MYRModel Year Report

2018 Cadillac CTS

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2018 Cadillac CTS
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:46.750Z

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
8

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2018

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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: 73 complaints 2014: 145 complaints 2015: 48 complaints 2015 2016: 31 complaints 2017: 27 complaints 2018: 8 complaints 2018 8 2019: 10 complaints
2003: 313 complaints 2003 2004: 224 complaints 2005: 277 complaints 2005 2006: 269 complaints 2007: 217 complaints 2007 2008: 175 complaints 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 2018 8 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 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 8 2019: 10 complaints 2019

2018: 8 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

3 of 8 total reports mention: power train.

Electrical system

3 of 8 total reports mention: electrical system.

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What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? From 2018. The uauto start/stop system has failed 3 times. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk?

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-12-23

Cue display panel suddenly has strange web-like defects in right side of panel. Vehicle has been mostly parked in shaded driveway due to covid-19 closures and restrictions. Driven 2 -3 times a week on grocery trips.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-07-26

Exterior lighting

1 of 8 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.

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The Cadillac daytime running lights and headlights exceed american medical association eye safety requirements of 3000K color temperature or less. The Cadillac lights are damaging the eyes of drivers of oncoming vehicles and of pedestrians.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-18

Engine

1 of 8 total reports mentions: engine.

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I was driving my 2018 Cadillac CTS between 50-60MPH and I lightly tapped on the gas and the car started shaking and vibrating. Felt like it could be a transmission or a engine misfire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-03-24

Air bags

1 of 8 total reports mentions: air bags.

CRASH
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The airbag system failed to deploy during a single-vehicle accident in which the car left the service road and struck a tree. The vehicle sustained significant front-end damage.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-04-17

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2019-06-13Steering19V086000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. GM' number for this recall is N182182760.

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  2. R
    2025-04-15Steering25V175000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025. Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

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Buy-smart checklist

2018 Cadillac CTS — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 19V086000 · Steering
  • Recall 25V175000 · Steering
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2018 Cadillac CTS reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Cadillac CTS?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2018 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.