217 complaints 2008: 175 complaints 2009: 167 complaints 2009 2010: 67 complaints 2011: 101 complaints 2012: 65 complaints 2012 2013: 72 complaints 2013 2014: 144 complaints 2015: 46 complaints 2015 2016: 31 complaints 2017: 26 complaints 2018: 8 complaints 2018 2019: 10 complaints 2019
2013: 72 complaints
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YearComplaints
2003313
2004224
2005277
2006269
2007217
2008175
2009167
201067
2011101
201265
201372
2014144
201546
201631
201726
20188
201910

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 35%

35% of complaints: electrical system — 25 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
POWER TRAIN 18%

18% of complaints: power train — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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UNINTENDED ACCELERATION; VEHICLE ACCELERATED BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY AFTER PLACED IN REVERSE WITHOUT STEPPING ON ACCELERATOR; BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE; VEHICLE COLLIDED INTO NEIGHBOR'S TRUCK WHICH WAS PARKED ACROSS THE STREET.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130321

AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
STEERING 14%

14% of complaints: steering — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION; VEHICLE ACCELERATED BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY AFTER PLACED IN REVERSE WITHOUT STEPPING ON ACCELERATOR; BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE; VEHICLE COLLIDED INTO NEIGHBOR'S TRUCK WHICH WAS PARKED ACROSS THE STREET.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130321

ENGINE 10%

10% of complaints: engine — 7 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20140915 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 14V394000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141226 — electrical system

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia,...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014.

Campaign 14V614000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Cadillac CTS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V394000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V614000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2016 ▲ 2015 ▲ 2012

WORST YEARS

■ 2003 ◆ 2005 ◆ 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2013 Cadillac CTS reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Cadillac CTS is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Cadillac CTS?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Cadillac CTS have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.